Beautifully Converted French Holiday Cottages with shared summer pool and garden
Le Noisetier holiday cottage at Les Hiboux farmhouse and gites. Beautiful Charentaise self catering properties that maintain all the traditional features of rural France while having been renovated to a high standard to include all the mod cons to make the holiday a real pleasure. Each of these houses has its own terrace, with patio furniture for “al fresco” eating and there is a communal barbecue area. The homes look onto the courtyard, which is at the end of a short driveway and has plenty of parking space. In the 3 acres of enclosed gardens with picturesque views of the surrounding countryside, the properties share a 5mX10m swimming pool. (Not heated and available in summer only). It has steps leading down into the water and is surrounded by a terraced area which is ideal for sunbathing. For safety, the pool is surrounded by a wall with a lockable self-closing gate. In the formal area, trees and flowerbeds surround a gated and fenced pond, and there is a boules pitch. There are a great many activities on site for both children and adults. A games room is available just off the courtyard, with table tennis, table football, a pool table and outdoor sports equipment. Bicycles for all ages are available. There are two fields, the first of which has a children’s area with swings, a slide, children’s cabin, football goal posts and a large sunken trampoline. The lower field is left as a wildlife habitat.
Deep in the French countryside, this is truly a holiday haven.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors only.
There is a file for each house containing info about the property & we ask our guests to familiarise themselves with this, on arrival.
At the end of your stay we ask that the house is clean and tidy. The kitchen should be cleaned and all rubbish bins emptied and recycling completed.
The shared swimming pool is available in summer only, between 10.00 and 19.00.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Contact us for events/parties
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 0790107908319
Frequently asked questions
Does Beautifully Converted French Holiday Cottages with shared summer pool and garden have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautifully Converted French Holiday Cottages with shared summer pool and garden?
As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautifully Converted French Holiday Cottages with shared summer pool and garden on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$234, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Beautifully Converted French Holiday Cottages with shared summer pool and garden pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beautifully Converted French Holiday Cottages with shared summer pool and garden?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautifully Converted French Holiday Cottages with shared summer pool and garden?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautifully Converted French Holiday Cottages with shared summer pool and garden?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautifully Converted French Holiday Cottages with shared summer pool and garden located?
This family-friendly Chef-Boutonne cottage is located in a rural location, 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Château de Javarzay, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Pigeonnier d'Aulnay and Mines d'Argent. Saint-Hilaire Church and Eglise Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay are also within 16 miles (25 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great stay and Tim and Ellen were very friendly and helpful. The pool was great and we also enjoyed the games room. Good location too as the local town was only a 10 minute drive for groceries.The property was very clean and comfortable and checking in/out was very easy too.
Graeme G.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thanks Graeme for leaving your review of the gite at "Les Hiboux". It was lovely to meet you and your family. Your swimming pool toys continue to live on providing entertainment for many. Thanks also for leaving the gite clean and tidy at the end of your stay. We hope to see you all again.
We enjoyed our stay at Le Noisetier gite at Les Hiboux. The beds were comfortable, and the kitchen had pretty much everything we needed. The shared pool was nice and the gardens were very pleasant to relax in. The area had plenty of things to see and do. Tim and Ellen were friendly and helpful hosts.
Kathryn S.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2024
Thanks Kathryn for taking the time to review "Le Noisetier". We hope to see you and your lovely family another time here at Les Hiboux gites.
We adored staying at Tim and Ellen's place. Beautiful gite, lovely pool, brilliant hosts. Enjoyed taking part in some village festivities while there and their recommendations were great. The grounds are lovely and the play area and games rooms a real bonus. We will defo be returning. Thank you Tom and Ellen. 😊
Leanne B.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2024
Thanks very much for taking the time to review our holiday cottage. We are really glad that you had a great time here and we hope to see you and your lovely family again.
Ellen and Tim.
Hote accueillanteLogement spacieux Espaces verts agreables.Manque de chauffage et de prises électriques dans les 2 salles de bains. Ventilation bruyante dans une salle de bain.Matelas peu confortables dans les chambres à lits jumeaux.
Accueil très chaleureux. Propriétaire vraiment extra.
Rien à redire sur le gite ou sur M. et Mme Weir. Conforme aux photos et vraiment très propre. Les proprietaires sont très souriant et soucieux de notre bien être, accommodant pour l heure d'arrivée comme du départ. Le parc à l'arrière de cette batisse est simplement MAGIQUE. Le logement est spacieux , nous étions 6 . C'est un gîte qui a beaucoup de charme . Vraiment un grand merci à Tim et Ellen pour notre accueil, vos sourires et votre discrétion. Nous reviendrons très prochainement. MERCI.
Sabine S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2022
Merci pour votre avis. Nous sommes toujours très contents quand nos clients sont contents. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau.
Ce n’était pas explicite qu’il y avait plusieurs gîtes côte à côte.
Les personnes du dernier gîte manquaient particulièrement de discrétion et c’est dommage.
De fait, du bruit le soir faute de savoir prendre en compte les autres. Dommage !
Sinon tout était OK
Jean-François M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2020
Nous vous remercions pour votre avis.
Nous sommes désolés qu'il n'ait pas été clair sur les photos que les cottages sont situés les uns à côté des autres dans une rangée. De plus, la traduction «automatique» du texte sur le site Web Homeaway peut ne pas avoir rendu la description adéquate. Nous nous en excusons.
Nous sommes très désolés que l'autre grande famille n'ait pas été consciente du bruit qu'elle faisait. Nous aurions demandé aux eux de réduire leur bruit, si nous avions su.
Vous étiez des clients parfaits et nous espérons que vous et votre famille reviendrez dans les gîtes «Les Hiboux».
Archival
8/10 Good
Christophe V.
3 Aug 2017
Mooie, goed uitgeruste gites op een mooi kindvriendelijk domein. Wel last gehad van de vele vliegen.
Mooie, goed uitgeruste gites op een mooi kindvriendelijk domein. Wel last gehad van de vele vliegen.
Christophe V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Bedankt voor de tijd om onze woning te beoordelen. We zijn verheugd dat u genoten van uw verblijf in ons huisje en hoop om u en uw mooie familie weer te zien.
Thank you for taking the time to review our property. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay in our cottage and hope to see you and your lovely family again.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kim S.
8 Feb 2016
Fantastic break in France!
We stayed in the gite Le Noisetier, at Les Hiboux. Self-catering in France, was an excellent option this Christmas for us. The cottage was clean, warm and well-equipped. The gardens were fully enclosed. We took several walks around the quiet country roads and the dart board in the games room was a real success. As a holiday rental we could not fault Les Hiboux and will definitely visit again.
Kim S.
About the host
Hosted by Tim & Ellen Weir
Why they chose this property
We work hard to ensure that our self-catering properties create a holiday environment that maximises the enjoyment of both adults and children. To call the garden and grounds an adventure playground is perhaps an over-statement, but there is much to stimulate and provide hours of pleasure for all. This allows everyone to relax on the terrace or poolside, knowing that they don't have to continually think of what to do next. There is much of interest in the area and those without the constraints of school timetables can enjoy the location with all its peace and tranquillity.
What makes this property unique
Rural location but not too far from civilisation! Free wifi for those who like to keep in touch. Sunken trampoline so safe for all ages. Games' rooms and boules pitch. Lovely shared swimming pool and superb gardens. The cottages are tidy and well kept and are all fully equipped.
Languages:
English, French
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests