Gite With Private Garden And Lovely Views In Tranquil Setting
- Cottage60 m²
- Sleeps: 3
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min. Stay: 7 nights
Logis Sainte-Terre, Benest, Nr. Ruffec, Poitou-Charentes, France - Peaceful Location Within Easy Reach Of Nearby Market Towns
Bedrooms
Amenities
Featured
- Internet
- Fireplace
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
Safety features
- First-aid kit
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Rural
- village
General
- Linens providedBeautiful bed linen and very comfortable pillows are provided.
- Washing machineThere is a washing machine in the gîte for sole use - guests provide their own washing powder and softener.
- Clothes dryerThere is an airer and pegs to dry laundry.... A washing line can be put up if you require
- Fireplace
- Parking
- InternetFree internet and wifi provided.
- Towels availableEach guest has a bath towel and hand towel and a face cloth. For swimming and sunbathing please bring your own.
- Wireless Internet
- Wood stoveThere is a wood burner and wood and kindling are provided.
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Living RoomA spacious dining/kitchen includes comfortable sofa and chairs. A wood burning stove for chilly evenings or winter lets and an HD television with dvd player complete with internet access. All styled and designed to provide maximum comfort and convenience.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge
- Hob
- Oven
- Microwave
- BBQ
- Coffee makerThere are two small cafetiers and a Nespresso machine.. coffee not included.
- Toaster
- Pantry itemsIf you would like me to do a shop for you before you arrive we can arrange it.
- Dishes & utensilsEverything that is required to prepare and cook a meal is provided. Plenty of plates cutlery glassware dishes pots pans
- Kitchen
Dining
- Dining area
- DiningThere is a table with seating for three in the main kitchen/diner/sitting room.
Entertainment
- Television
- DVD playerthere are a number of dvd's to choose from.
- BooksThere are english books in the gîte which guests are welcome to read and exchange.
- GamesScrabble, backgammon, jigsaw puzzles, cards, rummikub, crosswords books.
Outside
- GardenThere is a grassy area for sole use by gîte visitors with loungers and a sheltered spot to get out of the sun. Tables and chairs are strategically placed to follow the sun/shade.
- Kayak / canoeThere is company that provides kayaking very close by and all the equipment needed.
- Deck / PatioThere is an outside table and chairs on the terrace for dining, and numerous other tables and chairs for relaxing.
- TennisThere is a tennis court in the village of Benest 3 kilometres away - bring your own raquets
- GolfSt Junien half way between Limoges and Angoulême 54 mins Golf de La Prèze Montbron 1 hour Golf de l'Hirondelle Angoulême centre 1 hour Saint-Brice Cognac 1 hour 35mins Adventure Parcs Massingac 55 mins Tarz-en-Arbre Limoges 1 hour 20 Swimming Lakes Roumazières-Loubert 35 mins Horse riding Confolens 30 mins Canoe/Kayak Réjallant Ruffec 30 mins Distances according to Google Maps
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term renters welcome
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper optional
Notes
- Notes on accommodation: With many original features and painted floorboards this is a delightful and individual gite offering space and comfort. A charming slice of French rural life in an historic setting with all the comforts of modern day living. Outside: The Gite has its own private garden area, with outdoor table and chairs provided. There are also two loungers. / Towels / Linen / Towels and linen are included and changed weekly.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 60 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No smoking
Max guests: 3 (sleeps up to 3 adults)
44 Reviews
Delightful gite, wonderful owners - very helpful.
Great, clean, well furnished with lovely wood burner in sitting room. Kitchen area well equipped. Very comforable bed.
Fantastic Gite in a peaceful location, with kind and helpful hosts, Very relaxing and enjoyable.
We loved the gite from the moment we stepped through the door. It was well equipped and it felt like a home from home.So much so we didn't want to leave and plan to return again soon.
Vicki was warm and welcoming, very helpful with local info and was available when needed.
We had our own part of the garden, with lots of places to sit in the sun or shade and enjoy the peace and quiet with a glass or two of Pineau.
This was the peaceful, rural holiday we were hoping for, a great place to relax and unwind.
A very peaceful, well-equipped Gite offering every opportunity to unwind and relax into the holiday
This Gite is just what we hoped for; a chance to relax in rural France in a beautiful setting. Vicki was most welcoming, considerate: helpful, friendly and available without being in anyway intrusive. My wife and I were looking for a holiday in a quieter location; a chance to walk, read, explore by car a bit and enjoy each others company.
The Gite was contemporary, comfortable and the kitchen was very well equipped. The BBQ and extensive garden with tables and chairs in different locations (giving various views and sun/shade) enabled us to enjoy most of our time outdoors.
All in all a welcoming, peaceful, beautifully rural holiday location giving every opportunity to unwind, relax and reconnect.
Relaxing holiday at St Tierre, Charente
First class Gite, interior fittings and soft furnishings of the highest quality. Lots of outdoor space, places to sit in the sun or the shade.
Very rural location, minimal noise.
Amazing night skies, no light pollution what so ever.
Owner Vicki very helpful, not at all intrusive which made our stay extremely pleasant and relaxing.
Would recommend to people seeking peace and quiet.
Perfect place to relax
This Gite is really the perfect place to relax. We came here already for the 2nd time and it might not be the last time.
The rooms are so cozy and comfortable, the kitchen unbelievable clean and well equipped. Huge garden to sun or to sit in the shadows.
We used this site as our home base to visit Bordeaux, Poitiers, Oradour sur Glane, the beaches of the cote sauvage (le Phare de la Coubre, la Tremblade), ... and of course to have some lazy days as well.
If you require gluten-free meals: the supermarkets will supply you well enough.
Summary: 2 weeks are simply to short !
Map
Coast/Beach:
The beaches at La Rochelle and Royan are worth a visit but it's a good hour and half drive.
It is a french tradition to create artificial beaches by rivers and lakes, both natural and man made. One of the largest is found in an area known as Les Lacs de Haute Charente about 45 mins drive.
Airport Limoges 45 mins
Airport Poitiers 55 mins
Airport Bordeaux 120 mins
Beach La Rochelle 100 mins
Ferry port Caen 400 kms
Motorway junction N10 25 mins
Railway station Ruffec 25 mins
Car essential
Further Details:
The local village Benest is 3 km with bakery, small grocer, and postoffice
Champagne Mouton with twice weekly market, bank, supermarket, pharmacy and all daily needs is 7km.
Property Manager
Vicki Burton
- Languages:
- english, french
About Vicki Burton
I moved to France with my husband in 2012 and rented for a while until we were sure this was the right thing to do. The kids had left home and the dog died so as they say, nothing to stop you from starting a new adventure - and here we are.
Vicki Burton purchased this Cottage in 2013
Why Vicki Burton chose Benest
We explored different areas and viewed trillions of properties until we decided on this place. Accessible by car from the uk ports and well served by budget airlines and its a very lovely part of the world. I feel blessed to live in such a lovely place.
What makes this Cottage unique
Very quiet and peaceful apart from the sound of the occasional tractor and the local bird population. Owls are my favorite and of course the cranes make their bi-annual crossing overhead signalling the start and end of summer. Really amazing. Woodpeckers and hoopoes are frequent visitors and red squirrels are also resident which make me ridiculously happy. At night, the stars are wonderfully bright as there is no light pollution. A true rural idyll away from the hustle and bustle should you need to recharge your batteries and just chill whilst remaining close enough to the nearby towns for necessities and local markets.