Maison des Ifs Estate - Self-catering in Charente
10 Rue de la Mairie, 16330 Coulonges, Charente
Poitou - Charentes,
France
There's room for everybody to sit and eat together inside the big house, the terrace has a table that seats 12 or you can set up a trestle in the open-sided barn and yoga studio for long, candlelit suppers. You'll find a barbecue and welcoming bottles of champagne and local pineau – a place for very civilised holidays.
Interiors are sumptuous with upcycled antiques and mid-century finds, ornate mirrors and good art – some of which you can buy if you fall in love with it. For chilly days you'll find wood-burners, books, games and TVs, but mostly you'll be outside, sunbathing on loungers, slipping into the pool, being idle. There are a couple of bikes to borrow for a short hop to the bakery, or long trips out into the Charente countryside.
Bedrooms have antique beds with new mattresses, colours are tranquil, and there are plenty of pillows and cushions for committed readers; bathrooms are scented with delicious soaps and lotions from the Cotswolds.
Caractéristiques
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Jason Griffiths:
Points d'intérêt locaux proposés par
Jason Griffiths:
- Angouleme is a lively cultural city 25km away with several festivals - the International Comics Festival, Film, Music and Circuit des Remparts. Great restaurants including La Cour and Le Lion Rouge. Vibrant covered market Les Halles has much local produce.
- The Charente river provides our dept name. 15 mins away, one of the many local walks follows part of its course. Kayak from Mansle, 10km away. Further upstream is scenic Verteuil with Restaurant Jeux de Pots for the perfect end to a stroll through village.
- Cognac, home of brandy, is 45km away. A perfect city to wander before stopping at a bistro - favourites include Le Bistrot de Claude or Poulpette. No visit is complete without a tasting tour, we recommend a visit to Jean-Luc Pasquet.
- La Rochefoucauld - no trip to France is complete without a visit to a château. The La Rochefoucauld family have owned the château since 980. Nearby restaurant Chez Steph specialises in Limousin beef and good wine, and La Chocolaterie d'Antan is close too.
- La Rochelle and the islands are 125km. La Rochelle's old harbour is picturesque and lined with seafood restaurants. Nearby Ile de Ré and Ile d'Oléron accessed by bridges have many sandy beaches whilst stunning Ile d'Aix and Ile Madame are accessed by boat.
- Saint Amant de Boixe is 3km, so well within cycling or walking distance. It has the best local supermarket, a boulangerie and our favourite restaurant, Auberge de l'Abbaye. We also provide passes to all our guests to the tennis courts in the village.
Details
- 1 Estate for 12
Minimum stay: 3 nights, 7 nights in high season. Children over 10 welcome. Registration numbers: 16 108 162 026 03 / 16 108 162 026 02.
1 January - 31 March.
10 Rue de la Mairie, 16330 Coulonges, Charente
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