House in Bessac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Picturesque, great location & a POOL! Great for families and friends!

Picturesque, great location & a POOL! Great for families and friends!

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La Mirabelle, our pretty three bedroom spacious, characterful detatched house.
Another area private to enjoy outside La Mirabelle
Open plan kitchen through to dining and lounge areas.
Private kitchen
Lounge and dining area looking up to the kitchen area.

Overview of Picturesque, great location & a POOL! Great for families and friends!

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Bessac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationSt. Mathias Church17 min drive
  • Popular LocationBarbezieux Castle18 min drive
  • Popular LocationLe Bain des Dames31 min drive
  • AirportBordeaux (BOD-Merignac)86 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Picturesque, great location & a POOL! Great for families and friends!

'La Mirabelle' is a beautifully situated large detached cottage, it is light and bright with high ceilings. It's perfectly located close enough to Bordeaux, Cognac and Angouleme but far enough away to enjoy seclusion with peace and quiet. There is large, recently renovated pool, fitted with an alarm and a generous sun bathing terrace to enjoy. There is a gated garden exclusive for 'La Mirabelle' residents to use, as well as very large open green spaces. La Mirabelle' is located in the charming Charente countryside, looking out over vines and sunflowers, close to a village though secluded and set in the grounds of a former Cognac estate with an elegant French house 'Manoir d'Aulagnes' at its heart.

La Mirabelle is private from the main house and has its own large spaces, garden and the most typically French vista. It has its own parking and gardens. Visit Bordeaux, Cognac and Angouleme with great ease. It's also very close to a number of tranquil swimming lake beaches, a leisure quarry is nearby for jet skiing and it's only 90 minutes to the coast. There are an abundance of outdoor activities, swimming, cycling, horse riding or just enjoy relaxing by the pool, soaking up the sun.

FANTASTIC FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN! Practical safe layout with flexibility. We can provide high chairs for more than one infant if we are given advance notice.

With ALL local village amenities, tourist attractions in easy reach and all roads links to major airports and routes to the ferry ports a comfortable distance drive away, you can enjoy all the convenience of a great French holiday location.

Perfectly placed, only a hop skip and a jump away from restaurants, shopping and the refreshing swimming lake beaches, cycling, tennis, hiking, water parks, sailing, sandy surfing beaches and the flora and fauna filled Gironde estuary. Not forgetting wine and Cognac tasting of course!

There is so much to do for all ages. Paris can be reached in only a 2.5hr train journey for a special brand of shopping day trip or romantic overnight visit. Bordeaux 1hr, Cognac 40mins, Aubetterre Sur Dronne 25mins and Angouleme 30mins away. Also Saint Emillion is only a short scenic 1hr drive away or adventure into the Dordogne 1hr, just take your pick. La Mirabelle is located in an excellent location to enjoy the famous Cognac Houses and the world renowned vineyards of South West France.

If all that sounds like to much hard work you can simply just relax and enjoy the beautiful views here and sunbathe by the pool. We are flanked by lines of vines, on a very quiet country lane, sunflowers either side, perfect for little ones to cycle or skate.

'La Mirabelle' boasts wonderful views punctuated with fields of vivid sunflowers, maize and golden corn. It has a vista that captivates your eyes throughout the seasons and is wonderful to photograph, paint or simply enjoy. We feel that 'La Mirabelle' is an all year round holiday destination. Why not spend Christmas here? La Mirabelle has a pellet burner and under floor heating and we can provide a Christmas tree and all your decorations.

Inside there are thoughtfully, creatively furnished rooms with oak beamed high ceilings and golden limestone feature walls. A fresh open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge. Three bedrooms in total and two bathrooms with recently renovated showers in both, one en-suite and one with a handy utility area. There is one twin bedroom and a double both equally proportioned and sharing a shower room.

The third bedroom is a king size master bedroom and the largest bedroom. The master bedroom has its own spacious en-suite bathroom with large shower and roll top bath. It also has a private door opening onto one of the outdoor terraces, so parents can sneak outside to share a glass of wine and watch the sunset. If you have young or older children, the cottage exclusively offers the safety of two walled gated gardens, one grassed and also a large area of lawn for older children to play freely. The pool and full gardens will be for your exclusive use.

The lovely swimming pool 10m x5m is set away from the principle house 'Manoir d'Aulagnes'. The pool has a safety alarm installed conforming to insurance and for safety and peace of mind. You can sunbathe by the pool or join your children for a swim with ease.

The cottage is extremely well equipped to ensure you are able to enjoy a home away from home. There is outdoor furniture for relaxing and to enjoy that very special brand of French outdoor living and eating. There are some spectacular sunsets to be viewed from the patio.

'La Mirabelle Petite Maison' is a very special French getaway, a holiday with versatility for families, it offers something for everyone.

Property manager

Keith Hillier
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Pets must be controlled as we have cats on site

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is only allowed outside the property

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 8879563320001

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Bessac

Located in Bessac, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Barbezieux Castle and Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Central Market Hall and Géant Casino. Traveling with kids? Consider Safari Parc of Haute-Saintonge, or check out an event or a game at Circuit de Haute Saintonge. Scuba diving and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • St. Mathias Church - 17 min drive
  • Barbezieux Castle - 18 min drive
  • Chateauneuf-sur-Charente Tourism Office - 23 min drive
  • Chaigne Gardens - 26 min drive
  • Le Bain des Dames - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Montmoreau Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • L’Arthémy - 7 min drive
  • Café de la gare - 7 min drive
  • Le Resto de Nonac - 11 min drive
  • Laurent André - 20 min walk
  • Le Café Central - 7 min drive

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

4.8/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

4.7/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Adriana d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, just wonderful
We wanted to stay forever…. It was pure bliss. Kirsten and Keith went out of their way to make us feel welcome. We incurred a delay in getting to the location but a late check in was no problem. The pool is fabulous and the views of the surrounding landscape are indescribable. Our neighbours were pidgeons, owls, cats and birds of prey. The house has everything you could wish for and we lost count of the number of gardens and terraces we could use. Would whole heartedly recommend and would absolutely love to come and visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

hanneke f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paridise on earth!
See my other review regarding The first week! The second week was even better, if possible 😘🤛🙏!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

5/5 Excellent

hanneke f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise on earth this place!!!
We have spent 2 briliant weeks at Aulagnes, despite the weather…. What a great place! Just everything is perfect, The views, the (hikes in the) surroundings, The swimming pool, pingpong table, the big veranda of The main house which was perfect when we had the bbq with (18) friends whilst it was raining, a perfect well equipped gite but above all the great hospitality of Keith and Kirsten. They really make you feel special and took very good care of us and everything!! Many thanks to you both for sharing your French paradise with us ! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

5/5 Excellent

Jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to chill out
This is a fantastic place to go if you want to get away from it all and find some peace. We are a family from London with 3 children (5, 10 and 13) and spent 2 weeks in the gite. The setting is beautiful - in the middle of sunflower and corn fields and so peaceful. Very few cars ever pass by and you can spend the day hearing only the wildlife and birds. The pool is lovely and we were in it every day. There's also table tennis, space for games and running around, a trampoline and pool table and table football. It's perfect for a family of our size and age and the kids loved it. The gite is great. Good size and well equipped. The kitchen has a gas hob and oven and most of what you need. We used the charcoal barbecue most days overlooking the fields. All the communication with Keith was brilliant - he was really helpful and answered all my questions quickly and honestly. We had a great holiday and hope to go back. Thank you Keith and Kirsten!
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2020

4/5 Good

Drion C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Endroit au calme
La mirabelle est un gîte bien équipé, idéal pour les personnes qui veulent être au calme. Propriétaires sympas Petit bémol pour la région (pas grand chose à faire dans les environs où alors bcp de temps en voiture)

About the host

Hosted by Keith Hillier

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We're Keith & Kirsten and we're both born and bred in Yorkshire. We met in London through work and the rest as they say, is history!

After initially wanting to buy and run a ski chalet, we had a rethink and started looking at Chateaus and Manoirs all over the south of France.

We came across this property at the start of a full week of viewings and fell in love immediately. Purchasing the property wasn't at all straight forward, with Covid 19 adding to the complications we only arrived in July 2020 and we launched into a week of intensive cleaning and gardening to return the place to the standard we expect to provide. There's still improvements we're hoping to make to bring it up to spec but it's a beautiful place and we don't want to lose its character.

In the course of the next 12 months we plan to prepare the place to utilise the beautiful large barn which has been prepared for the possibility of hosting events and weddings. There is also a large gravel, walled courtyard for 100 plus guests to dine outside or there are large areas of grass with spectacular views that would provide a perfect setting for a marquee. It's also equally possible to host a more intimate event using the smaller open barns if you're not looking to invite the world and his brother.

We might still be new to the area but so far we've found the locals and the French in general to be some of the most helpful and accommodating people we've ever met. We haven't had one moment of regret and if anyone is considering a new life abroad, we would urge you to follow your dreams like we did!

Why they chose this property

We chose the property 'Aulagnes' because of its location, beauty and business potential. It is a very special place that encapsulates all that we imagined to be typically French. Rolling vine filled fields and yet the beautiful Atlantic coast and beaches are only about and hour and half away. Plenty to do and see with so many options. Outdoor life, sun filled days and a unique quality of life. A place that feels homely, safe and inspiring, a place to share and to make new memories.
'La Mirabelle Petite Maison' enables us to extend a warm welcome to our visitors and provides a wonderful place for guests to stay and enjoy all that the pretty Charente has to offer.

What makes this property unique

'La Mirabelle Petite Maison' has a historically beautiful allure resting amongst vines, sunflowers and open countryside like a Monet painting. It is a very special destination for holiday makers especially FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN. With a fenced gated pool and gated gardens it's a safe environment. It's very simple to get to a number of towns and big cities, it's an excellent location.
It is also perfect as a location for weddings and family celebrations in our large oak vaulted barn or outside with the vines as your back drop.

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