House in Saint-Palais-De-Phiolin, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Stylish Spacious Studio Apartment, with Shared Pool & Games Barn

Stylish Spacious Studio Apartment, with Shared Pool & Games Barn

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The kitchen alcove - well equipped to cook a your finds from the local markets
Our name plate was hand carved locally
The wet room
Lavender from the garden
The wet room

Overview of Stylish Spacious Studio Apartment, with Shared Pool & Games Barn

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Saint-Palais-De-Phiolin, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationChurch of Saint-Palais-de-Phiolin5 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau de Plassac8 min drive
  • Popular LocationLe Château des Énigmes11 min drive
  • AirportLa Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Stylish Spacious Studio Apartment, with Shared Pool & Games Barn

L'Ecurie used to be a stable and now it's a spacious studio apartment with country style kitchenette and wet room, like a boutique hotel room, but better (we think !). It's one of a cluster of 4 individually styled character gites at La Fermette France, based in the sunny Poitou Charente region of South Western France (check our La Fermette France website) which share a 10mx5m pool, a Games Barn and a separate orchard field with boules pitch.

L'Ecurie feels really spacious with it's high ceiling and exposed pale honey coloured stone walls. The comfortable large double bed is discreetly hidden behind a screen. In addition to the well equipped alcove kitchenette there is a charcoal BBQ to cook your finds from the local market, although there are also lots of very good local restaurants if you prefer to eat out. The gravelled terrace is bordered by shrubs providing privacy, although the hamlet is so quiet you are unlikely to be disturbed by too much noise other than the odd tractor!

You will also have access to a Games Barn shared by other gites. In here you will find a selection of bikes to explore the country lanes or to cycle the 2.5km to the town of St Genis to collect the croissants and baguette for breakfast. There is also a table tennis, table football, body boards, boules and also buckets and spades for the beach to bring out the inner child in you and we also provide you with a beach umbrella…...

With your own separate gravel courtyard garden, a pool surrounded by hard standing and a large lawn plus the orchard field, there is plenty of space for as socially distanced holiday.

Check out our other gites:
816158; La Fermette traditional farmhouse, sleeps 7
6524558: L’Etable, our stylish child friendly gite, sleeps 4
6524559: Le Chai, stone barn with gallery bedroom sleeps 3



Property manager

Lesley Houareau

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only
We can acommodate a baby in a travel cot

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock

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

Saint-Palais-de-Phiolin

Located in Saint-Palais-de-Phiolin, this vacation home is in a rural area. Chateau de Plassac and Jonzac Thermal Baths are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Vitrezay Nature Center and Terres d'Oiseaux. Les Antilles de Jonzac and Pole Nature de Vitrezay et Port Maubert are also worth visiting. Take time off to check out the winery tours and health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Church of Saint-Palais-de-Phiolin - 5 min drive
  • Chateau de Plassac - 8 min drive
  • Le Château des Énigmes - 11 min drive
  • Church of San Fortunato - 17 min drive
  • Church of Our Lady of the Assumption - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Pons Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe du Donjon - 12 min drive
  • Relais de Saintonge - 4 min drive
  • Le Français - 12 min drive
  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • Aire de Loisirs de Pons - 10 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

A wonderful find. A lovely studio holiday home in a secluded little hamlet. Spotlessly clean.
What a wonderful find. A perfect place to totally relax and unwind. It had everything we need for the the two of us. The owners gave us very clear directions to find it and were always available to contact, should we have needed them. Would recommend and wouldn't hesitate to return
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Amazing place perfect for a relaxing holiday !
We had an amazing holiday in france and the gite was absolutely perfect for a relaxing holiday for 2!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Esther M.

Lovely Relaxing Stay
A lovely property in a wonderful area to explore. Facilities in L'Ecurie were excellent making our stay so relaxing. Hope to return to visit one or two more vineyards very soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Paul M.

L’Ecurie
I had a very enjoyable stay in L’Ecurie - the accommodation was as advertised and I was not disappointed. It was a little hot for September but the cycling in the region was excellent. The roads around the property were very quiet and I had some excellent rides to the coast, Saintes, Jonzac and Cognac, and an enjoyable cycle ride one evening to Pons for exercise and a beer. I would definitely consider return to the region.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ERIC P., DOMLOUP 35410

Reposant et calme, no stress
Nous étions à la recherche d'un petit logement, "point de chute" pour les nuits, et nous avons trouvé "L’Écurie"... Petit coin de paradis, aménagé avec raffinement dans un ancien corps de ferme entièrement et parfaitement rénové, pleine campagne, l'endroit est parfait pour s'y ressourcer. A l'arrivée, dès qu'on ouvre les volets, on découvre un logement accueillant, chaleureux, paisible. Pour un couple, la cinquantaine, sans enfant..., l'écurie est plus spacieuse qu'on ne l'imagine en regardant les photos. Les rangements sont largement suffisants. Nous ne nous sommes pas bousculé dans la cuisine et nous avons pris nos repas du soir sur la terrasse (avec passage de chouette et petites chauves-souris). La literie était confortable et nous avons passé de bonnes nuits. WC, Douche italienne spacieuse: aucune critique Après avoir vécu des journées à +/- 30-35°, nous avons particulièrement apprécié la "fraîcheur de la pierre", les soirs, à notre retour. Toujours en ballades, à l'Ouest, la côte et l'estuaire de la Gironde sont riches en sites à visiter. Au Nord-Est, Pons, Cognac, Saintes sont aussi à visiter... Et après..., il était déjà l'heure de rentrer à la maison... En résumé, si vous hésitez à réserver ce site, un seul mot: "Foncez". En toute sincérité, l'endroit est Super !!! Eric & Myriam (Août 2016)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

About the host

Hosted by Lesley Houareau

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We are Lesley & Felix Houareau. We have always worked in customer facing roles and enjoy hosting guests in our French gites. We live in a village just outside Bath and feel very lucky that not only do we live in a beautiful part of the UK but can also spend time in the Charente Maritime area of France with it's historic towns, great beaches and also have access to some great local wines

Why they chose this property

We looked for a region with good weather but easier to travel to than the South of France. The Charente Maritime is the 2nd sunniest region of France and a hidden gem known about by the French. Lots of great beaches to choose from, great local food markets, rolling countryside with towns and villages with lots of character. We are in the midst of wine and cognac country with lots of places we can buy direct from the producer.
We are in a peaceful hamlet 2.5km from the nearest town but surrounded by fields of sunflowers, wheat and vines and lots of local wildlife. The myriad of lanes around our gites are great to explore by foot or bike (we have a selection of bikes on hand). We are close to the Bordeaux / Blaye wine region as well being able to buy the best Cognac locally, and only 30 minutes to the beach. Wine, good food, sun and beaches - what more could you want?

What makes this property unique

We love the original features that give our gites their character and each gite has been styled differently. The location is rural but not remote as the nearest town is only 2.5 kms away - close enough to cycle to the boulangerie. Our new swimming pool which opened in 2019 is very popular with our guests

Languages:

English, French
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