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Gîte des Ruches, Peaceful & Homely 1 bedroom Gîte with pool

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool
In the peaceful hamlet of Chives, this charming cottage in Charantaise is perfect for relaxation. Enjoy a BBQ on your private patio, lounge by the shared swimming pool or stroll through the orchard. Inside, unwind with a log burner and DVD player or cook up a storm in your fully-equipped kitchen.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gîte des Ruches, Peaceful & Homely 1 bedroom Gîte with pool

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio
This cottage features an outdoor pool, laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The cottage boasts a fireplace and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a dryer and a sofa bed, and other amenities include a patio and a fenced private garden.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Chives cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Map
Chives

What's nearby

  • La Moutarderie Charentaise - 19 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Francois Mitterrand's Grave - 47 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Géant Casino - 52 min drive - 52.8 km
  • Château de Cognac - 54 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Hennessy Cognac Company - 54 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • Luxe Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Latino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Villiers-Couture Party Hut - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le pourquoi pas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria l'Authentique - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Guiberteau Rodolphe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gîte des Ruches, Peaceful & Homely 1 bedroom Gîte with pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gîte des Ruches, Peaceful & Homely 1 bedroom Gîte with pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Gîte des Ruches, Peaceful & Homely 1 bedroom Gîte with pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gîte des Ruches, Peaceful & Homely 1 bedroom Gîte with pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gîte des Ruches, Peaceful & Homely 1 bedroom Gîte with pool located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Aigre Tourism Office, Cognac Gautier and La Moutarderie Charentaise. Le Cep Enchanté and Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Gîte des Ruches, Peaceful & Homely 1 bedroom Gîte with pool Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

benedicte T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hâvre de tranquillité

Gîte joliment aménagé, plein de charme, cosy et propriétaires très sympathiques. Idéal pour se reposer du tumulte de la vie urbaine.Merci à Karl et Lee pour leur accueil.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely place to stay

After initially staying for 10 days we then went to the Dordogne for a week. I wish we’d have stayed here the whole time! Still you live and learn. The gite is very clean, well equipped with a lovely modern bathroom and kitchen with plenty of space to park your car. I have to say I’m a bit fussy, bringing my own bedding and towels but I didn’t need them here. The pristine white bedding and towels were changed every 5 days. Lee & Karl are great guys who are very sociable and a good laugh. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Double Fabulous!

We wanted a gite close to some friends and came across Gites des Ruches on the vrbo website. So glad we chose this one it is a great place to stay. The gite has everything that you need for a lovely relaxing break. It has been very well renovated whilst keeping the typical French style. The courtyard garden is a lovely private area and the shay is a great place to relax and enjoy a meal with a glass or two of wine in the evening. Lee & Karl are two really great guys, with lots of knowledge of the area. They are two fantastic hosts and have created something very special here. In fact it is so nice we’re coming back in a week 😂!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022