New Search
Advanced Search

Chambre d'Hôte and Gite in a Charming Old Watermill

5 Accommodation options available. Watermill in France. Located St Fraigne near Aigre, France

Self Catering Gite

$528 - $858 Per property per week

Ref: 4549

Contact Owner    Availability

"This property and the owners are fantastic, as are the dogs, cats and hens. We stayed at Le Moulin d..."

Read more 4 reviews

Description

♦ 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 5

Facilities

♦ Barbecue, Garden, Swimming pool (shared use)

Home description

Where is it

Charente
 

Imagine - relaxing in the waterside gardens of a 700 year old Charentaise water mill. The only sounds to break the tranquility are those of birdsong, flowing water, and the occasional tractor wending its way home. This is a place to de-stress and recharge the batteries. Combine this with the warm hospitality of the owners of this unique French style Chambre d'hote and you have an ideal setting to either break your journey, or to stay for a few nights longer and explore this exquisite rural area of France.

In addition to the established Chambre D’Hote rooms, the Moulin de Gouge can now offer a recently completed 'Gite' style self catering apartment, refurbished to the highest standard and available to sleep up to 4 adults and 3 children. As much as possible of the original charm of the original building has been retained, with a wealth of exposed beams and oak studwork, and traditionally pointed Charentaise stone walls on view in most of the rooms.

The mill itself sits in its own grounds with a natural spring rising in the garden and an extensive river frontage.

Guest have full use of the owners swimming pool and an extensive garden, terraces front and rear of the mill, and a gas barbecue for eating 'al fresco' on those warm summer evenings. The recently built swimming pool is salt water, so less nasty chlorine to irritate eyes.

Your children will be 'supervised' most of the time by our border collie, but he will appreciate your help as not only does the mill have a pool, but also a river and a natural spring in the garden. As a family home, dogs and cats are also in residence and 'part of the family', as such they are friendly and not normally intrusive. We are not big on 'house rules', but would ask that the interior of the Gite and the house remain 'no smoking' areas.

The property itself is not overlooked, but is still within easy reach of  both the picturesque town of Aigre, offering a bit of local flavour with several bars and restaurants to explore, and the historic medieval village of Tusson with its ancient forest marvellous old buildings and charming atmosphere. The Moulin de Gouge welcomes families, the mill is a beautiful place, but parents with particularly young children might want to consider the inherent danger posed by the presence of rivers, streams and a deep natural spring.

Accommodation detail

The Gite comprises the first floor of what was the old barn attached to the Mill, and has its own private entrance. Overlooking the pool, the gardens and the river, it can be rented either with one adult double bedroom and one bunk-bedded room that can sleep up to three children, or with an additional bedroom and en-suite bathroom for two additional guests if required.

The accommodation is fully equipped with towels and linen, iron, hair dryer, cutlery crockery and all the kitchen utensils you could need, so there is less to bring with you to make your holiday complete.

Although the accommodation is essentially self-catering, Jackie will be delighted to serve a home cooked traditional evening meal in the mill, using mainly local or home grown ingredients, at a very reasonable price - all you have to do is to let us know in the morning that you would like to eat with us and our other guests.

As we only have one Gite, the pool is normally for your exclusive use, but as we also offer B&B, we and other guests may use it from time to time.

About the location

Nautilus Water park, on the outskirts of Angouleme is always a big hit with the kids, and for the adults the town of Cognac with tours of its famous distilleries and plenty of free tasting makes an interesting if somewhat alcoholic morning excursion. We can also take you to some of the smaller local distillers for a more individual experience, this is great fun as some of them are real showmen!

Also guided tours of the world renowned brandy making establishments of Cognac and Jarnac, home to the famous spirit and around 40 minutes away by car, can be taken, along of course with the customary 'degustations' of the finished product. Closer to home, local producers of wine, Pineau (the local aperitif), brandy and a multitude of regional cheeses regularly open their doors for guided tours and sales.

The seaside town of Royan and the picturesque port of La Rochelle can both be reached within an hour or so by car.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

How to get here

The major cities of Poitiers and La Rochelle can both be reached within the hour, offering easy access by plane or train, and we are happy arrange collection from the Airport or the TGV station if required.

For full directions please contact the owner.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.

To top of page ^

Reviews

Barbara Hornby
8/3/10

This property and the owners are fantastic, as are the dogs, cats and hens. We stayed at Le Moulin de Gouge for the first time in Sept 2006, when we had had to cancel a cruise up the East coast of America, and we enjoyed it probably better than the cruise, it's so laid back and relaxing, and the meals that Jackie prepares are out of this world. We have been three times this year, since the end of March, and we intend going again in September to try out the new gite.

5/5

 

Cheryl Aird
8/8/10

My 6th year here! The Moulin de Gouge is the most wonderful, peaceful haven you could imagine.The garden is a  flower filled sun trap, the pool area, so relaxing, the best place to read your book is the swinging seat by the pool. The house and the gite are truly beautiful, tastefully decorated and very very comfortable.The owners, Julian and Jackie are superb, the very best of company.

I can honestly highly recommend this property - go, you won't be disappointed.

5/5

 

Adrienne Ash
8/13/10

We had such a great time at th Moulin Gouge.

5/5

 

Michael Quirey
10/6/10

Amazing, wonderful, relaxing and comfortable - these are just some of the words that can only describe our stay at 'Le Moulin de Gounge' Jackie and Julian are wonderful hosts which made us at ease within such  a wonderful setting. The Gite was what we wanted within such wonderful countryside setting - the grounds, swimming pool and all the pets make this a stunning, beautiful and unmatchable place to relax. The local village you can cycle to, punt along the river and just stroll in the countryside.

You simply cannot afford to miss staying within the gite and also try the fantastic food prepared by Jackie within the Chambre de hote. 

5/5

 
 

Facilities

Facility Details
TypeWatermill, Gîte (Self-catering)
Bedrooms 1 double, 1 triple
Baby cots 1
Spare beds 2
Bathrooms 1 bathroom(s)
Capacity 5
Linen Linen and towels provided including pool towels
Changeover day Saturday
Facility Details
Internal facilities Board Games, CD player, Central heating (oil), DVD player, English satellite TV, Fans in rooms, Hairdryer, Hi-fi system, Internet Access, Broadband Internet Access (Wi-fi), Internet access (broadband), MP3 Player, Owner on site, Radio, TV, Weekly maid service
Kitchen facilities Cooker, Dishwasher, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge, Fridge-Freezer, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine
External features on site Barbecue, Garden, Swimming pool (shared use)

To top of page ^

Availability & rates

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Thursday, January 12, 2012

Rates

12 January 2012 - 30 April 2012 €400.00 per property per week
(£336 $528)
1 May 2012 - 29 June 2012 €500.00 per property per week
(£420 $660)
30 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 €650.00 per property per week
(£546 $858)
2 September 2012 - 2 November 2012 €450.00 per property per week
(£378 $594)
3 November 2012 - 20 December 2012 €400.00 per property per week
(£336 $528)
21 December 2012 - 4 January 2013 €650.00 per property per week
(£546 $858)
5 January 2013 - 28 June 2013 €500.00 per property per week
(£420 $660)
29 June 2013 - 30 August 2013 €650.00 per property per week
(£546 $858)
31 August 2013 - 1 November 2013 €500.00 per property per week
(£420 $660)
2 November 2013 - 20 December 2013 €400.00 per property per week
(£336 $528)
21 December 2013 - 2 January 2014 €650.00 per property per week
(£546 $858)
3 January 2014 - 31 January 2014 €400.00 per property per week
(£336 $528)
 

To top of page ^

Additional price information

To top of page ^

Book now - contact the owner

Your details

Holiday dates

No. of people

Enquiry

 

To contact owner directly

Jacqueline Brearley

(Advertising since August 2003)

Tel: + 33 (0)5 45 21 28 39

Languages spoken by owner English, French

Please mention French Connections.

Holiday accommodation
French Property Sales
Love France
Inspire me
Guides
Services
For advertisers