£570 - £735
(€667 - €860)
Per property per night
Country house, sleeps 18, 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Peter and Kelly Simes
(Advertising since September 2003)
Tel: +44 (0)7880 626753
Tel 2: +44 (0)7736 704999
Please mention French Connections.
Welcome to Les Chauvins; La Ferme et Maison d\'Amis (1 / 59)
Sunset glow over Les Chauvins from the sunflower field below (2 / 59)
Play Petanque in the front courtyard by the water well (3 / 59)
La Ferme is located in beautiful countryside (4 / 59)
Steps up to La Ferme Dining Room & Kitchen and the Alfresco dining area (5 / 59)
The side gate into the alfresco dining and bbq area by the Maison de Ferme (6 / 59)
Alfresco dining on the Farmhouse terrace with BBQ and plancha (7 / 59)
La Feme Dining Room with Charantaise fireplace (8 / 59)
La Ferme Dining Room (9 / 59)
La Ferme Kitchen (10 / 59)
Freshly picked figs from the grounds (11 / 59)
Afternoon sunshine illuminates an original stone wall, Maison de Ferme (12 / 59)
Large and cool Maison de Ferme Living Room (13 / 59)
Window seat in the Maison de Ferme Living room (14 / 59)
Re-purposed furniture and objects in the Maison de Ferme (15 / 59)
Beautiful and bright Mûrier an elegant double bedroom in Maison de Ferme (16 / 59)
You may be tempted to spend a slow morning here, in our gorgeous comfy bed (17 / 59)
The Maison de Ferme\'s Céanothe bedroom at night (18 / 59)
Breakfast in bed in Céanothe, the large family room in the Maison de Ferme (19 / 59)
Bambou the Triple bedroom to the rear of Maison de Ferme (20 / 59)
Ancient floorboards in the Maison de Ferme (21 / 59)
Figuier, our beamed double bedroom in the Maison de Ferme (22 / 59)
Beautifully dressed bed in Noyer, a double bedroom in Maison de Ferme (23 / 59)
Detail of stairs down to the Lobby and Games Room (24 / 59)
One end of the huge fun Games Room in the Maison de Ferme (25 / 59)
Table Tennis in the ancient barn (26 / 59)
Our very own Les Chauvins Grape Vine on the ancient barn wall (27 / 59)
The terrace outside the Maison d\'Amis for breakfast or supper Alfresco (28 / 59)
Vintage Demi-Jeans in the old bread oven by the Maison d\'Amis (29 / 59)
Ornate stone window sill on the Maison d\'Amis (30 / 59)
The Maison d\'Amis Kitchen (31 / 59)
Detail of the kitchen in the Maison d\'Amis (32 / 59)
Dining area in the one plan ground floor of the Maison d\'Amis (33 / 59)
Light streaming into the Maison d\'Amis (34 / 59)
Help yourself to your bath towel. Pool towels also provided. (35 / 59)
The dual aspect first floor Living Room in the Maison d\'Amis (36 / 59)
A cupboard full of games for your entertainment (37 / 59)
The romantic ensuite Maison D\'Amis Bedroom with stunning antique Fre (38 / 59)
Reading corner in Chavanon, the double ensuite room in the Maison d\'Amis (39 / 59)
Acanthus, the generous double bedroom at the front of the Maison d\'Amis (40 / 59)
Enjoy a morning coffee on bed with pastries from the boulangerie (41 / 59)
A bijou room in the Maison d\'Amis perfect for little people or best (42 / 59)
Detail in Laurier our bijou twin bedroom (43 / 59)
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Brilliant blue skies over the terraced Les Chauvins grounds and pool (45 / 59)
Looking up to the ensuite bedroom in the Maison d\'Amis (46 / 59)
The view from the first floor toward the huge swimming pool (47 / 59)
Antique walnut oil jar amongst the bamboo (48 / 59)
The large upper lawn for badminton, cricket or a kick-about (49 / 59)
The lower lawn above the swimming pool and below the larger lawn (50 / 59)
Rambling grounds with mature trees and shrubs great for hide and seek (51 / 59)
Old stone walls and shady spots (52 / 59)
The illuminated swimming pool at dusk (53 / 59)
Looking down into the pool over the old barn wall (54 / 59)
Looking across the pool towards the rear of la Ferme (55 / 59)
Our stunning enclosed pool and shady pool house area (56 / 59)
The ancient wall enclosing the pool (57 / 59)
Sunflowers in the fields below Les Chauvins (58 / 59)
Sunflower head these beauties are bigger than you think (59 / 59)
Les Chauvins consists of a beautiful 17th Century Charentaise Maison de Ferme (Farmhouse) and a smaller attached Maison d'Amis (Cottage)
Both houses are full of character, retaining their French rustic charm and many original features whilst providing guests with modern conveniences.
Located in one of France’s most scenic locations, Les Chauvins is a gorgeous home away from home. The Farmhouse itself provides accommodation for 12 guests and The Cottage for 6 plus babies.
The houses are very comfortable and well equipped, offering all the privacy and tranquility one could hope, for as well as stunning views of the Charente countryside.
The Farmhouse (320m²) and The Cottage (100m²) are situated at the end of a quiet country lane. In the summer the fields beyond are planted with stunning sunflowers, golden wheat and Maize.
The houses overlook a pretty courtyard to the East and to the West is the large walled swimming-pool. Each house has its own barbeque and outdoor dining area and to the South, uninterrupted views of the valley with its stream, woodland and wildlife.
There is a large lawned play area with swings for the younger guests and space for badminton, cricket and football.
The Games Room provides plenty of activities, including pool, foosball and darts, as well as a multi-gym, running machine, cross trainer and free weights. In addition there is seating and a bar area with a fridge for guests to stock with their own drinks.
A plentiful supply of books, CDs, DVDs and even some instruments to play.. a piano, guitars and recorders to name a few will keep everyone entertained.
Table tennis and cycles can be found in the ancient barn opposite.
A country lane leads down from the main gates to a grassy track either side of the small stream at the bottom of the valley, with lovely quiet walks as far as the local village.
The layout and proportions of the properties make them a perfect settings for families to relax and have fun together, or to celebrate special occasions such as birthdays and wedding anniversaries.
Les Chauvins is the perfect place to escape with family or friends. Situated on the border between the Charente and the Dordogne, it provides an ideal base from which to explore these rich and diverse regions.
In Low Season the properties can be rented separately upon request.
Facilities include:
- Quiet rural location - spectacular night skies
- Suits adult groups or families sharing - GREAT CELEBRATION VENUE
- Spacious cool interiors, East & West facing terraces
- Large private pool with covered Pool House
- Satellite TV/Broadband Internet access
- Large well equipped Games room
- Music area with piano, guitars, etc.
- Ideal base for golf, cycling, fishing, wine tasting and medieval church tours
- 100% Egyptian Cotton bed linen, house and swimming bath sheets provided
- Cots, highchairs, and baby baths available upon request
- Younger children's play area.
The Pool
The swimming pool is set within the walls of a former barn and is almost square (9m x 8m). It is 90cm deep at the shallow end and 2m at the deep end, securely fenced off with a gate.
Inside the pool area there is a covered Pool House with benches and poolside furniture. The pool is for the exclusive use of Les Chauvins' guests, a maximum of 18 people.
The prices listed below are per week for both properties rented together (separate rental available in Low Season only).
The Maison de Ferme (Farmhouse) and The Maison d'Amis (Cottage/House of Friends) are in a small Charentaise commune, close to the pretty little village of Salles Lavalette, with a church, bakery, restaurant and post office.
The village is on the Dordogne/Charente border, south of Angouleme; the capital of the Charente. It is also 45 miles north west of Perigueux the capital of the Dordogne.
The stunning village of Aubeterre sur Dronne, officially one of the most beautiful villages in France; with its subterranean monolithic church, river beach, canoeing and many bars and restaurants is a short drive away.
During the summer most of the local villages hold their summer fairs which often include fireworks, and brocantes (typical French bric a brac markets).
Riberac with its popular Friday morning fresh produce market is 15 miles to the south west, in the Dordogne.
For wine lovers the neighbouring regions of Cognac, Bordeaux, St. Emilion and Bergerac, are just a short drive away. The Atlantic coast with miles of tree-lined beaches, the historic port town of La Rochelle, the exclusive resort of Ile de Re and La Palmyre Zoo and the Futuroscope theme park at Poitiers are all within a two hour drive.
Details of all the local activities, including walks, golf, horse riding, tennis, cycling, fishing, river swimming, water sports and canoeing are available at the house, together with tourist information brochures relating to local towns, places of interest, churches, festivals, live musical events, bars, restaurants and vineyards.
Contact the owner for further details, prices or to arrange advance bookings of sporting activities, restaurants etc.
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: 5 Minutes
Nearest supermarket: 12 Minutes
Nearest market: 15 Minutes
Nearest pharmacy: 12 Minutes
Nearest bar: 5 Minutes
Tourist information: 12 Minutes
Salles Lavalette on the map
Property 4602 –
Nearby place of interest
How to get to Les Chauvins
Distances
- Bordeaux Airport and car hire - 80 miles
- Angoulême Eurostar/ TGV and car hire - 25 miles
- Angoulême Airport and car hire - 30 miles
- Caen - 300 miles / Calais ~ 490 miles
By Air
- Low cost airlines now have flights to Angoulême , Poitiers, Limoges, Bergerac, La Rochelle and Bordeaux
Access options
Car Essential
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Bordeaux [BOD]
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This is our second visit to The Farmhouse and the cottage, two weeks last year and another this. 10 out of 10! Every year it gets better and better, and the weather was superb too. We tried the restaurant in the village this time and have been canoing. It is really is the best place in France- well done Madeleine and MarcusGuest rating:
I spent a week here with my family in June this year. The Farmhouse and the Maison are beautiful houses and we loved every moment of our stay. The pool is really great, so big and clean. The games room is a great asset to any holiday. The area around is good too- things to visit Lac Jemaye, Aubeterre, Brantome, Chalais market. We highly recommend you book here!Guest rating:
We stayed here for 2 weeks in June, took my mum and dad and our daughter. The farmhouse is stunning, set in the most breathtaking surroundings of total peace and quiet. It was fully equipt qfor our 2 weeks get-away-from-the-hustle-and bustle break. Faboulously clean with fresh, white sheets and the most comfy beds in the world! The owners (Madeleine and Marcus) have thought of everything. With the wine flowing, the pool amazing.... I felt like a millionaire staying in 6*+ accommodation.. it was wonderful! Thank you Madeleine and Marcus... you certainly know how to make your guests feel specialGuest rating:
We spent two weeks in this wonderful property in September 2018 and all I can say is the advert doesn't do it justice. We loved every minute of our stay. There is so much to do there, Marcus and Madeleine have really made it a home from home! The kids and (the adults) loved the pool, it's massive and all to ourselves, we took the bikes out, played darts, billards, football, cricket and relaxed on the many seating areas. The countryside is stunning... We didn't use the gym though, too much cheese and wine took its toll!!!! No need to feel on top of each other, it's such a big place. It is also very well decorated, clean and up to date. The bedding are towels are nice... what more can I say. The house itself is in a prime location to visit different places around, our favourite was Aubeterre sur Dronne, the market at Riberac on a Friday and Brontome. I can recommend this place 100%Guest rating:
My (extended) family and I spent a week in The Farmhouse and Cottage last summer (2018). The houses are full of character and a joy to stay in. Nothing is missing. The owners are helpful, knowledgeable, there if you need them, but very discreet. Not intrusive as I have experienced in other properties in the past. There are many activities in and around the property to keep guests amused, the weather was fantastic. A five star experience. We hope to return in June next year.Guest rating:
The Farmhouse and the Cottage are beautiful Charentaise properties that feel like a home from home as soon as you enter. They are equipped with everything you could possibly need for your stay. The fantastic pool is great fun, so big and spotlessly clean. There is fab bbq area outside the Farmhouse, protected from the sun by a sail and if you need it extra, more BBQ stuff at the The Cottage. The garden is gorgeous, so green and natural, the courtyard is enclosed so it is safe for little ones and there is so much to do....I could go on and on. The hosts are warm and welcoming, and during our stay, they were attentive yet without being intrusive and friendly, they helped out with gluten free food for one of our party, as we had not brought any with us and the baskets we found on arrival with pate, crisps,bread, pasta, coffee, wine and other goodies were great, kept us going til we got to the shops. (They even gave a couple of extra bottles of wine as we had run out!) I would recommend this property to anyone ! A real gemGuest rating:
We had a lovely stay in both houses and enjoyed the big pool, games room & watching the wildlife from the courtyard (deer, foxes, birds of prey & a wild boar). There was plenty of space for us all to eat all together or to find some quiet space of our own for reading. We fitted at lot into our week visiting Angouleme (swimming @ Natilus), Velorailing at Confolens, cycling to the local bar at Gurat, went for a posh lunch at La Grange aux Oies and visited the Vendoire Peat Bogs, the Castle at Villebois-Lavalette, and Brantôme. Many thanks to Madeleine & Marcus for a great holiday!Guest rating:
We have stayed in the farmhouse and the Cottage and love them both. The properties are very well equipped but still have loads of charming character. The views from Les Chauvins are gorgeous with fields and woods as far as the eye can see. In July there are sunflowers all around. The pool area is great with plenty of shade when the sun gets strong. Madeleine and Marcus are lovely hosts. We've been back 3 times with grandparents, children and teenagers and have always had a fantastic holiday. There's loads to do in the area; adventure parks, canoeing, river beaches, museums, castles. Plus food and wine. Who could ask for more!
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We had a wonderful week at The Farmhouse. The properties are superb, clean and well equipped, they had everything we need and more. It is just like it say, a home away from home. The pool is great, and the grounds are lovely. Madeleine and Marcus have made this a perfect place to stay. There is plenty to do at the property and in the surrounding area. We have just booked to come back next year! Highly Recommended.
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My extended family and I stayed at The Farmhouse for a week in August 2016 and it was everything it promises to be. The houses are truly charming, with everything you could possibly need to make your stay enjoyable. The newly decorated kitchens are lovely, the BBQ areas covered with the sails keep you cool in the summer heat and there are so may places to sit and relax. We used all the facilities while we were there, the bikes, the ping pong, the kids play area, the games room, but the pool was our favourite! There is plenty to do roundabout too. We visited Aubeterre sur Dronne, Brantome, Riberac market, Lac Jemaye, Angouleme and we did canoing, riding, fishing and even a bit of sight seeing. I really recommend The Farmhouse to all of you. We hope to be back soon! (A big thank you to Madeleine & Marcus for all their tips and help...and the odd glass of wine too!!)
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We stayed at The Farmhouse in June with the extended family across both properties. This is a wonderful house for a large group, especially families as there is so much space for everyone. Our young children had an amazing time exploring and running from place to place - there is so much to do at the house we almost could've stayed there the whole time! But we did explore the local area and we're kept busy the whole week. The house is beautifully looked after by the very welcoming owners who live in a separate property onsite so are always on hand for help and advice. **Highly recommended and would love to stay there again**
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My extended family and I have just returned from at marvelous holiday at The Farmhouse. It is the perfect holiday getaway; peaceful and beautiful but with so much to do we didnt really need to leave the property! We loved the pool, it's massive and with a jet stream, great fun was had by all and the games room is great. You really do want for nothing and Marcus and Madeleine are excellent hosts, full of local knowledge and ideas for entertainment. We have been lucky enough to see the classic car racing in Angouleme this week too. Great Stuff, I cannot recommend this place enough.
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Wow, what can I say, we had two fantastic weeks at The Farmhouse at the beginning of August! 13 members of our family came together in this beautifully relaxing part of France.The Farmhouse is full of rustic charm and was everything we imagined it would be. The pool and the games room kept entertained us all for hours and the outside spaces to eat and relax were perfect. Lots of places to explore in the local area and there really is something for every age group. All the wonderful recommends from Madeleine and Marcus were much appreciated ....... wonderful hosts! Thank you for a fabulous holiday ........ we hope to be back one day!
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We enjoyed a delightful week at Chez Olive, a beautifully renovated cottage with all the comforts of home. The house was really comfortable and we enjoyed the outdoor eating area, and of course the pool. The kitchen was better equipped than our own at home and the beds were extremely comfortable. Thanks very much :)Guest rating:
We have just returned from 14 day stay and from the moment we arrived we were enchanted by The Farmhouse and the Cottage. We got a warm welcome from Madeleine & Marcus, who where there to show us around. The welcome basket was a nice surprise, full of goodies. The wine, bread and pate went down a treat after the journey.The houses were very clean and extremely well equipped. It really is a home away from home! We spent hours in the pool, it's so big, it's great and there's a small paddling pool too for the little ones. There are bikes, table tennis, a pool table, table football, and plenty of games and toys. In fact no matter what your age Madeleine and Marcus have thought about you! We loved the fact that there were so many seating areas with nice furniture to sit on, that way we could all just do what we wanted.My husband loved the bbq on the Farmhouse terrace. There is a great playing field for badminton and footy. There are swings for the little ones too. From the house we cycled to the village for bread and walked round the beautiful rolling countryside. The Farmhouse is near to Aubeterre, Chalais, Angouleme. We loved it and we have booked for next year!
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We loved the location; on a hillside, with rest and nature surrounded. Some farm animals jumped around, what gave a positive extra dimension. Goats to feed, chickens to photograph, and lounge chairs with the most beautiful view, day and night because of the overcrowded starry nights.
The farmhouse is so complete, with not only more than enough siting area, but also plenty to play with: pool table, soccer table, books, dvd's, and outside off course the pool, which fitted our total number of weekend guests of 20! Madeleine and Marcus are very nice hosts; they live aside, and can answer possible questions all day long. The houses are functional with a warm cosy feeling. Super!
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What a fabulous place run by fabulous people! We've experienced some unrivalled hospitality! Everything from booking through leaving went smooth, communications were all top notch. The whole lot was very well equipped, we found nothing wanting! Thank you again so much, Madeleine & Marcus!
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We, my daughter and I stayed in the playground/parking lot in her VW camper, used the house of course for bath etc ! The whole place was marvellous,thouroughly enjoyed it, perfect wheather, great for swimming and we also loved the animals! The house was very well equipped, nothing missing! In one word, perfect holiday home(s).
Thanks for all your hard work and good luck for the future!
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We took our extended family for the first week and my wife and I stayed on our own for the second week.
The first week was fabulous everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves particularly the children. There were plenty of activities to keep them occupied from playing in the swimming pool to table games in the barn and games room to exploring the extensive gardens, they simply had the time of there lives. So much so my 5 year old Grandson was reduced to tears when it was time to go home as he loved it so much.
The second week was just the wife and I and it was a totally different place, quiet, relaxing, and very restful. Madeleine and Marcus are the perfect hosts, always had a smile and always willing to offer advice on where to go and what to do, we love them both. We have now returned back home to our hectic lives with our batteries well and truly charged. This was our second visit and before we left, we booked our third. Says it all really....
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Our family stayed at The Farmhouse from July 5th – 17th 2014. We had the best holiday ever in a rental property! We rented both properties, as we were a group of two young families and two sets of grandparents! Marcus and Madeline have made this a magical home from home property.Our son and wife had the smaller house with his 2 & 4 year old girls and inlaws from the USA. Ideal as the grandparents had their own room away from the others with an ensuite. We had the larger property for ourselves and our daughter and husband with their 4 year old girl and two boys aged 1 and 2 ½ years. This was also great accommodation as we had the upstairs room and bathroom with a spare bedroom ( for the occasional grandchild to visit!). Our daughter had a separate set of rooms off the lounge with a door to shut to contain the children!! This had three large bedrooms with a large bathroom. The whole accommodation was large and had excellent storage in the way of hanging and drawers – half of which we never used! Both kitchens were good with all that was needed and again lots of storage for food etc.The swimming pool was cleaned every day by Marcus and covered at night to keep it warm. It was a little chilly when we arrived – about 24 degrees but rose to 29 as the weather improved. The gate is very secure – No-one found it easy to open! There were numerous play toys by the pool and a great paddling pool which the baby used. Good shade and sunny areas.The outside equipment was wonderful, all 5 children loved the trampoline and swings. There are so many sitting out areas that are all around the place – sun or shade.The games room had everything you could want in the way of board games and jigsaws for young and old. The sticklebricks were loved by all the children! A wealth of DVDs and CDs – though we never used the TVs whilst there since the weather was too good! There was gym and wi fit equipment.The barn had every type of outdoor bat, ball etc that you could think of. Table football was popular with the children but I don't think they had any idea of what they were doing!!! The chickens were an added bonus and the 2 year olds watched in delight as a hen laid an egg!! The goats were well fed by all everyday and the guinea pigs had lots of cuddles! All in all this is a wonderful place for all ages. Numerous places to go to from here by bike or car. We can recommend a newly opened restaurant at L'ECOLE – Vendoire. ( short bike ride) 3 course lunch at 12.50euros including wine! Also swimming pool at Jonzac – 1 ¼ hours drive. Brantome was a lovely village. The river beach at Aubterre has a lovely beach as does the Grand Etang de la Jemaye which also has a lovely play area. We hope to go back there again soon!
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We took both the Farmhouse & the Cottage for the first time this summer and thoroughly enjoyed our two week stay, so much so that we hope to return next year. Les Chauvins is tucked away surrounded by beautiful countryside and above all peaceful. Both houses were clean, very well equipped and spacious. We loved hopping on the numerous bikes available to collect the bread in the morning. We loved the fact that The Farmhouse had a very homely feel to it; chickens and their chicks, goats and a cat wandered around and occasionally the owners dogs would come and visit! The garden too had many little secluded spots if you wanted to hide away for a while; the swimming pool was very popular, a really good size and in the sun all day. We had a party for twenty people to celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary on our middle Saturday. We eat at a long table outside on a beautiful warm evening. Madeleine and Marcus, the owners of The Farmhouse, went way beyond the call of duty to make it a really special evening including supplying beautiful arrangements of wild flowers for the table. The delicious food was supplied by a local chef. During our stay, nothing was ever too much trouble for Madeleine and Marcus - so if you want a fun holiday in that part of rural France we would thoroughly recommend Les Chauvins!
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We had the most wonderful holiday. The accommodation and surrounding area were lovely. We stayed in the Farmhouse. It was immaculate and had everything we needed. Gorgeous pool and beautiful views. Would love to go back!
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A wonderful holiday with our children, grandchildren and friends at The Farmhouse. Clean, very spacious and wonderful views all around. The games room was a big hit with the younger members of the family. The most relaxing holiday ever. Thank you Madeleine and Marcus for being such great hosts. Ideal in every way, will definitely return.
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13 members (3 generations) of our family enjoyed the most relaxing 2 weeks at The Farmhouse. We all stayed in the farmhouse & cottage & there was plenty of space for us to spread out & do our own thing in the day & then come together for dinner in the evening. We stayed in the farmhouse in a beautiful, light & airy room and spent most of our time lounging in the sun in the court yard or down by the pool as we were lucky with 2 full weeks of sun. The owners made us feel welcome from day 1 & their local knowledge is brilliant, those little restaurants tucked away you wouldn't know were there along with local events, we went to the local Bric a Brac & the Friday market in the town nearby.The location was idyllic and I would recommend a bike ride to the local bakery in the mornings for fresh baguette & croissants as the views are stunning especially first thing in the morning. There's also a lovely little walk down into the neighbouring fields, along the stream & into the woods. We got to the last day of holiday not wanting to go home & I would recommend The Farmhouse to both small & larger groups of friends & families as there's so much space for everyone to have some time apart & just relax as well as having the space to come together in the evenings. Lovely properties, welcoming owners, beautiful setting & so many wonderful memories to take away.
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We went on a big family holiday with 12 of us (all adults) plus my 2 and half year old son. I can only try to describe how perfect this place is... My son could not have had a better holiday and it was the same for all of us. The houses have enough space for everyone to get some space if they needed it and all have dinner outside every night together.
The houses themselves are so beautiful and have a lovely feel about them, we instantly felt at home. This was helped of course by Madeleine and Marcus, the owners, who made us feel incredibly welcome. We always felt they were there if we needed them but at the same time they left us to it and made sure that this would be our home for that week and to relax and enjoy.
If you enjoy beautiful scenery, animals and a relaxing time then I cannot recommend this place enough. We all want to go again next year, accept one week wasn't enough for us, I think 2 weeks/10days would be ideal.
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What a wonderful find! My family and I stayed (13 of us) for 2 weeks and it was just brilliant. As soon as we stepped through the gate into grounds of The Farmhouse and The Cottage we knew we had come up trumps. Both properties were excellent, have been wonderfully restored and really well equipped. The outside spaces and gardens (of which there were plenty) provided room enough for us all to either gather together to eat and chat or find an isolated little place to have time alone. We range in age from 3 to 70 and there was something for everyone. The pool was fabulous, DVD's plentiful and books to satisfy the most avid bookworm. The chickens, goats and guinea pigs certainly kept the children amused for hours. Marcus and Madelleine the hosts were wonderful. Helpful, friendly and a pleasure to meet. YOU MUST STAY HERE! I really can't find fault with it.
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These two properties provided a superb 'get away from it all' location for our large family group. From a 5 yr old to 70+ yr old there was no end of fun things to do. Daily morning visits to the bakery, cycle rides, many, many hours playing in the wonderful pool and much much more. There was plenty of space in the beautiful property for all, with lots of lovely outdoor seating areas all over.
The large number of photos on the website give you a good impression, but it was even nicer than we expected.
Madeleine and Marcus were great hosts, making us feel very welcome and keen to help us get the most out of our holiday. Our thanks again to them both!
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Farmhouse, with 11 in our party we found we had plenty of room to accommodate all of us, with some people choosing to relax in the beautiful pool area and some preferring to play pool in the games room. The house was immaculate and the attention to detail was fantastic. Particular highlights were all the animals ... the chickens and their chicks following us to dinner and hoovering up the crumbs from our croissants in the morning, as well as the goats and guinea pigs providing lots of entertainment. We loved the markets at Chalais and Riberac, as well as the river beach at Aubeterre, Madeleine and Marcus were really helpful in recommending places to visit! Thank you for an absolutely wonderful holiday all round, we had a brilliant time! :) xxx
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My family took the farmhouse and the Cottage for the first two weeks in July for my parents 40th wedding anniversary. The owners, Madeleine and Marcus could not have been more helpful, from the initial booking to assisting in arranging the party on the Saturday evening they were brilliant. The attached houses are in the most beautiful setting with stunning views across a valley of fields. They are well maintained and nicely decorated inside with all the mod cons you could possible want while still maintaining a rustic feel. The gardens and pool are well maintained and so lovely to while away the hours in. The terrace areas are very pleasant for al fresco dining too. Our group was made up of all ages from a 6 year old, teenager through to my sprightly 86 year old grandmother, there was something for everyone. There were books, DVDs, Ping-Pong table, snooker table, lots of bikes which we used a lot cycling around and to get the bread in the local village every morning. There are also numerous animals, perfect to entertain small children, our personal favourites were William and Mary the goats who we fed old bread to daily, the tiny fluffy chicks and the cockerel Monty. Although remote with plenty of beautiful walks and bike rides you are also close to numerous pretty villages for days or evenings out. Perfect place for a party too. Madeleine and Marcus helped us arrange the most enjoyable evening meal for 22 people with a fantastic chef and waiter. It was a very happy and memorable evening lit by twinkly t-lights and fairy lights. I would have no hesitate to recommending The Farmhouse and I am quite sure we will be returning.
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| Property type | Country house (Self-catering) |
| Bathrooms | 5 |
| Bedrooms |
5 double bedroom(s) 2 triple bedroom(s) 1 twin bedroom(s) 1 additional bed(s) 6 cot(s) |
| Occupancy | 18 |
| Suitability | Suitable for children, Unsuitable for the elderly, Unsuitable for wheelchair access, Non-smoking, Touring motorcyclists welcome |
| Linen | Fairtrade Organic Cotton Bed linen, 100% Egyptian Cotton house and swimming bath sheets are provided |
| Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Freezer, Fridge, Cooker, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine, Gas hob, Gas oven, Fridge-Freezer, Range cooker |
| Internal facilities | DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Owner not on site, Owner on site, Telephone, TV, Wood burning fire or stove, Fans in rooms, Electric heaters, Board Games, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet, MP3 Player, Internet Access, Piano, Tea/Coffee making facilities |
| External facilities | Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue, Courtyard |
| Activities nearby | Badminton, Ballooning, Billiards, Bird Watching, Boules, Canoeing, Cycling, Drawing and painting, Fishing, Golf, Gourmet dining, Gym, Horse riding, Ice skating, Mountain biking, Museums, Paragliding, Rambling, Riverside activities, Sailing, Shopping, Sightseeing, Spa, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Theme parks, Tree adventure park, Walking, Water sports, Wine tasting |
Changeover day: Non-applicable
Last updated on: 5th July 2021
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| Accommodation rental period | Price |
|---|---|
| 01 July 2021 – 05 September 2021 |
£688 Per property per night
(€805 / $949) |
| 06 September 2021 – 26 September 2021 |
£570 Per property per night
(€667 / $786) |
| 01 April 2022 – 30 June 2022 |
£607 Per property per night
(€710 / $837) |
| 01 July 2022 – 04 September 2022 |
£735 Per property per night
(€860 / $1014) |
| 05 September 2022 – 25 September 2022 |
£607 Per property per night
(€710 / $837) |
Additional price notes
The price shown is per night for our MINIMUM of 3 NIGHT'S STAY for both properties TOGETHER.
- THE PER NIGHT PRICE REDUCES INCREMENTALLY WITH EACH ADDITIONAL NIGHT BOOKED, remaining at the lowest price for each additional night added after 7 nights
- PLEASE CONTACT THE OWNER TO REQUEST A PRICE FOR 4 NIGHTS OR MORE
- Any day arrival from 18.00 and departure by 10.00
- A 50% non-refundable deposit is payable to confirm the booking together with the completed Booking Form, which can be requested from the owner
- The balance payment plus security deposit and Tax de Séjour* (small local tourist tax) is due 8 weeks before the start of the holiday. The rate is currently 2% of the booking cost, but is subject to change. This charge will be calculated at the prevailing rate and included on your Booking Form.
- Please contact the owner regarding low season bookings for both or individual properties
* In high season Les Chauvins can only be booked in its entirety (the Maison de Ferme and the Maison d'Amis together) and the price quoted is based on this whether both are used or not.
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