Rue des Douves

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.0
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1722 ft² size
  • Free on-site parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms

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About this property

Historic Setting: Rue des Douves in Verteuil-sur-Charente offers a spacious holiday home housed in a historic building. The property features tiled and parquet floors, creating a charming atmosphere. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional facilities include a washing machine, fireplace, and outdoor seating area. Convenient Services: The holiday home provides a paid airport shuttle service from Poitiers-Biard Airport, 75 km away. Free on-site parking is available, along with bicycle parking and bike hire. Local Attractions: Nearby points of interest include The Cormenier (38 km), Monkey Valley (42 km), Hirondelle Golf Course (45 km), and Val de Vienne Circuit (49 km). Activities such as fishing and hiking are popular.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Free parking available on-site

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Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely ‘quirky’ base - right next to boulangerie in lovely village Hosts extremely hospitable and welcoming”
Heather
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved the character of the place, very spacious gite and excellent location in a beautiful village. The hosts were friendly and informative. The kids loved being able to swim in the river nearby. Excellent boulangerie next door.”
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really friendly welcoming and excellent hosts when we arrived there were essentials in the fridge and fresh bread from.accross the road perfect start to our week.”
Guy
Australia Australia
“Charming comfortable house, perfect for our stay. Hosts were lovely and gave us a guided tour of the house on arrival explaining where everything was, and tips on local restaurants, shops etc.”
Moatthemill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely older style property that has been sympathetically decorated. Village is very picturesque. Simon & Dianne were very helpful.”
Jos
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely spot, lovely hosts, lovely property - very special break for us”
Norman
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location of the property was ideal for us as we celebrated a friend's 80th birthday. in the village.”
Marina
United States United States
“Wonderful hosts Simon and Diane made our stay incredible. The place is charming and comfortable”
Bogaerts
Belgium Belgium
“Authentieke vakantiewoning, centraal gelegen in het mooie Verteuil sur Charente. Warm onthaal door de eigenaars, Simon en Diane, die ons ook verrasten met lekkers in keuken en ijskast. Propere vakantiewoning met airco die meer dan welkom was.”
Igonow52
United States United States
“A lovely, historic property right in the center of a beautiful village. I booked it last minute due to some travel changes but enjoyed staying here and would stay again. The hosts were friendly and very responsive. The house is roomy, clean and...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by simon milton

8.9
Host review score
simon milton
We welcome you to our fully restored village house in the heart of beautiful Verteuil sur Charente.Our property has antique French furniture and fittings to complement the restoration.On the third floor we went with a more modern twist in furnishings.The house is fully set up for a lovely relaxed holiday..We also have a private area by the river which guests can sit back and enjoy.We supply a table,chairs,bbq and charcol.Since July 2016 we have welcomed guests from the following countries.France,Spain,Holland,UK,Germany,Australia,Italy,America,Canada,Corsica, Wales,Ireland,Jersey,Panama.China,Hungary,Belgium,Czechia.Poland.
I am a classic car restorer by trade,owner of many classic and modern sports cars.The Charente has many car rallies during the summer months which my wife and I attend.I have lived and worked here in the Charente for 16 years..I love old buildings and antiques.I have also travelled south east Asia,Europe and lived and worked in Australia for 6 years.I love to meet people from different countries and cultures.
Verteuil sur Charente is dominated by the chateau,The Charente river passes through the village which is very popular with canoeist.Our property is in the heart of the village which has the following amenities.Wine bar and cave,Butchers selling local produce,Ladies and Gents hair saloons,General provisions stall.Post office.Florist,Antique shop,Chemist,Real estate agents,Five restaurants and a great Artisanal Boulangerie.Just 6km north of Verteuil is the town of Ruffec which has Hyper markets,Weekly fresh produce markets and many bars and restaurants.During spring and summer Verteuil has a Sunday morning fresh produce market selling local goods.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,French,Dutch

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House rules

Rue des Douves takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Rue des Douves in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.