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Stylish Family Friendly Gite, Village Location, with Shared Pool & Games Barn

Relax by the pool or explore the orchard field with plenty of space to enjoy quality time together.

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Outdoor pool
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Lake
Beach
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Stylish Family Friendly Gite, Village Location, with Shared Pool & Games Barn

L'Etable is one of a cluster of 4 character gites at La Fermette France in South Western France which share a 10mx5m swimming pool, Games Barn, and Orchard field with Boules pitch so there is plenty of room for a socially distanced holiday.

L'Etable is an old stone cowshed converted into a stylish 2 bedroomed gite with exposed stone walls and original beams, and packed full of baby and toddler kit designed to make your stay stress free. As well as the usual high chair, travel cot and stairgates we go one step further in also providing a whole host of other items including steriliser, baby bath, baby/toddler cutlery, crayons & paper, socket covers, and kitchen cupboard locks to name but a few.

The ground floor is dominated by an original Charentaise fireplace (not used) and the modern kitchen well equipped for comfortable holidays - the dining table seats up to 8, ideal for sociable evenings enjoying good food & excellent local wine!.... the TV has UK Freeview channels.

The master bedroom has a comfortable king size bed and room for a cot or travel cot if required. The bedroom next door is perfect for children (or grandparents) with twin beds & shutters at the window which act as blackout blinds (essential if you wake as soon as the sun shines in the morning!).

The south facing garden, a real suntrap, is great for relaxed BBQ's in the evening once the children are tucked up in bed (we have a baby intercom for peace of mind). The separate orchard field is ideal for kids to run around, or just watching the sun go down over the fields. We now also have a boules pitch in the field - get the boules from the Games Barn. Please help yourself to any fruits in season in the orchard field (peaches, cherries, pears, figs, quince and walnuts)……and if you feel active you can play table tennis, or table football in the Games Barn, or pack a picnic and head off for a cycle ride on the bikes, or maybe take the body boards to the beach...... And of course there is also the 10m x 5m shared pool surrounded by terrace and lawn providing real family space - it's fenced off for safety - the long first step into the pool is an ideal shallow area for toddlers to splash around safely.

The pool, games barn and orchard field are shared with guests staying in the other gites in the cluster at La Fermette France. Our other gites are:

> L'Ecurie, (property no. 6524561), the spacious studio apartment next door to L'Etable is ideal for grandparents. It's large enough to accommodate a travel cot (which we can supply)
> La Fermette farmhouse, (property 6524557) sleeps 7 and can accommodate families travelling together.
> Le Chai (property no. 6524559) has a gallery bedroom and sleeps 3


Please note that we can be flexible with changeover days and length of stay as required.

Property manager

Lesley Houareau

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Comprehensive food waste policy

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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 neighborhood

Map
Saint-Palais-De-Phiolin, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Château de Plassac - 8 min drive
  • Le Château des Énigmes - 11 min drive
  • Les Antilles de Jonzac - 20 min drive
  • Jonzac Thermal Baths - 20 min drive
  • Hennessy Cognac Company - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Pons Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Stylish Family Friendly Gite, Village Location, with Shared Pool & Games Barn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Stylish Family Friendly Gite, Village Location, with Shared Pool & Games Barn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stylish Family Friendly Gite, Village Location, with Shared Pool & Games Barn ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish Family Friendly Gite, Village Location, with Shared Pool & Games Barn ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stylish Family Friendly Gite, Village Location, with Shared Pool & Games Barn located?

This family-friendly Saint-Palais-de-Phiolin vacation home is located in a rural location, 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Château de Plassac, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Les Antilles de Jonzac and Le Château des Énigmes. Château de Beaulon and Jonzac Thermal Baths are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Stylish Family Friendly Gite, Village Location, with Shared Pool & Games Barn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Lesley H.

Superb Stay
Absolutely fabulous. Very clean and superbly well equipped for little ones - it made our holiday so much easier with all the kiddy kit provided. It was so relaxing jut to sit in the garden when the children were in bed and enjoy the peace and quiet. We'll definitely return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle L.

The perfect getaway
Spent a long weekend with a bunch of friends and enjoyed our stay immensely. The whole complex fit 13-15 of us perfectly but stayed in the main farmhouse. It's a home away from home and is equipped for indoor and outdoor dining! It's in a tiny hamlet an hour away from Bordeaux. It's rural setting was the perfect place to get away from it all as we live in a big city. The hosts have a games barn with bicycles to cycle to the nearest boulangerie/cafe/restaurants and of course to explore the countryside. Discovered a great little farmers market in the nearest village called St Genis where the older generation still pay by cheque! If you don't want to cook there is also a great local restaurant nearby who caters for any dietary needs if you book in advance. I am definitely returning to La fermette! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dionne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heerlijk verblijf!
Wij hebben een heerlijk verblijf gehad in woning L’Etable. Het huisje was netjes en goed ingericht. We hebben genoten in het prachtige zwembad. Dit kleine complex ligt in een heel rustig, klein plaatsje, voor ons perfect als uitgangspunt voor uitstapjes naar bijv. de kust, Bordeaux en La Rochelle. ‘s Avonds kun je een wandeling maken langs velden vol zonnebloemen. De kinderen kunnen spelen om het huis, op het grasveld met jeu-de-boules-baan of spelletjes doen in de gamesbarn. Ook zijn er fietsen te leen. Felix en Lesley zijn zeer gastvrije hosts. Wij hebben genoten!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Annemie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
L'Etable
We had a nice holiday in L'Etable in the quiet little village Bribaudon. It's a spacious and well-equiped gite, perfect for 4. Our children enjoyed the toys and drawing material in the gite, they could play in the games barn and off course, they had great fun in the pool! It's ideal for a family holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Esther M.

Perfect Getaway
Spent a long weekend with a bunch of friends and enjoyed our stay immensely. The whole complex fit 13-15 of us perfectly but we met up for mealtimes in the main farmhouse. It's a home away from home and is equipped for indoor and outdoor dining! It's in a tiny hamlet an hour away from Bordeaux. It's rural setting was the perfect place to get away from it all as we live in a big city. The hosts have a games barn with bicycles to cycle to the nearest boulangerie/cafe/restaurants and of course to explore the countryside. Discovered a great little farmers market in the nearest village called St Genis where the older generation still pay by cheque! If you don't want to cook there is also a great local restaurant nearby which caters for any dietary needs if you book in advance. I am definitely returning to La Fermette! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lesley H.

L'Etable - incredibly well-equipped and spacious.
We recently stayed for a week and thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful L'Etable, which was incredibly well-equipped and spacious. Its in a quiet and picturesque hamlet, but only 10 minutes from the nearest town and lovely local restaurants, we definitely did not run out of things to do. Saint-Emilion and Bordeaux are also only an hours drive away and were definitely worth the short journey, especially if you are a wine lover!! We will definitely be highly recommending L'Etable and can't wait to return! Thank you so much to Lesley and Felix for being so helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Russell G.

Authentic experience of rural France
The location is perfect as not only does it provide an authentic experience of rural France, but it is also within a short drive of the coast, Bordeaux, vineyards and historical towns. It is the perfect location to relax, with its beautiful surrounding countryside and/or to use as a base to explore this region of France. The local village is within walking distance and the local supermarket is within a 5 minute drive. The gite is very comfortable and has all the mod cons you'd need whilst also retaining its authentic feel. Check in and out was also very easy and flexible and the hosts were easy to contact. There is also ample car parking space. I would love to come back here again!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Russell G.

Great place to stay!
I would highly recommend staying at L'Etable. The location is perfect as not only does it provide an authentic experience of rural France, it is also within a short drive of the coast, Bordeaux and historical towns. It is the perfect location to relax, with its beautiful surrounding countryside and/or to use as a base to explore this region of France. The local village is within walking distance and the local supermarket is within a 5 minute drive. The gite is very comfortable and has all the mod cons you'd need whilst also retaining its authentic feel. Check in and out was also very easy and flexible. I would love to come back here again!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic stay at L'Etable!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at L'Etable. The gite is in a great location with plenty of outside space to enjoy the weather. Local supermarkets and restaurants are nearby. The gite was very clean and comfortable, with 2 double sized bedrooms and a large open plan kitchen and living area. I look forward to returning to L'Etable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Alison W.

Lovely French Countryside stay
We visited this property as a group of friends and it was ideal for a weekend getaway. We stayed in different gites but enjoyed dinner outside in the communal barn area. Our gite was nicely decorated with decent facilities. We loved our French countryside visit.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Hilary H.

Good rural location
Property good for two of us. Small sitting area amongst the shrubs and lavender attracting the bees and butterflies. Well equipped
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

joanne b.

Lovely gite
We had a wonderful time at the gite, it was ideal for our 4 days on the beach. The location was great for cycling with the children, flat and quiet roads. The gite is beautifully clean and well maintained, we would definitely stay again for a stop over'