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Ruffec Vacation gite accomodation with internet access, TV, rural retreat and DVD

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  • Gite
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 7 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 6 mi
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Welcome to the “Old Atelier" Gîte - a beautifully converted old stone cottage with its own secure garden - free WiFi - an idyllic rural hideaway for two. This is a quiet rural location where you can really lose yourself, far away from the usual hurly-burly but just 6km from the N10 motorway and the bustling town of Ruffec, which lies on the beautiful Charente River.

It is now twelve years since we bought our beautiful Charentais barn, and five years since we converted one of the outhouses into a Gîte. We have had such a positive experience in letting this out, that we decided we should also convert a lovely old stone workshop into another gîte. The Old Atelier has its own entrance further along the drive with gates opening onto a large gravelled parking area, with plenty of room for both Boules and Barbecuing, then down a couple of stone steps into the secluded garden area which is equipped with comfortable reclining chairs, assorted tables, chairs, and the very important parasol.

The conversion was completed a couple of years ago now, and it was very important to us that it was carried out sympathetically, and to a very high standard. We are proud to have been awarded the prestigious 4-Star accolade by Charentes Tourisme under the 'Meublés de Tourisme" scheme.

We are particularly keen to provide everything we think is important for a happy holiday: a local oak dining table, a dishwasher, Broadband Wi-fi, Denby bone china, sharp knives, two types of corkscrew, a huge flat-screen TV with 5.1 cinema surround-sound, UK TV & lots of good DVDs, plus a large, firm and especially comfortable bed, and a large walk-in shower...

Outside, in the secluded gated garden, there are three discrete relaxing areas, the main north-facing dining area for summer dining away from the direct heat, a smaller east-facing dining area for breakfasts, coffee etc., and a south-facing relaxation area with reclining chairs and a small table with a large parasol for that all-important soaking up of the wonderful Charentais sun. Remember in the lovely summer micro-climate of the Charente, clouds are rarely seen and it stays warm until 2am - perfect for an extremely leisurely al-fresco apéritif and barbecue, as you unwind at the end of a long day!

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Not suitable for children
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Old Atelier Gite - Beautiful 4-Star Old Stone Cottage, Private Garden, Wi-Fi – Home 7215732

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    Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
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    Damage deposit: ($154.44) £125.00

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    There is a Reservation Deposit of £125 which will be repayable within 14 days of leaving provided all is left in order.

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    Manager restrictions

    Minimum stay: 7 night
    Changeover day: Sat

    About the owner

    Rob & Lene D.
    Calendar last updated:
    15 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    7

    Based in:
    United Kingdom
    Languages spoken: English
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    _jona1968
    Lichfield, United Kingdom

    Perfect in every way....
    Jul 2023

    Just returned from a 2 week stay in this lovely gite. Very quiet, rural location with everything you need just a 10 minute drive away. The gite is very well equipped, spotlessly clean and super comfo… More 

    24 Jul 2023

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    Kate S

    Perfect romantic hideaway!
    Sep 2019

    This small cottage packs a big punch. There is an excellent level of cleanliness and comfort, and a decently provisioned kitchen, the only thing missing being a frying pan. The welcome food pack was… More 

    2 Oct 2019

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    Response from the owner
    Many thanks indeed for your lovely review, and it was great to hear that you enjoyed your stay in the Old Atelier Gite so much. We are so sorry that we somehow managed to leave out the frying pan from your kitchen equipment, which should be absolutely comprehensive. Thank you for your appreciation of our Welcome Pack, and we can only join with you in your enjoyment of the night sky, which is indeed something of a revelation to us Brits! We hope that we may be able to welcome you back one day. With best wishes from Rob & Lene.

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    June0111
    Bris

    Very comfortable stay
    Oct 2018

    Very quiet location but only a short drive from Ruffec town. Well equipped and a very comfortable bed. The welcome pack was a lovely touch and well received after a long drive, thank you. Fant… More 

    21 Oct 2018

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    Response from the owner
    Thank you so much for your nice review, and we were very pleased that you like the bed! It was also good to hear that our efforts to provide great value for money have been successful, thanks again for being such lovely guests.

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    TinaL1509

    Second visit, never a disappointment.
    May 2018

    Set in a lovely rural village with good access to N10 for exploring further afield, this beautifully equipped and maintained Gite is in the perfect location for those who love the Charente region of F… More 

    15 May 2018

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thank you so much for your lovely review, it's very good of you to take the time to pass on your experiences to other prospective guests. We hope to welcome you to the Old Atelier again in the future.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Destination734754

    Highly recommended
    Sep 2017

    Beautiful gite with a private and relaxing garden. Very well appointed inside with everything you need for a short stay. Only a short drive to Ruffec with all the restaurants and shops you could need.… More 

    7 Oct 2017

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    Response from the owner
    Thank you so much for leaving such a positive review of the Old Atelier Gite.We were especially pleased to hear about your enjoyment of the Garden, and we hope that we might be able to welcome you back again in the future.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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