Boasting pool with a view and views of garden, Les Gîtes du Vigneron et Cd'h is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Saint-Seurin-de-Palenne, 23 km from Saintes Train Station. This property offers access to a terrace, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast has family rooms and facilities for disabled guests. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Every unit is equipped with a kettle, while certain rooms are fitted with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. At the bed and breakfast, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. A continental breakfast, comprising fresh pastries and juice is served at the property. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. For guests with children, the bed and breakfast features an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and Les Gîtes du Vigneron et Cd'h can arrange a bicycle rental service. Saint Pierre Cathedral is 21 km from the accommodation, while Abbaye aux Dames is 23 km from the property. La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport is 99 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
4 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Saint-Seurin-de-Palenne

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Adam
    Poland Poland
    Very well designed - right down to the last detail (there was even a scales in the bathroom - very useful with all the nice food in France tempting one all the time). The kitchen was outstanding. Simply had everything. Great clothes washing...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Tim & Vanessa gave us a lovely welcome and the room /facilities were excellent. Lots of information and a breakfast that wasn’t the usual impersonal self-service
  • Jayne
    Jersey Jersey
    Tim was very welcoming and friendly. Lovely big clean room with spacious accessible bathroom,TV WiFi and a fan. Great outside space for family and a heated pool. Fab fresh breakfast each morning. We would highly recommend
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful and spacious chambre d’hôte. Spotlessly clean, charming hosts and an amazing breakfast! Thankyou Vanessa and Tim for your hospitality.
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room with everything I needed - Jim and Vanessa extremely welcoming and friendly - lovely pool - highly recommend.
  • Robin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely Gîtes, great location quiet and safe but only 8 mins from Pons town. Fab swimming pool and garden. Excellent service. All wonderful thank you, we hope to return.👍.
  • Tim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent Gites run by Tim & Vanessa who are wonderful.
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, the owners are a lovely and accommodating couple where nothing is too much trouble. My Mum's in wheelchair so they cleared gravel off the drive to make it easier, the room we had was accessible, comfortable and we had our own outside...
  • Françoise
    France France
    Les hôtes sont absolument charmants, accueillants , prévenants. Tout est d une propreté irréprochable, agencé et décoré avec soin. Petit déjeuner copieux .
  • Catherine
    France France
    Le calme de l'endroit La piscine L'accueil

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.

Managed by Tim Westacott

Company review score: 10Based on 91 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

In England Vanessa and I led a hectic lifestyle. I was a Chartered Surveyor and Chartered Loss Adjuster. I played hockey on Saturdays and went to the gym to keep fit 3 times a week. I also took a scuba diving holiday each year. Vanessa was a French teacher at a high achieving girls school, she was a Guide Leader and one of the mainstays of the local, social, tennis club. We had had the same routines for a few decades and decided we needed a change. We took early retirement, me in 2014 and Vanessa in 2015, and embarked on creating our two businesses, Les Gîtes du Vigneron et Chambre d’hôte and Papillon École de Langue. I learnt many new skills while carrying out some of our major renovation works and Vanessa has learnt a whole new vocabulary, one that wasn’t taught in the classroom! We love our new lifestyles but, unfortunately, hockey has bypassed the Charente Maritime and the French only seem to play competitive league tennis. However, we have joined a local dance class, a new experience for me! Our village is very active and our neighbours have welcomed us into the village. We enjoy partaking in their various events which are usually accompanied by wine & cognac.

Property information

Vanessa and I bought our beautiful home in France in 2013. The property was an old distillery producing Pineau des Charentes & eau de vie for the production of Cognac. The main house, our home, was the old Maison Maître and the outbuildings were the vigneron's home (he was responsible for the management of the vineyards), barns, a stable and a cow shed. The last vigneron's daughter is still in the village and indeed is our neighbour! We started the renovations in July 2014. The goal being to convert the outbuildings into 4 gîtes, our chambre d'hôte, communal laundry & library, a games room and a classroom for our language school, Papillon École de Langue. And of course, not forgetting, our wonderful heated salt water swimming pool which is discreetly located in our large garden. The main works were completed in May 2016, in time for our first season. Come and stay with us. Enjoy what we have created here at Les Gîtes du Vigneron et Chambre d'hôte and even brush up on your French language skills while you are here!! So why not "Relax, recuperate and rejuvenate chez nous!" or, as the French would say, "Reposez-vous, récupérez et ressourcez-vous chez nous !"

Neighbourhood information

We are in the heart of our village in the Petite Champagne and Haute Saintonge regions. We have several local ‘vignerons’ (wine growers) in the village producing wine for the cognac houses. There is also a small distillery, which produces ‘eau de vie’ for a leading cognac house. We are surrounded by vines and, in the summer, by fields of sunflowers. We are 6kms from Pons, a medieval fortified town on Le Chemin de Jacques de Compostelle. The medieval Hôpital des Pèlerins, built for the pilgrims, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area is teeming with sites to visit from the prehistoric Paleosite, just north of Saintes, the Roman amphitheatre in Saintes, medieval churches, Chateaux, the infamous Oradour sur Glane, the troglodyte caves at Meschers and more. The Charente meanders nearby with inviting walks. It runs through to Rochefort via nearby Cognac and Saintes. In Rochefort you can visit the old Arsenal and La Corderie Royale. The old dockyard is the home of L’Hermione, a working replica of Lafayette’s frigate that played a part in the American War of Independence. The sandy beaches of the Gironde Estuary and the Atlantic beaches of the Côte Sauvage are only 40 to 50 mins

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Les Gîtes du Vigneron et Cd'h
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Children's playground
  • Games room

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool cover
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool

Wellness

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

House rules
Les Gîtes du Vigneron et Cd'h takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 17:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 350 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about £303. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Les Gîtes du Vigneron et Cd'h 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of € 350 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Les Gîtes du Vigneron et Cd'h