the Owls – Home 193049 Barn
- 4 bedrooms
- 10 sleeps
- min stay varies
the Owls – Home 193049
- Barn
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 10
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 10 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
Les Chouettes (The Owls) has been converted from the old milking barn into a large contemporary dwelling of for eight (or ten people with two additional single beds). The limestone walls have been kept partly exposed in the sitting room (and downstairs bedroom) which with the wood burner nestling in the chimney place provides additional ambience. There is a well equipped kitchen opening up to the dining room making meal times a social event. The windows look out onto the farm courtyard with the trellis work of clematis, honeysuckle and roses.
Les Chouettes provides a rural retreat, where you can relax. The grounds of La Ferme des Tourterelles backs out onto rolling fields and overlooks the protected forest of the Regional Naturel Park of the Forest of the Orient.
There are two main bedrooms with king size beds and satellite TV along with ensuite bath/shower rooms. The other two twin bedrooms have two single beds though each are large enough to accommodate a third bed if requested. The twin bedrooms share a shower room and a wash room, each with their own toilets. The first floor has an oak style wooden floor.
A large terrace with wood furniture is accessible from the dining room and the courtyard of La Ferme des Tourterelles.
The pricing provided is for 8 people. Should you require additional single beds please contact Sarah. Price on application.
Further details
The cottages have been classified as 4 keys (4star) by Clévacances in conjunction with the Tourist Board. To secure your reservation, a contract produced by Clevacances requires your signature and a deposit of 25-30%.
Please note that you are required to have travel insurance or if you live on the continent, a home insurance policy that provides cover when you stay in holiday accommodation. (By civil law in France you are wholly responsible for any damage, accidental or otherwise, caused to holiday property)
Further details indoors
In addition to the two ensuite bathrooms (one of which has a large walk in shower, the other with a bath and shower), there is a shower room and a wash room each with their own toilet. The shower room and wash room are accessible from the hallway.
One double bedroom is on the first floor along with two large bedrooms with twin beds. Les Chouettes is normally set up with two single beds in the twin bedrooms, therefore enough beds for eight people. For those guests requiring a nineth or tenth bed, there is sufficient space in the two twin bedrooms on the first floor to place these single beds - one in each. The second double bedroom is on the ground floor with access to the downstairs hallway and independent access to the courtyard.
Linens-
The beds are ready made up for your arrival, with quality percale cotton sheets. Also included in the price are towels for the bathroom. Pool towels are available for hire, otherwise please bring your own. A cot for a baby is available for hire.
We do have some toys for the children to play with, as well an an old school desk for two small children from the Eclance school should you want that put into your cottage for you. Just let us know.
Further details outdoors
The large outdoor heated pool is available for use from mid-May to mid-September. It is surrounded by a wall that provides privacy and shelter as well as security for young children running around in the garden. Adults are responsible for their children when they use the pool. The pool face south making the most of the sunshine and when you are tired of swimming, sunbathing, snoozing or reading that novel, just wander around and soak up the panorama around you of the hills, fields and forests.
There is a petanque/boules court and there are two sets of boules available for you play under the shade of trees. There is a table tennis table with bats and balls on a terrace that provides lighting in the evenings.
A BBQ terrace is situated beside the large limestone barn with a chimenea so that for late into the evening you get the refracted heat from the barn along with the cheery and warm atmosphere from the burning wood (regardless if it is not cool enough to warrant lighting the fire!). The tables and chairs can be moved from this area to under the trees if you prefer to eat in during the day in the shade of the trees.
For quiet contemplation, your own space or a lovely place to have an aperatif at the end of the day watching the sun set over the fields and forests, there are two terraces at the end of the garden.
The roads around Eclance are generally very quiet and we find them great for cycling. Should you prefer mountain bike riding, there are many tracks through the forests, fields and vineyards. You are welcome to bring your own bikes or you may prefer to hire them locally. There are a couple of bike hire shops nearby.
If walking is more to your taste, there are some very good routes in the surrounding area - suggested itineraries are available.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed - 1 Shower, 2 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Shared outdoor pool (heated)
- Grill
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Fireplace
- Staffed property
- Table tennis
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($320.88) €300.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
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About the owner
Sarah L.
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- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 18 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 15
- Based in:
- France
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Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
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“Fantastic place to stay for a family holiday”
My sister and I stayed at Les Chouettes for a week in August with our families (children aged 8, 13 and 16) and couldn't recommend it more. The rooms are clean and spacious, bathrooms plentiful a… More
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“Parfait !”
Nous sommes reçu par Sarah & James comme à la maison ! Ils sont attentifs au moindre détail pour faire de votre séjour une réussite. La maison est grande (nous &… More
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Response from the owner Merci pour votre commentaire gentille. Nous serions heureux de vous accueillir à nouveau dans le futur ! Sarah et James
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“Magnifique”
Très beau gîte, spacieux, meublé de façon agréable et confortable, très bien entretenu. Il mérite sans aucun doute ses 4 "clés". Nous s… More
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Response from the owner Je vous remercie beaucoup pour votre commentaire aimable. Nous serions ravis de vous accueillir à nouveau. Pour toute personne lisant cet examen avec des enfants, nous avons aussi récemment construit une petite maison en bois pour les enfants à jouer dans le jardin. Il est peint en bleu et est tout à fait assez entouré de fleurs. A très bientôt, Sarah et James
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“Amazing gîte- photographs do not do it justice.”
The British owners have lovingly restored this property with amazing attention to detail. The welcome was thorough with everything explained. The rooms were huge with ample space for the 2 families to… More
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“A perfect holiday destination”
The cottage was beautifully presented, with lots of space for our group to eat and socialise out of the way of the other cottages. The gardens are stunning and the pool was a welcome distraction from … More
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Response from the owner Many thanks for your review and your kind comments especially about the gardens. We try and get as much colour as possible with the pots and wall baskets as well as use the honeysuckle, roses and lavender to not only create hedges for privacy but also for their glorious scents. Sarah
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“formidable”
Nous avons passé un super long week-end en famille dans le gîte des Chouettes à Eclance! Le gîte très agréable, spacieux et décoré avec sobri&eacu… More
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“A jewel in the little village of Eclance”
We have just returned from a family holiday in the beautiful countryside of Eclance. The Gite we stayed in was one of five rentals on the property. It was superb, the house was huge and more than big … More
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“Fabulous property Modern on the inside, traditional on the outside”
I have family in this part of France and had got chatting to Sarah and James when they were originally renovating it. It looked great so each year when I returned I tried to book it. But I'd alwa… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for your kind words. For those wondering about the booking process, we ask our guests to sign a standard contract as issued by Clévacances who classify holiday accommodation here in France in conjunction with the tourist board. We have been awarded 4 stars/ 4 keys for our cottages. Whilst this is another layer of administration, this contract is heavily weighted in favour of the paying guest so we would hope this is viewed as a benefit. It also is designed around the French civil code so in that respect, is helpful for those not aware of any issues that face renting holiday accommodation.
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“Le lieu ideal pour des retrouvailles en famille”
Nous avions choisi ce gite pour sa taille ( 10 personnes) et son emplacement ( à équidistance de nos résidences principales) pour des retrouvailles en famille. Nous y reviendrons!… More
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“Great accomodation”
We stayed in Les Chouettes with a group of friends including 4 young children (we also rented Les Hindorelles for the rest of our group). The house was much bigger than I was expecting and there is pl… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Sarah (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Sarah (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Sarah the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Sarah (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Sarah (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Sarah (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Sarah (the owner) a message.
If Sarah (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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