Sparrows – Home 148757 Barn
- 2 bedrooms
- 5 sleeps
- min stay varies
Sparrows – Home 148757
- Barn
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 5
- 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
One of four holiday cottages that line a courtyard, Les Moineaux provides the comfort of modern day renovation in an old barn at La Ferme des Tourterelles. The white walls provide the fresh and light feel whilst the old oak beams are visible on the first floor provide old worlde charme.
The bedrooms are set up for four people and the pricing is provided accordingly. The second bedroom with twin beds is large enough to provide an extra single bed - price on application so that it can accommodate 5 people.
In front of the cottage is a terrace with wooden garden furniture and parasol. Privacy is offered by the surrounding flower beds and trellis supporting climbing plants such as roses, clematis and evergreen honeysuckle.
The large grounds and pool mean that you can either retreat and restore yourself in the quiet rural surrounds or if you so desire, interact with any other family or group staying in the other cottages.
La Ferme des Tourterelles is conveniently placed on the edge of the Champagne producing region of the Aube, giving you the opportunity to drive through the undulating country lined with vineyards and to stop for a tour and tasting of the various champagne producers. The grounds of La Ferme des Tourterelles, face the forests of the Parc Naturel Regional de la Forêt d'Orient that gives host to a variety of wildlife; birds, bats, deer (rutting season and the noise of the stags is amazing), wild boar just to name a few! Only ten minutes drive is the first of three large lakes providing the opportunity for many different water sports. One of the lakes has been reserved for nature only and is the largest lake in europe with no human habitation. A great opportunity for walking and cycling.
If you are interested in soaking up the atmosphere porvided by old medieval buildings, a visit to Troyes is a must and only ten minutes away is Bar-sur-Aube, a small working rural town with much charm. Troyes hosts the largest factory outlets in europe so great for shopping particularly during the sales.
Children young and old, love Nigloland (funny name but slang for hedgehog!); the third largest amusement park in France which is only five minutes away hidden in a valley and forests. It is not your typical concrete jungle that costs a fortune to entertain your family. There are rides large and small, situated at the side of paths that wind through the forest, lawns and flower beds. You can take a picnic or dine/snack reasonably at the different restaurants or fast food outlets. We have had families who have used us as a base to visit Disney land and Park Asterix.
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
Les Moineaux sleeps four and comprise two large en-suite bedrooms. The contemporary bathrooms comprise a bath, with shower, handbasin and toilet as well as hairdryer. The main bedroom has a king size bed and satellite TV. The second bedroom with two single beds can accommodate a third bed if requested. Crisp white cotton sheets are provided along with towels. There is a large open plan living area with adjoining fully-fitted kitchen, dining area and lounge equipped with satellite TV, DVD and internet access.
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 buring 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 apratif 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.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed - 2 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Shared outdoor pool (heated)
- Grill
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Staffed property
- Table tennis
- Pool or snooker table
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
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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: ($322.92) €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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About the owner
Sarah L.
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 30 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 15
- Based in:
- France
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Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 12 reviews
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12 reviews
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- 12
- Very Good
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- Average
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- Poor
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“Lovely accommodation”
We had a lovely week here-the accommodation was absolutely lovely and had everything you could want. Our kids, 13 and 10, had one room, hubbie and I the other-both ensuite. We made good use of facilit… More
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“Excellent Gite with Sarah and James wonderful hosts”
This Gite is beautifully presented and very spacious for a 2 bedroom cottage. Having each bedroom en suite is a bonus. It is very comfortable and English television a bonus for the long summer night… More
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Response from the owner Thanks so much for your review. There certainly is a lot to keep you occupied here. I think you stayed in our other two bedroom cottage Les Hirondelles, which has the same set up as Les Moineaux - (this is really for anyone who may be reading this review for a future stay! We have a choice of two, two bedroom cottages.) We hope you can return sometime in the future.
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“Even better than it looked on the website, absolutely perfect!”
Les Moineaux was an absolutely beautiful property set in wonderful countryside. The cottage was well equipped and comfortable as well as being sufficiently spacious to accommodate my husband and me an… More
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“Peaceful area wonderful gite.”
I stayed at Les Tourterelles in the gite Les Moineaux with my 13 year old son. The gite was clean and extremely comfortable. It was beautifully finished with quality furnishings and spacious. There… More
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“Stayed for four days - could stay a month!”
We were two couples and we chose Les Moineaux based on recommendation of a relative who stayed there before. What a great pick! With two en-suite bathrooms the place is just perfect for two couples. … More
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“Honeysuckle, roses. lavender and champagne!”
We spent a week at Les Moineaux with our two teenagers. We had really excellent service from Sarah and James. They were always available and happy to help.. The gite is very well equipped and very … More
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Response from the owner What a lovely review! Thank you so much. It reflects how much there is to see around here even though you had inclement weather for some of the time. Our dream was to provide relaxing spaces for you of which the plants play a great part. It is so wonderful to wander down the courtyard or sit on a terrace with the aroma of honeysuckle and/or roses wafting on a warm breeze. Kindest regards, Sarah
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“Ideal for a comfortable and relaxing holiday”
Visited with friends who had been before. Sarah and James were very welcoming, and did everything possible to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. The whole property has a lovely atmosphere, and ou… More
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“Excellent again!”
This time we stayed in one of the smaller units, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, but the facilities in the accommodation were comparable to those we enjoyed when staying in the largest unit on site last … More
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“Superbly presented, and excellent in every way!”
Sarah and James really have produced outstanding accommodation. Very spacious and excellently equipped, the gite was very comfortable and spotlessly clean in a beautiful part of France. The peace an… More
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“Lovely holiday”
We had a lovely week staying in Les Moineaux. The gite was lovely and all done to very high standard and v clean, it had everything you needed. The pool was brilliant, the kids absolutely loved using… More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much for your review. There is a lot you can do if you want to spend time other than lazing by the pool or playing games in the garden. Epernay/Reims makes a good day out as does visiting the small champagne houses close by, many at fraction of the price of the large brands. We are pleased you had a great time and would love to welcome you back!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
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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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You’ll need to contact Sarah (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- 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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