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$172 / night
Total guests, Nights

Escape to Charente - Family friendly gite France. – Home 656806 Gite

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 6 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Escape to Charente - Family friendly gite France. – Home 656806

  • Gite
  • 3 bedrooms
  • sleeps 6
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 30 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child Friendly
  • Car essential
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Escape to Charente

Family friendly holidays in Charente - south west France.

Relaxing rural setting with children's play area and private swimming pool. The gite garden is enclosed giving a safe environment for little ones to play and roam between the gite, garden and play area. You would have exclusive use of the fully fenced pool, the maximum depth is 1.2m great for teaching your child to swim!

There are lots of local amenities and places to visit these include, Futroscope, Vallée des singes, velo rail to name but a few.

*Taxe de sejour is included within rental prices quoted*

Escape to Charente is a staffed complex of self catering properties.

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • 2 Cribs
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • 2 Full beds, 2 Twin beds, 2 Cribs
  • 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Private garden
  • Climbing frame
  • Swing set or jungle gym
  • Trampoline
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Staffed property
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • 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
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: ($250.51) £200.00
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.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.

Check-in date

About the owner

Kirsty K.
Average reply time:
3 hours 18 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
07 May 2024
Years listed:
10
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, French

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Reviews

Very Good
9 reviews

Excellent
6
Very Good
3
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0

“Had a wonderful stay!”

Reviewed 12 Aug 2020

This is a wonderful place to stay, especially in de Covid-days we are living in. No one around, just celebrating your holidays with the family. Everything you basically need is available. This gite ha… More

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“Excellen5”

Reviewed 16 Feb 2019

We stayed here in January, not the usual holiday time, but it was still beautiful. The gite is stunning! Very modern country chic. All mod cons, shower, electric heating, gas cooker and oven, washin… More

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Response from the owner Thank you very much for your lovely review Helen. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

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

“Wonderfully Relaxing”

Reviewed 12 Nov 2016

My wife and I had a short stay at ETC and were totally impressed. We were greeted by the owner and his wife as long lost friends, and shown to our rooms. The location is beautiful, the house amazi… More

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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your lovely review, best regards, from all at Escape to Charente.

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

“Fantastic!”

Reviewed 21 Sep 2015

We visited Escape to Charente for 10 nights in September 2015 with our 19 month old toddler. The property is very clean and well appointed and the owners are there on site if you need anything. The … More

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Response from the owner Many thanks for your great review. Best regards, Martin.

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

“Excellent family holiday”

Reviewed 21 Aug 2014

We (wife & 4 children (5, 4, 2 & 1 years old)) stayed here for a week - fantastic accommodation, very helpful owners and great location. The gite was very well equipped with very comfortable b… More

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Response from the owner Thank you for a great review. Sorry, due to our rural location, the WiFi can sometimes match the Charentaise pace of life! Kind regards, Martin

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

“Great place if you want some peace and quiet!”

Reviewed 10 Aug 2014

Great place in the French countryside! Had two 1 year olds with us who enjoyed the outdoor space. The pool area was suitable for them and safe. Nice little play area for them as well

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Response from the owner Thank you for your review. Regards, Martin at 'Escape to Charente'

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

“Brilliant property for young families with excellent facilities and helpful hosts.”

Reviewed 31 Jul 2014

We were thoroughly impressed with our stay in Charente. The gite was really tastefully decorated, and thoughtfully equipped for young families. The pool was very clean and well maintained, with the ex… More

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Response from the owner Thank you for your review. Regards, Martin at 'Escape to Charente'

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

“Perfect for a relaxing, comfortable, fun break with young children.”

Reviewed 28 Mar 2014

We were back for our third booking and had another lovely time. The property is smart. tidy, well equipped with very comfortable beds (a must!). The setting is wonderful and relaxing from a busy life … More

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Response from the owner Thank you for your review. Regards, Martin at 'Escape to Charente'

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

“Beautiful gite, relaxing setting, great for young kids.”

Reviewed 12 Mar 2014

Loved the whole holiday. The beautifully finished gite had everything we could have wanted, and the pool area was safe and very well maintained. The play area with trampoline was well used by the k… More

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Response from the owner Thank you for your review. Regards, Martin at 'Escape to Charente'

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

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Kirsty (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?

Send Kirsty (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.

How do I contact Kirsty (the owner)?

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 Kirsty the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Kirsty (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Kirsty (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Kirsty (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know my booking is safe?

To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

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 Kirsty (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?

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?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Kirsty (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 Kirsty (the owner) before booking?

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?

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?

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?

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?

You’ll need to contact Kirsty (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?

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?

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 Kirsty (the owner) a message.

If Kirsty (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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