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$185 / night
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Les Chênes – Home 72476 Villa

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 7 sleeps
  • 7 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 2 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Ideal for families of all ages, with easy access to all amenities, including local shops and supermarkets, football pitch, tennis courts, cinema, boating lakes and water parks.

Quiet and peaceful yet only 40 minutes from Bordeaux to the south west and St.Emilion to the south. For days out visit the historic towns of Cognac, Saintes, Angouleme, and the picturesque seaside towns of Royan, with its famous zoo, and La Rochelle, one of the most beautiful places in France. It's old port still has the towers which used to protect it. A must is a visit to Aubetterre sur Dronne, one of the most beautiful villages in France. Not only is it beautiful but there is plenty to do, such as kayaking, tennis, swimming and visiting the historic monolithic church.

Further details

Welcome pack provided on arrival.

English representatives on hand to answer any queries.

Pool and gardens attended twice a week.

Further details indoors

Bright, spacious and tastefully presented throughout.
Exposed beams in 2 bedrooms and lounge.

American style, well equipped, open plan kitchen, dining room and split level lounge.
Separate utility room with dishwasher and fridge freezer.

Patio doors from 2 bedrooms, lounge and dining room onto separate terraces.
The gardens are filled with cherry, nectarine and apple trees.
Extensive book, CD and DVD library.

2 TV's and Play Station 2 with games.

Les Chênes is open all year round. It is electrically heated with the added benefit of a log fire.

Further details outdoors

Floodlit pool and terrace.
Private outdoor pool (Heated)- c. 9m x 4m
Pool and garden furniture.
Tyre swing in garden.
Garage and ample parking space.
Built in BBQ.
Covered and uncovered terrace.
Table football, table hockey, table tennis, tennis and badminton equipment, Bicycles (5), boules, 2 sets of golf clubs and garden games available.

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Families

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

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
    Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
    Bedroom 3: Full bed
    Beds in other rooms: Twin bed
  • 1 Shower, 1 Attached (ensuite)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private outdoor pool (heated)
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Bicycles available
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 11:00
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: ($313.11) £250.00
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

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

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

About the owner

Mandy M.
Average reply time:
1 hour 1 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
03 May 2024
Years listed:
15
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, French, Italian

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Reviews

Excellent
25 reviews

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“Leisure break with family and friends”

Reviewed 21 Sep 2023

Excellent spacious, peaceful holiday villa with superb heated pool and well-equipped kitchen. Excellent WiFi and television. Good range of DVDs and books available, bikes, table tennis and table footb… More

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 We are sorry for replying to your review so late. Very glad to hear that you enjoyed your holiday at Les Chenes and that you were able to use all that the villa and the area offers. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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

“A comfortable, well equipped property.”

Reviewed 30 Aug 2023

This is a well appointed property, with nice grounds, a good swimming pool and a rural setting. It makes a good base from which to explore the area, though we found nothing of interest in the immedia… More

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Response from the owner We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Les Chenes. Thank you for pointing out the minor issues you came across, this is really helpful.

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

“Best gîte experience we’ve ever had”

Reviewed 29 Aug 2023

Everything about our visit to les Chênes was amazing. It was extremely well equipped and spotlessly clean, lovingly looked after. The pool was large, private and heated to the perfect temperat… More

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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to post this review. We are pleased you had a lovely holiday and found les Chênes to your liking. We would love to see you back with us another time.

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

“Perfect”

Reviewed 13 Aug 2022

We are staying here right now. The property is perfect for a family holiday. It is rural, however everything you need is within a short drive. The local pizza restaurant is amazing

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Response from the owner Glad you're having a good time. Yes the Pizza place is great. Enjoy!

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

“Wonderful Holiday House”

Reviewed 6 Aug 2022

This was our second stay at the lovely house. The kids loved the pool and the games room. It was a short drive to many lovely villages and markets, as well as some lovely restaurants. The house is wel… More

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Response from the owner We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Les Chenes. We do try to accommodate everyone, including young children and teenagers, with the PlayStation and equipment in the games room. Our pool has recently been renovated with the addition of a heat pump so no longer need we rely on the weather to heat the pool. Thank you for looking after our Villa whilst you were there. Hope to welcome you back to Les Chenes in the future.

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“Brilliant Holiday Home”

Reviewed 27 Jul 2022

This was our second stay at Les Chenes. It was perfect. We were greeted by Carmen and Tommy who were friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about the local area, places to visit, markets etc. The … More

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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your kind review and really pleased that you enjoyed your time at Les Chenes. We are under new Management this year, which is proving very successful. Hopefully we'll see you back again in the near future.

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

“Brilliant House - Lovely Relaxing Family Holiday”

Reviewed 28 Aug 2019

Les Chenes is the perfect place for a relaxing family holiday. Lovely welcome from Julia, with a welcome pack and gifts for our children. Well equipped house, great games room and a fantastic pool, w… More

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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your kind review and really pleased that you enjoyed your time at Les Chenes. Thank you also for the two new tips which we can take advantage of when we are next out - we didn't know that Beau Vallon had started pedalos or about the chocolatier in Trois Palais. We hope you can make it out to Les Chenes again soon. Mandy and Colin

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

“Lovely, quiet, property.”

Reviewed 26 Jun 2019

We had a great two weeks in this property. It had everything we needed, for six adults. The pool was a great size and cleaned frequently. We used the games room a lot and went out on the bikes, which … More

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Response from the owner Many thanks for your review. Delighted that you had a great time and got a chance to get out on the bikes, there are some great routes through the forests near to the house. Les Chenes is always a tranquil place to visit and we look forward to you returning in the near future.

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

“Lovely relaxing family holiday”

Reviewed 8 Aug 2018

We had a lovely and relaxing family holiday. From the time you book to when you get home, Mandy is really attentive. The added touch of gifts for the children is lovely and thoughtful. We were greeted… More

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Response from the owner Thank you Caroline for your kind words. We like to make our guests feel welcome and are pleased to know that you had an enjoyable holiday at Les Chenes. Although there are plenty of activities nearby and many beautiful places to visit, Les Chenes, with its private gardens and pool, provides a haven for total relaxation, as you and your family found and appreciated. Hopefully we will see you back again with us in the future.

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

“Great House - fantastic holiday”

Reviewed 24 Jul 2017

We had a really great holiday at Les Chenes. The house was really great. It had everything we needed and the girls loved the pool. Mandy was really helpful and kept in touch before and after the holid… More

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Response from the owner Glad to hear that you all had a good time at the villa. The pool's definitely the place to be when the heat starts kicking in :) We'd appreciate any recommendations you could make. Look forward to having you back at Les Chenes in the future. Enjoy the rest of your summer.

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 Mandy (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.

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

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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 Mandy (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. Mandy (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 Mandy (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 Mandy (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 Mandy (the owner) a message.

If Mandy (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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