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$734 / night
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The House Arouet – Home 6699852 Gite

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 12 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Swimming pool
  • Child Friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

In the heart of a small city with character and a few metres from its castle, enjoy a snack during a stay with the charm and authenticity of a 16th century timber-framed house: the House Arouet * nestled in the heart of one of the most beautiful villages of the Deux-Sèvres, Arouet House opens its doors on a haven of peace, relaxation and well-being.

This historical House of the 16th century owes its name to the ancestors of Voltaire that inhabited it and still today, you will find all the charm of the time: timber-framed, arches and doors in carved stones, staircase screw, stone and medieval tiles, old parquet floors, mullioned windows...

Agnes and Didier will welcome you in a peaceful setting in the spirit of a family house in the elegant and refined atmosphere. Thanks to the new House 100 m² spa area, you are will be also invited to absolute relaxation and wellness moments with family or friends during a weekend or an extended getaway.

Pushing its doors, you can only be conquered by its friendly and carefully decorated interior and the splendour of the parts which embellish it:-its spacious lounge: the place dreamed for you relax and find yourself with friends or family and enjoy peaceful moments at the corner of the fireplace.

-Its kitchen open to dining room where you can enjoy a friendly area with all the equipment to prepare dishes with delicious local regional products.

-evening, four rooms invite you to enjoy a fresh and relaxing night in an elegant and refined atmosphere that gives the House peace and tranquillity.

For more festive moments, you have a projection Cinema Blue Ray room equipped with a large video library, a bar area and a mini dancing.

Outside, its Park of 3000 m², surrounded by old stone walls, guest at the promenade, reading and relaxation with various landscaped spaces but also the game with different equipment for children ((table tennis, trampoline, net and Badminton Court, shuffleboard and petanque games...)

The beautiful season, you can enjoy the Sun on the salon zen atmosphere or on the loungers by the pool, heated from April to October, will host small and large. The vast summer kitchen, covered and perfectly equipped, you will beautiful Grill for good friendly times and sharing with family and friends throughout the seasons.

Since the spring of 2015 and for you offer still more unforgettable stays, a wellness area of 100 m² with sauna, hammam, spa/hot tub, herbal teas and sports lounge, you to spend pleasant moments of softness or fitness:-let yourself be lulled by the lapping of the water of the spa heated to 35 °. Discover a universe which will clear in a few minutes the stress and fatigue... - detoxifiez you in the infrared sauna or purify yourself in the hot steam of the hammam to take care of your skin and the deep - cleaning close your eyes... Relax... Enjoy this moment to share in our herbal tea lounge!

(- Sports enthusiasts will also find their happiness in the gym with many amenities: carpet of race, elliptic, flat power bike, bike and balloons pilate...)

Anxious to bring all the comforts you and guarantee you real vacation, everything is provided: linens, towels, Spa, pool and beds are made upon arrival. And to enjoy your stay, the household is included in the benefit that is available to you.

Everything is done here to make your stay UNFORGETTABLE!

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • 2 Cribs
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
    Bedroom 2: King bed Twin bed
    Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 4: Full bed
  • 2 Full baths, 1 Half bath

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Private outdoor pool (heated)
  • Jacuzzi or hot tub
  • Private garden
  • Climbing frame
  • Swing set or jungle gym
  • Trampoline
  • Grill
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Sauna
  • Table tennis
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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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).
Smoking
Yes, smoking allowed

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 8 weeks before check-in.

8 weeks before

25% 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.

Check-in date

* 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

Agnes L.
Calendar last updated:
28 Jul 2023
Years listed:
8
Based in:
France
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, French

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Reviews

Excellent
9 reviews

Excellent
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Very Good
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“Simplement WAOUH !”

Reviewed 6 Sep 2021

Une très belle et immense maison avec un charme fou.... Et que dire des prestations ? Un réel bonheur de détente et de fête. L'espace détente est juste un r&ecir… More

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“lieu inoubliable”

Reviewed 17 Sep 2020

Merveilleux séjour dans une délicieuse maison alliant ancien et modernité avec des prestations de luxe et de petites attentions réservées par les charmants propri&ea… More

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“Remontez le temps en passant la porte de cette maison”

Reviewed 29 Aug 2020

Magnifique maison, très confortable, meublée avec beaucoup de goût, très spacieuse avec tous les équipements nécessaires et même beaucoup plus ! L accuei… More

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Response from the owner Merci Annick pour votre avis qui récompense tous nos efforts. Nous sommes ravis que votre séjour vous ai apporté tant de bons souvenirs et vous ai permis de vous ressourcer. Au plaisir de vous recevoir à nouveau à La Maison Arouet, Agnès et Didier

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“Quand pouvons-nous revenir ?”

Reviewed 25 Oct 2017

Magnifique demeure ancienne très bien restaurée et entretenue, avec de très belles prestations : la maison est chaleureuse et conviviale, les nombreuses attentions des propri&eacu… More

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Response from the owner Merci pour votre avis qui nous touche particulièrement. Nous sommes ravis d’avoir pu vous offrir un séjour comme à la maison. Vous pouvez revenir à la belle saison pour profiter de tous nos équipements extérieurs. Nous vous y accueillerons avec grand plaisir. Amitiés, Didier et Agnès

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

“PARFAIT”

Reviewed 19 Jun 2017

Sejour entre filles pour un EVJF, parfait dans cette maison pleine de charme. Rien a redire, accueil souriant, maison parfaite. Rien a redire, il y avait tout pour faire un week end relaçant et… More

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Response from the owner Merci pour votre message qui nous encourage à faire toujours plus.Nous avons été ravis de vous recevoir pour ce Week end fille à La Maison Arouet. Au plaisir de vous y retrouver très bientôt. Agnès et Didier

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“Exceptionnel”

Reviewed 13 Nov 2016

Super séjour avec 10 amis et 1 bébé. La maison historique est très chaleureuse et suréquipée : immense jardin, spa (piscine, hammam, jaccuzzi, salle de sport… More

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Response from the owner Merci beaucoup Glen pour votre message. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié votre anthousiasme et votre bonne humeur à tous. Merci de nous avoir facilité la préparation de notre gite pour nos futurs hôtes. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau tous aux beaux jours pour profiter encore davantage de La Maison Arouet. Agnes et Didier

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“Très belles vacances”

Reviewed 24 Jul 2016

Nous avons passé de belles vacances en famille début juillet en compagnie de nos 2 enfants. Nous ne nous sommes pas ennuyés dans cette grande maison magnifique, nous avons profit&… More

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Response from the owner Cher Bruno, Merci pour votre charmant avis. Nous avons été enchantés par la gentillesse et la simplicité de toute votre petite famille. Vous avez su marquer de votre passage notre maison, notre village et ses commerçants par votre sympathie et toutes les activités sur place auxquelles vous vous êtes adonnées. Merci de nous avoir laissé une maison très propre et rangée. Au plaisir de vous y accueillir de nouveau avec grand plaisir. Didier et Agnes

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“Superbe”

Reviewed 29 Dec 2015

Nous avons passé des beaux moments dans cette belle maison ancienne qui a une histoire. Elle est très bien équipée, rien ne manquait... tout y est pensé même p… More

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Response from the owner Cher Alain, Merci pour votre avis. Nous avons été ravis de vous accueillir pour vos fêtes de fin d'années en famille a priori bien remplies. Nous sommes heureux de constater que nos services et nos petites surprises vous aient enchantées. Au plaisir de vous revoir bientôt pour d'autres attentions inédites. Agnes et Didier

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“Maison exceptionnelle”

Reviewed 16 Aug 2015

Maison extraordinaire, spacieuse avec tout le confort nécessaire. Rien ne manque, le tout dans un cadre historique. Le parc, la terrasse suspendue au milieu du jardin, la salle cinéma, l… More

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Response from the owner C'est avec beaucoup de plaisir que nous vous avons re�u et vos commentaires nous encouragent � poursuivre nos efforts d'am�nagement pour vous rendre votre s�jour encore plus inoubliable!!!

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 Agnes (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 Agnes (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 Agnes (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 Agnes 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 Agnes (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 Agnes (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 Agnes (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?

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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 Agnes (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. Agnes (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 Agnes (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 Agnes (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 Agnes (the owner) a message.

If Agnes (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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