Moulin de la Ronde.....an exceptional location. – Home 74409 Watermill
- 1 bedroom
- 4 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
Moulin de la Ronde.....an exceptional location. – Home 74409
- Watermill
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 4
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 150 mi
- Suitable for children age 5+
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
Moulin de la Ronde with its toes in the Vienne, occupies 4 acres of river frontage with a private island accessible through the mill, where you can fish, bird watch or just relax. Friends, visitors and locals describe it as stunning. La Ronde consists of the owners' cottage, the old watermill and two barns.
The last working mill in the Vienne, La Ronde was a demarcation line between free and occupied France in World War 2. It has over 600 years of history.
The "Old Grainstore" is the upper part of a barn which used to be linked by a footbridge to the mill. Now it is a very spacious, open plan apartment with parquet flooring, imposing original beams and imported furniture reflecting the owners time in Asia.
The local village of Bonnes is 5 mins walk away with a swimming pool, pharmacy, boulangerie,, bar/restaurant and a chateau!
Further details
The English owners live here are normally on hand to help as much or as little as you wish during your stay. Bread and wine will be on the table when you arrive with coffee, tea and milk in the kitchen.Access to the upper floors of the mill is for owners only.Locals bathe in the river.It is entirely at our guests own risk if they choose to do so.
Further details indoors
* spacious open plan, quality furniture, rugs and artwork river views. huge king sized bed, with Chinese screen providing privacy , trundle bed
converts to 2 full size single beds or double (additional folding beds available) dining area with subdued lighting for romance! lounge area with UK TV (flat screen) kitchen bar - an original long bar from the maison pour tous. bathroom, with a view, and massage shower. log burner and electric radiators for winter visitors (logs available, electricity charged as used) velux windows.babies catered for
Further details outdoors
We would like guests of the Old Grainstore to enjoy the entire property and all it has to offer. There is a gas fired Outback BBQ in the shared courtyard beside the ;Old Grainstore and a charcoal BBQ on the island. Tables, chairs, recliners, hammock and benches are placed throughout the property so that the many lovely views can be enjoyed. You share Moulin de la Ronde with swans, herons, ducks, kestrels,woodpeckers, kingfishers, house martins, bats, red squirrels, rabbits, pike, carp, barbel, chub, catfish, crayfish and ragoudin, and occasional friends and family!
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Families
- Children 5+ years old
- No pets allowed
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Beds in other rooms: 2 Twin beds - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Grill
- Waterfront
- Balcony or terrace
- Boat available
- Bicycles available
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- 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
- 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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About the owner
Brian D.
- Average reply time:
- 2 hours 33 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 09 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 15
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 28 reviews
Excellent
28 reviews
- Excellent
- 25
- Very Good
- 3
- Average
- 0
- Poor
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“Place of dreams”
This gite is in one of the most beautiful locations imaginable. Fantastic hosts and wonderful location for cycling, walking and river swimming.
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“Time spent by the river”
Excellent place to kick back, listening to the rhythm of the water, watching the wildlife from the waters edge or from the comfort of your apartment, with plenty of room both inside and out. Comfortable and relaxing, friendly discreet hosts. Taking trips out - it's easy driving to discover the historical heart of France and general amenities are only a short drive away. We hope to revisit!
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“A wonderful holiday home in an idyllic setting, with delightful hosts.”
A unique and delightful place to stay, in a beautiful area of France; quiet and peaceful but with every amenity within easy reach. The owners are truly a pleasure to meet, and have created a remarkabl… More
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Response from the owner Most kind of you Paul and Hilary. Delighted you had such a good time and I am much enjoying The Watermill!
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“5 stars aren't enough”
This unique and beautiful place and in particular the very nice owners Brian and Gill deserve at least 6 stars! Everything is as the photos promise. The park on the island is a dream. Ideal for a rela… More
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“An idyllic place !”
We have spent a wonderful relaxing week in this beautiful place - so many scenic spots,by the river- we were spoilt for choice!Moulin de la ronde is a haven for wildlife and we were lucky enough to see kingfishers,hoopoe,and otters as well as frogs and a variety of ducks!Thank you,Gill and Brian for making us so welcome.
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Response from the owner Pleasure to have you both here. Gives us a great deal of satisfaction when folks really enjoy the location:) Thanks for taking the trouble to write a review and your kind remarks in our visitors book.
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“A beautiful, peaceful location”
The Moulin is in an idyllic location, perfect for a relaxing holiday. The owners are warm and welcoming and the accommodation has everything you could wish for. We loved the area, with interesting places to visit - local markets, Poitiers, Chauvigny etc. though we could have happily just sat by river and read.
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“A hidden gem.”
You simply can't fail to enjoy Moulin de la Ronde. It is a stunning property with great hosts. Simply perfect. Thank you Brian and Gill. X
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Response from the owner Fergus and Louise....it was our very great pleasure. Thanks for taking the time to recommend us. Hope your journey via Bordeaux went well. X
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“Peaceful, nature-infused stay in a comfortable, beautifully rehabilitated stone storehouse.”
This spacious gite and its scenic setting are equally stunning. We appreciated how much of our home for a week reflected the personal experiences of our hosts while providing so many amenities to mak… More
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“One sentence, are you joking?”
Its impossible to give a title to a review of La Ronde in a sentence, the title a book the review could be an anthology! The main thing on offer is peace, time appears to stand still at La Ronde until you're suddenly aware you have to leave. There is nothing sweet about the sorrow of parting from here. We saw otters every day, a wide range of birds and other wildlife during our stay, we used the bikes to cycle to the chateau d'eau although thanks to my wifes planning we followed that up in the afternoon by a trip on the Velorail which was not a good move... Bonnes is a sleepy village with a bakers and a couple of small shops that open sometimes. The only bar/restaurant is the Café des Sports where Sunday lunch is not to be missed 5 courses, 1 litre of wine plus pineau and coffee was 17euros and only a 5 minute or so walk away (hic)! Chauvigny has all the usual facilities of a small French town with several small supermarkets but a large E Leclerc on the road out towards Poitiers. the only minor issue we had was the wifi was sporadic but available but that didn't affect the holiday at all. We loved our stay, we're going back again next year all I ask is that you continue to feed the Barbel in the millstream!
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“Magical!”
We've returned many times to the Poitou-Charentes/Loire region and the Moulin is an absolute gem. Having the river literally in your front garden was pure bliss, and the beautiful island, mill po… More
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FAQs
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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.
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- Why can't I call Brian (the owner) before booking?
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