La Maison Catalpa. Rural French Farmhouse. Pool, jacuzzi. Family Friendly. – Home 9359025 House
- 4 bedrooms
- 12 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
La Maison Catalpa. Rural French Farmhouse. Pool, jacuzzi. Family Friendly. – Home 9359025
- House
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 12
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 2 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
La Maison Catalpa is a traditional 17th century farmhouse which can accommodate up to 12 people in its four south facing bedrooms all overlooking the grounds, making it the ideal home for families holidaying together or large groups. We offer short breaks from two nights outside of peak season, check in any day of the week, available 12 months of the year.
We are family friendly and have a great range of toys, books, play equipment and bikes for adults & children of all ages. We are located in a semi rural area just outside of St Aulaye. The house is located minutes away from riverside beaches, beautiful villages and fields upon fields of golden sunflowers.
Also on site;
Two acres of private grounds,
*Swimming pool,
Jacuzzi,
*Outdoor games,
Beautifully styled bedrooms, two with en suite,
Family bathroom,
Large fully equipped farmhouse kitchen,
Family/group living room,
Games room and library,
Utility with washing machine.
Kitchen and dining
*Seasonal
Family farmhouse kitchen/dining area
A spacious room with a farmhouse dining table with seating, large gas 5 burner range cooker, full height fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, coffee machine. Equipped with a comprehensive range of cookware and dinnerware.
Log burner for the milder months, with comfy seating around the fire.
Large communal lounge
A spacious South facing room overlooking the terrace, very bright and cheerful.
Equipped with comfy sofas and chairs, occasional tables, tv (English / French channels) with dvd player, NetFlix, Bluetooth speaker.
Log burner for the milder months.
Bedrooms
Four good size South facing bedrooms ~ two family/group rooms which run the full depth of the house and are en suite.
Bedroom 1: large family room. Sleeps 4.
Exposed oak beams to the vast vaulted ceiling.
Double bed, two full size single beds.
Handcrafted oak hanging rail, large chest of drawers and bedside tables with lighting. Seating area.
En suite bathroom with an extra wide shower encompassing an Italian style rainfall shower, modern vanity washbasin unit & wc.
Bedroom 2: Double room. Sleeps 2.
Double bed. Presented with a matching set of French style Louis V bedroom furniture.
Bedroom 3: Twin bedroom. Sleeps 2. With two full size hand painted single antique French beds. Pine bedroom furniture.
Bedroom 4; large family room, sleeps 4.
Exposed oak beams.
King size bed, full size single bunk beds. A very large French hand painted armoire and antique cupboard. Seating area. En suite bathroom with bath and shower over, white vanity unit with washbasin & wc.
Large family bathroom
A large and bright bathroom with original exposed oak beams to the vaulted ceiling. Encompassing a full size bath with hand held shower over, walk in Italian style rainfall shower with drying area, modern vanity washbasin unit with storage & wc.
Heating
The house has full central heating* and offers two log burners*, one in the kitchen and one in the living room.
Fans are provided in each bedroom for the summer months.
Wi-fi is available free to use across the whole house and the terrace.
There is a large flat screen tv in the lounge with Netflix and English / French tv channels.
A dvd player is also in situ. We have a large range of varying genre dvds.
A bluetooth speaker is available in the living room.
*Surcharge for central heating 30€ per night, first basket of logs free, 7€ per basket thereafter.
Games Room and Library
We have a well equipped games room which offers a good range of toys and games for children. There is children's seating in this room. There are also jigsaws and puzzles, board games for all ages, cards and much more. An old style PS2 with games is also available in this room.
Relax with a good book from our selection of thrillers, romance, biographies, factual and more. A great range of books is housed for children as well.
Outdoors (Seasonal)
Badminton facilities, table tennis, paddling pool for toddlers, garden games, inflatable toys for pool, arm bands, rubber rings, pool noodles, beach toys, garden croquet set and more.
Garden and outside
Set in 2 acres of private fenced land, we can offer you a haven of tranquillity. The south facing garden basks in the summer sun and is a delight in all seasons. Encompassing established shrubs and mature fruit trees. The garden is a haven for many species of birds, including woodpeckers, Kingfishers, and birds of prey who frequent the adjoining fields.The meadow backs onto the Rizzone stream which gently meanders its way into the nearby River Dronne.
A large shaded south facing terrace to the front of the farmhouse provides a welcome area to relax and enjoy an apero and your meals.
Swimming pool, a 5.5m circular swimming pool with shaded seating area to the side for spectators.
Jacuzzi, a large 7 seater Jacuzzi is located on the terrace, perfect for kicking back and enjoying the night sky.
Onsite parking.
Suitable for families & groups holidaying together with children of all ages.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 4: Queen Bed Bunk bed
Beds in other rooms: - 2 Full baths, 2 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
- Jacuzzi or hot tub
- Private garden
- Climbing frame
- Swing set or jungle gym
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Bicycles available
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Table tennis
- Pool or snooker table
- Games room
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
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: ($376.42) £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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24 hours after booking |
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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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
House rules
Sorry, no pets.
No smoking inside the house.
Groups accepted but no parties allowed.
About the owner
Steve B.
- Response rate:
- 50%
- Calendar last updated:
- 03 Jun 2023
- Years listed:
- 6
- Based in:
- France
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 14 reviews
Excellent
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- Very Good
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“Geweldig huis, tuin en omgeving”
Wij hebben met onze volwassen kinderen, totaal met 7 volwassenen een heerlijke week verbleven in la Maison Catalpa. Zeer sfeervol en compleet ingericht huis met fantastische tuin, jacuzzi en zwambad,… More
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“Outer Bordeaux's Greatest Hidden Gem”
First and foremost, a massive thanks to Steve and Sue who made it their mission to ensure all 11 of our family members who stayed were catered for above and beyond expectations. Steve mentioned the p… More
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“Words tell only half the story”
Honestly a breathtaking farmhouse with hosts to match! Sue and Steve were absolutely fantastic and went out of their way in every single aspect - they even ferried us to a local wedding when all else … More
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“Un lieu d'exception et un accueil chaleureux”
Cet endroit est un magnifique endroit bien aménagé et bien équipé. Idéal pour les familles avec enfants. Plein d'activités (canoe, acrobranches ..) et … More
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“A gem in the French countryside!”
The house is just beautiful, Sue & Steve have done the house to a brilliantly high standard it’s a “home away from home”! We had our 18 month old daughter with us and they had ev… More
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“Top vakantie”
Wij hebben een geweldige vakantie gehad op catalpa la maison. Heerlijk schoon huis en een mega tuin waar de kids heel de dag konden spelen! Super vakantie en erg vriendelijke eigenaren
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“Wonderful Experience for Six Months!”
We took a 6 month winter rental from Sue & Steve as they were in the area we were house hunting in. The accommodation is lovely, and quite a bit of attention to detail has gone into making sure j… More
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“Fantastic!”
We spent a week here in August, there were 11 of us, including 5 children, and the house was perfect for us all. It is superbly laid out, and you can really see the love that has gone into refurbishin… More
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Response from the owner Hi, thanks so much for your review, and very kind comments. We are very pleased that you and your family enjoyed your time here and in France. We really enjoyed having you here too!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Perfect Family Holiday Home!”
Maison Catalpa did not disappoint, we arrived late in the evening and the owners were there to greet us. The house is beautiful, very clean, well planned and has everything a family of 6 could need. T… More
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Response from the owner Thanks so much for your review and very kind comments. We are really pleased that you enjoyed staying at La Maison Catalpa, we loved having you all here too! Hope to see you again.
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“The place to be!!!!”
We have stayed in this beautifull house from 21st to 28th of juli ' 18. Although it was ver hot (up to 36 C) we've slept ver well in the large cool bedrooms. We enjoyed the big garden with … More
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Response from the owner Hi Dirk, thank you for your review and very kind comments. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay here, Bud missed you all when you left!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Steve (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 Steve (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 Steve (the owner)?
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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 Steve 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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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Steve (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 Steve (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?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Steve (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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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.
- 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 Steve (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. Steve (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 Steve (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 Steve (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 Steve (the owner) a message.
If Steve (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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