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The Courtyard Chez Aristide **** – Home 287800 Gite

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 6 sleeps
  • 5 nights min stay

The Courtyard Chez Aristide **** – Home 287800

  • Gite
  • 3 bedrooms
  • sleeps 6
  • 5 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 75 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child Friendly
  • Car essential
  • Ask about pets
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Official Tourist Board Rating of Four Stars This luxury, family friendly home, is in the same location as sister homes Maison Cachee*** and Chez Coco****, beautifully renovated it sleeps up to 6 and a baby. Egyptian cotton linens, fluffy towels and end of stay cleaning are included.

* The large master bedroom has a king size bed, ample storage and french windows with a Juliette balcony where you can sip your morning coffee whilst enjoying the South view over open country to the forest

*The second bedroom has a king size or twin beds with charming views onto the courtyard roses.

*The childrens room has a lovely seaside theme with bunks and a proper cot.

*Upstairs is a family bathroom with bath, shower, toilet and basin.

*Downstairs is an additional shower room with walk in shower, loo and basin.

*The open plan living area has flat screen tv, dvd, iPod docking.

*The fully equipped kitchen includes a range oven, family size fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine.

* There is an antiques refectory table with seating for 6 plus a high chair.

* The living area has two comfy sofas, a wood burning stove, flat screen TV, DVD, iPod docking and freest UK and French TV.

*There are French doors onto a private garden with outdoor dining, BBQ and loungers with amazing south views.

* In the grounds there is a childrens' play area with trampoline, swing, basket ball, football goal and sandpit.

*There is a shared heated pool with security fencing.

* There is private allocated parking for each house

* Free WIFI

* On site dining and alcohol licence

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Ask about pets
  • Crib
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 3: Bunk bed
  • 1 Full bath, 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Shared outdoor pool (heated)
  • Private garden
  • Climbing frame
  • Swing set or jungle gym
  • Trampoline
  • Grill
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Boat available
  • Bicycles available
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Staffed property
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

Angouleme, Jarnac and Coganc are all wihtin easy reach. There are a myriad of activities and places to discover. You do need a car.

Interaction with guest

We live on site and are more than happy to help with anything you need. Book restaurants, tours, activities and gove you local information. Or, to leave you completely alone if you wish.

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).

Damage deposit: ($107.64) €100.00
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 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

House rules

No smoking and no parties. Group bookings alllowed by prior discussion

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About the owner

Stephanie M.

Tourist License
5289824160001

Calendar last updated:
20 Apr 2024
Years listed:
12
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish

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Reviews

Excellent
28 reviews

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“Superbe”

Reviewed 14 May 2018

Endroit idyllique ! Au calme, on se sent chez soi de suite. L'accueil de Stéphanie et Charly est plus que top ! Soirée table d'hôtes à faire sans hésiter ! … 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 Il est facile d'être un bon hôte avec la chance de rencontre de si bons clients. Merci pour vos gentils mots et bonne compagnie! Jusqu'à la prochaine fois nous espérons!

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

“Excellent place to holiday with young children.”

Reviewed 18 Aug 2017

We have just returned from a lovely week at The Courtyard, it was everything I expected and more. Steph and Charlie are such welcoming hosts and nothing is too much trouble. We stayed in Chez Aristide… More

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Response from the owner Thank you for your lovely words! A great pleasure to meet all of your family and I look forward to hosting you in the future.

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“Much more than just a family friendly gite”

Reviewed 12 Aug 2017

Steph has created something quite special at The Courtyard. This is far more than just a gite with a shared pool. Steph and Charlie the hosts are charming and go out of their way to make you feel welc… More

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Response from the owner Thank you for your lovely review! It was a fabulous week! Here's to next year!

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

“Beautiful cottages with wonderful hosts and amazing food.”

Reviewed 17 Jun 2017

We have just returned from a wonderful stay at The Courtyard. This was our second stay, the first time being in Coco. Steph and Charlie are truly wonderful hosts and lovely people. From the moment w… More

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Response from the owner It was so lovely to have you back again, see how Flora has grown and meet Ines! I am glad you had a lovely stay and hope to welcome you back again next year!

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“Amazing...”

Reviewed 12 Jun 2017

It is our second time staying at the Courtyard and we absolutely love it. Steph and Charlie are amazing hosts, they are attentive and supportive without encroaching. Steph's cooking is outsta… More

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Response from the owner It was a real pleasure to host your family again. Thank you for meing such great guests! I hope to welcome back again next year. Thank you for your kind words

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“The perfect family holiday”

Reviewed 13 Sep 2016

We stayed for a week with our 6,4 and 2 year old children and had a great time. The cottage was brilliantly kitted out and finished to a great standard (and really lovely soap/shampoo etc.) Steph and … More

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Response from the owner Lovely to host you and hope to welcome you back again! Thank you for your kind words

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“Beautiful area, home away from home, welcoming host.”

Reviewed 8 Sep 2016

As soon as we arrived we were upgraded to a larger gite as it was available and Steph said it was her policy to upgrade if at all possible. The gite was really lovely, very comfortable, gorgeous furni… More

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Response from the owner It was lovely to meet you all on your travels! Thanks for taking the time to write, it means a lot and I'm really glad you enjoyed your stay. I hope to welcome you again!

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“Fun and food in well equipped but laid back gite!”

Reviewed 7 Sep 2016

We stayed in Aristide which is a 3 bed/2 bath gite, with 4 adults and 3 kids. It is one of only 3 gites at the Courtyard which means the whole place maintains a personal and fairly low key ambience. S… More

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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. I completely take on board your points about storage in the kitchen and second bedroom and will look into it. I really do hope to host you all again!

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

“Perfect for young families with a special something extra for the parents to enjoy!”

Reviewed 7 Aug 2016

If you are looking for a totally relaxing break with your young family, you don't need to look any further......The Courtyard at Saint Catherine is perfect for you! I stayed recently for 2 weeks… More

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Response from the owner Thank you so very much for taking the time to write such a lovely, lovely review. It was a huge pleasure to meet all of your family and we enjoyed having you stay as much as you enjoyed being here. I really hope there is a next time as we would love to spend time with you all again. Thank you for being such great guests. The dogs are missing the kiddos and all their love and attention. Thank you and a bientot! Steph x

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“Amazing place and people”

Reviewed 27 Jun 2016

The Courtyard is an amazing place to stay. Steph and her family made us feel so welcome. This was the first time we had taken our 18-month-old abroad so it was a welcome relief to stay somewhere with … More

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Response from the owner It was a real pleasure to host your family and meet the grandparents too! I'm so glad you had a lovely time and I can't wait to see you all again next year and see how many more words your gorgeous little girl has. What character and I think she gets it from her Mum! Thank you for being such lovely guests and for your kinds words. Steph x

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 Stephanie (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 Stephanie (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 Stephanie (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 Stephanie 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 Stephanie (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 Stephanie (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 Stephanie (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 Stephanie (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. Stephanie (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 Stephanie (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 Stephanie (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 Stephanie (the owner) a message.

If Stephanie (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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