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The Cottage at Bois Blanc – Home 6695912 Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

The Cottage at Bois Blanc – Home 6695912

  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 4
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 45 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car essential
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Originally built in 1836, Bois Blanc was a Cognac producer's house and is set, away from busy roads, in the Grand Champagne region of the Cognac vineyards. It is now owned by an English couple who are renovating the main house. There are no immediate neighbours. The cottage is set in its own raised gardens, and the landscaping is being carefully arranged to provide privacy between the cottage and the barn. Neither is overlooked by the owners who live in the main house. The large 12 x 6m L shaped pool has ample space to practice lengths while the deep stepped area allows you to sit and dip your feet in the water while reading a book ... without being splashed! The cottage and barn have been furnished to a very high standard - take a look at the photos and visit our website

WORRIED ABOUT SECURITY? We are quite happy to organise a Viber video link so that you can see that we are actually at the property! We have successfully let our properties for years without problems. Before you arrive we send you a pack telling you all about Bois Blanc and the area - as well as detailed directions of how to find us. You can also call us on the French or English phone numbers to chat about the house.

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Families

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

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
    Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
    Beds in other rooms:
  • 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

It is essential to have a car as Bois Blanc is situated amongst the vines 16KM from Cognac. You can either drive from the ferry or tunnel to us in about 7-9 hours or you can fly to Bordeaux and pick up a hire car (1 hour 20 mins drive away). You can also fly and hire a car to: Poitiers, Limoges and La Rochelle. The area is great for cycling and walking but to really explore the area a car os essential.

Interaction with guest

One of the owners is always on site to meet you and settle you into your accommodation. We will show you how everything works in the property and give you tips on where to shop, fantastic places to visit and which are the best restaurants. We can help you plan great days out and tell you how to get there, suggest the best (and sometimes out of the way) places to see and generally make sure you get the most from your holiday. We are very discreet and are there for you if you need us, but never intrude on your precious holiday time.

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).

Damage deposit: ($376.09) £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.

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

Bois Blanc is set amongst the vines at the end of its own track. The loudest noises are the occasional tractor and birdsong. We ask our guests to respect this quiet and peaceful setting.

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About the owner

Mandie D.
Calendar last updated:
07 May 2024
Years listed:
8
Based in:
United Kingdom
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, French, German

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Reviews

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“Blois blanc”

Reviewed 21 Oct 2012

Having only booked for 1 week we were lucky enough that the cottage was vacant and extended our stay for a second week. We think that says it all. The place certainly has that " WOW" feel a… More

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“What can we say – WOW!!!”

Reviewed 1 Sep 2012

What can we say – WOW!!! Fantastic from start to finish. Accommodation – 5 star luxury with character included. Superb pool, had a job to extract ourselves from it. The setting is quie… More

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“Superb”

Reviewed 27 Sep 2011

We only had one week with Chris, Mandie, India & Willow, oh how we wish it was 2 weeks or longer !!!. The cottage was superb, spotlessly clean, with welcome basket on arrival and fresh bread every… More

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“Perfect holiday getaway”

Reviewed 23 Sep 2011

We all agreed that our holiday at Bois Blanc was our best holiday ever!! Chris, Mandie, India and Willow made this a holiday we will never forget, their hospitality surpassed anything we have ever exp… More

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“Everything it says it is and more!”

Reviewed 9 Jul 2011

This was our first visit to Bois Blanc, and it was fab! The gite itself is of high quality and soooo clean and everything provided - even down to the cotton wool pads in the bathroom! It had everythin… More

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“So good this was our 2nd trip...”

Reviewed 3 Jul 2011

...and we are looking forward to the 3rd! Another wonderful holiday at Bois Blanc. Home from home accommodation which relaxes you the minute you arrive. The peace and tranquility of Bois Blanc, the… More

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“Our best family holiday - EVER!”

Reviewed 31 Aug 2009

Bois Blanc provided my family and I our best family holiday ever! Its location in the Cognac region is unsurpassed - peaceful, stress busting and perfect. Chris and Mandie who run Bois Blanc (the be… More

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“Five star, absolutely wonderful, a real gem”

Reviewed 6 Aug 2009

We've holidayed in French self catering accommodation for a couple of decades now and the quality has been... well... on the whole inferior to what you'd get in the UK. Until we found Bois B… More

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“tranquility at its best”

Reviewed 14 Oct 2008

we stayed at bois blanc in August the location is perfect for a bit of peace and tranqility there was 4 of us and still had plenty of space the gite is 5 star accommodation it is fab every thing from … More

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“Boutique Accommodation without the stuffiness of a Hotel!”

Reviewed 14 Sep 2008

We have just returned from a very memorable trip to the beautiful Charente region in SW France, where Mandie and Chris Davis, an ex Army couple decided to set up home and also to build a unique holida… More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Mandie (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 Mandie (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 Mandie (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 Mandie 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 Mandie (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 Mandie (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 Mandie (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.

Find out more about booking safely.

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 Mandie (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. Mandie (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 Mandie (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 Mandie (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 Mandie (the owner) a message.

If Mandie (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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