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Howittgites, Country cottage, private pool, Poitou-Charentes, Vienne, 86,Gite – Home 7463588 House

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Howittgites, Country cottage, private pool, Poitou-Charentes, Vienne, 86,Gite – Home 7463588

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

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 14 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

La Petite Ecurie is a pretty two bedroom stone cottage converted from an old stable building to provide accommodation for up to 4 people plus infant.

The cottage opens onto a courtyard on one side and has a private garden with terrace on the other. La Petite Ecurie is centrally heated and available for rental all year round- ideal for cosy Autumn/Winter breaks.

Guests have exclusive use of the pool (securely fenced, perfect for children) with garden furniture and sun loungers, which has its own south-facing terrace, overlooking the beautiful countryside. The pool is open from late-May to mid-September and is cleaned daily. Beyond the pool area is an enclosed paddock, ideal for ball games.

We have a range of garden toys and games for children.

2017 - 4 star rating - Tourisme-Vienne

New for 2022, Games room with Pool table and dart board.

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • Crib
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
    Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
    Beds in other rooms:
  • 1 Full bath, 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Interaction with guest

Here is a copy of an email we received for a lovely guest that left a couple of weeks ago. With her permission, Helen wrote :- Hello Nich and Julie, Thanks so much for providing us with such a lovely cottage for our stay. We had a fantastically relaxing time and very much appreciated your on-hand but unobtrusive presence. Thank you. It's so nice to know our guests are enjoying La Métairie d'auge, Howittgites.

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: ($125.47) £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

No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.

Check-in date

House rules

Pets allowed ... please ask

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About the owner

Nich And Julie H.
Calendar last updated:
03 May 2024
Years listed:
7
Based in:
France
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, French

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Reviews

Excellent
6 reviews

Excellent
6
Very Good
0
Average
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Poor
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“A great relaxing week...”

Reviewed 7 Aug 2023

A lovely location in a little secluded group of buildings this nicely converted holiday cottage was a great place to spend a week just chilling and relaxing whilst the kids and other half made good us… More

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“Everything as desscribed and more!”

Reviewed 4 Jun 2017

Lovely comfortable gite containing everything you need for an easy stay. Owners very hospitable and friendly but without being obstrusive - which can be a worry when owners live on premises - they hav… More

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Response from the owner Thank you for your lovely comments. It was nice to meet you both. You would be welcomed back at anytime. PS thank you for watering the new plants

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

“Even better than the advert”

Reviewed 27 Sep 2016

We have just spent 10 days at La Petite Ecurie. The property is so much better than the description on line. Emails and questions to the owners, Nich and Julia, before booking the gite were answered b… More

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Response from the owner Glad you all had a great time. Lovely to meet you and hopefully see you again early next year, and thank you for leaving the gite so clean and tidy. Nich and Julie

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

“Un petit coin de paradis”

Reviewed 4 Sep 2016

Séjourner chez Julie et Nich fut un véritable bonheur: leur accueil à la fois chaleureux attentionné et discret y fut pour beaucoup. Le gîte est très agr&eacut… More

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Response from the owner Merci beaucoup pour votre avis très favorable. Cela nous fait plaisir, et nous gardons un bon souvenir de votre séjour dans notre gîte.. Au plaisir de vous accueillir lors de votre prochain séjour, Julie et Nich

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“A perfect rural French retreat”

Reviewed 30 Aug 2016

This is the second time we have stayed at La Petite Ecurie and we had a wonderful time. Nich and Julie are the perfect hosts, the house is idyllic and the area really unspoilt. We spent quite a bit o… More

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Response from the owner Thank you. Great to see you all again. Glad you enjoyed your holiday here at Howittgites. See you soon. Nich and Julie

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“Beautiful, Peaceful and relaxing.”

Reviewed 29 Aug 2016

This gite is a home away from home. It has everything you could wish for and it is spotless. The pool is lovely on a hot day, so peaceful and surrounded by fields, you can sit and just let time past … More

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Response from the owner Really nice to catch up again with you all this year. Thank you for your lovey comments and hopefully, see you again next year. Nich and Julie

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 Nich and Julie (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 Nich and Julie (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 Nich and Julie (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 Nich and Julie 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 Nich and Julie (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 Nich and Julie (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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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 Nich and Julie (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. Nich and Julie (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 Nich and Julie (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 Nich and Julie (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 Nich and Julie (the owner) a message.

If Nich and Julie (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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