Picturesque, great location & a POOL! Great for families and friends! | House in Bessac

9.8 (19 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  6 Guests
Bessac House | Picturesque, great location & a POOL! Great for families and friends!

3 Bedroom House in Bessac

'La Mirabelle' is a beautifully situated large detached cottage, it is light and bright with high ceilings. It's perfectly located close enough to Bordeaux, Cognac and Angouleme but far enough away to enjoy seclusion with peace and quiet. There is large, recently renovated pool, fitted with an alarm and a generous sun bathing terrace to enjoy. There is a gated garden exclusive for 'La Mirabelle' residents to use, as well as very large open green spaces. La Mirabelle' is located in the charming Charente countryside, looking out over vines and sunflowers, close to a village though secluded and set in the grounds of a former Cognac estate with an elegant French house 'Manoir d'Aulagnes' at its heart.
La Mirabelle is private from the main house and has its own large spaces, garden and the most typically French vista. It has its own parking and gardens. Visit Bordeaux, Cognac and Angouleme with great ease. It's also very close to a number of tranquil swimming lake beaches, a leisure quarry is nearby for jet skiing and it's only 90 minutes to the coast. There are an abundance of outdoor activities, swimming, cycling, horse riding or just enjoy relaxing by the pool, soaking up the sun.
FANTASTIC FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN! Practical safe layout with flexibility. We can provide high chairs for more than one infant if we are given advance notice.
With ALL local village amenities, tourist attractions in easy reach and all roads links to major airports and routes to the ferry ports a comfortable distance drive away, you can enjoy all the convenience of a great French holiday location.
Perfectly placed, only a hop skip and a jump away from restaurants, shopping and the refreshing swimming lake beaches, cycling, tennis, hiking, water parks, sailing, sandy surfing beaches and the flora and fauna filled Gironde estuary. Not forgetting wine and Cognac tasting of course!
There is so much to do for all ages. Paris can be reached in only a 2.5hr train journey for a special brand of shopping day trip or romantic overnight visit. Bordeaux 1hr, Cognac 40mins, Aubetterre Sur Dronne 25mins and Angouleme 30mins away. Also Saint Emillion is only a short scenic 1hr drive away or adventure into the Dordogne 1hr, just take your pick. La Mirabelle is located in an excellent location to enjoy the famous Cognac Houses and the world renowned vineyards of South West France.
If all that sounds like to much hard work you can simply just relax and enjoy the beautiful views here and sunbathe by the pool. We are flanked by lines of vines, on a very quiet country lane, sunflowers either side, perfect for little ones to cycle or skate.
'La Mirabelle' boasts wonderful views punctuated with fields of vivid sunflowers, maize and golden corn. It has a vista that captivates your eyes throughout the seasons and is wonderful to photograph, paint or simply enjoy. We feel that 'La Mirabelle' is an all year round holiday destination. Why not spend Christmas here? La Mirabelle has a pellet burner and under floor heating and we can provide a Christmas tree and all your decorations.
Inside there are thoughtfully, creatively furnished rooms with oak beamed high ceilings and golden limestone feature walls. A fresh open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge. Three bedrooms in total and two bathrooms with recently renovated showers in both, one en-suite and one with a handy utility area. There is one twin bedroom and a double both equally proportioned and sharing a shower room.
The third bedroom is a king size master bedroom and the largest bedroom. The master bedroom has its own spacious en-suite bathroom with large shower and roll top bath. It also has a private door opening onto one of the outdoor terraces, so parents can sneak outside to share a glass of wine and watch the sunset. If you have young or older children, the cottage exclusively offers the safety of two walled gated gardens, one grassed and also a large area of lawn for older children to play freely. The pool and full gardens will be for your exclusive use.
The lovely swimming pool 10m x5m is set away from the principle house 'Manoir d'Aulagnes'. The pool has a safety alarm installed conforming to insurance and for safety and peace of mind. You can sunbathe by the pool or join your children for a swim with ease.
The cottage is extremely well equipped to ensure you are able to enjoy a home away from home. There is outdoor furniture for relaxing and to enjoy that very special brand of French outdoor living and eating. There are some spectacular sunsets to be viewed from the patio.
'La Mirabelle Petite Maison' is a very special French getaway, a holiday with versatility for families, it offers something for everyone.

Picturesque, great location & a POOL! Great for families and friends! is located in Bessac. Picturesque, great location & a POOL! Great for families and friends! provides accommodation, featuring Pool, TV, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This House features Pool, TV, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Picturesque, great location & a POOL! Great for families and friends! has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Bessac has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Bessac, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Unique Amenities

  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • TV
  • Private Pool
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Accessibility
  • Sports/Activities
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Fireplace/Heating
  • Entertainment
  • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
  • Child Friendly
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
 
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Policies

Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:30 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out Check-out before 10:30 am
Child Policy Children are welcome.
Pet Policy Note from host: pets must be controlled as we have cats on site pets not allowed
Other Policy Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 8879563320001 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
 
Bessac, 16250, France

What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Jul 23, 2023 03:07:36 PM
Summary: We wanted to stay forever…. It was pure bliss. Kirsten and Keith went out of their way to make us feel welcome. We incurred a delay in getting to the location but a late check in was no problem. The pool is fabulous and the views of the surrounding landscape are indescribable. Our neighbours were pidgeons, owls, cats and birds of prey. The house has everything you could wish for and we lost count of the number of gardens and terraces we could use. Would whole heartedly recommend and would absolutely love to come and visit again.
Adriana d. Adriana d.
Aug 10, 2021 09:19:49 PM
Summary: See my other review regarding The first week! The second week was even better, if possible 😘🤛🙏!!
hanneke f. hanneke f.
Aug 7, 2021 05:53:13 PM
Summary: We have spent 2 briliant weeks at Aulagnes, despite the weather…. What a great place! Just everything is perfect, The views, the (hikes in the) surroundings, The swimming pool, pingpong table, the big veranda of The main house which was perfect when we had the bbq with (18) friends whilst it was raining, a perfect well equipped gite but above all the great hospitality of Keith and Kirsten. They really make you feel special and took very good care of us and everything!! Many thanks to you both for sharing your French paradise with us ! We will be back!!
hanneke f. hanneke f.
Sep 16, 2020 04:38:15 PM
Summary: This is a fantastic place to go if you want to get away from it all and find some peace. We are a family from London with 3 children (5, 10 and 13) and spent 2 weeks in the gite. The setting is beautiful - in the middle of sunflower and corn fields and so peaceful. Very few cars ever pass by and you can spend the day hearing only the wildlife and birds. The pool is lovely and we were in it every day. There's also table tennis, space for games and running around, a trampoline and pool table and table football. It's perfect for a family of our size and age and the kids loved it. The gite is great. Good size and well equipped. The kitchen has a gas hob and oven and most of what you need. We used the charcoal barbecue most days overlooking the fields. All the communication with Keith was brilliant - he was really helpful and answered all my questions quickly and honestly. We had a great holiday and hope to go back. Thank you Keith and Kirsten!
Jim P. Jim P.
Aug 30, 2019 07:16:30 PM
Summary: Wonderful rural france gite with beautiful views ( f.e. vineyards sunflowers) with many sitting areas to read a book, enjoy coffee &wine. We (family of 4) really loved the pool. Olive & Charlie were very good hosts; many thanks again!
Eef R. Eef R.
Aug 19, 2019 02:17:27 AM
Summary: We are a family of 4 with 2 daughters, aged 6 & 10. We’ve just returned from a lovely week at La Mirabelle. The gite is very well equipped and nicely furnished. The outside space is great for catching all the sun, with 3 different places to sit; a bbq area for evening sunshine, a picnic table and comfortable garden seats on a gravel terrace, not to mention a huge field to run around in. We used the pool ( shared with the main house guests) games room and the trampoline, we also played badminton and the girls loved the chickens, cats, and blackberry picking. It’s a very sleepy, rural location with lots of country lanes and hamlets, we would have been completely lost without a satnav. Our favourite location was Chateauneuf-sur-Charente which has a beach on the river, kayaking and a nice food truck. Our hosts Olive and Charlie were very welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us. We have returned home thoroughly relaxed and chilled out.
Fiona A. Fiona A.
Aug 11, 2019 05:40:04 AM
Summary: What a beautifully renovated gite which successfully combines every possible mod con with just the right amount of french style and flair. This home from home provides a warm welcome, comfortable furnishings and a choice of terraces for morning coffee and evening barbecues. We would not hesitate to recommend this quiet and peaceful spot.
Rebecca C. Rebecca C.
Aug 9, 2019 07:33:53 PM
Summary: We are a family of 5. We have three girls aged 16, 14 and 12. My husband and I lead very busy, non-stop lives and so wanted somewhere in the middle of rural France for some peace and tranquillity, with stunning views whilst within easy reach of a village/town/city for some trips out, sightseeing and even a spot of retail therapy for the girls. La Mirabelle ticked all the boxes and then some. The cottage itself is excellently situated with our own private outside areas (large and small) overlooking stunning views of the countryside and equipped with everything you could possible need. The pool is wonderful, (shared with the main house guests) its still very quite and secluded and only a minutes stroll away from the cottage. Our girls loved the play barn where there was table tennis, pool, darts andtable football. We were welcomed on arrival by Charlie and Olive (who were managing the properties for the owner Kerry). They were fabulous! Helpful and friendly and great at Boule! We also meet Kerry and her two gorgeous girls who immediately hit it off with our girls which was an unexpected pleasure. We loved our stay at La Mirabelle we did venture out to Bordeaux, Angouleme, Aubeterre and Blanzac but in truth we were more than content spending the majority of our time enjoying the sights and sounds of what La Mirabelle had to offer. We would highly recommend a visit and hope to be back ourselves. Thank you to Kerry, Hetty, Rosie, Charlie and Olive for a wonderful stay. Tim, Emma, Rosie, Ellie and Georgina xxx
Tim & Emma B. Tim & Emma B.
Aug 30, 2018 06:30:31 AM
Summary: Kerry and her family have provided a beautiful gite, decorated and finished and maintained to a very high standard. The location is just beautiful - set in rolling farmland set with vines, maize and sunflowers. The nearest villages are only a few minutes drive, with the larger town of Angouleme being about 45 mins away. The region is full of history and charm, with really too many sights to take in during one holiday - and we were there for 3 weeks! Having the excellent swimming pool at the house makes it very tempting to just relax and not move too far, but we managed to visit Angouleme, Bordeaux, Brantome (our favourite), Villebois Lavalette, Lascaux (for the caves - excellent!), St Emilion (beautiful village, even if you're not into wine), St Cesaire (Neanderthal discovery) and Cognac among others. There are lakes to swim in, activity centres for the kids, and countless villages to potter around and sample the local cuisine - and wine. Kerry and her family were extremely helpful with advice on everything the region has to offer. And her younger children became good friends with ours, playing together most days. A perfect holiday, Thank you, Jolliffe family!
Hugh S. Hugh S.
Aug 30, 2018 06:02:30 AM
Summary: A fantastic property tucked away in a rural location yet near to a supermarket and other amenities. Kerry and her family could not have been more welcoming and helped our holiday run smoothly making us feel extremely relaxed and at ease. The property is to a very high standard with everything you would need for a self catered stay - including a very well equipped kitchen. The swimming pool is great and the large field and private garden meant our small children could explore the area safely (they also loved the swings!). Kerry is on hand to provide advice and useful hints and tips about the area. We really enjoyed visiting Angoulême and the local river beaches of Aubeterre-sur- Dronne and Châteauneuf. In addition the endless fields of sunflowers and vineyards make for beautiful surroundings and the stars at night were amazing! Overall a fantastic holiday!
Adam S. Adam S.

FAQ's

Is this Bessac house pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Bessac house have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Bessac house has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Bessac house?

Best-rates for the Bessac house starts from $305 per night with includes Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, Kitchen, Parking, Private Pool, Accessibility, Entertainment, Internet, Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Designated Smoking Area, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Laundry, Pool, TV, Balcony/Terrace StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Bessac house a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Bessac house wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Bessac house has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Bessac house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Bessac house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Bessac house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Bessac house are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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