Maison des Ifs - La Petite Maison Blanche

Coulonges, Charente
Self-catering
+44 (0)7977 938701
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Per night
€200 - €300
Per week
€1400 - €2100

2 beds

Bedroom

2 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 4

Pets welcome

A spacious courtyard, two ancient yews and this lovely restored house ooze charm - swim, cycle, walk in glorious countryside, taste cognac

Per night
€200 - €300
Per week
€1400 - €2100

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€200 - €300 per night

€1400 - €2100 per week

The Experience

The sitting room is light and bright with comfy seating and an antique fireplace housing a cosy wood-burner for cooler days. Lots of antiques jostle with some mid-century pieces and modern finds – the effect is very pleasing. Wander through to the kitchen/dining room which has plenty of kit and a big round table for sociable meals indoors.

Mostly you’ll be out on your terrace, sizzling something delicious on the barbecue, sliding into the pool, or visiting the open-sided yoga and wellness space where classes can be organised – you can ask for massage and beauty treatments too. Scented candles invite calm, you’ll find a bottle of champagne and some local pineau; this is really very civilised.

Two upstairs bedrooms have well-dressed beds with plenty of pillows and cushions for reading, their tastefully restored bathrooms perfumed by Cotswolds soaps and lotions. You’ll find two bikes to borrow and the bakery a short hop.

Maison des Ifs - La Petite Maison Blanche - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Walking and cycling in the wonderful Charente countryside, visiting markets
  • Spending a lazy day or two at home in the sunshine by the pool, lighting the barbecue in the evenings
  • Being able to walk or cycle to the bakery for freshly baked croissants and baguettes, just 3km
Maison des Ifs - La Petite Maison Blanche - Gallery

You should know

  • The slightly steep stairs might prove tricky for some
  • You share the pool with guests in the main house and the owners live on site
  • Sorry, no children under 10

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from €200
Weekly price
from €1400
Damage deposit
€150
1 House for 4
From €2002 beds2 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
2pm
Check out
11am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights, 7 nights in high season. Children over 10 welcome.
Closed
1 January - 31 March.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property

Reviews

Whether as a separate rental or as an annexe to the main house on site, this lovely old stone cottage, with plenty of history, charm and character, would make for a very cosy and comfortable rural retreat, whatever the season.
Inspected Anne & Andrew Sawday's Inspector

Harley, UK

Maison des Ifs is the most incredible place to stay for a luxury break in the French countryside, and the hosts, Tim and Jason, are second to none! The thought and love that has gone into the design and decoration of the properties is truly impressive – it’s like something straight out of an interior design magazine. I even found myself taking photos of every room for inspiration for my own home! Tim and Jason make you feel at ease the moment you arrive and genuinely can’t do enough to make your stay as special as possible, while still giving you the space to enjoy that “home away from home”.


Jenine

Spending time in Mason Des Ifs for ten days with wonderful hosts Jason and Tim was a classic holiday in our minds. There were nine of us - two families in all - and we comfortably spread ourselves across the stylish main house and the beautifully restored cottage, which included pool, yoga studio, zen garden, multiple seating areas and incredible cooking facilities (the huge barbecue in particular)! Jason and Tim’s excellent local knowledge of the area made our stay even more enjoyable with recommendations for trips to other neighbouring towns.


Nicola ,Rob Shimwell & Family, UK

We have just had an amazing family and friends holiday in this wonderfully restored house. Jason and Tim’s eye for detail is very exacting and it feels like you are entering a warm and inviting home. They were so responsive to our needs and made the stay so easy. They organised yoga and massages within their newly restored serenity space. It definitely restored us! They organised tennis and restaurants and advised us of places to see. Thank you Jason and Tim. I would highly recommend your brand of holiday to anyone.


Location

The neighbourhood

It's quiet here, even though you're in a village. There is a daily market in the neighbouring village Montignac (3km) for delicious local produce, and a supermarket for stocking up, also 3km. Several good restaurants are recommended by the owners, including an auberge set beside a Romanesque abbey. You'll find a map for local walks in the cottage. Angoulême is a 30-minute drive and Cognac 45 for tasting tours.

Local points of interest from Jason

  • Angouleme is a lively cultural city 25km away with several festivals - the International Comics Festival, Film, Music and Circuit des Remparts. Great restaurants including La Cour and Le Lion Rouge. Vibrant covered market Les Halles has much local produce.
  • The Charente river provides our dept name. 15 mins away, one of the many local walks follows part of its course. Kayak from Mansle, 10km away. Further upstream is scenic Verteuil with Restaurant Jeux de Pots for the perfect end to a stroll through village.
  • Cognac, home of brandy, is 45km away. A perfect city to wander before stopping at a bistro - favourites include Le Bistrot de Claude or Poulpette. No visit is complete without a tasting tour, we recommend a visit to Jean-Luc Pasquet.
  • La Rochefoucauld - no trip to France is complete without a visit to a château. The La Rochefoucauld family have owned the château since 980. Nearby restaurant Chez Steph specialises in Limousin beef and good wine, and La Chocolaterie d'Antan is close too.
  • La Rochelle and the islands are 125km. La Rochelle's old harbour is picturesque and lined with seafood restaurants. Nearby Ile de Ré and Ile d'Oléron accessed by bridges have many sandy beaches whilst stunning Ile d'Aix and Ile Madame are accessed by boat.
  • Saint Amant de Boixe is 3km, so well within cycling or walking distance. It has the best local supermarket, a boulangerie and our favourite restaurant, Auberge de l'Abbaye. We also provide passes to all our guests to the tennis courts in the village.