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Detached boutique-style cottage and garden, walking distance to town, sleeps 4.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Civray, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Castle Leray
    8 min drive
  • Le Cormenier Museum
    10 min drive
  • Saint-Leger Church
    15 min drive
  • Poitiers (PIS-Biard)
    47 min drive

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About the area

Civray

This holiday home puts you in the centre of Civray, 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from Castle Leray and 8.5 km (5.3 mi) from Le Cormenier Museum. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 1.5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a fenced private garden and a coffee/tea maker are also available. Limited housekeeping is available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Civray holiday home include Saint-Leger Church and Saint-Pierre Church.

What's nearby

  • Castle Leray - 8 min drive
  • Valley of the Monkeys - 18 min drive
  • Circuit du Val de Vienne - 33 min drive
  • Château de Fougeret - 44 min drive
  • University of Poitiers - 52 min drive

Getting around

  • Saint-Saviol Station - 11 min drive
  • Poitiers (PIS-Biard) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Café de la Paix - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar les Tilleuls - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪O City'Ven - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Green Man Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bar de l'Abbaye - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Detached boutique-style cottage and garden, walking distance to town, sleeps 4.

With flexibility on arrival day and a minimum of a 3 night stay, this tastefully decorated cottage, available all-year round, is fully equipped and suitable for couples, solo guests, business travellers, and families (regret not suitable for children under 6 years of age). The house has fast broadband, free wi-fi included, and French and British TV and free Netflix on a new Smart TV. If you are here for work, we now have a work station and chair, complete with USB and ethernet connections to flat screen. There are two pretty bedrooms, one double and one twin, a bathroom and two WCs. The private garden with seating area is loved by our guests as is the eating area, BBQ and 'quiet corner'. Sun-loungers and deck-chairs complete the exterior layout.

Note; price is all-inclusive, no extra cleaning or electricity charge. Linen and towels included and heating in the winter. A new eco-friendly heat pump has been installed for winter months, which is reversible in the summer to offer air-conditioning. There is also a cosy traditional log burner and we supply the first night's logs free of charge. A welcome pack is proving popular with our guests.

This is a spacious cottage within walking distance of the historic town centre and a few metres from the River Charente. The new leisure centre with two swimming pools (heated, one indoor, one outdoor) and gym is just a 5 minute stroll away. The house is fully equipped for all-year-round stays, complete with garden furniture and BBQ you can just relax away from the stresses of every day life. A five minute walk brings you to the heart of Civray with its bars, restaurants, boulangeries, private cinema, shops, new leisure centre with two swimming pools. Alternatively, you can stroll along the River Charente that flows through the town. If you fancy travelling out of town, you are on the edge of beautiful rural France with its fields of sunflowers, woodland and meadows. Local attractions include 'La Vallée des Singes" (Monkey Valley) where you can walk among the apes, set in a beautiful park. Futuroscope at nearby Poitiers is the largest attraction in France after Disneyland Paris and hosts a science and media-interactive park, events and concerts. A visit to nearby L'Isle Jourdain allows the adventurer in you to bungee jump off the famous viaduct, but if you don't fancy that a stroll along the river and lunch in the charming town is equally as enjoyable.

Other pretty towns abound including Ruffec, Niort, and Angouleme where each year there is an historic car race and rally that runs around the ancient ramparts of the town. A must for vintage car enthusiasts! Cognac with its tours of tasting houses is just an hour away and La Rochelle on the coast just 1 1/2 hours. This really is an excellent base for exploring any part of France. Even Paris is only 1 1/4 hours away by fast TGV train boarding this direct service at nearby Poitiers,or pick up a locol train at nearby St. Saviol The service also takes one directly into the terminals at Charles de Gaulle airport
.If watersports are your thing, there is canoeing available at nearby Le Rejallant with canoeruffec.fr, in the summer months. Or why not have a peaceful morning's fishing in the river or nearby Lakes? Licences are readily available locally.
There are several excellent local restaurants, just let us know if you would like us to book on your behalf.
The town street lights go out at 10 pm, so this is perfect for star-gazing while you relax in the garden.

Property manager

Frances Wedge

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 700 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Delightful Detached Cottage Private Garden Walking Distance
Delightful Detached Cottage Private Garden Walking Distance

Frequently asked questions

Does Detached boutique-style cottage and garden, walking distance to town, sleeps 4. have a pool?

Detached boutique-style cottage and garden, walking distance to town, sleeps 4. has a communal pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Detached boutique-style cottage and garden, walking distance to town, sleeps 4.?

No, Detached boutique-style cottage and garden, walking distance to town, sleeps 4. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Detached boutique-style cottage and garden, walking distance to town, sleeps 4.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Detached boutique-style cottage and garden, walking distance to town, sleeps 4.?

No, pets are not allowed.

Detached boutique-style cottage and garden, walking distance to town, sleeps 4. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

christina p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, welcoming and relaxing stay
Beautiful, well equipped property in a lovely area for exploring the region. The owners had thought of everything for our needs and comfort and the garden was just so relaxing. We had a wonderful stay and hope very much to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Master K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay
Mike & Francis are amazing hosts, can't do enough to make sure you have a wonderful stay, the location is ideal for shops, restaurants and bars. The house is cozy and clean, a real home from home, cannot recommend enough this property, you will not be disappointed with your stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

alison b.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely cotage
very pretty little cottage hidden away just a few minutes walk from the centre of Civray. Fabulous welcome pack. The cottage was very welcoming with the lights on, table set and a lovely ambience. Great location for travelling to lots of beautiful villages. We visited Sarlat, Domme, Beynac and Rocamdour in the Dordogne and St Emillion, Ile De Re and the Puy Du Fou all highly recommended. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stewart G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stylish, well equipped and in a good location
We stayed here for 7 days in September. Mike called us when we were en route to explain how to find the keys etc, and he popped by later to say hi. The gite has everything we needed. The water pressure in the shower is good & strong, the appliances are up-to-date and complement the traditional feel of the house. The Welcome Pack of wine, bread & butter was enough on it’s own, but they added some pâté, milk, orange juice and cheeses - and a chocolate on our pillows as a nice surprise! Nice & quiet, and a short walk to the town centre. Be careful if you have anything larger than a mid-size vehicle as the driveway is a tight fit, so parking at the foot of the hill might be the better option. We’re more than happy to recommend La Maison Muguet. And don’t miss a walk to Le Lich’ Bar in the evenings. It’s great fun & very friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from Home
The hosts have done a great job in making this cottage really comfortable and have thought of everything-even down to the nespresso coffee machine, which I thought I was going to miss. We went for lunch at Hotel du Commerce on Sunday and I suffered food poisoning all day Monday and some of Tuesday so we came home without viewing any sights.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness
November break.
Very comfortable gite. Was lovely to have the log burner lit after a day exploring the local area. We really appreciated the “yummy goodies” provided by Frances and Mike upon our arrival. A lovely relaxing week, with Civray being a great base for exploring the local towns and villages.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M., Derby

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Cottage
Very clean, most comfortable and pleasant accommodation in a central location! The owners welcome gifts were a delightful touch! The cottage was superbly equipped with everything you could possibly need during a stay there. Lovely to have a log fire one rather cool evening too! Off road parking but quite a tight spot! We enjoyed our stay….many thanks.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the coziness and warmness that property offered to us every morning and every evening when we came back. We like the enclosed garden where we spent time reading books and making notes after trips to nearby cities. We cannot say what we don't like because we like everything Francis and Mike prepared thoughtfully for us, starting with a bottle of wine and selection of cheese to small chocolates on the bed. I don't know what one cannot find in this house: there are everything one gets to enjoy the vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in a good location. Very well equipped.
Just spent a lovely week in Civray exploring the area. The house was an ideal base to do this and very comfortable and well equipped, including a welcome pack. There was even central heating, which unfortunately we needed as it was cold and wet for early June. The house was cosy though, with a lovely garden. It was also nice not to be limited to Saturday changeover so we could take advantage of cheaper flights. Would recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne T.

Perfect retreat in a small town
The whole experience from start to finish has been a pleasure at this beautiful gite. It’s central location made it the perfect spot to return to each night after exploring the many attractions that the area has to offer. The gite is tastefully decorated and has all the amenities that you could possible need (and many more) from the gorgeous garden to sip a glass of wine after taking a nice soak in the bath before retiring in front if the fire.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Marvellous cottage, marvellous welcome
Frances and Mike were wonderful hosts - nothing was too much trouble, including the rapid replacement of a fitting that a previous visitor had broken. The cottage has been set up with taste and is very well equipped. It is in a quiet corner of the village which has all the facilities anyone could want. We were house-hunting and our hosts were even able to help us there too. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

Top Quality Gite
An excellent, well equipped gite very close to Civray Town centre but with a quiet secluded garden. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Lovely well equipped house in great location
Wonderful friendly host. Perfect location. Everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Rosemary P.

Great little village property
With a bi-weekly market, village shops and lovely public pool within five minutes walk, this little property is just great if you want to feel part of the community. Downstairs is fully modernized with an ample lounge/diner and lovely kitchen. Upstairs there are two tiny bedrooms, with comfy beds and crisp white cotton bedding, and a huge bath with modern shower. The whole property is immaculately clean and tastefully decorated, with so many little touches to help things along - herb rack, apron, full supply of loo rolls...... and the English owners are really helpful. Less mobile should be aware of the steep lane, tricky parking and steep stairs.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn E.

What a cute little cottage, and so well equipped, it had everything we needed and more.
The Cottage felt really homely, and it was an easy walk to shops, restaurants e.t.c. The hosts had thought of lots of lovely touches to get our holiday off to a good start. The provisions left for our arrival were very much appreciated. A delightful little place with lots of character, and we would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Excellent house and garden
We had a lovely stay in a house full of character so tastefully and thoughtfully furnished and decorated. Mike and Frances have ensured you have a walm welcome even providing enough to get your first supper and breakfast, not to forget a bottle of wine to relax you in. We really enjoyed the privacy and facilities in the garden. The house is close to shops and bars. If you are feeling fit you can even walk to the supermarket. All in all somewhere we would highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Pam B.

Beautifully presented and very warm welcome
Mike and Frances very kindly got the log burner going for us and left us some provisions to tide us over on the evening of our arrival. The cottage is well equipped and cosy, and an easy walk into the town of Civray.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

André C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gîte remarquable et accueil parfait
Une petite maison aménagée avec élégance et parfaitement équipée. Les propriétaires font preuve d'une belle attention pour leurs hôtes : pack de bienvenue savoureux, changement du linge de maison à mi-séjour. La maison, en outre, parfaitement située dans le charmant bourg de Civray, proche des commerces, de la rivière, du cinéma, de la piscine. Un hâvre de paix et de repos.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Peter V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Civray cottage
Het huisje is precies zoals omschreven op de site. Een leuk welkomstpakket bij aankomst. We hebben Mike kort gezien als hij proper linnen kwam brengen maar de communicatie liep zeer goed. We hadden verwacht dat Civray zelf iets levendiger zou zijn, dat was een beetje een teleurstelling.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

julien g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Encore un grand merci !
Les attentions du propriétaire à l’arrivée (bouteille de vin, table dressée, surprises dans le frigidaire…) sont vraiment très appréciables !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jean Marc L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ras
Ras
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

FRÉDÉRIC B., PARIS 11e

Liked: Cleanliness
PETITE MAISON IDÉALE POUR SE REPOSER AU CALME
Une très agréable petite maison avec un très beau jardin pour se reposer au calme d'une petite ville et d'une très belle campagne environnante. Maison très bien équipée. Accueil des plus sympathiques. On a vraiment envie de revenir. Un grand merci à nos hôtes.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michel G.

Gîte très propre et très sympa. Accueil parfait 👌.
Très cosy, bien situé.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Monique N.

Prachtig en goed verzorgd vakantiehuis! Het ontbreekt werkelijk aan niets. Heerlijke bedden!
Wij gaan al jaren op vakantie via homeaway maar dit jaar was t echt geweldig! De ontvangst door Frances en Mike is ongelofelijk! Je voelt je direct thuis en zeer welkom. Huis ligt ergens verstopt in n smal straatje maar als je binnenkomt is t echt n verrassing. Alle foto's die je ziet op deze site kloppen volledig. Heel sfeervol ingericht met zorg voor kleine details. Tuin is heerlijk rustig en is helemaal privé. Als je aankomt hoef je eigenlijk bijna geen boodschappen te doen, zoveel staat er al voor je klaar. Wijn, champagne, kaas, brood het kan niet op!! Echt heel bijzonder. Dus mocht je nog twijfelen: gewoon gaan!! Bedankt Frances en Mike!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018