Cosy little cottage overlooking gardens - sleeps 3

Entire cottage in Ruffec, France

  1. 3 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Hosted by Anna-Lisa
  1. 3 years hosting

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Bumblebee Cottage is part of a suite of cottages at Gites Rue Du Chateau. It has direct access to its own covered terrace, overlooking the spacious gardens, woodland and pretty stream. Facilities include, a pool, BBQ and outside kitchen with dining terrace and cosy fire pit area. A boules area and plenty of space for traditional garden games. Surprisingly peaceful but within walking distance of cafes, bakeries, shops and market. Local activities include the Rejallant Canoeing Centre.

The space
Situated in the grounds of what was once part of the old Chateau estate, our cottages offer a little haven of tranquillity; a place where you will be able to relax and feel at one with nature and at the same time, have fun and make those precious memories.

Bumblebee Cottage sleeps up to 3 people.

The cottage can be rented individually or as part of a suite of up to four cottages for larger group bookings… see our other Gites Rue Du Chateau listings on Airbnb or contact us for further information.

Bumblebee cottage has a private entrance. With open plan kitchen, dining area and lounge. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, fridge freezer, electric hob and oven. Downstairs WC. Upstairs has a double bedroom and a single bedroom. Both rooms have views across the grounds. You will also find the main shower room upstairs, with sink and toilet. The cottage has electric storage heating which is included in the price. All properties have access to an onsite washing machine.

Bumblebee Cottage has direct access to an outside terrace area, with a dining table and chairs, overlooking the shared gardens, with woodland view.

During your stay, you will also have access to the two and a half acres of garden and woodland. It includes a beautiful clear stream, running through an ancient Lavoir and small woodland area. We have a lovely above ground pool, 5m diameter, 1.2m deep, installed in 2023. Perfect for cooling down on a hot summers day. You will also have access to a boules area, BBQ, hammocks, an outside kitchen with inside and outside dining space and cosy fire pit area. There is plenty of space for relaxation and outdoor garden games.

The site is gated with secure parking.

Every day you could wake up to the sound of birdsong, a running stream and hear the local church bells in the distance.

Described, in one of our reviews, as, 'a beautiful place, with a fine balance between modern comfort and ancient charm'.

Anna and Ian live on site, to give you a personal welcome and will be available should you need anything. You will occasionally see us checking the pool, maintaining the grounds and entering and leaving the site via a shared driveway.

Guest access
Apart from the hosts' private accommodation, guests will have access to the whole grounds and facilities, including woodland. Access may be limited to woodland, pool and outside kitchen during inclement weather and seasonal shutdown.

Other things to note
Some facilities are seasonal and weather dependent. E.g Pool and outside kitchen.

Registration Details
914 390 331 00017

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free driveway parking on premises – 2 spaces
Private outdoor pool - available seasonally, open specific hours
TV
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 18 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
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Neighborhood highlights

The ancient city of Ruffec is a stopover town on the road from Paris to Spain. During the Second World War it was a centre of resistance for the evacuation of the Allied airmen to Spain. Gites Rue Du Chateau has been described as being situated within ' a little bit of the countryside, close to a town', within walking distance of a preserved Romaesque church, the old town streets, the town lavoir on the Lien, the mill and remains of the old castle.

Meet your host

Host
35 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
My work: Cottage rental
I spend too much time: Thinking about the next Fairy door!
I love live music and festivals and anything magical. I used to work in education, specifically in development of Early Years education. My partner, Ian, is a musician and we both worked in the public sector; together we have worked hard to use our past skills to build a beautiful and welcoming place for families and friends to spend time together.

Co-hosts

  • Ian

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
3 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Exterior security cameras on property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock