Sunflower Cottage - sleeps 4

Entire cottage in Ruffec, France

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

Listing highlights

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Peace and quiet

This home is in a quiet area.

At-home coffee

Start your morning right with the french press.
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Sunflower Cottage is part of a suite of terraced cottages at Gites Rue Du Chateau, with access to spacious gardens, with woodland, a beautiful clear stream running through an ancient lavoir and a covered dining terrace. We have an above ground pool, boules area, BBQs, outside kitchen with dining terrace and cosy fire pit area. Surprisingly peaceful, but within walking distance of restaurants, 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.

Sunflower Cottage sleeps four, including children, infants and babies, with one double and one twin room. Both rooms have views across gardens and the old town. Upstairs bathroom with shower and downstairs WC. Cosy sitting room and dining room with door which opens onto a very quiet, access only, street. Small but well equipped kitchen with dishwasher, cooker, hob and fridge freezer. Internal door gives access to an area with shared laundry facilities and access to a covered dining terrace with a view across the gardens . Electric heating.

During your stay, you will also have access to the two and a half acres of garden. It includes a beautiful clear stream, running through an old lavoir and small woodland. We have a lovely above ground pool, 5m diameter, 1.2m deep, 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 and ancient charm'.

Anna and Ian live on site to ensure a friendly welcome and will be available should you need anything. You will occasionally see us checking the pool and maintaining the grounds during your stay.

Sunflower Cottage can be rented individually or as part of a suite of up to four cottages… see our Gites Rue Du Chateau listing on Airbnb or contact us for an exclusive whole-site price.

Guest access
Guests will have access to all areas except the hosts private apartment. Access to woodland, pool and outside kitchen may be limited during inclement weather and appropriate 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

Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Free driveway parking on premises – 2 spaces
Shared outdoor pool - available seasonally, open specific hours, pool toys

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

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

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm