8 ensuite bedroom Manor house in 7 acres with river access, 2km from Aubeterre

8 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 16181 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Laprade, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office20 min walk
Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean2 min drive
Saint-Jacques Church3 min drive
Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac)98 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

1 Single Bed

9 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 9

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful 150 year old manor house located on the Charente, Dordogne border. Situated less than a mile from the stunning village of Aubeterre-Sur-Dronne, famous for its subterranean church dating back to the 7th century. The village has numerous restaurants and bars, a river beach with snack bar, river swimming, and canoe hire.

St Antoine Cumond is a typically French village approximately half a mile away. There is one restaurant and bar which serves excellent food and hospitality.

The house is 45 minutes from Bergerac airport and just over 1 hour from Bordeaux airport.

All 8 bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and the additional ground floor bathroom has a bath, very useful for children. The bedrooms have removable screens for the windows and each room has a fan and UK styles sockets available as well as the traditional French sockets.

The house has a large lounge able to accommodate everyone, with English satellite TV, DVD player, CD player and amplifier.

With a very large fully equipped kitchen including American style Fridge freezer with ice making facilities, range cooker, microwave and dishwasher.
Large dining table.

Wifi and a sonos music system is available in the house.

The ground floor of the house has a total floor area of approximately 100sq metres
The first floor and top floor have a space of approximately 63sq metres

Facilities include:
Laundry facilities
Gas BBQ
Table tennis
5.5 metre swimming pool
Several canoes with life jackets
Several bicycles
Trampoline with safety net
Dart board
Fully enclosed front garden
Travel cot and high chair
All linen, towels and pool towels provided
Outdoor seating for eating and relaxing

Local facilities include:
A 9 hole golf course within 5km
Small local supermarket and 3 Boulangeries within walking/cycling distance.
Larger supermarkets at Riberac and Chalais approximately 10kms away, both towns also have great weekly markets.

Jemaye fresh water lakes with beaches, cycling and walking trails within 20 minutes drive.
Go Ape type facility at a river beach with swimming pool with water slide at St Aulaye 10 minutes away
The lovely local river beach at Aubeterre, 1.5km, which has river swimming and diving, with lifeguards during the summer months, a good snack bar and ample picnicking spots and children's playground to enjoy.

Within an hours drive are many attractions including Caves, the lovely village of Brantome, plus Cognac and St Emilion with tours and sampling. The coast and many other attractions slightly further afield.

Property manager

Ian or Moira Kitchin

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Laprade

Located in Laprade, this holiday home is near the beach. Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean and Chateau de la Mercerie are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Plage De Petit-Bersac and La Lizonne. Travelling with kids? Consider Safari Parc of Haute-Saintonge, or check out an event or a game at Circuit de Haute Saintonge. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Laprade, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

Trarieux Square - 20 min walk
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office - 20 min walk
Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean - 2 min drive
Saint-Jacques Church - 3 min drive
Plage De Petit-Bersac - 9 min drive

Getting around

Chalais Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

La Maison où on boit beaucoup - 10 min drive
La Taverne - 20 min walk
Restaurant Crêperie Sel et Sucre - 3 min drive
Le Garage - 20 min walk
Brasserie de la Place - 20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 8 ensuite bedroom Manor house in 7 acres with river access, 2km from Aubeterre have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 8 ensuite bedroom Manor house in 7 acres with river access, 2km from Aubeterre pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 8 ensuite bedroom Manor house in 7 acres with river access, 2km from Aubeterre?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at 8 ensuite bedroom Manor house in 7 acres with river access, 2km from Aubeterre?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 8 ensuite bedroom Manor house in 7 acres with river access, 2km from Aubeterre located?

This family-friendly Laprade holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Trarieux Square, Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean and Saint-Jacques Church. Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office and Plage De Petit-Bersac are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jackie E.

16 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, large family house with something to keep everyone happy

Our extended Family included 11 adults and 2 children under 7 and the house and location had everything to keep everyone happy and entertained. The house was spacious and very well equipped for large numbers and we enjoyed a great welcome from Ian and Moira and a very generous case of wine, beers and milk to get the party started. The outdoor space was truly amazing, a pool, an enormous barn with table tennis, bikes and basket ball, a stunning walnut tree which provided plenty of dappled shade with comfy sun loungers. We enjoyed some meals in the front garden , and some BBQ’s in the back where the river runs through. The kayaks were a great success with many trips out and the children delighted in seeing the cows come into the river for a drink and cool down twice a day ! So much to do nearby as well, the river beach was a hit, the oldies had a great trip to Brantome and the boys enjoyed a couple of rounds of golf nearby. We ventured out 1 evening for a delicious meal in the square at Aubeterre. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

René Jacques S.

5 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Empfehlenswert!

wunderbare, unkomplizierte Art von CheckIn und ChecOut in einem Wohlfühlhaus! Innerhalb und ausserhalb des Hauses fehlt es an nichts!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Florence L.

5 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très agréable séjour

Ian et Moira avaient décoré toute la maison pour Noël ce que nous avons beaucoup apprécié Maison très propre, 9 salles de bains et WC ce qui est agréable quand on est nombreux, bon équipement en vaisselle pour la cuisine. Je conseille cette belle maison

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Carola d.

23 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleasant stay for the whole family

For the 40th wedding anniversary of my parents, we rented this wonderful house. It is perfect for families. We were there with four couples, of whom three had children ages 0-7. We especially enjoyed the large kitchen, the outdoor space and that all rooms had an ensuite bathroom. Aubeterre sur drone is a nice little village, to visit other interesting places you usually have to drive at least 45 minutes. That is, i think, the only disadvantage i can mention. We enjoyed our stay very much and i must say, the photos of the house on this site don’t do it full justice! It is a very large, great house.

10/10 Excellent

Simon M.

18 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacances

Tout s'est très bien passé, super séjour à Aubeterre sur dronne !

About the host

Hosted by Ian or Moira Kitchin

Hello we are Moira, Ian and Isi. We currently live in the U.K. but plan to move to France on a more permanent basis in the future, but still renting out the main house. We originally bought the house with a plan to move immediately but work prevented us from doing this at that point.

Why they chose this property

The house is a lovely old manor house which has now been fully renovated and provides excellent accommodation for large families or groups wishing to enjoy a wonderfully holiday together. All the bedrooms have en-suite facilities and we have installed a ground floor bathroom which has bath, perfect for smaller children or for aching bones after a long walk, bike ride or canoe trip.
There is lots of space for families to enjoy all types of activities within the 7.5 acre grounds and it close enough to walk to and or from the local villages of St Antoine Cumond and Aubeterre-Sur-Dronne which have restaurants and bars.

What makes this property unique

The rear garden borders the river Dronne, providing access for river swimming, canoeing or fishing, (although a local fishing licence is necessary and can be purchased in the village). The front garden is fully enclosed, perfect for smaller children or pets. There is ample outside dining space both in the front garden or the rear overlooking the river. We have had wonderful evenings dining outside under the trees overlooking the river with lanterns to provide lovely ambient lighting. There is very little, if any, light pollution at night and so sitting outside gazing at the night sky, seeing the shooting stars and milky way, on a clear night with a glass of local wine is an excellent way to end the evening.

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