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The Old Goat Shed,character cottage perfect for two! private summer kitchen

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and a shaded seating area.
Relax in a serene outdoor seating area with a dark-colored chair and stool, set amidst a patterned rug and enclosed by a metal fence.
Step into this charming building, featuring a partially open door and a welcoming entrance.
Cozy living space with a sofa, coffee table, and kitchenette featuring a refrigerator, oven, and utensils.
Experience comfort in this stylishly appointed room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 227 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

The Old Goat Shed,character cottage perfect for two! private summer kitchen

Stylish French Holiday Accommodation with Optional Dining from an award winning Scottish chef, at our new pool house and pool terrace!

The Old Goat Shed is the ideal ‘get away’ gite, restored with taste, sympathy and style; this is truly a little piece of holiday heaven.
The cute lounge / diner has a log burning stove, electric radiator, TV (UK and French / European channels), iPod / CD player, comfortable chairs, and extremely well appointed kitchenette with hob, combi-microwave oven and fridge, with freezer compartment, as well as everything else you would expect to find in a romantic rural gite.
Also you have a very comfortable princess and pea bed as we call it, built over the old manger, we've provided an antique armoir and chair as well as copious amounts of storage under the bed itself, just off the bedroom you'll find a well equipped shower room with w.c and sink with a storage unit.
Moving outside the Old Goat Shed, you have your own private terrace with table, chairs, parasol and a stone BBQ for alfresco dining. We have surrounded your terrace with old vines and flowers to ensure you as much privacy as possible. As well as all this guests staying at the old goat shed have use of the summer kitchen equipped with a plancha and an electric oven, why not enjoy a romantic evening meal here or enjoy a glass of wine and watch the sun set.

Just steps away up the stone stairs you will find our new 9 metre by 4 metre heated swimming pool and terrace with plenty of space and sun loungers aplenty, as well as the Swedish log burning hot tub with open views over the countryside – a real relief after a days hiking in the country side or peddling along the many cycling routes on offer right on your doorstep.
Later on why not reserve your table with Richard and enjoy a relaxed informal dinner/lunch or drinks or why not just pop up for a chat

Property manager

Richard Smith

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycles
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not 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
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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Old Goat Shed character Petit Cottage Perfect Two Gourgé
Old Goat Shed character Petit Cottage Perfect Two
Old Goat Shed character Petit Perfect Two Gourgé
Old Goat Shed character Petit Cottage Perfect Two Gourgé
Old Goat Shed character Petit Cottage Perfect Two
Old Goat Shed character Petit Perfect Two Gourgé
Old Goat Shed character Petit Perfect Two
The Old Goat Shed character Petit Cottage Perfect for Two!

About the area

Map
Gourgé, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Airvault Church - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Saint-Jacques Gate - 25 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Château d'Oiron - 33 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Domaine Des Forges Golf - 49 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers - 61 min drive - 59.4 km

Getting around

  • St Varent Station - 23 min drive
  • Poitiers (PIS-Biard) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Relais de Viennay - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Le 12 Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le Macenna - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Hôtel Restaurant les Geraniums - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Les Amis du Vieux Château d'Airvault - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Old Goat Shed,character cottage perfect for two! private summer kitchen have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Old Goat Shed,character cottage perfect for two! private summer kitchen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Goat Shed,character cottage perfect for two! private summer kitchen ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Goat Shed,character cottage perfect for two! private summer kitchen ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Goat Shed,character cottage perfect for two! private summer kitchen located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Jacques Guidez Museum, Airvault Church, and Airvaudais-Val du Thouet Tourism Office. The Old Castle and Saint-Jacques Gate are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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The Old Goat Shed,character petit cottage perfect for two! Reviews

Reviews

10

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
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Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The Old Goat Shed is a perfect gite for 2. It's very well equipped, has a lovely comfy bed and a wood burner for chilly evenings. The garden is well looked after plus there's a pool and hot tub for guests to use. Richard, our host, made us feel so welcome, nothing was too much trouble and he will cook for you on request, which we took advantage of and the food was delicious. We enjoyed our stay so much we have re-booked for next year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We stopped off on our way down from Calais to Bordeaux but unfortunately it wasn't for long enough! We had booked three nights and were greeted by our host Richard who immediately made us feel right at home. Waiting there for us was warm bread, homemade jams and a bottle of local wine, perfect. Throughout our stay Richard was very attentive, even down to his small corner shop, we could recommend the local lamb and chicken, homemade jams and chutneys, along with a host of the bare essentials that are easily over looked! The finish of the property was quite outstanding, everything had been thought about and in the short time we were there it seemed to epitomise all that Richard aspires to deliver. We would love to return and explore a little more of, what is, a stunning part of France.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This is an excellent property. The only problem was locating Bois Mort from Gorges. The location appears to be not Garmin GPS friendly. But this was quickly remedied by the owner. This is a delightful spot. We spent six pleasant nights. Many Loire sights easily reachable in day trips. Very relaxing place to return to and host Richard charming, helpful and a very good cook. We would highly recommend this spotless, expertly restored historic property for a Loire region stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We have relaxed in a lovely area, enjoyed barbecues just outside our door, slept well in this peaceful area and enjoyed the hot tub late at night watching the stars. The gite had everything we needed to enjoy our stay, it was tastefully decorated, spotlessly clean, well stocked and perfectly formed. The gardens were beautifully colourful with very interesting plants on which our host was knowledgeable All appliances, and there was everything you could want,worked well and the mobile signal was strong with great wifi Richard, our host was very warm,friendly and helpful, he even made us a wonderful meal one night, nothing was too much trouble to him in ensuring our stay was relaxing. He was also very knowledgeable about the area for visits, markets and shops We do so hope to return soon The best French gite we have ever had in fifteen years of visiting this area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

A quiet peaceful gite just perfect for our two week stay! It was very clean, comfortable and well maintained. The kitchen is very well equipped not that it was used except for making cups of tea! Instead we took advantage of having our evening meals provided by Richard who is a great chef and wonderful host he couldn't have made us feel more welcome if he tried. The garden with its beautiful flowers, grape vines and vegetable patch are neat tidy and well kept. The above ground pool and hot tub are cleaned regularly and also well maintained. A beautiful rural area with some lovely walks and cycle routes. In the words of Mary Poppins "Practically perfect in every way!." Thank you Richard.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This is the perfect gite - the bed is wonderful, the kitchen is well equipped, it is clean and peaceful. The area is fascinating to tour around, you can use the little pool and hot tub, and the Scottish owner is so charming and welcoming. He is also a chef and will cook amazing food for you on request! There is an outdoor kitchen and dining area you can use for this, or eat out, or in the gite. We'll be back, but next time for two weeks!