• Entire home
  • 484 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
    16 Mbps
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
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Gîte des Lavandes is a recently renovated vacation home in Oradour-Fanais where guests can make the most of the garden and barbecue facilities. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation features a balcony. There's a children's playground and guests have access to free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. Featuring a terrace and garden views, the vacation home includes 1 bedroom, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the vacation home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. The area is popular for cycling and hiking. In addition, bike rental and car rental are available at this vacation home. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Val de Vienne Circuit is 15 miles from the vacation home, while The Cormenier is 26 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Limoges – Bellegarde Airport, 32 miles from Gîte des Lavandes.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.2
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
5.0
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  • Steven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice little property ideal for a single traveler or a couple
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location with onsite parking. Charming gîte with all amenities. Friendly and helpful owners.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Home from home feel about this beautiful Gîte. Cosy, with all self catering facilities you need provided. Lovely welcome gift on arrival, which was a nice surprise. Comfortable bed in a large bedroom, designated private parking in the grounds was...

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Gîte des Lavandes
Gîte des Lavandes & neighbouring Gite des Roses are surrounded by gardens, giving an abundance of room to sunbathe in the gardens which have glorious sun from sunrise until sunset. (Sun beds provided) For the children, under the walnut tree we have a play area equipped with two swings, a glider & climbing rope ladder. Private BBQ area to enjoy cooking outdoors, however the kitchen is well equipped to cater for most dishes. Dining table indoors & outdoors both seat 4 comfortably, the outside one positioned on the terrace overlooking the gardens. Parasol for shade. A high chair & travel cot are available free of charge (please bring your own cot bedding). One double ground floor bedroom, one small double click clack sofa bed in the lounge with an additional sofa too. Shower room with washbasin downstairs, the toilet is accessed separately from the double bedroom. The open plan kitchen/dining/lounge has a comfy sofa, a sofa bed, flat screen tv, DVD player, DVD’s. Books available too. If you are bringing pets, please remove all pet waste in all areas.
Hello & welcome to Gîte des Lavandes, in the heart of the French Countryside, situated in the pretty village of Oradour Fanais. This area renowned for its sunflower fields in the Charente is a hidden gem. Life can be as slow or as fast as you make it. All involved with Gîte des Lavandes loves France and this particular area of France. Enjoy the beauty that the Countryside can bring to your holiday. We have tried to make the Gîte has comfortable as possible, so it feels like home from home. We have a large selection of DVD’s to watch if you so wish, both children’s & adults. Both English & French ones. We also provide a selection of books. The accommodation has heating if it gets chilly over the Winter months. Pets welcome but please wipe up any pet waste inside the gite and outside. Cot & high chair provided free of charge. Private parking within the grounds accessed through the large black iron gates. Room here also to park bicycles if you bring them. Friendly locals make holidaying here a pleasurable experience. Take a stroll along the country lanes, ride your bike around the tree lined roads, soak up the atmosphere, stopping at the local bar for a cold beer or glass of wine.
Gite des Lavandes & Gite des Roses are situated near to the grocery shop (fresh baguettes & croissants daily) (the grocery store is closed on a Monday) & bar which hosts live musical events periodically, accompanied usually by a burger van, pizza van or fish & chip van. There is also a post office, taxi rank, electric charging station, and petrol pumps. All essentials close to hand. A little further afield approx 10km away in Availles Limouzine, there is a patisserie/boulangerie, butchers, mini market, cash point, the river Vienne runs through it, with water sports available along with an outdoor paddling pool, mini golf, & play park. There are restaurants & snack bars here too, for a lovely day out. Larger supermarkets can be found in Confolens & Bellac with an abundance of restaurants and shops. Confolens also has the river Vienne, with Kayaking and pedalos, along with Velo rail. Zip wires & tree climbing, along with bungee jumping can be done in L’isle-Jourdain not far from here. Lots of lakes locally which have man made beach and restaurants for a fun filled day of swimming & sunbathing. Fishing lakes, Circuit de val de Vienne is close by for keen motor sports enthusiasts. Brillac has a outdoor swimming pool, & shop too and is also a few km's away.
Languages spoken: English,French

Area info

Amenities of Gîte des Lavandes

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Good free Wifi 16 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Public Bath
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Ping-pong
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Transportation
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Car rental
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Playground
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

Property practices

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House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 crib and 1 extra bed available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Gîte des Lavandes

  • Gîte des Lavandes can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Gîte des Lavandes is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Gîte des Lavandes on this page.

  • Gîte des Lavandes is 350 feet from the center of Oradour-Fanais. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Gîte des Lavandes offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Bowling
    • Ping-pong
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Bicycle rental
    • Cooking class
    • Horseback riding
    • Walking tours
    • Public Bath
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Beach
    • Live music/Performance
    • Archery

  • The prices at Gîte des Lavandes may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Gîte des Lavandes has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Gîte des Lavandes on this page.

  • Check-in at Gîte des Lavandes is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.