Charente Gite Rental

LA Boufferie, Ruffec


Gite in the heart of the Charente countryside. Ideal touring location, walking, cycling, fishing.

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2 bedroom,   1 bathroom,  Sleeps 3 - 4 People
Price Range: £175   - £285 Per Week

The La Boufferie Gite Living room
The La Boufferie Gite Living room
Golf Course Nearby Pets Not Allowed Availability Calendar online No Air Conditioning Not Near A Beach Credit Cards Not Accepted
Not Disabled Friendly Does Not Have Internet Access No Public Transport Nearby Bars or Restaurants Close By Has A Pool Not Near Skiing
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Vacation Rental Description
La Boufferie was part of a larger farm built about 150 years ago but is now a private residence with a land area of 5800 square metres. The meaning of La Boufferie is somewhat vague but we are assured by our French friends that it is slang for “the eating house”.

The Gite which has its own private entrance is the oldest part of La Boufferie and renovations have only recently been completed. The original oak beams and stone sink (where the woman of the house would prepare the rabbit or chicken for dinner) have been retained but we have added all the necessities of modern living for your comfort.

Downstairs the Gite consists of an open plan fitted kitchen and dining room with large refrigerator, full size gas cooker and microwave. There is a stone fireplace where visitors in the winter can sit around a roaring wood fire. Heat is also provided by central heating from the main house. The sitting room has two comfortable settees and a chair, a TV and DVD player. There is a selection of books, games and DVD’s on the bookshelves under the stairs.

Upstairs the large landing has a radiator and is equipped with a couchette which is made private by the use of curtains. Once again the original oak beams have been retained. There are two bedrooms, a double and a single; both have new mattresses on the oak beds. The bedrooms have their own electric radiators and sleep three persons, the couchette would be suitable for another or perhaps a child. The bathroom has a marble wash stand with modern basin & taps, a full size shower and a toilet. It is fully tiled. Hot water is supplied from the main house.

The Gite opens directly onto our extensive gardens with many fruit trees, children’s play area, dining area with BBQ, wooded area and large parking area. A path through our small woods leads directly onto a track which can be followed into the small village of La Foret De Tesse (2Km). The nearest shop and restaurant are in the pretty little village of Montjean some 2.5Km to the North.

Activities near Charente

Biking, Boating, Childrens Playground, Cinema, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Kayaking, Restaurant, Shopping, Tennis, Theme Park, Zoo/Wildlife Park
There is a lake with man made beach (swimming/fishing) only 10 minutes North of La Boufferie.

The beaches at Royan and La Rochelle are a 90 minute drive away on the exceptionally good French roads (it’s still a pleasure to drive here) and the zoo at La Palmyre has got to be one of the best in Europe, well worth a visit.

If it’s shopping you love then Angouleme to the south (40 minutes) has some superb shops and restaurants both in the beautiful town centre and the surrounding shopping malls. Poitiers is about the same distance, but to the north, again with good shopping and of course the famous Futuroscope science theme park. The major city of Bordeaux is within easy driving distance or you might like to take the high speed TGV train from Ruffec.

Facilities in the Gite
Cable or Satellite Television, Cooking Utensils, DVD Player, Heating, Kitchen, Linen Service, Microwave, Open Fire, Parking, Refrigerator, Shared Pool, Stereo, TV
La Boufferie Gite has its own private entrance from the gardens and is the oldest part of La Boufferie. Tastefully renovated, the original oak beams and stone sink (where the woman of the house would prepare the rabbit or chicken for dinner) have been retained but we have added all the necessities of modern living for your comfort.

Downstairs the Gite consists of an open plan fitted kitchen and dining room with large refrigerator, full size gas cooker and microwave. There is a stone fireplace where visitors in the winter can sit around a roaring wood fire. There is also central heating radiators. The sitting room has two comfortable settees and a chair, a TV and DVD player. There is a selection of books, games and DVD’s on the bookshelves under the stairs.

Upstairs the large landing leads to 2 bedrooms and also a couchette suitable for a 4th person or child. The extensive gardens/orchard is equiped with an above ground pool.

Gite Rental Rates

Low Season Price : £175
High Season Price : £285 per Week


Period Price
01 January 2008 - 23 May 2008 £ 175 per week
24 May 2008 - 27 June 2008 £ 220 per week
28 June 2008 - 30 August 2008 £ 285 per week
30 August 2008 - 26 September 2008 £ 220 per week

Booking Information

1. The Property is offered as a holiday rental subject to confirmation by the owners. An immediate deposit (non refundable) of £70 per week is required to secure the property.

2. A refundable security deposit cheque of £ 65.00 per week will be due on payment of the balance. This amount shall be returned to the client within 14 days of the end of your stay, less any outstanding charges, excess cleaning costs or significant breakages. This deposit shall not limit the client's liability to the owners.

3. The balance is to be paid in full not less than 8 weeks before the start of the rental.
Kitchen Bedroom (double)
Kitchen Bedroom (double)
20' x 12' pool Private BBQ area
20' x 12' pool Private BBQ area



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