About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: La Ruche in Paizay-Naudouin-Embourie offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, TV, and free toiletries. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying free WiFi throughout the property. The outdoor fireplace and seating areas provide perfect spots for relaxation. Breakfast and Activities: A delicious breakfast is served daily, featuring fresh pastries and juice. The property offers bicycle parking, barbecue facilities, and free on-site private parking. Cycling enthusiasts can explore nearby attractions such as The Cormenier (37 km) and Monkey Valley (41 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, La Ruche is praised for its attentive host, comfortable rooms, and excellent breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Trevor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Second stay at this chambre d'hôtes. Very welcoming host - nothing is too much trouble and good daily breakfast provided. Very dog friendly with secure area for them to run around.
  • Shane
    Australia Australia
    Lovely property in the calm of the countryside. Mark was an exceptional host, the continental breakfast was fresh and was all we needed to start the day.
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The host, Marc, was excellent. He was friendly, welcoming and extremely helpful in making recommendations about our stop-over in the area. The location is magnificent and in true rural isolation yet close to main routes. The rooms were great and...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    La Ruche was a wonderful find. The rooms were immaculate and the little touches left by the owner Marc really took it to the next level. The grounds were also magnificent and it was lovely to sit out in the evening and enjoy the summer sun. Marc...
  • Pierre
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Our host was very nice! Very convenient place for us!
  • Laura
    Belgium Belgium
    The owner was very welcoming. He was waiting for us until 10:30pm and on the top offert us beer and juice for our son. Also he allowed us to check out at 10:30am. Many thanks!!!!
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great place and a great host in Marc. We were made to feel very at home during our two day stay We especially liked the alfresco breakfast and the omelette and poached eggs prepared my Marc. Marc's two dogs were fun and very friendly too. However,...
  • Trevor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing host who went above and beyond expectations. Charming property in beautiful rural location yet just 10 minutes to village with shops and restaurant. Lots of birdsong to enjoy while sitting in the garden. Excellent breakfast which is...
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location—quiet and peaceful. The owner is very friendly and helpful. We will definitely come back if we’re in the area again. We highly recommend it!
  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was very clean and comfortable. Mark, our host, was so welcoming and ensured that we were well looked after. The breakfast was superb and the location is very beautiful and peaceful.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Mark

9.9
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Mark
La Ruche (the beehive) is a rustic french farmhouse set in a quiet rural location surrounded by stunning panoramic countryside views. The 'North' and 'South' rooms offer ensuite kingsize beds, equipped with tea & coffee making facilities, hairdryers, fans, heaters, free wifi and a TV free streaming service. The 'North Room' can also offer a double sofabed for younger family members at an additional cost. Microwave and fridge available for your use. Please note that this is a character property and some parts of the bedrooms (particularly the North room) have low ceilings. Please contact me if you have any queries on this. Our guests are also welcome to enjoy the large fenced garden, free on-site car parking with a secure garage to house bikes, motorbikes or sports equipment. Dogs are welcome at the property subject to prior approval with the host. We are also able to offer some additional services such as use of a washing machine, bike repairs, packed lunches etc - some may incur a small charge. Please contact the host to arrange any additional requests.
Mark retired here to enjoy a much more laid back and peaceful life. A keen cyclist, walker and bee keeper who enjoys many outdoor activities. He shares La Ruche with his beloved Boxer dogs, Branna & Brea
Situated in the Charente region in southwest France, 'La Ruche' is only 19 minutes drive from the country town of Ruffec (and the N10 motorway). Located next to a small micro brewery (CharentAles), it is surrounded by many beautiful french villages offering great local cuisine as well as some more traditional European food, such as Le Canton at Longré and l’Etoile d’Or at Villefagnan, both of which are very popular with the locals. There is also a bar/epicerie in the village of Paizay Naudouin. . There are many beautiful cycling & walking routes around the area. The host would be very happy to assist you in planning your days out. The nearest of the large towns are Angouleme (35 miles) and Cognac (33 miles) with the beautiful beaches of La Rochelle within a 1.5 hour drive. (69 miles). Other attractions can include local markets, Bric a brac emporiums, historic towns and our own local roman villa site at Embourie.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

La Ruche takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform La Ruche in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.