Private Room IN House
Vegan B&B in the Charente Limousine, rural France - Bedroom 1, GF
About this space
La Colline aux Licornes is a quaint haven in the heart of the Charente Limousine, a beautiful hilly region set in rural France. We are ecological and low-waste, with 3 rooms available to rent. Breakfast is included, and a simple and tasty cuisine (local and/or organic) is proposed in the evening for those who wish, within the framework of a participative formula - everyone helps a little. We are low-key and we like to exchange with our guests, while being respectful of their need for quiet time, meditation or contemplation. La Colline aux Licornes is also home to "Des Trésors dans L'ArbraChats", a shop and brocante fully benefiting the cats rescued by L'ArbraChats association. It is open every Saturday from 2pm to 5pm, and to our guests by appointment.
The space
We have 3 bedrooms for guests : a very large one on the ground floor with a large bed (200cm x 180 cm, in between US Queen and King) made of 2 twin beds, a normal bedroom on the smaller side upstairs fitted with a single bed (190 x 80cm) and another small bedroom located upstairs as well, and fitted with another 190 x 80cm bed.
The three bedrooms share one bathroom upstairs (shower, no usable tub, toilets). There are other toilets on the ground floor.
This listing is for the large bedroom on the ground floor, pictured. If you have a larger group, please click here for the second one: https://www.vegvisits.com/rooms/vegan-b&b-in-the-charente-limousine--rural-france---additional-bedroom--44984. Third listing to come up soon. Please note that as these are in the attic, it gets hot during the summer. In case of extreme heat outside, a fan is available, making sleeping comfortable unless you are used to sleeping in cool rooms only.
Due to the compact floor plan and lack of sound proofing, we only rent to one party at a time (1 to 3 bedrooms).
You are welcome to enjoy the garden - one side is kept tidy to sunbathe, read (feel free to browse the bookshelves) or relax, another part is currently left wild, and rubber boots or protective shoes are needed there. The living room is accessible during the day.
The kitchen
A simple breakfast is provided in the morning (bread, jam, coffee or tea, cereals, fruits) and guests can help themselves to tea/water/water+syrup during the day. An honesty bar is available for beer and wine.
There's a toaster, electric kettle, French press, refrigerator, oven.
Dinner is available upon request for a reasonable fee, since vegan options are very limited in the area. In which case, the preparation is collaborative: everybody helps a little to prep, cook and/or set the table and do the dishes.
Other things to note
- My cat Sangpo lives on the property. While peaceful and social, he likes his personal space to be respected.
- Parking is available in the large courtyard.
- There is no Wifi at the moment. Using your phone as a hotspot with 4G works well, although some areas of the house have weak signal.
- No TV either - but a great show outside:)
- The surroundings are very quiet, save the few tractors that go by.
The space
Accommodates: 4
Bathrooms: 1 Shared Bath
Bedrooms: 3
Check In: Flexible check in time
Property type: House
Room Type: Private Room
The Kitchen
Kitchen Type: Vegan
Contains non-vegetarian pet food
Beds
Double: 1
Single: 3
Features
Living room
Garden
Kitchen
Library
Laundry – washer
Scenic views
Amenities
Refrigerator
Oven
Hot water
Stove
Coffee / tea
Vegan breakfast
Cookware
Closet / drawers
Large salad bowls
Desk / workspace
Essentials (towels, sheets, soap, toilet paper and pillows)
House Rules
No smoking
Vegan-only cooking / food storage
- Being mindful to my companion cats is a must - closing back the doors that are closed, respecting his personal space, no petting. - Shoes are left at the door, please plan for slippers that are easy to put on/take off. - We try our best to respect Mother nature (and the bacterias in the septic tank!) : no chemical products (including antibacterial soap, phthalates, etc...) are to go in the sink / shower / toilets and ocean friendly sunscreen only. - We are mindful of our water usage, please be as well. - Everything is either composted or put to recycling, we keep our waste minimal and encourage guests to do the same (low/no plastic, low/no packaging, etc).
Additional Services
Meal Preparation
If you are into yoga (slow flow vinyasa with an emphasis on mindfulness) and massages, two friends of mine who are great in their field of practice and live 20mn away are potentially available. A private guided tour by the owner of an artisanal & organic production of medicinal infusions, syrups and aromatic herbs is also an option (15/20mn away). If interested, please inquire before booking to confirm availability.
Cancellations
Moderate
Cancel up to 5 days before your trip and get a full refund minus service fees back.
Safety Features
Availability
2 nights minimum stay
21 nights maximum stay
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Hosted by Marie
Montbron . Joined in July 2022
A native French speaker originally from Paris, I lived 22 years in New York and worked in the wine industry before moving back to France in December 2020. I yearned for nature and quiet and fell in love with the Charente area. I currently live with my companion cat Sangpo in a hamlet of 4 houses, 12 cats, 3 hens, 2 goats and 1 rooster.
Neighbourhood
Marie's property is located in Montbron, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR
Exact location information is provided after a booking is confirmed.