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Located on the hill overlooking the village of Birac, in the heart of the Cognac vineyard, this 18th-century presbytery transformed into a castle in the 19th-century offers organic breakfasts and free parking. Traditionally decorated, the rooms at La Cure du Maine Charlesall have a garden view. Some rooms have an en suite shower or bath and some rooms feature a washbasin and bidet. Upon prior request, guests can share meals or vegetarian meals at the owner's table. Breakfast includes hot beverages, homemade jams and bread. Organic and vegetarian restaurant service is available upon request and at a surcharge. Guests can also make the most of the shared lounge, library, children’s playground and table tennis. There is free Wi-Fi in the public areas and bicycle rental is also available at an extra cost. Activities in the surroundings include excavation of dinosaurs in Angeac, in July and August, 3.1 mi from La Cure du Maine Charles and climbing 1.9 mi away. The property is located 16 mi from Angoulême and 21 mi from Cognac and its wine warehouses.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

Free Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.8
High score for Birac
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a privilege to be able to stay in such a beautiful, old ancestral home. Luca, our host, has done a wonderful job of retaining the character and history of this historic property and is rightly proud of his family's home.
  • Frank
    Belgium Belgium
    A fantastic fairytale location and property. Friendly and helpful staff, rooms with plenty of character. All well !
  • Monique
    France France
    Fantastic location in an old family castle. Owner went put of his way to check us in early and made sure we had everything we needed!

Managed by Maine Charles B&B

Company review score: 9.1Based on 272 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The Maine Charles mansion was a vicarage of the eighteenth century, transformed into a castle in the nineteenth. Today it is a bed&breakfast for groups, families or individuals, which is open all year.

Property info

The Maine Charles offers the tranquility and charm of its protected environment, fields and woods. The bed&breakfast offers: 4 guest rooms, all equipped with a toilet corner (sink and bidet) and a shower room, kitchen, dining room, living room, private parking, central heating ecological (wood boiler, wood of property), large room of 110 m² and hangar open for meetings and events, WIFI, free bike activities, table tennis, nature walks and dinner bio-vegetarian on request.

Neighborhood info

The Maine Charles overlooks the small village of Birac. It is 3 km from the nearest town, Chateauneuf, built near the Paleolithic site Angeac-Charente where they found dinosaur fossils of European interest, and 15 km from Angouleme, southwest balcony , home of the comics (the International Comics Festival is held every year, the last week of January). Birac is also located 20 km from Cognac and its cellars, 90 km from Bordeaux and 100 km from Royan on the Atlantic.

Languages Spoken

English,French,Italian

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      French • Italian • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of La Cure du Maine Charles
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Ping-pong
  • Playground
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Executive lounge access
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

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.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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

Please note that prepayment is due by bank transfer or check. The property will contact you directly to organize this.

FAQs about La Cure du Maine Charles

  • La Cure du Maine Charles has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Guests staying at La Cure du Maine Charles can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Italian
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • La Cure du Maine Charles offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Playground
    • Ping-pong
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Themed dinners

  • The prices at La Cure du Maine Charles may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at La Cure du Maine Charles is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, La Cure du Maine Charles is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at La Cure du Maine Charles include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Single

  • La Cure du Maine Charles is 500 feet from the center of Birac. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.