La Cure du Maine Charles
Lieu-dit Le Maine Charles, 16120 Birac, France – Great location - show map
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.
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.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
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- ClaireUnited 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.”
- FrankBelgium“A fantastic fairytale location and property. Friendly and helpful staff, rooms with plenty of character. All well !”
- MoniqueFrance“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 info
Property info
Neighborhood info
Languages Spoken
English,French,ItalianArea info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineFrench • Italian • European
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of La Cure du Maine CharlesGreat facilities! Review score, 8
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Walk-in closet
- Garden view
- View
- Picnic area
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- High chair
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
- Bicycle rental
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
- Cycling
- Ping-pong
- Playground
- Dining area
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- 24-hour front desk
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Ironing service
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- 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
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
- French
- Italian
Property practice
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
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 printMust-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
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La Cure du Maine Charles has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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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
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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
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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.
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Check-in at La Cure du Maine Charles is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Yes, La Cure du Maine Charles is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Room options at La Cure du Maine Charles include:
- Double
- Family
- Single
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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.