Located in the village of Retaud, A L'Orée du Bois B&B features a garden with a swing, a furnished terrace and a piano in the common room. Free Wi-Fi and free private parking are provided on site. The rooms all have access to a private terrace and offer garden views. They are all complete with a private bathroom with bath or shower, free toiletries and hairdryer. During warmer days, the continental breakfast is served in the garden and it includes homemade jam and pastries. Guests also have access to a shared kitchen with refrigerator and coffee machine. A restaurant serving traditional French food is located 2.5 mi away. Guests can drive 9.3 mi to Saintes or 12 mi to Royan sandy beaches. They can also go visit Saint Eutrope Church, just 9.3 mi away. Saintes Train Station is 10 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Rétaud
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Anna
    Austria Austria
    We enjoyed the peace and quite and a lot of greenery around us. Our son could play with some toys and count snails in the garden. The owners were really friendly and put in a lot of attention to detail in making a nice breakfast.
  • Jim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent host Really good breakfast...really appreciated home made products Comfortable room Access to a fridge to keep drinks chilled Plenty room to park
  • David
    Ireland Ireland
    Fabrice was an exceptional host. The rooms are located in a separated building from the main house, set in a wonderful garden. The room was spacious and spotlessly clean. toilet and shower were perfect. The breakfast was excellent and served in...

Area info

Amenities of A L'Orée du Bois
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Executive lounge access
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • 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 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 11:00 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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 75 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about USD 81. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 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
Crib upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash A L'Orée du Bois accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

A damage deposit of € 75 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about A L'Orée du Bois

  • Check-in at A L'Orée du Bois is from 6:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, A L'Orée du Bois is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • A L'Orée du Bois is 1.5 miles from the center of Rétaud. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at A L'Orée du Bois include:

    • Double
    • Family

  • Guests staying at A L'Orée du Bois can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • The prices at A L'Orée du Bois may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • A L'Orée du Bois offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours