Title: Beautifully restored farmhouse and grounds in the heart of a picturesque village Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautifully restored farmhouse and grounds in the heart of a picturesque village Family-friendly cottage with fitness centre and outdoor pool ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71470000/71467100/71467076/w906h683x60y0-c4cec7fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71470000/71467100/71467076/w905h683x60y0-9368b558.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71470000/71467100/71467076/846fd813.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71470000/71467100/71467076/w906h683x59y0-5e81b1a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71470000/71467100/71467076/w905h683x60y0-e2c63304.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Bay Tree Farmhouse, nestled in rolling vineyards and sunflower fields, offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy the spacious kitchen with a wood-burning stove, unwind by the large floodlit private swimming pool or relax in one of three bathrooms. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - - Gym - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautifully restored farmhouse and grounds in the heart of a picturesque village Nestled amongst rolling vineyards and sunflower fields, Bay Tree Farmhouse is a stunning 18th-century French farmhouse, fully restored with love and care as our family holiday home. The village of Macqueville, close to the historical town of Cognac, is renowned for its welcoming Cognac and Pineau vignobles. With its spacious kitchen, traditional stone-walled rooms, large wood burning fireplaces, and large flood lit private swimming pool, it is a perfect relaxing rural retreat. • Extra-large kitchen with a wood-burning stove and a traditional farmhouse dining table and benches • Large relaxing sitting room with a wood burning fireplace and traditional Chinese day-bed centre table, TV/DVD player • Large second sitting room with a TV/DVD player, perfect for kids to have their “own” time • Master bedroom with super-sized bed and en-suite, with roll-top bath and walk-through shower, and adjoining babies room with a hand-built wooden cot • 4 beautifully pointed double bedrooms, and a cosy single bedroom • A second bathroom with a roll top bath • A third bathroom with a separate shower • A large 10mx5m heated swimming pool, nestled behind the arches of the former barn, with out door dining area with a large traditional farmhouse dining table and benches (pool is open from mid-May until mid-September) • Plenty of parking space, internet throughout the house Our perfect end to the day is a relaxing glass of wine watching the sunset across the fields, replaced by a jet-black sky emblazoned with stars. For comfort, there is a maximum limit of 8 adults and up to 4 children, with a minimum age of 25 for the contracting renter. The house is strictly for individual vacations - no party rentals are permitted. More details are available at https://baytreefarmhouse.com ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Day bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Gym - Heated pool ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Double-glazed windows - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33340000/33330600/33330558/2bb6d201.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cocooning by Rés. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.79725,-0.212279&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BspvGvmh%40%3FU%3FW%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40W%40U%40UBU%40U%40UBUBUBUBUBUDSBUDUDSBUDSDSFUDSFSDSFSFQFSFSFQFSHQHQFQHQHQHQHOHQHOJOHOJOHOLMHOJMJMLMJMJMJKLMJKLKLKJILKLILKLILGLINILGLGLGNGLENGLENELENCNELCNCNCNCLANANANANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBNBNBLDNBNDLDNDLFNDLFLFLFNFLHLHLFLHLJLHLJLHJJLJLJJLLJJLJLJLJLJLJNJLJNHNJNHNHPHNJNHPHPFPHPFPHPFRFPFRHRDPFRFRDRFRDTDRDRDTBRDTDTBRBTBTBTBTBTBT%40T%40T%40T%40T%40V%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FTAV%3FTATATATAVATATATCTCTCTCTCTCRCTETERCTERETERERGTERGRGPERIRGRGPGPIRGPIPGPIPINKPINIPINKNINKLKNKLKNKLKLKLKJMLKJMLMJKJMHMJMHMHMHMHMHMFOHMFMFMFODMDOFMDOBODMDOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEOCMEOEMGOEMEOGMGMGMIOGMIMIMIMIMIMKKIMKMKKMMKKKKMKMMMKMKMIOMOIMKOIOKOIQIOIQIOIQIQGQIQISGQGQGSGSGQGSESGSEUGSESEUCSEUESCUEUCSCUCUCUCUAUAUCUAUAWAUAU%3FUAU%3FW%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4hOtNrJXv8uT5ncXTsI76P7Q1Qg=) Macqueville, Charente-Maritime #### What's nearby - Le Cep Enchanté - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles - Francois Mitterrand's Grave - 24 min drive - 12.4 miles - Château de Cognac - 26 min drive - 12.9 miles - Remy Martin - 27 min drive - 13.4 miles - Hennessy Cognac Company - 28 min drive - 13.8 miles #### Getting around - Gondeville Jarnac-Charente Station - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pizzeria l'Authentique - ‬13 min drive - ‪Fish & Chips Pougemin - ‬7 min drive - ‪La Loge Restaurant - ‬15 min drive - ‪Coffea - ‬13 min drive - ‪Moutarderie Charentaise - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Beautifully restored farmhouse and grounds in the heart of a picturesque village have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Beautifully restored farmhouse and grounds in the heart of a picturesque village pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beautifully restored farmhouse and grounds in the heart of a picturesque village? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautifully restored farmhouse and grounds in the heart of a picturesque village? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Beautifully restored farmhouse and grounds in the heart of a picturesque village located? > This family-friendly Macqueville cottage is located in a rural location, 1.9 mi (3 km) from Le Cep Enchanté, and within 9 mi (15 km) of La Moutarderie Charentaise and Francois Ier Park. Cognac Public Garden and Cognac Golf are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question