Set in Matha, 33 km from Saintes Train Station, La Vieille Distillerie provides accommodation with a fitness room. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The bed and breakfast also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the bed and breakfast features a selection of packed lunches. You can play table tennis and darts at La Vieille Distillerie, and bike hire is available. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Abbaye aux Dames is 33 km from the accommodation, while Saint Pierre Cathedral is 34 km away. The nearest airport is La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport, 92 km from La Vieille Distillerie.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Matha
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  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was generous as there were many options including cereal, croissants, yoghurt and toast together with tea, coffee and fresh juice.
  • Gilles
    France France
    Tout. Accueil et gentillesse de la propriétaire. Repas généreux, chambre très grande avec vue sur parc. Au top.
  • Zulayha
    France France
    L' accueil, la chambre très confortable et le petit déjeuner
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Vicky and Christopher Wharton

9.9
9.9
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Host review score

Vicky and Christopher Wharton
A family run chambres d'Hôtes offering a comfortable stay in a convenient location. With plenty of local places of interests, we look forward to welcoming you to our property and offering you our full attention to service. We offer meals and local tours, photography and art themed stays, contact us for more information.
We have been hosting in France for four years and enjoy all our VIP guests wether they are with us for a one night stop over heading for another destination, or our VIP tour guests who stay for our themed stays. Everyone is individual and we do our utmost to cater for all your needs
Conveniently located between ST Jean D'angely, Anguoleme, Saintes and Cognac. This area is in the heart of Cognac country, the property overlooks the vines. There is a diverse tourist industry here, from culture, history or sporting interests. Matha itself has a number of pleasant walks, local artisanal shops, bars, places to eat. The local swimming poole is 100m from the property and we offer free tickets to our guests. We have lots of local information available for our guests to see when they arrive, if you have any specific requirements, please contact us. Ask us about local cognac and pineau and wine tours
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of La Vieille Distillerie
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

Property practices

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House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per child, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot or 1 extra bed available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

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


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about La Vieille Distillerie

  • The prices at La Vieille Distillerie may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, La Vieille Distillerie is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at La Vieille Distillerie is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • La Vieille Distillerie is 0.9 miles from the centre of Matha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • La Vieille Distillerie offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Water park
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Fitness
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Badminton equipment

  • Room options at La Vieille Distillerie include:

    • Triple