Gazelle Guest House and Art Gallery

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Gazelle Guest House and Art Gallery
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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Free WiFi

10

About this property

Historic Setting: Gazelle Guest House and Art Gallery in Ruffec offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property features a terrace and free WiFi, providing guests with a relaxing and connected environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, city views, and modern amenities such as tea and coffee makers. Additional facilities include a lounge, shared kitchen, and family rooms, ensuring comfort for all guests. Convenient Location: Located 67 km from Poitiers-Biard Airport, the guest house is near attractions like The Cormenier (30 km), Monkey Valley (34 km), and Hirondelle Golf Course (49 km). Guests appreciate the convenient location for city trips and the terrace for relaxation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • FREE parking!

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
3 single beds
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Second time staying in this quirky place. Lovely hosts, comfy bed, excellent location in the centre of Ruffec. No bells and whistles, just a decent spot to get your head down at a very reasonable price.”
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I loved Sheila's paintings. Sheila was very welcoming and the property was very comfortable. The position was great in the middle of the town which is very pretty and interesting.”
  • Pernet
    France France
    “A fantastic little bnb. Sheila accomodated us last minute and made a great difference to our stay ! Thank you ever so much.”
  • Marie-france
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very friendly guest who was very attentive. Excellent location and quirky property. We booked 2 room. One was huge with en-suite facilities/toilets. The second was a single room with a shower and downstairs toilet, everything worked well and the...”
  • Madeleine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The hotel is in the middle of a typical small French town which has a market twice a week, a beautiful church and lots of green spaces. The accommodation is basic but comfortable and the shared kitchen well-equipped. The owners are exceptionally...”
  • Ylva
    Finland Finland
    “Absolutely lovely place in the heart of the city with a roofterass! Personal with Sheilas artwork in the first floor. Really good stay for the price!”
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location and excellent value with everything needed for a short stop. Owners go out of their way and are lovely.”
  • Michaela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Loved the location, very cosy. Sheila was so accommodating and helpful, really lovely host”
  • Walker
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Centrally located right on market square. Unfortunately we could not make use of that as it was a Monday and France pretty much closes on a Monday. Accommodation was perfectly adequate for a short stay and hostess was wonderfully welcoming and...”
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Just what I needed, found this on booking after flying into France for work, very nice people and was always keeping in touch either way”

Hosted by Sheila and Brausch

9.4
Host review score
Sheila and Brausch
Gazelle Guest house and Art Gallery is a sensitively restored two-storey house, originally built more than 200 hundred years ago, in the town centre overlooking the Market square. Complete with re-discovered archways and tunnels the restoration highlights both ancient and modern features. Gazelle Guest House can be rented as a full package , accommodating up to 9 guests or as 3 separate suites, all en-suite. The Lounge, Dining Area and Kitchen are communal places where you can meet other guests, play games, read books and admire the Artwork. All artworks are available to purchase. On market days, Wednesday and Saturday mornings, the Art Gallery can be opened to the public. The top floor suite sleeps up to 5 guests and has a roof terrace with wide views over the meadows. The first floor has two suites. One suite has two bedrooms, sleeping 3 guests and the other suite has one single bed. All bedrooms are en-suite. You will be delighted by the unique architectural shapes and features within the house. The artshop frontage belies a charming and characterful interior.
We are Motorcycle Adventure Travellers. When we are not hosting we are touring the world on our motorcycle and have written blogs and books about our Round the World Motorcycle Travel Adventures. Check out our site '2up2wheels' on Google and Amazon. We have enjoyed many different hosting experiences on our travels around the world and want to incorporate our knowledge to make your stay comfortable, restful and a good experience.
This town celebrates its Roman past, nestling in fields of wheat and sunflowers alongside the River Charente as it makes its way West from the interior to La Rochelle, twisting and curving through the winelands. The River Charente boasts a beach/waterfront where swimming and hired canoes are available during the summer season. Gazelle Guest house and Art Gallery is opposite the Town Hall, on the Market Square and two doors away from the Tourist Bureau. Within the town centre there are restaurants, bars, pharmacies, banks and hairdressers. Market days are Wednesday and Saturday mornings, with the fresh fish indoor market on Fridays. These take place in the main square. A longer walk through the tree-lined promenade will bring you to another supermarket, hardware store, shoes, clothing and decorative arts. Walking in the opposite direction to town will bring you onto a meadowed plateau with far- reaching views of the countryside, where you can stretch your legs for many miles or ride your bicycle.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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House rules

Gazelle Guest House and Art Gallery takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the single room has a shower, but no toilet, the toilet is underneath the stairs.

Please inform Gazelle Guest House and Art Gallery in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.