Le Moulin du Chemin

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Le Moulin du Chemin
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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Free WiFi

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About this property

Historic Setting: Le Moulin du Chemin in L'Absie offers a recently renovated guest house housed in a historic building. The property is pet-friendly and welcomes guests with private check-in and check-out services. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a massage service, bar, and free bicycles. The property features a fitness room, beauty services, and wellness packages. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms offer private bathrooms, garden views, and modern comforts such as air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs. Family rooms and private entrances cater to all guests. Dining Experience: Breakfast includes continental, American, buffet, à la carte, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options with fresh pastries, fruits, and juice. The bar provides a relaxing atmosphere. Local Attractions: Located 76 km from Poitiers-Biard Airport, the guest house is near attractions like Natur'Zoo (23 km) and Petit Chene Golf Course (29 km). Guests can enjoy hiking and cycling in the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ajay
    Ireland Ireland
    “Brilliant find - this little place - very quiet and perfect to relax. Amazing food - loved the dinner and breakfast and enjoyed the company as well. Wish we were there for more time.”
  • Katrina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything was great. Lovely Room, Great Pool, Wonderful Breakfast. Also my daughter and I had an evening meal, couldn't have enjoyed our 2 night break more.”
  • Jaro
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic property, fantastic hosts. The house is spacious and full of character, surrounded by greenery. The outdoor pool came as a huge bonus after an all day ride. Definitely a place to stay several nights (we had to get going after just one)!”
  • Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful old mill nestled in woodland, on cycle and walking trails. Very pretty garden with excellent pool and very nice host. The birdsong and lack of any traffic noise was very special. Excellent vale. Our room had two levels - small sitting...”
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We loved every bit of it. Amazing location, beautiful property and lovely people”
  • Rose
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Vince and Sarah are fabulous hosts, and their welcome is as great as their lovely house and pool. Vince's food is excellent.”
  • Alice
    United States United States
    “Great breakfast! The location tucked away in a lush area was beautiful. Our hosts Sarah #1 and Sarah #2 as well as Vince made us really welcome.”
  • Anonymous
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The warm welcome, the excellent food, the swimming pool, the walks from the door.”
  • Virginie
    France France
    “L'accueil adorable des hôtes, leur petit déjeuner avec des confitures maison succulentes, le site absolument adorable, la piscine très agréable, la chambre cosy et confortable, des chiens so cute !”
  • Layla
    Belgium Belgium
    “Het verblijf is in een heerlijke rustige oase. De eigenaars zijn super vriendelijk en behulpzaam.”

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 Sarah Plant

9.4
Host review score
Sarah Plant
Le Moulin is a former mill dating back to the 17th century. It is set in one of the most beautiful tranquil areas of the French countryside and is surrounded by 15 acres of lush green pasture and ancient woodland. The house wraps around a beautiful terrace with a large swimming pool and covered patio area. We can offer a range of cycles for hire, a set of self-guided walks, road bike or cycling routes, bird watching, horse riding or just well-being where you can unwind, relax and enjoy some pampering treatments. This is a truly exceptional property. Breakfast is included and lunch/dinner can be offered at an additionalcost. A two-night stay is the minimum. For 2025 enquire about our special French cooking classes, our craft weeks and painting weeks.
I am passionate about the countryside and rural environment. Le Moulin is the perfect place to escape from the rat race and relax. I enjoy yoga and pilates and walking in the countryside with my dogs. I have a long history of managing top class establishments and in relationship management. I aim to make every visit one where each guest is looked after individually and each and every one of their needs are met (wherever possible!). Many of our guests return year after year.
Le Moulin set in a leafy valley at the end of a quiet country lane so there is no passing traffic... just birdsong. Every walk or cycle ride starts and ends at Le Moulin and the property itself opens up on to the famous green paths of France, so there is no limit to the amount of local exploring you can do. At night there is no artificial light so the skies are open and you can enjoy watching shooting stars, spotting your planets or seeing the Milky Way. The small village of Scille and L'Absie are 5 and 10 minutes drive away, and the area is neatly positioned between the chateaux of the Loire Valley (to the north) and the historical villages of the Dordogne. You are close to La Rochelle on the coast, to the amazing Green Venice of France (Pontevin Marsh) and both Futuroscope and Pay du Fou (voted the best tourist attraction in the world) an hour or so away. There's so much to see, you will never be bored! We are also close to Pathenay for the games.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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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.

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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
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Le Moulin du Chemin 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.