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Maison Maurice
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  • Inn Details

    A beautiful and sympathetically restored charentaise farmhouse, ideally situated in a tranquil and rural setting in South West France, yet only a few minutes from Pons (a medieval city) and J36 A10 autoroute. Charming bedrooms (all with private bath/shower, wc) are individually decorated, with very comfortable beds and quality bed linens. You will feel welcome the moment you arrive and every care is taken to make your stay enjoyable. You could visit Cognac, Saintes or Bordeaux, or perhaps just take a stroll from the front door to really appreciate this lovely area. Take time out in the delightful garden of birds, trees and flowers or drive to the coast, just 25 mintues away. Price includes breakast, with home made confitures, and the delicious evening meal (bookable in advance) offers fantastic value at 22 euros pp for 4 courses, wine and aperitif. Maison Maurice awaits your enquiry and hopes to welcome you soon. Awarded B&B BEST OF FRANCE 2010-2011! Distance from Pons Medieval City - 5 kilometres Royan (Atlantic Coast) 34 kilometres Saintes - 24 kilometres Bordeaux - 98 kilometres Cognac - 22 kilometres Angouleme - 75 kilometres La Rochelle - 90 kilometres Rochefort - 65 kilometres

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Adrian is a fly fisherman but loves kite flying and wine tasting too. Penny's passion is her garden (roses, homegrown fruits and herbs) and loves to cook and pamper her friends and guests.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • French


    Number of Cats: 1

    Number of Dogs: 1

    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Delightful home cooking

    • Tranquil, rural location

    • Very helpful and friendly hosts

    • Antiques/decor

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • CD player

    • Hairdryer

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Telephone

    Other Amenities:

    • Tea and coffee making facilities in guests salon.

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    Nightly Rate

    € 45 - € 65

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: From 3.30pm    Check out: 11am

    • Deposit amount required: 25% - 50% depending on time of booking

    • Cancellations: Deposit refunded if cancelled 10 weeks or more in advance, or if rooms can be rebooked.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Ask us about discounts for stays of 3 + nights.

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental Plus

    • Time Served: 8am - 10am earlier if required

    • Serving location: the garden, weather permitting, Breakfast/dining area

    Signature Dish

    Pavlova Maison Maurice
    A light, crisp home baked meringue,served with whipped coffee cream and dark coffee syrup with toasted nuts. Utter bliss!

    Special meal options

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • Welcome drink on arrival.

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Wine country

    City

    • Pons

    • Distance to city: 2 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From the A10 auto route (junc 36) follow signs for Pons/ Jonzac (D 732). Continue until you reach roundabout with signpost right (D142) to Jonzac. After 3 kilometres you will pass Avy on right and shortly after a turning on the left signposted Biron (D144). Take this road and continue for 2 kilometres taking the first turning on the left (small signpost Rejolles/ Rue de la Brande). Almost immediately take the first turning on the right Rue de la Croix and Maison Maurice is along this road on the left, signpost will direct you to parking at the rear of the property and enter by the green door. For directions from elsewhere please telephone us - but we are not difficult to find.

    Airport

    • Bordeaux, France (BOD-Merignac) 50 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Follow signs for Paris (A10) and come off at Junction 36 (PONS). Follow signs as detailed above. (You can also fly to La Rochelle and Angouleme.)

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Museum

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Cognac and Pineau tastings

    • Romanesque churches

    • Thermes and spa/ swimming park

    • Pony Club/ Equestrian centre

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ruins

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

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    Excellent B&B

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My wife and I stayed at Maison Maurice for 4 days in April 2011. We were warmly welcomed by Penny & Adrian. The bedrooms were immaculate with beautiful decor, comfortable bed and spotlessly clean. We enjoyed 2 gourmet evening meals in the company of our hosts and other guests - delicious food and very enjoyable repartee. The selection of homemade breakfast jams still lingers on the taste buds. Penny & Adrian could not have been more helpful and attentive to our needs. They gave expert guidance about where to visit and what to see in the area and also supplied bicycles for local excursions in this lovely wine growing region. We look forward to a return stay in 2012.

    Very comfortable stay and welcoming hosts

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We recently enjoyed a lovely weekend in the Cognac region with our base at Maison Maurice with warm and welcoming hosts Penny and Adrian. The B&B is tastefully decorated, spotlessly clean and we had a very comfortable bed for a perfect nights sleep. Our bathroom was a delight, again beautifully styled, lovely shower, my only slightly negative comment is that an extractor fan would make it perfect. Breakfast was delicious, love the yoghurts and fruit compotes and the very generous servings and variety of breads and home made conserves and teas to suit our tastes. Both Penny and Adrian are excellent hosts. We did however find that the location was not ideal for finding by google maps so it took us a long time to find Maison Maurice on the first night, so use their instructions provided on the Maison Maurice website. Local recommendations for places to visit were helpful. Highly recommended offering good value for money.

    A real treat (without breaking the bank)!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    A perfect haven of peace and calm awaits you at this exceptional Chambre d'hote. Attentive but unobtrusive hosts, Penny and Adrian go out of their way to ensure your stay - however long or short - will be memorable; you will not want to leave and you will certainly want to return. Rooms are of a very high standard, the food is exceptional, the garden delightful. Seek it out - you will not be disappointed.

    Two days near Cognac

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Perfect location for a driving tour around the Cognac region. Hosts were very helpful in recommendations of what to visit, and called to arrange Cognac distillery visit. We had dinner at the B&B and the meal was superb and the hospitality wonderful. Friendly dog helped make you feel right at home. Highly recommended - we would definitely stay there again.

    A French oasis

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    What a find! Within 5 minutes of arriving we were sitting in the lovely garden with cold beers relaxing. Penny and Adrian pay attention to every detail; the rooms are beautifully decorated and comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. We particularly enjoyed the homemade preserves and Penny kindly sent us off with a bag full of figs from her own tree when we left. The Girardots deserve to do well.

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Award Winner: 2010 - 2011