Private Room in House
Vegan B&B in the Charente Limousine, rural France - Bedroom 1, GF
Montbron, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR
5 guests
3 bedrooms
5 beds
1 Private bathroom
Vegan Kitchen
Meet Your Host
Marie
Montbron · Joined July 2022
A native French speaker originally from Paris, I lived 22 years in New York and worked in the wine industry before moving back to France in December 2020. I yearned for nature and quiet and fell in love with the Charente area. I currently live with my companion cats, Sangpo and Sigrid, in a hamlet of 4 houses, 13 cats, 3 hens and 2 goats.
My Lifestyle
Right now it's all about trying to keep up with the garden and the house! I also work part time for a wine company. So it's very low key and my rubber boots and gloves are never far.
Fun Facts About Me
1/ I skydived once, hoping to get rid of my fear of heights - didn't work. 2/ After getting my driver's license, it took me 26 years to actually drive.
Hobbies & Interests
I enjoy cooking, have an interest in Buddhism and my dream is to adopt two donkeys - or sheep!
Favorite Quote
“The bad news is you are falling through the air, nothing to hang on to, no parachute. The good news is there is no ground.” Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Amenities
Everything to make you feel at home
Hot water
Coffee / tea
Vegan breakfast
Closet / drawers
Desk / workspace
Essentials (towels, sheets, soap, toilet paper and pillows)
Garden
Scenic views
Additional Services
Extras your host offers
Meal Preparation
If you are into yoga, massages, medicinal hebs, guided forest walks with an arborist, etc... I can provide recommendations. If interested, please inquire before booking.
Overview
Capacity
5 guests
Booking
Request to book
Kitchen
Vegan
Minimum stay
1 night
Maximum stay
21 nights
Check-in
3PM - 9PM
Booking window
6 months
Weekly discount
10% off (7+ nights)
Sleeping Arrangements
Where guests will sleep
Double
1 bed
Single
3 beds
Neighborhood
Getting around the area
We are 20 minutes away from the lakes of Haute Charente and the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park, which offers many possibilities for walking/hiking. La Rochefoucauld is 15mn away, with its castle. A little further away (45mn), Angoulême and Brantôme, nicknamed the Venice of the Perigord. This is an area for people who want a quiet place, a walk in nature, a few charming villages and gardens to go to, maybe a creative workshop if one happens while you are here, and a day trip to charming little towns. We are in the middle of the countryside, car is a must.
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Location
Montbron, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR
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About This Space
A closer look at the stay
About
La Colline aux Licornes is a quaint haven in the heart of the Charente Limousine (5mn away by car from 16220 Montbron), a beautiful hilly region set in rural France. We are ecological and low-waste, with 3 rooms available to rent. Breakfast is included, and dinners can be booked in advance. We are low-key and we like to exchange with our guests, while being respectful of their need for quiet time, meditation or contemplation. La Colline aux Licornes is also home to "Des Trésors dans L'ArbraChats", a shop and brocante fully benefiting the cats rescued by L'ArbraChats association. It is open every Sunday from 2pm to 5pm, and to our guests by appointment.
The space
We have 3 bedrooms for guests : a very large one on the ground floor with a large bed (200cm x 180 cm, in between US Queen and King) made of 2 twin beds, a normal bedroom on the smaller side upstairs fitted with a single bed (190 x 80cm) and another small bedroom located upstairs as well, and fitted with another 190 x 80cm bed. The three bedrooms share one bathroom upstairs (shower, no usable tub, toilets). There are other toilets on the ground floor. This listing is for the large bedroom on the ground floor, pictured. If you have a larger group, please click here for the second one: https://www.vegvisits.com/rooms/vegan-b&b-in-the-charente-limousine--rural-france---additional-bedroom--44984. The third one can be booked directly with us. Please note that as these are in the attic, it gets hot during the summer. In case of extreme heat outside, a fan is available, making sleeping comfortable unless you are used to sleeping in cool rooms only. Due to the compact floor plan and lack of sound proofing, we only rent to one party at a time (1 to 3 bedrooms). You are welcome to enjoy the garden - one side is kept tidy to sunbathe, read (feel free to browse the bookshelves) or relax, another part is currently left semi wild, and rubber boots or protective shoes are needed there.
The kitchen
Breakfast is included (bread, jam, coffee or tea, homemade muffins or cookies, compote, yogurt etc). Dinner is available upon request.
Other things to note
- My cats Sangpo and Sigrid live on the property. - Parking is available in the large courtyard. - There is no Wifi at the moment. Using your phone as a hotspot with 4G works well, although some areas of the house have weak signal. - No TV either - but a great show outside:) - The surroundings are very quiet, save the few tractors that go by.
Safety Features
Ensuring your safety first
48-hour period between two bookings
Cancellations
Clear expectations if plans change
Moderate
Cancel up to 5 days before your trip and get a full refund minus service fees back.
House Rules
Shared expectations for the stay
No smoking
Vegan-only cooking / food storage
- Being mindful to my companion cats is a must - closing back the doors that are closed, respecting his personal space. - Shoes are left at the door, please plan for slippers that are easy to put on/take off. - We try our best to respect Mother nature (and the bacterias in the septic tank!) : no chemical products (including antibacterial soap, phthalates, etc...) are to go in the sink / shower / toilets and ocean friendly sunscreen only. - We are mindful of our water usage, please be as well. - Everything is either composted or put to recycling, we keep our waste minimal and encourage guests to do the same (low/no plastic, low/no packaging, etc).