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17th century Charentais manor house on the banks of the Charente / tennis - swimming pool

Family-friendly vacation home in Condac with a fitness center

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Point of interest
Interior
Pool
Exterior
Sport court

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 174844 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

17th century Charentais manor house on the banks of the Charente / tennis - swimming pool

Family-friendly vacation home in Condac with a fitness center
Along with a fitness center, this smoke-free vacation home has an arcade/game room and a garden. Other amenities include barbecue grills. The vacation home has 8 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Housekeeping is available on request.
Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer private pools and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the vacation home include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Nicolas G.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,844 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charentais Manor fra 1700-tallet på Bredden af Charente House
Charentais Manor fra 1700-tallet på Bredden af Charente House
Charentais Manor fra 1700-tallet på Bredden af Charente Condac
1700-luvun Charentaisin Kartano Charente-joen Rannalla Condac
Charentais Manor fra 1700 tallet på Bredden af Charente

About the area

Map
Condac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Tourist Office Country Ruffécois - Antenna Ruffec - 6 min drive
  • Aire de Rejallant - 11 min drive
  • Géant Casino - 33 min drive
  • Valley of the Monkeys - 36 min drive
  • Circuit du Val de Vienne - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Ruffec Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Les Caprices du Marché - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Portebleue - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Auberge de l'Argentor - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 17th century Charentais manor house on the banks of the Charente / tennis - swimming pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 17th century Charentais manor house on the banks of the Charente / tennis - swimming pool?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 17th century Charentais manor house on the banks of the Charente / tennis - swimming pool?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 17th century Charentais manor house on the banks of the Charente / tennis - swimming pool located?

This family-friendly Condac vacation home is located in a rural location, 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Tourist Office Country Ruffécois - Antenna Ruffec, and within 9 mi (15 km) of The gardens of Argentor and Aire de Rejallant. Abbey of Our Lady of Nanteuil and Saint John the Baptist Church are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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17th century Charentais manor house on the banks of the Charente / tennis - swimming pool Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alec B.

Wonderful group holiday
We all loved our time at Nicholas’ house. There is so much to do at the house and it is surrounded by a wall which makes it very easy to be with young families. We picked the vegetables and fruit, fed the chickens and absolutely loved spending time in the river. The pool is beautiful and the house is homely and elegant with everything you need for a happy and easy stay. Nicholas was extremely communicative and kind. We would love to come back again as a group or with others - thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Amazing holiday location!
The photographs of this property on the website do NOT do it justice - the house, the grounds, the facilities (especially the pool), its proximity to the Charente and excellent shops in Ruffec make it a perfect location for a family holiday. Although Mr Guyard was not present, he answered all of my queries promptly via email.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Unbelievable home, setting and hospitality
From the moment we booked "Les Ballons" Nicolas ensured he helped us make this an amazing trip. The chateau itself is stunning, well equipped and makes for the perfect stay. The grounds are well kept and offer fun for all ages (ping pong, swimming, football, tennis, fishing, long walks, bike rides, etc). The proximity to Ruffec is very convenient (a short bike ride, or even shorter car ride). I cannot recommend this property enough and we will definitely be back.

6/10 Okay

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Chateau for a Family Vacation
We have just returned from a family holiday staying at this impressive chateau. Driving through the gates, the extensive grounds and the buildings themselves, with vines creeping up and along the stone walls, are most impressive. To the left is the swimming pool, which is great: clean and deep, and a very decent size. We loved it. Going into the main house itself, clearly this was a dearly loved family home, with cherished momentos throughout. However, as an offering priced at a relatively premium level, some issues that we would consider basic ‘must haves’ were lacking. Addressing these would have transformed our experience: • The entire interior, in particular the kitchen and the bathrooms, needs a thorough deep clean. The kitchen is very well equipped – with multiple culinary devices (although, with superb boulangeries nearby, we recommend leaving bread making for another time!). However, the level of dust and cobwebs indicated it hadn’t had a thorough clean for some time. • Similarly, the bathrooms need a serious overhaul (and clean). At this price point, we would expect fittings to be in good working order (a shower head that is supported in its holder, a toilet seat that is not rickety and flaking) • In addition, several of the beds, both frames and mattresses, could do with being replaced. • There were several bicycles that we could use, but each needed attention before this could be considered: luckily one of us had brought basic tools, so we could inflate the tyres, align the wheels and brakes, lubricate the bearings etc. Even so, we could not describe the rides as comfortable, and it is certain that we would have used them far more if they had been well-serviced and maintained (or not mentioned at all - in which case we could have considered bringing or hiring our own bikes) The dishwasher broke and we are grateful for our host’s rapid response to getting it fixed. There is ample outside games equipment. The gas bbq was excellent and got daily use and feeding the chickens/harvesting the vegetables was delightful. The lovely local area provides numerous opportunities to enjoy the Charente river (kayaking, paddle boarding etc). We all enjoyed it! It is telling that all the adults concluded the same: that we would happily return to the area, but not to the property. It is stunning, with enormous potential, but if it is to be used as an income-generating asset, we expected the basics to have been thoroughly covered.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent C.

Un séjour exceptionnel aux Ballons!
Merci à Monsieur Guyard et son équipe pour l'accueil ! On se sent très vite à l'aise dans ce magnifique domaine. Adultes et enfants ont trouvé leur place. Le lieu est parfaitement sécurisé pour les enfants. Les sportifs (et les autres) apprécieront le cadre et la richesse des équipements. Bravo à Monsieur Chigne pour sa discrétion et l'entretien du parc magnifique dominant la Charente. Nous reviendrons avec un immense plaisir !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Marvellous
Les Ballons was a wonderful experience! All the amenities that were advertised were made available for our group's use. It is an ideal location for a large group of travellers & we would definitely visit there again. Dave
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

James M., United Kingdom

Lovely family holiday
The property and grounds were huge, easily accommodating our party of 17. The pool was fantastic and well maintained. The reason for 4 stars rather than 5 is the house was not very clean. The bathrooms and pool house in particular needed to be scrubbed. Also the equipment in the garage was very dirty. All in all though, a fantastic property and I would highly recommend it. Great communication from the owner as well. Thank you!!

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien B.

Superbe maison, jardins magnifiques, splendide piscine
Une magnifique demeure avec des espaces de vie nombreux (une grande cuisine fonctionnelle, une bibliothèque dense (BD et livres, jeux de société), bureau, salle à manger, salon, chambres,...). Mais le must reste l'extérieur, avec ce jardin multiple (tennis, poulailler, potager, parc, terrasse sur la Charente) et un espace piscine splendide, avec verger au fond et pigeonnier/salle de jeux. Un cadre de séjour parfait.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Daniele R.

En famille aux Ballons (17 personnes), Août 2018
Le Manoir des Ballons est une belle propriété. Le logis offre des pièces nombreuses et spacieuses. La cuisine est bien équipée. A noter que la chambre au-dessus du pool house est une solution peu confortable car les toilettes extérieures sont loin. Le parc est vaste et varié. La piscine de très belles dimensions permet natation et jeux. Le jardin et le poulailler fournissent légumes et oeufs frais. De nombreuses activités tant sportives que cérébrales sont disponibles. Les 8 enfants de 13 à 4 ans n’ont pas réclamé de jouer sur les tablettes ! Tennis pas cher, canoë, paddle, acrobranche sont proches. Monsieur Guyard répond volontiers à toutes les questions. Son assistant qui entretient le domaine est très compétent, très aimable en restant discret. Nous conservons un excellent souvenir de ce séjour.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jean l.

Whaou !
Voici une maison absolument superbe +++ dans un parc fantastique et une région pleine de découvertes. Véritablement idéale pour une semaine avec une grande famille ! Le potager bio a été TRES apprécié. Un petit effort sur les aménagements est encore à faire mais est prévu. Encore merci au propriétaire et au Boss de la maison pour leur accueil et leur disponibilité !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

philippe B., ALENCON

Vacances familiales
Belle maison ancienne de famille pleine de charme dans très beau parc immense et beaucoup d'installation sportives à disposition . Très bon équipement de la maison et de très bon goût . Accueil très sympathique . Nous avons passé 15 jours de vacances très réussies avec 9 petits enfants de 12 à 5 ans et notre mère de 95 ans . À recommander vivement
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H.

A beautiful, quirky building and fantastic grounds
The property is as beautiful as it looks on the picture and the grounds are simply stunning. We visited as three generations of one family and there was lots for all of us to do. The pool was fantastic and loved by all. We played badminton on the courts, fished in the river, barbecued and played table tennis. There was lots to see and do int he local area and Oradure sur Glane a couple of hours away was well worth a visit. The owner was really helpful in the booking process and we loved our holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Fantastic accommodation and facilities at Les Ballons, all our family loved it! Definitely go back!
We had a fantastic holiday experience at Les Ballons, we were a party of 8 adults (including one disabled) and 7 children, and the house easily accommodated us all, as well as a very impressive house we where all also blown away by the facilities on offer, we made regular use of the excellent pool, bar area, mountain bikes, tennis and badminton courts, table tennis, bbq, 5 a-side football area, and we even tried a bit of fishing down at the river, and the walled and gated gardens meant it was also great and safe for the kids to play and explore as they wished, . We would highly recommend Les Ballons to anyone wanting a great family or group holiday, and the owner was also very helpful and flexible throughout the whole experience, thanks again Nicolas!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Femke T.

Prachtig, groot huis met een enorm landgoed
Superleuke tijd gehad hier met 4 gezinnen met kinderen (15 personen in totaal). Het huis heeft genoeg kamers en bedden en is van vele gemakken voorzien (wasmachine, vaatwasser etc.). Het landgoed eromheen is enorm, met zwembad, tennisbaan en enorme grasvelden. Puur genieten hier, we gaan volgend jaar weer!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Femke T.

Prachtig, groot huis met een enorm landgoed
We hebben in dit huis een geweldige vakantie gehad met 4 gezinnen (15 personen). Er zijn genoeg kamers/bedden en goede voorzieningen (vaatwasser, wasmachine etc). De tuin (landgoed) eromheen is fantastisch en enorm: tennisbaan, zwembad en grote grasvelden. Kortom: wij gaan weer in 2016!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

virginie b.

Merci pour ces vacances !
Nous recommandons vivement cette maison pour y passer des vacances en famille ou entre amis, car tout s'y prête : une grande cuisine, un jardin immense et une très belle piscine... L'idéal avec des enfants ! Le propriétaire est aux petits soins pour ses hôtes ainsi que la personne qui gère la maison sur place.. Encore merci pour ces vacances inoubliables et réservez-nous une semaine pour l'année prochaine :) !!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

damien c.

superbe séjour dans un lieu magnifique
Nous avons profité du parc agréable , calme et bien entretenue , la maison est superbe et spacieuse , bonne literie . Proche de villages a découvrir en bordure de la Charente , propriétaire très gentil et d'arrangement avec de bons conseils sur la région , c'est un endroit que l'on a apprécié pour notre réunion de famille
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

laurence b.

Merveilleux séjour aux Ballons
Nous avons passé un séjour idyllique aux Ballons. La maison est très agréable, le jardin également. La maison est très bien située et permet d'avoir accès rapidement à de nombreux villages et sites d'intérêt.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Laure D.

"Très belle propriété, au...
"Très belle propriété, au calme, parfaite pour une grande famille ou des vacances entre amis! Très grande piscine. Dommage qu'il n'y avait pas de micro-ondes."