Name: Chambres d'Hôtes Barbecane
Address: Rue Rive Droite de la Sèvre, 17230 Marans, France, Marans, Marans, Marans, 17230, France
Rating: 9

Smoke-free property

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Non-smoking rooms

Family room

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Safe-deposit box

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Common kitchen

Bottled water

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Free Wi-Fi

Internet

Airport transportation

Transfer

English

French

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Free bicycle rental

Barbecue grill(s)

Hiking

Fishing

Sun Deck

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Parking

Garage

Swimming pool

Outdoor pool

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Pool and beach

Fax and copy machine

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Cycling

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Natural History Museum

Musee des Beaux-Arts

Musee du Nouveau Monde

Grand Temple

La Rochelle-Ile de Re Airport

La Rochelle Hotel de Ville

Musee d'Orbigny-Bernon

Porte de la Grosse Horloge

Tour St. Nicolas

Tour de la Chaine

L'Espace Encan de La Rochelle

Aquarium La Rochelle

Maritime Museum

Tour de la Lanterne

Minimes Beach

Rochefort -Saint-Agnant Airport

Chambres d'Hôtes Barbecane

Marans

child-bed

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external-private-bathroom

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shared-bathroom

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king-bed

queen-bed

limited-time

lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

land-view

mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

sunrise-view

sunset-view

water-view

with-view

annex

basement

main-building

1-bedroom

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen


And so to Marans in the Vendée where we stayed in a chambre d’hôte,  Barbecane. The property was easy to find along a narrow road on the north bank of an arm of the Sevre Niortaise.We were warmly greeted by madame who showed us to our large ground floor room with shower and lobby room near the entrance to the property. We were also greeted by her friendly dog which, having examined us and our car - both of which must have smelt of our own dog that we'd kennelled for our holiday - promptly sat down near us while we had a refreshing beer. We had booked dinner in advance because we feared we might have arrived too late in Marans for local restaurants, especially as it was the end of the tourist season. For dinner at Barbecane we had a delicious farci charentais which was apparently based on a family recipe, followed by roast salmon and veg, and a carafe of local white charentais wine … finished with ice-cream. Our stay here for several days was most comfortable and welcoming with our host giving us a lot of helpful suggestions on restaurants and places to visit in the marais and flavoursome breakfasts with good coffee everday.


A Marais Haven

This Chambres d'Hotes is situated 50yds off the main road to La Rochelle,in a peaceful garden by a canalised river,where you can hire boats.
We have stayed here many times and we are always made to feel welcome by Charlene and her friendly happy dog .The house itself  is mainly one storey with the up stairs being a separate gite.   The rooms are not large but they are nicely decorated ,there is a shower room  with a  separate toilet and everything is  spotless .Outside each room is an area of decking with table and chairs and a parasol and it is so peaceful to sit here surrounded by the lovely garden,with a few chickens in the distance and the friendly dog sitting at your feet .If the weather is cold a heater is always provided in your room.  In the mornings madame serves a leisurely breakfast ,if that is what you want ,of fresh bread and croissant,with cold   meats and cheese,and homemade jams.Coffee,tea or chocolate is served to drink.
  The Pool is a good size  with chairs around it,and there is a barbeque area with plenty of cooking space for people to create their meals if they wish to and there are tables and chairs and parasols here also. 
 There is a big well stocked  supermarket  about 100 yards away,and several restaurants in about 250 yds.
    The area is great for cycling around,and further afield  the towns of La Rochelle,Surgeres, and Niort are all interesting,The surrounding villages and chateaux are well worth exploring.

Very friendly,relaxed ,welcoming,nice gardens and pool ,happy friendly dog and charming hostess

What a friendly and relaxing place just in front of the river !
This B'n'B has it all: several rooms with a balcony and table, swimming pool, BBQ area, tables and chairs under the shade of the tree,... A large and well kept garden around the house.

All rooms have a bathroom (soap, shampoo kit, set of clean towels every day) and toilets. Rooms are done everyday.

Every morning a large breakfast with baguette, orange juice, choice of coffee, tea or milk, cheese, yogurt, and home made jam. This large and family style breakfast is quickly served by the owner. Latter in the morning, the same tables become a quiet and studious place for kids doing their school homework. Wifi works well all over the place.

The swimming pool is well kept and clean (a little robot does the cleaning though I would expect the robot and water hosing to be removed every morning from the swimming pool). Around the pool, lots of long chairs to relax under the sun or in the shade.

The BnB is just in front of the river for nice boat trips or cycling along the river. In fact you can cycle for hours along the river. The BnB is a walking distance from the town and restaurants.

Though my room was bit small, I asked for an additional bed for my kid. The bed was changed for a more stable one... Eventually the owner decided not to charge the additional bed.

It's a very nice place for couples or families. 

Friendly, relaxing and quiet

We arrived bedraggled and wet following a wet days cycling. Charlene met us at the road end -we were lost! The room was warm and spacious with everything we needed. A glass of wine arrived with compliments from Charlene and she rang around to find us a place for an evening meal. Lovely garden and pool looked great. Shady terrace to sit and great breakfast. Could not have been more helpful. Two great nights accommodation.

Wow, a jewel in Marans and it sparkled for us!,,thank you Charlene

We found this Chambres d'hotes quite a few years ago and have used it ever since as we pass through to other areas of France twice a year.Turning off a busy main road along the river Sevre you immediately find peace and tranquility.We have never been disappointed ,our hostess Charlene is always warm and welcoming with tea,beer or wine to drink on the terrace outside the room in the sunshine.Her 4 rooms are in an annexe attached to the house with a wooden decking under umbrellas along the outside .She also has an apartment above which can be let by the week.The house stands in approximately an acre of grounds with a decent size pool.There are cherry and apple trees ,chickens wandering about ,and a cheerful friendly dog.Charlene herself is a bubbly ,helpful lady .The breakfast is typically french with great homemade jam .The ensuite rooms are all slightly different ,spotlessly clean and warm on the colder days.This B & B is definitely a place where you can truly relax and feel at home .

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