Boasting a garden and views of inner courtyard, L'ancienne École is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Geay, 45 km from Zoo de Doue la Fontaine. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the bed and breakfast free of charge. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, units come with a desk. Guests can have chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. All units feature a private bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available every morning at L'ancienne École. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Geay, like hiking. The Tower of Wales's Prince is 16 km from L'ancienne École, while Valley's Park is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Poitiers-Biard Airport, 75 km from the bed and breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Geay
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  • Miki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent stay. Host was very helpful and accommodating. Breakfast was fabulous and really set us up for the day
  • J
    Jaco
    Netherlands Netherlands
    heerlijk ontbijt. meelevende eigenaar, extra late aankomst ivm ongeluk
  • Thierry
    France France
    Suite à un trafic routier exceptionnellement très perturbé sur notre parcours, nous avons + que dépassé notre heure d'arrivée prévue, soit 1 h30 au lieu de 22-23h et la responsable nous attendait avec le sourire. Petit déjeuner + que copieux , de...
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Maxine Coles EL

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score

Maxine Coles EL
Sitting at the heart of the village of Geay, L'Ancienne École is a 150 year old maison de maitre which in the 1950s and 60s was used as the village school. Ideally situated between the historic towns of Thouars and Bressuire in the Deux sevres region, having its own micro climate which is credited to be the second sunniest region in France. With in easy reach of theme parks Puy du fou and futuroscope.
We are an English couple who made the move to France in 2016 to start a new more relaxed way of life. After 18 months of renovation we are delighted to welcome guests to stay with us at L' ancienne école chambre d'hôte ( B&B). We offer a friendly easy going home from home experience and for an extra charge you can book table d'hôte, a home cooked meal without having to travel further. We can also share our experiences on making the move to France, come and pick our brains!
With in easy reach of some of the best theme parks and attractions including the the fantastic PUY du FOU just 45 minutes away, Futuroscope and Bio-parc zoo. The fabulous countryside and nature reserves, great for those who enjoy the great outdoors or just need a stop over for a business trip.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of L'ancienne École
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Games room
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Executive lounge access
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    L'ancienne École takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 22:00

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 10:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    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.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that the city tax applies to guests aged 18 years or older.

    Please inform L'ancienne École 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.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about L'ancienne École

    • Room options at L'ancienne École include:

      • Family
      • Triple

    • L'ancienne École offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Games room
      • Bowling
      • Temporary art galleries

    • The prices at L'ancienne École may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at L'ancienne École is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Guests staying at L'ancienne École can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet