Gites
Hibou was originally the hayloft for the stables below. Nowadays though, it's been renovated to provide a high-level of comfort and practicality for our guests. Named after the family of owls who've lived here in peace for years, Hibou sets the standard for what we have in mind for Le Chant d'Oiseau. We're proud of what we've created here.
We were very impressed with the accomodation size and facilities it provided. Stu and Syb were excellent hosts and offered meals which were very good value for the money paid. I would highly reccomend this as a holiday to anyone for the homely atmosphere supplied by Stu & Syb and their lovely family. Will be in touch to book again soon.
Paul & Co.
Once again, Hibou, like Héron is a family gite, consisting of two large bedrooms, a separate shower room and a huge lounge/diner. There's a very comfortable clic-clac in the lounge area, which means that Hibou can quite comfortably sleep up to 4 adults and 3 children! Great for two families to holiday together perhaps? A private garden area has been set aside to the rear of this delightful holiday home where you can relax on the recliners, glass of chilled local wine to one side, and a book, face down to the other, while you doze in the sun. A stone-built BBQ is provided as are a table, chairs, cushions, loungers etc.
All lets of a week or more include our welcome pack of fresh local goodies, including a bottle of wine to enjoy upon your arrival!
Climbing the outside staircase so much a part of French farm buildings leads you through the pretty archway of forsythia and up into what was once an important part of Le Chant d'Oiseau farm life - the hayloft.
The massive lounge come kitchen/diner area is light and airy. The traditional beams combine with the modern look to give a sense of space, heightened by the peaceful views across open countryside to the rear. To the front, a pretty dormer opens to reveal a flower-filled courtyard.
The bespoke kitchen is a combination of both modern look and feel, with some traditional fittings and appliances. We've reclaimed some materials from nearby villages, as well as from around Le Chant d'Oiseau and placed them here, where we think they'll be appreciated! Hopefully, everything you need is here, but if we've forgotten anything, just ask!
Had a fab time! Gite's so comfy! Second time at Le Chant! We will be back as we've had such a great time both times! Thanks!
Monica, Mary, Stephen & Francis.
What a beautiful place in the world. We even forgot what week in the month we were in! Great food, beautiful countryside and of course loads of vineyards! Bradley family were great hosts. A week to remember. Thankyou.
Jacquie & Matt.
Thankyou for your hospitality, all your recommendations and advice. They've contributed to a truly memorable holiday. Only thing we regret is not booking for 2 weeks! We'll be back!
Mark, Tracey, Duncan & Patrick Hobbs.
The light and airy double is both large and cosy at the same time!
Although this picture of the twin room shows two singles, we've recently added a further single bed in there, so it now sleeps three children with acres of space to spread out toys and games too!
The pretty garden to the side of Hibou gives more than enough space to enjoy your sunbathing on the loungers in privacy, while dad takes over the cooking duties on
the BBQ! Watch the buzzards soaring high overhead, swooping now and then to catch their prey. Because Le Chant is surrounded by unspoilt countryside, we often have deer
visit us, sometimes passing very close to the fence. The landing of the staircase is a superb vantage point to see the deer in the fields. Sometimes boar, though they're
usually quite shy. Go quietly at dusk too, and perhaps you'll see the barn owls emerge from the openings above you and fly across the fields behind to hunt to feed their young!
Current bookings for Hibou
Dates in RED are booked. Please Contact us to make a booking
Thanks for making our holiday such a special one. Don't think we have ever relaxed so much. It is truly a 'magical' place and we wish you every success in your venture.
Rick & Diane Callender.
