Renovated barn with 3 or 5 bedrooms (up to 7 or up to 13 people - Epine7 or Epine13 in the price list), 4 bathrooms. Every comfort with a fully equipped kitchen, open living space, mezzanine equipped with a foosball table and multimedia. Private swimming pool and covered terrace with a large garden featuring a pétanque court and outdoor toys.
FACILITIES
To cook
A modern and fully equipped family kitchen with, among other things, an induction hob, (microwave) ovens, double dishwasher, and American-style refrigerator with ice maker, coffee maker, food processor, etc., ensures maximum comfort.
Large garden
Large, tree-lined, shady, enclosed private garden with beautiful views of the valley and woods.
Terrace
Covered outdoor terrace with lounge area, large dining table, and double barbecue.
Garden toys
Garden toys with slide, swing, trapeze, wobble board, slanted climbing ladder, and climbing net.
Zwembad
Verwarmd zwembad met terras met ligstoelen onder de palmboom. Voor de kinderen en de jonge oudere is er tal van speelgoed beschikbaar.
Petanque
Illuminated pétanque court of 15m x 4m. Don't forget your balls!
Audio
With our Sonos audio system and Spotify, you can easily play your favorite music anywhere in the house.
Wi-Fi
You enjoy excellent Wi-Fi everywhere in and around the accommodation.
Baby
We are happy to provide a baby bed, high chair, and baby bath free of charge.
Parking
Free parking is available on the estate or under the walnut trees.
Washing and Drying
A washing machine, dryer, and drying rack are free to use.
Linen package
We provide fitted sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, and a towel package (large + small, no beach towel), as well as a kitchen starter pack.
Cleaning
You are on vacation. Cleaning is not part of that. We ensure that you have time to simply enjoy yourselves and do fun things.

GUESTBOOK
stories, memories & thank-yous
We are happy to share our guests' messages:
a thank you, an impression of the atmosphere or an unforgettable memory of their stay in
the holiday home "l'Homme de l'Épine" in Cellefrouin (Charente, FR)
Thanks for this amazing vacation!
Sarah uit Brittany (FR) schreef in September 2024 op AirBnB :
A perfect stay! The house is beautiful, clean, functional, and very well equipped! The pool is ideal for young and old. The garden is huge and well-maintained. The welcome booklet is handy and clear. Thank you for this wonderful holiday!
We would love to come back for the third time!
Sarah uit Ploufragan (FR) schreef in August 2026 op Google :
The ideal house for a quiet holiday! This house is perfectly suited for children and a real gem! A large swimming pool, a large covered terrace, high-quality bedding, spacious rooms... everything is perfect! We would love to come back for the third time!
We will definitely be back!
Johan uit Bruges (BE) schreef in July 2024 op Google :
Stunning holiday home with every amenity. Superbly equipped kitchen, beautiful terrace with swimming pool and covered terrace, huge living room and separate TV corner, music system, large garden, very quiet surroundings with plenty of cycling and walking opportunities. Very attentive and friendly landlord and quick response to all questions. We will definitely be back.
SURROUNDINGS and ACTIVITIES
The village of Cellefrouin is located 3.5 km from the holiday home and has 500 inhabitants: Celloises and Cellois.
You will find a bakery, butcher, mini-supermarket, pharmacy, outdoor swimming pool, café, and restaurants in nearby Saint-Claud, just under 7 km from l'Homme de l'Epine.
For supermarkets, DIY stores, a petrol station, a bank, etc., it is best to drive a little further to Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure (12 km).
TO BOOK
Info
During the high season (July and August), rentals are per week from Saturday to Saturday.
Outside of holidays and long weekends, you can rent for as little as two days.
Arrival is scheduled from 4 PM and departure by 10 AM.
Every reservation is confirmed upon receipt of a 30% deposit.
The balance and the deposit must be paid no later than 3 months before arrival.
The tourist tax is €3 per person per night.
Bed and bath linen, final cleaning, and a welcome pack are included.
No pets, no bachelor/youth/drinking parties, the house is smoke-free.
When renting two or three holiday homes together, there is a 5% and 10% combination discount respectively.
The deposit of €800 will be refunded within two weeks after the stay, less any costs incurred.
Target price
You can find an overview of the guide prices below in the price table .
The rates depend on the season, holiday periods, and the duration of the stay:
• from € 2,100 per week (€ 23 /person/night)
• from €1,300 per weekend (€50/person/night)
Booking directly is always cheaper.
Check current availability and prices for your desired period on our Airbnb page(s):
Request a no-obligation quote via the contact form : we will immediately deduct a 10% discount from the AirBnB price for you.
PRICES

NEW: Rent with a smaller group!
Do you want to enjoy our holiday home outside of holidays or festive periods, but are you with a smaller party? Then you can now book Épine at a more favorable rate (up to 19% discount)!
You will have access to 3 bedrooms (instead of 5) and 2 bathrooms (instead of 4). Naturally, the entire house, the swimming pool, the petanque court, the terrace, and the garden remain exclusively available to you.

























