Nature house in Besmont
Hauts-de-France, France
- 6 persons
- 3 bedrooms
- WiFi
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Pets not allowed
Lovely spacious former farmhouse. Very quiet location, in the middle of popular hiking area. The farmhouse is well insulated. In the heat of summer, wonderfully cool and in the cold crisp winter, nice and warm. The farm and the large stables (which we share with the barn owls), are on 1.3 acres of private land. There is much to explore. Beech hedges, pollarded willows, beech woods. A fine garden. All on its own property. Ideal for birdwatchers. Loyal guests on the property: greylag, black stork, tawny owl, barn owl, tits, finches, black and collared redstart, Orpheus mockingbird, stonechat, (small and large) spotted woodpecker, green woodpecker etc. etc. And of course the deer, hares and, if you're lucky, the domestic ermine. Out the door and you walk or bike through rolling scenery. On two sides is deciduous forest a few miles away. The road behind the house runs along the crest of the hill and offers beautiful skies and vistas.
Nature and surroundings
Nature is the rugged and small-scale agricultural coulisse landscape interspersed with forest. At 18 km a swimming lake (Signy-le-Petit). Stores at 11 km (Hirson). Paradise for birdwatchers and other nature lovers. Numerous walks are possible in the neighborhood. Some more enjoyable than others. Historically, it is the region of the "églises fortifiées" and now that of the numerous brocantes. The cathedral in Laon is one of the oldest and, in our opinion, one of the most beautiful cathedrals there is. We find it more beautiful than the one in Reims (over an hour's drive from our home). Moving and not to be missed are Charles Eyck's frescoes in the little church of Jeantes (10 minutes away). The Pieta in black and white always makes a deep impression (the lighting works on coins so make sure you have a few 2 euro coins).
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 1 pers. bed (2x)
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- Parking (5x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Wood stove
- Heating (electric)
- Car charging station
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden (fenced)
- BBQ
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Garden doors
- TV
- Table tennis table
- Table football
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (2x)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing machine
Optional extras
| Bed linen Per person,Optional upon booking |
€10.00 |
|---|---|
| Bath towels Per person,Optional upon booking |
€5.00 |
Location
Reviews
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SandraJuly 16, 2026
We loved the surroundings, the scenery, and the garden. The house has an oven, dishwasher, washing machine, and plenty of dishes. Good Wi-Fi. It’s a great place to stay. You can go for walks right from the house. The major cities are about an hour’s drive away. You can do your grocery shopping in Hirson or Vervins, both about 20 minutes away.
The house is fully furnished. That makes for a warm welcome and a real home-away-from-home feeling. A little more closet space for our own groceries and belongings would have been nice. The host is very accommodating if any issues arise. Information from the host was timely, complete, and helpful. Thank you so much for letting us stay here. We had a wonderful time.We vonden de omgeving, het landschap en de tuin prachtig. Het huis beschikt over oven, vaatwasmachine, wasmachine en genoeg serviesgoed. Goede wifi. Het is er goed toeven. Direct vanuit het huis valt er te wandelen. De grote steden liggen op plusminus een uur rijden. Boodschappen in Hirson of Vervins, allebei ongeveer 20 minuten.
Het huis is compleet ingericht. Dat geeft een fijn welkom en een echt thuisgevoel. Iets meer kastruimte voor de eigen boodschappen / spullen was voor ons wel prettig geweest. Verhuurder denkt bij evt ongemak goed mee. Informatie vanuit de verhuurder was tijdig en compleet en prettig. Driewerf dank dat we hier mochten verblijven. We hebben genoten.Truly a nature house! Beautifully situated. The host provides great hiking tips. The garden, which surrounds the house, is a wonderful place to spend time. There’s always somewhere to find either sun or shade. Very peaceful surroundings. A wide variety of birds and butterflies to see. Roe deer are also spotted regularly.
Met recht een natuurhuisje! Prachtig gelegen. De verhuurder geeft goede wandeltips. De tuin, rondom gelegen, is heerlijk om in te verblijven. Altijd wel ergens zon of juist schaduw. Zeer rustige omgeving. Veelheid aan vogels en vlinders te zien. Ook geregeld reeën.
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ReinJune 19, 2026
Communicating with the owners was pleasant and smooth. The interior is truly French. That is to say: mostly older furniture, with cabinet doors that don’t quite close, a huge variety of cutlery, and cups and plates that sometimes have a tiny chip. But on the other hand, deer roam in the back of your garden and bats dance at dusk. Lots of games and books. Reliable electricity (we’ve had different experiences with that at other French farmhouses).
Contact met de verhuurders ging leuk en vlot. Het interieur is echt Frans. Dat wil zeggen: veelal ouder meubilair, waarvan de deurtjes net niet helemaal sluiten, een enorm gevarieerd bestek, kopjes en borden waar soms een scherfje vanaf is. Maar daar staat tegenover dat de reeën achterin je tuin lopen en de vleermuizen in de schemering dansen. Veel spelletjes en boeken. Betrouwbare elektriciteit (dat hebben we ook wel anders meegemaakt in een Franse boerderij).
If you're looking for peace and quiet, look no further—you'll find plenty of both here. You’ll be staying in an old farmhouse with a few barns and a large play loft. It’s a blast for families with kids—they won’t be bored for a moment. Another great thing is that the house stays cool, even when it’s well over thirty degrees outside. That came in handy during our vacation.
Als je rust en ruimte zoekt, kijk dan niet verder, want dat heb je hier in overvloed. Je verblijft in een oude boerderij met een paar schuren en een grote speelzolder. Superleuk voor gezinnen met kinderen. Die zullen zich geen moment vervelen. Wat ook mooi is, is dat het huis koel blijft, ook als het buiten ruim boven de dertig graden is. Dat kwam tijdens onze vakantie goed uit.
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BertDecember 29, 2025
Nice and clean cottage equipped with all amenities. Top look at crockery where is what and how much of everything there were only 4 coffee cups and 3 tea mugs
Mooi en schoon huisje voorzien van alle gemakken. Top kijk naar servies waar staat wat en hoeveel van alles er waren maar 4 koffiekopjes en 3 theemokken
Lots of peace and quiet and space.
Veel rust en ruimte en stilte.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 11:31 PM
- Check-out: 1:00 AM- 11:00 AM
- Contactless stay possible
Free cancellation within 7 days of your booking confirmation, provided the booking request was made more than 28 days before the start date. For bookings starting within 28 days, free cancellation applies within 24 hours. If you cancel within the specified period, you are entitled to a full refund of the booking amount.
After that, you will receive a partial refund of the trip cost and a 100% refund of the deposit:
• Up to 42 days before arrival: 70% refund
• 42–28 days before arrival: 40% refund
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refund
• On the day of arrival or later: no refund
A deposit of €200.00 applies. You will be refunded after check-out.
- Minimum age of main booker: 25 years.
- Smoking is not allowed in this nature house.
- No fireworks are allowed at this Nature House.
- No parties or events are allowed.
- This nature house is not suitable for groups of young people, students and sports teams.
- Waste separation is mandatory in this nature house.
Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.
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Sustainability
- Separating waste (Glass, paper, plastic, food waste/organic)
- No single-use plastic
- No single-use plastic (water) bottles