5-star cottage with heated pool all year round

Welcome to the Escale en Ardennes Gîte, a 5⭐ haven of peace that can accommodate 15 people. Enjoy a year-round indoor heated pool, 6 bedrooms with private bathrooms and a games room for socializing. Beds made on arrival, bathroom and pool towels provided. Located in the heart of nature, 3 minutes from the highway, between Reims and Charleville-Mézières. Relaxation and comfort guaranteed! 🌿🏡✨ The space 🛏️ Room details & amenities ✅ On the ground floor VERLAINE Bedroom: 1 bed 160 cm + private bathroom Games room (billiards, foosball, board games) Equipped laundry room: washing machine, dryer, steam unit Fully equipped kitchen with direct access to terrace & pool ✅ Upstairs FESTIVAL DES MARIONNETTES Room: 1 bed 160 cm + mezzanine (2 beds 90 cm) + bathroom RIMBAUD bedroom: 1 bed 160 cm + bathroom CHARLES DE GONZAGUE Room: 1 bed 160 cm + bathroom CABARET VERT Room: 1 bed 160 cm + bathroom WOINIC Room: 1 bed 160 cm + mezzanine (2 beds 90 cm) + bathroom Relaxation area with pool & garden views ✅ Outdoor & Leisure Heated indoor pool accessible all year round from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. 🏊‍♂️ Terrace without facing the street with dining area & deckchairs for relaxation ☀️ Large garden to relax or play outdoors 🌿 Outdoor socket for charging electric vehicles ⚡ Guest access Guests have access to the entire vacation rental and its private amenities, including: 📍 Access and Parking Free on-site parking for multiple vehicles 🚗 1 outdoor socket for charging electric vehicles 3 min from the highway, facilitating your arrival 📍 Distances to major cities Reims: about 40 km (30 minutes by car) Charleville-Mézières: about 50 km (40 minutes by car) Paris: about 180 km (2 hours by car) Lille: about 180 km (2 hours by car) Brussels (Belgium): about 200 km (2 hours 15 minutes by car) Luxembourg (Luxembourg): about 180 km (2 hours 15 minutes by car) Other things to note ℹ️ Important information for your stay ✅ Beds made on arrival & towels provided: Travel light, everything is ready to welcome you. ✅ Heated and covered swimming pool accessible from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. 🏊‍♂️: Enjoy it in complete tranquility! ✅ Free on-site parking with 1 charging outlet🚗: Easy parking for multiple vehicles. ✅ Free Wi-Fi available 📶: Stay connected if needed. 🕛 Flexible hours on weekends: So that you can make the most of your stay, we are flexible with check-in and check-out times. 🌿 A stay combining nature, history and gastronomy The Gîte Escale en Ardennes is located in Bertoncourt, a peaceful village 3 minutes from Rethel and 30 minutes from Reims. Its ideal location allows you to discover both the Ardennes and Champagne. 🍇 On the Champagne Route Just 30 minutes away, discover the great champagne houses in Reims and Épernay: 🥂 Wine cellar tour (Taittinger, Pommery, Veuve Clicquot, etc.) 🚗 Champagne tourist route, between vineyards and picturesque villages 🍾 Tastings & immersive experiences in UNESCO-listed cellars 🏰 History and heritage 📍 Place Ducale (Charleville-Mézières) – Architectural masterpiece 📍 Rimbaud Museum – In the poet's hometown 📍 Sedan Castle – The largest in Europe 📍 Reims Cathedral – The coronation site of the kings of France 🚶‍♂️ Nature & outdoor activities 🌳 Lac des Vieilles Forges – Hiking & mountain biking, water activities, tree climbing 🚴‍♂️ Voie Verte Trans-Ardennes – Bike rides along the Meuse 🚣‍♂️ Canoeing and kayaking on the Semoy – Breathtaking scenery 🌿 Forest of Signy-l'Abbaye – Ideal for unwinding 🐺 Parc Argonne Découverte with wolves and animal shows 🍴 Local cuisine 🧀 Rocroi cheese & Rethel white pudding 🥩 Cacasse à cul nu – Typical Ardennes dish 🍻 Craft beers & champagne 📍 Convenient distances 🚗 Reims: 30 min | Charleville-Mézières: 40 min | Épernay: 50 min | Paris: 2h | Brussels: 2h15 ✨ Between vineyards, nature, and heritage, the Gîte Escale en Ardennes promises you an unforgettable getaway! 🚗 Parking & EV charging available.