Offering a terrace, 13 Bees is located in Confolens in the Poitou-Charentes Region, 31 mi from Limoges. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Some units have a seating area for your convenience. Certain rooms include views of the river. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom and a shower. There is a shared lounge at the property. There is a low-cost, public, open-air swimming pool less than 5 minutes' drive or 15 minutes' walk away, which is open during the summer months. You can engage in various activities, such as horse riding, cycling and fishing. The bed and breakfast also offers bike hire. Limoges International Airport is 27 mi away. A secure garage for motorcycles and bikes is available free of charge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.4
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  • Mansel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. The property was beautiful and close to the lovely historical town of Confolens. Amanda and Kevin were excellent hosts being both friendly and helpful. Our room was a good size and had a beautiful view over the River Vienne. A...
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We booked 13 Bees without going into it too deeply because we wanted a stopover 100 miles north of the Dordogne to reduce the driving time the next day to reach St Malo for the ferry home. We arrived at 1900, just as the sun was setting over the...
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Property was wonderful with lovely views of the river. Just a short walk by the river into town. Rooms beautifully clean and full of character. Lovely breakfast including fresh honey from their hives. Excellent place to stay.

Managed by Amanda and Kevin Baughen

Company review score: 9.9Based on 256 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We love sharing our home in the beautiful Charente countryside with our cats and guests and try to inject some of our passion for this wonderful spot into every visit (the casts are never allowed in the bedrooms and we lock them out if guests are allergic!). But our real ambition is to share the love for our honeybees by offering guests the chance to come and spend some time with us learning about bees and beekeeping. Just how important their role in the world is, what they do for us and what we can all do to help them... You'll get to try honey tasting, inspecting beehives, handling bees, making things from beeswax and plenty more! We provide all the necessary equipment and can offer a truly different holiday for folks wanting to experience something hugely relaxing and fun to boot. Any profits we make are re-invested back into making beekeeping more sustainable locally and to supporting beekeeping efforts in France and the UK. Find us using any web search for more information on our courses and experiences.

Property info

Located on the banks of the river Vienne, close to the medieval town of Confolens with its parks, fabulous architecture, restaurants, bars, shops and amenities. There are many walking and cycling routes in the area and around the town and we enjoy unspoiled countryside in pretty much every direction. Our B&B welcome is warm as are our spacious, recently-renovated rooms. We offer generous breakfasts, packed lunches if desired, bicycles for hire and our place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and small groups. Each of our 4, recently renovated guest bedrooms has been designed with comfort and relaxation in mind. Each has it's own personality ranging from the super-contemporary Terrace room to the classical and peaceful Juliette Room with it's Juliette balcony overlooking our 3-acre parkland garden. Our guests are free to use our 50 square metre grand salon during the stay to relax, meet other guests and enjoy the views through the 6 glass doors overlooking the river Vienne. The Charente is among the sunniest regions in France and all our rooms are bathed in sunshine during the day but each has shutters and opening windows so guests can keep rooms cool or warm.

Neighborhood info

The Charente is one of the sunniest departments in France and benefits form some of the most sparsely populated and unspoiled countryside for visitors to enjoy. With medieval towns and villages to explore, Roman ruins to discover and leisure lakes to explore, the list of activities is much longer than the time most people have to stay here. Whether you enjoy horse-riding, sailing, boarding, cycling, walking, swimming or canoeing, there is something to capture your imagination and to fill your days either here in Confolens or a short drive away. If history is your passion, Confolens (a petite cité de caractère) is packed with medieval and Napoleonic architecture complete with cobbled streets, rampart walks and the river Vienne running through the centre. A short drive in any any direction shows you more of France's unique character without being overly 'touristy' or commercial. This is real France brought to life by passionate locals. If you do want the bustle of city life, the majestic rampart-city of Angoulême and the world-famous potteries of Limoges are both less than an hour away.

Languages Spoken

English,French

Area info

Amenities of 13 Bees
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness center
  • Airport shuttle
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Adults only
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Executive lounge access
    • Wake-up service
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Spa
    • Fitness classes
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness
    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Public Bath
      Additional charge
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Fitness center
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French

    House rules

    13 Bees takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 12 are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and up are allowed)

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash 13 Bees accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that cash, checks, PayPal, bank transfers and credit cards are accepted as method of payment.

    If booking the Double Room with Balcony, please note that it is a juliet balcony, which means you cannot stand on it.

    Please inform 13 Bees of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

    It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about 13 Bees

    • Guests staying at 13 Bees can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet

    • Room options at 13 Bees include:

      • Double

    • The prices at 13 Bees may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • 13 Bees is 0.6 miles from the center of Confolens. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • 13 Bees offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness center
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Pool table
      • Bowling
      • Fishing
      • Tennis court
      • Canoeing
      • Cooking class
      • Head massage
      • Movie nights
      • Horseback riding
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
      • Yoga classes
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Neck massage
      • Public Bath
      • Full-body massage
      • Bike tours
      • Back massage
      • Live music/Performance
      • Fitness classes
      • Walking tours
      • Foot massage
      • Bicycle rental
      • Hand massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Fitness
      • Aerobics

    • Check-in at 13 Bees is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.