# Pony club gîte ## Identity - **Type of property**: Group cottage - **Ranking**: 2 keys - **Labelised capacity**: 42 persons ## Location - **City**: Villers-en-argonne (51800) - **Department**: Marne - **Region**: Grand Est - **Coordinates**: 49.0216983, 4.9269575 ## Capacity and layout - **Capacity**: 42 persons - **Bedrooms**: 10 rooms - **Single beds**: 47 single beds - **Double beds**: 1 double bed - **Bathrooms**: 5 bathrooms - **Pets**: Pets not allowed ## Highlights - **Mountain bike tours** - **Full nature** - **Cycle path** ## The advantages of the accommodation - Pony Club - Pleine Nature - Educational farm ## Description Nathalie welcomes you all year round to the rural gite "La Vigne au Poney", a gite labeled 2 keys for 4/5 people in Villers-en-Argonne. Located in the heart of the village, the rural gîte is on the same estate as the equestrian center and the stopover gîte, ideal for families, for young and old alike! They will therefore be able to take advantage of the educational farm and the pony club where children can join groups. A green destination, the Argonne is largely wooded, the perfect playground for nature sports enthusiasts or to disconnect during your stay. You will benefit from a private outdoor space with garden, barbecue, garden furniture. GROUND FLOOR : The cottage is equipped with a 16m² kitchen with fridge and freezer, gas cooker (4 burners), oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, washing machine . A dining area with table, chairs in the kitchen A 12m² living room with two sofas, an armchair, a television and a wardrobe A bathroom with shower, sink and storage unit Separate WC THE FLOOR: A bedroom with 2 twin beds (90x190), wardrobe and storage unit A bedroom with 1 double bed (140x190) and a single bed (90x190), wardrobe and storage unit Baby equipment available on request Wi-Fi access ## Home Nathalie welcomes you all year round to the gîte d'étape du Poney Club, an approved gîte for up to 42 people in Villers-en-Argonne. ## Accommodation details - **Approval number**: 051MS016168 - **Beds**: 48 (47 x single bed and 1 x double bed) - **Owner's payment methods**: Cheque, Holiday vouchers, Transfert, and Cash - **Connect Holiday Vouchers**: Yes - **Guarantee deposit**: €1,525.00 ## Rooms - **Independent rooms** - **Mezzanine** - **Independent rooms** - **Mezzanine** - **Independent rooms** - **Mezzanine** - **Independent rooms** - **Mezzanine** - **Independent rooms** - **Mezzanine** - **Bathroom / shower room open onto bedroom** - **Bathroom / shower room open onto bedroom** - **Bathroom / shower room open onto bedroom** - **Bathroom / shower room open onto bedroom** - **Bathroom / shower room open onto bedroom** ## Supplements - **Household**: €220.00 / séjour - **Heating**: €100.00 / jour ## Equipment and services - **Interior equipment**: - Dishwasher - Fireplace - Shared washing machine - coffee maker - freezer - fridge - microwave - **Outdoor equipment**: - BBQ grill - Courtyard - Terrace - Veranda - garden - outdoor furniture - **Parking lots**: - On street parking - **High-tech**: - Free Wireless Internet - TV ## Nearby 1\. 🐴 Educational farm & pony club On site, discover an educational farm with over 100 animals (ponies, llamas, chickens, bees...) and take part in the care or feeding. Supervised by qualified instructors, it's perfect for children aged 3 and over. You can also go for a walk or horse ride in the Argonne forest, observing footprints and discovering nature. Gîtes and group accommodation available on site with large rooms and fireplaces, ideal for seminars or nature breaks. 2\. 🌳 Nature walks and hikes Several walking and mountain bike trails around the village, to discover the rolling countryside, forests, and remarkable trees (e.g. Louis XIV oak). Itineraries in the surrounding area, managed by the Tourist Office, are a must for Champagne hiking enthusiasts. 3\. 🏰 Castle and local heritage In Villers, the château and its private grounds are open by appointment for a historical tour, including remarkable trees and anecdotes about the founding family. Hunting lodge and various noble features of the estate located near the village. 4\. 🚣 Canoeing at Sainte-Menehould (\~15 km) Canoe or pedalo trip down the Aisne: 2.4 km, ideal for discovering the town in a different way, admiring the river architecture, washhouses and local wildlife. The "Aquarelle" centre also offers swimming, aquagym, sauna, hammam and jacuzzi - perfect for a moment of relaxation after your walks. 5\. 🍽️ Gastronomy & regional specialities In Sainte-Menehould, try the famous recipe for pig's trotters à la Sainte-Menehould, particularly at the historic restaurant Le Cheval Rouge (founded in 1892). Every 8 May, a fair celebrates this speciality, with tastings of hundreds of pigs' feet prepared by hand. ## Access map 🗺️ Access by car From Reims (about 1 hour, \~80 km) : Take the A4 then the D918 towards Sainte-Menehould/Saint-Mihiel. Join the D966 towards Sainte-Menehould. In Sainte-Menehould, take the D99 towards Cierges-sous-Montfaucon, then follow the signs to Villers-en-Argonne. From Verdun (\~1h, \~60 km) : Follow the D6039 towards Etain/Sainte-Menehould. In Sainte-Menehould: idem, take the D99 then follow the signs to Villers-en-Argonne. From Bar-le-Duc (\~1h, \~70 km): Take the D964 towards Sainte-Menehould, then continue on the D966. From Sainte-Menehould, follow the D99 south-east. 🗺️ By public transport Train + bus: TGV station in Reims or Châlons-en-Champagne → TER train to Sainte-Menehould → taxi or local bus (check SNCF/Tisséo timetable). Shuttle/taxi: from Sainte-Menehould (nearest point with services), allow \~20 min by taxi to reach Villers-en-Argonne. ## To discover in the surrounding area - Bathing at 10 km - Campaign - Childrens Activities - Coffee Shop at 10 km - Cycle path - Downtown at 10 km - Fitness Center or Spa at 10 km - Florist at 10 km - Free Parking - Full nature - Hair salon at 10 km - Horseback Riding - Jogging Track - Local groceries at 10 km - Local hospital at 10 km - Monument / historic site - Mountain bike tours - Picnic Area/Tables - Shopping Mall at 10 km - Taxi access at 10 km - Train station at 10 km - Vending Machines at 10 km - Wines and local produce - bistro at 10 km - brasserie at 10 km - delicatessen at 10 km - electric car charging station at 10 km - family restaurant at 10 km - fine dining at 10 km - grocery store at 10 km - hiking - water park at 10 km - winery ## Starting rate From €1,550 for 1 night