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Prieuré de Rochefort: a haven of peace at the edge of the forests of Picardie

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9190 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Berneuil-Sur-Aisne, Hautes-De-France
  • Compiègne Hippodrome
  • Château de Pierrefonds
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Compiegne Forest
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Berneuil-sur-Aisne

Located in Berneuil-sur-Aisne, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Clairiere de l'Armistice and Château de Pierrefonds. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Compiegne Forest and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Compiegne Hotel de Ville.
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What's nearby

  • Clairiere de l'Armistice - 16 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Château de Pierrefonds - 18 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Compiegne Forest - 21 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Château de Compiègne - 24 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Compiegne Hotel de Ville - 25 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Compiègne Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Berny Burger - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bar Camping Croix Du Vieux Pont - ‬15 min drive
  • Macao Beach
  • ‪Le Chalet du Lac - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Prieuré de Rochefort: a haven of peace at the edge of the forests of Picardie

At the edge of the forests, in the heart of the property, self-contained house overlooking the village and the countryside. On the ground floor, there are 4 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a kitchen/living room. On the first floor, there is a large 75m² room to rest or work with ensuite toilets. The house is carefully furnished (antique furniture) and has all the equipment (washing machine, dishwasher, micro-wave, 2 refrigerators, wood stove, children beds and bikes).
Private medieval garden with tables for al fresco dining.
3 parking spaces.
Direct access to the forest.
Village 400 m.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: En dehors de la maison

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,045 square feet

Policies

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Sur demande

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 4
Note from host: Possibilité de location de la grange sur demande
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Prieuré Rochefort Haven Peace Edge Forests Picardie House
Prieuré Rochefort Haven Peace Edge Forests Picardie
Prieuré Rochefort Haven Peace Edge Forests Picardie House
Prieuré Rochefort Haven Peace Edge Forests Picardie House
Prieuré Rochefort Haven Peace Edge Forests Picardie

Prieuré de Rochefort: a haven of peace at the edge of the forests of Picardie Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cameron S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was authentic and amazing. Beautiful views and singer wonderful villages close by. We will miss the donkeys which we all loved feeding. Highly recommended.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a delightful stay in this fantastic house. Our host was so friendly, knowledgable and very accommodating and we appreciated this very much. This house had everything we could have needed and there were many personal touches that made it feel so homely. The beds were comfortable with top quality linen. Other highlights were the donkeys, cats, the outside seating area and the nearby forest. We had such a lovely stay and would recommend this property. Merci.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Welcoming warm, home from home.

Ideal base for large group of friends or family. All bedrooms ensuite (always hot water), lovely lounge with roaring fire for a chilly November. Great base for exploring this area of France. Good transport links to explore further afield.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house in fabulous location

We all very much enjoyed our stay in this beautiful house. It was clean, peaceful and comfortable. The bedrooms were cool, even when the outside temperatures were high. There was also a lovely, large sitting room to spend time in, if the weather was not so good. The garden was beautiful and we ate most of our meals outside. Marie-Francoise was very helpful and gave us good recommendations for visits. We are still enjoying her rhubarb jam! Check-in and out were both very easy. The surrounding area was very interesting, with lots of places to visit. Highly reccomended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday in France

This is a very nice property with lots of history. Mrs Roy was on-site to assist us with our arrival. The property offers complete rest in a peaceful location. It is equipped with books, board games and an indoor play barn complete with table tennis. The property is completely enclosed and the nearest road is over 400m away so it is safe for young children to run around. The friendly donkeys on site are a big attraction for the young (and old). We all (aged 4 - 71) enjoyed our stay and left completely refreshed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home from home

Another happy stay at Rochefort. Beautiful part of France a great base for a large group. Enjoyed catching up with friends after a 3 year break. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

S P., London

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay in Berneuil-sur-Aisne

This property is delightful. The garden was well kept and a wonderful place to relax. The property itself has real character and charm, particularly the upstairs living room. The bedrooms were spacious and each one had a comfortable en-suite bathroom. The donkeys and cat added to the charm of the property. We spent nearly two weeks here and enjoyed every minute. It is just over an hour away from Paris and about 20 minutes away from a range of activities and various villages so there is plenty to do. We had a wonderful time here and highly recommend it!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing holiday

An interesting building with beautiful grounds. Peaceful with wonderful forests surrounding. Many places of interest to visit just an hour away by car. Easy to go by train to Paris from Compiègne- it takes less than an hour. Our host, Marie-Françoise was very friendly and ensured we had everything we needed. We spent 2 weeks at the property and had a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Place for a Holiday

We had a wonderful week in little Berneuil-sur-Aisne. We had a late hiccough to our arrival, but Marie-Francoise was there to greet us and show us around despite the lateness of the hour. The house is really beautiful with all appliances that one could want. The children were entertained by the Donkeys, the table tennis table and the bikes. We played Petanque in the courtyard and had some memorable days out near Reims and in Pierrefonds. A great house in a lovely location - the only surprise was the industry on the Aisne river, but to be honest, this did not distract us from a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay August 2019

The place is terrific. Ranks as the best in our 20 plus years holidaying in France. Don't hesitate to take a holiday there, you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

NIGEL W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall we had great time.

Clean and tidy property that met our expectations.

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Peaceful Haven in a Wood

When we were shown around the property all we could say was "wow!" Such a lovely retreat with a helpful owner. Thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful property. We shall return!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

James G., Lima, USA

Charming!

We visited for one week with our daughter, son in law and their four children. The home is spacious with plenty of bedrooms and baths and a great room with fire place upstairs. The kitchen is well equipped and the outdoor space was great for the children. The resident donkeys were quite a hit!. The owner was gracious and very helpful. We did day trips and returned each evenings for a meal and family time. There is a Patisserie in the village an a Pizzeria too. Both of which we took advantage of. The location is quiet and lovely in a rural setting at the edge of a small village, but only a few mile from a major highways. Thank you Marie Francoise!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Beautiful, peaceful place to stay

This well appointed house is in a very quiet location close to Compiegne. An advantage is that the bedrooms are all on the ground floor along with a well appointed kitchen. No problems with getting heavy suitcases upstairs. Upstairs is a huge lounge and dining area with lots of games and books available. Our grandson loved the donkeys and the very friendly cat. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

noemi c., Barcelona, Spain

Alojamiento y entorno ideal para cualquiera que quiera descubrir una región llena de sorpresas

La Picardia (hoy parte del departamento de Hauts-de-France) destino turístico fue sin duda uno de los grandes descubrimientos que realizamos durante los siete días del mes de agosto en que nos alojamos en el Prieuré de Rochefort. El otro fue sin duda la propia casa. _Marie-Françoise, la propietaria fue amable y hospitalaria desde el primer momento, nos recibió con una hornada de galletas caseras y una selección de verduras y hortalizas de su huerto y nos aconsejó sobre las diferentes actividades y visitas que nos ofrecía la zona. La casa es ideal para un grupo como el nuestro, de dos familias con dos niños de 5 y 8 años cada una. Se trata de un convento reformado que ha conservado la personalidad y el carácter (y las paredes de piedra originales) adaptándose a las necesidades de sus nuevas funciones. La planta baja consta de 4 dormitorios, todos con baño, y una cocina de tipo office con lavavajillas en el centro de un comedor que hace las funciones de centro neurálgico del día a día. El primer piso es un espacio diáfano que conserva algunos elementos arquitectónicos de la construcción original y dispone de diferentes espacios: un segundo comedor, un salón para ver la televisión cómodamente junto a la chimenea y una última zona para la lectura y los juegos de mesa. Mención aparte merece la colección de libros en varios idiomas que ofrece Madame Roy y que permite improvisar cualquier lectura si se dispone de tiempo. Un pequeño WC equipado con lavadora completa la distribución del piso superior En el jardín y la entrada también encontraremos un granero equipado con todo lo necesario para lograr que a los niños no les haga falta salir de la casa para disfrutar de la estancia: bicicletas, mesa de ping pong, pelotas de fútbol, etc. El establo ubicado en la entrada Theodore y Galloper, los dos asnos que hicieron las delicias de los más pequeños que disfrutaron acariciándolos y alimentándolos con las zanahorias que Mari-Françoise nos daba. Sin olvidar a England, el gato de la casa, tan amable como el resto de inquilinos. La ubicación y el entorno fuero una de las grandes sorpresas del viaje. El pequeño pueblo de Berneuil-sur-Aisne es una base de operaciones ideal para conocer la región. Dispone de todos los servicios necesarios incluida un panadería que cuece excelentes croissants (se agotan muy temprano) y baguettes y una pizzería que te permite olvidarte de cocinar alguna noche. Recomendaría la casa y el entorno sin lugar a dudas.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Beautiful place, good location, lovely owner

We stayed for a week in August, a family of 7 ages between 5 and 70. Suited our needs perfectly. The house is a converted priory with loads of character. 4 bedrooms, all en-suite and a decent kitchen with a dishwasher and a large communal space upstairs with views across the meadow down to the local village. Upstairs there is also a small wc, sink and washing machine. Lovely walled garden and seating area outside and a huge barn adjoining the gite which has a table tennis table and bikes. And small BBQ. The village is easy to walk to (about 6-7 mins on foot) or you can cycle. Track up to Rochefort is quiet, as is lane and you can do so safely with young children. There is a superb bakery (you need to get there early or it’s sold out) and a good pizzeria next door which opens in the evening. Drive through Berneuil-sur-Aisne back to main road and you come to Troily Breuil which has a small Carrefour which is well stocked or an Intermarche at the next roundabout for a larger shop. There is also a fuel station here as well as another back in the village. All within 5 mins drive. Nearby we can recommend Parc Canopee (a ‘Go-Ape’ style tree top activity centre) which is ideal for smaller and older kids and adults alike. Staff are excellent and on hand to help if you get in a jam! Only about 15-20 mins drive from here. Also within 7kms is the stunning Pierrefonds with it’s fabulous castle, medieval town and boating lake. Loved it there. We travelled to Disney on 2 days, it should take about 90 mins but depends on day and time with traffic on roads as you get nearer to Paris and CDG airport of course. On our last day we found Parc da Coupaville near Soissons, about 25 mins drive. On a nice day it is great for under 10’s. Lots of traditional wooden games and my nephews spent 3 hours happily exploring these and the maze. Good old-fashioned fun. Mme Roy is a delight to deal with, she gave us some of her delicious home-made jam and some herbs and veg from her garden when we arrived. Finally, the donkeys deserve a special mention. Theodore and Galoper (sp.?) are just fab. Friendly and always happy to take a carrot and a pat from you. Will miss their lovely faces greeting us each day and their velvety noses. We all loved them and they are a real bonus. Would not hesitate to recommend this property for anyone who wants a peaceful base in beautiful surroundings to explore the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

kittya p.

beautiful French house in rural France, yet quite comfortable. Great hosts.

beautiful house, beautiful country
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Everything was as we hoped it would be!

Despite the cold weather, our welcome was warm! Mme Roy greeted and gave us the grand tour, even making sure we had a jar of her lovely home made jam for our breakfast croissants! Having arrived on a Sunday to find all the supermarkets en route closed, she insisted on giving us a bottle of wine from her cellar to go with the dinner we had brought over from home. Prieure de Rochefort is a beautiful place set in lovely surroundings with walks for the active on the doorstep. Compiègne is only a few minutes away by car with excellent rail connections to Paris Gare du Nord. Do go to Pierrefonds, not just for the chateau but for a visit to Patisserie Bigot for their wonderful macaroons. Visiting in February was maybe asking for trouble as the weather was really cold and we had to make full use of the heating as well as the wood burner, any future visits will be made in warmer weather!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Camille H.

Picture book perfect

The facilities at the Prieuré de Rochefort were fantastic. The accommodation is lovely and very spacious with that 'je ne sais quois' French style. I am not sure that the website pictures really do it justice. It easily accommodated our party of seven. We were lucky enough to have very good weather and were able to spend the warm evenings sitting out in the garden which is equally atmospheric. All the necessary luxuries were present - warm water, a dishwasher, wi-fi and a table tennis table! We only had 5 nights but were able to fit in loads including a trip to Memetz wood and the Thepval memorial (in memory of my husband's great grandfather who died there), Pierrefonds castle (including a pedalo ride for some) and the fantastic Chantilly chateau and gardens (of interest to fans of history, art and James Bond). One day we split up some to go to Amiens (for the cathedral and jewelry shopping) and others to the fascinating Wellington Quarry in Arras, followed by the Canadian Memorial and the French memorial at Notre Dame de Lorette. On the last day we visited the Armistice Museum which again contained so much of interest. It is just a few miles away from the Prieuré de Rochefort. In summary, there was so much to do that I am afraid we did not have enough time to fully enjoy the facilities at the accommodation. Anibal was very helpful in his instructions and humoured the fact that I remained disorientated regarding the day of the week. He also gave us a wine recommendation! The donkeys are very characterful and we were delighted to hear that one of them was Irish (as we live in Belfast). My husband even encountered a wild boar one evening as he drove up through the forest. Overall I would recommend staying here for 2 weeks.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian S., Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

Relaxing, quiet area with lots of space

We really enjoyed our stay. It was a relaxing week for our family of 4. The property has 4 good size double bedrooms - each with en suite. Kids loved feeding the donkeys and there are some nice cycling tracks near by.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael T., Cobham, Surrey, UK

Experiencia inolvidable!

La propiedad Rochefort fue una experiencia inolvidable lo mejor de la campiña Francesa. Un lugar pacífico y apto para relajarse, donde pueden ir niños y jugar afuera. Las habitaciones son muy bonitas muy cómodas todo muy limpio y acogedor. Hay Panaderías y Supermercados cerca, ademas de atractivos pueblos muy cercanos donde hacer turismo local. Elisa Taylor - HONDURAS, Central America. La Sra. Marie Francoise muy gentil y siempre pendiente de que tuviéramos lo necesario a nuestra disponibilidad. Lo recomiendo!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Fabulous house in a little known (to us) part of France

We recently spent a week at Le Prieuré de Rochfort and had a wonderful time. The house was exactly as advertised (actually better than we could imagine). We cooked, had lunch in the garden, had friends to stay - ate, drank and laughed. This is a part of France we had not visited before but it is very beautiful with lovely little towns around to visit, a nice market in Pierrefonds (we can highly recommend the butcher there who is more than accommodating) and specially cut a lamb shoulder for my husband who was making a Navarin d'agneau (very delicious). The property backs on to the Compiègne Forest which is very peaceful and was just bursting with spring - the bluebells were just starting to bloom which gave a shadow of blue to the forest floor. We visited the Canadian National memorial at Vimy on April 9th, the 99th anniversary of the battle and were humbled yet again. In short this is everything you could want in a holiday - a most amiable hostess and her extremely helpful henchman Anibale who looked after us when Marie-Françoise was not there, an entertaining donkey and Highland cow, a friendly cat and a most beautiful house and garden. We were enchanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

H. D.

fam. Duursma

We hebben een heerlijke week gehad. Wij waren met 3 stellen en een baby van 10 maanden. De accommodatie is prachtig, maar wel gehorig. Het ligt in een rustige omgeving. Er waren een aantal fietsen aanwezig. Ook was er een Tafeltennistafel. Voor de baby is er een campingbedje en stoeltje. De bakkerij op loopafstand in het dorp. We werden vriendelijk ontvangen Door de eigenaresse. Een aanrader.

8/10 Good

Bart V.

Goed
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Svenja E.

Relaxing stay at Rochefort

We had a really nice and relaxing week at Rochefort. Our hosts were really nice and welcoming. Especially the great living room upstairs was beautiful and we spent many evenings there all together.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024