13 Bees Bed & Breakfast - Confolens

Adults-only bed and breakfast with beekeeping courses in Confolens

Beekeeping Experiences

13 Bees offers specialized beekeeping courses led by experienced hosts Kevin and Amanda. Guests can book hands-on taster sessions or full masterclasses that include a practical component with protective clothing. The hotel also sells jars of honey produced on-site from its own hives.

Accommodations and Grounds

The property is a historic 1940s house with original Art Deco features and rooms that overlook the river or the garden. Each room offers a private bathroom, a walk-in shower, and soundproofing for quiet sleep. The surrounding 1 hectares of parkland garden include a terrace, outdoor seating, and a picnic area.

Dining and Breakfast

A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, featuring local specialities, fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and honey from the hotel's bees. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available upon request. Guests can also purchase wine and champagne from the property.

Wellness and Activities

The hotel has a fitness centre with yoga classes available for guests. Massage services include full-body, head, and foot massage, along with access to a public bath. Outdoor activities such as cycling, bike tours, billiards, and walking tours can be arranged on-site.

Location and Surroundings

13 Bees is less than a 10-minute walk from the village centre of Confolens, which has medieval streets and restaurants along the river Vienne. The hotel is set in the historic Charente-Limousine area, close to the Val de Vienne Circuit. An airport shuttle service to Limoges - Bellegarde Airport (50 km away) is available.

• Beekeeping: Courses and hands-on workshops with expert hosts
• Rooms: Spacious double rooms with river or garden views
• Grounds: Over 1 hectares of parkland garden with terrace
• Breakfast: Continental buffet with local produce and honey
• Wellness: Fitness centre, yoga, and massage services
• Activities: Cycling, billiards, and walking tours
• Location: 10-minute walk to Confolens medieval centre