Country house, private heated pool, lazy spa, enclosed garden, games barn, BBQ,

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Gym

Check out the area

Barbezières, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Chateau de Cognac42 min drive
Hennessy Cognac Company43 min drive
Angouleme Cathedral44 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This delightful Charentaise Country house, which is ideal for summer holiday rentals, overlooks open countryside, sunflower fields and vineyards. The 5 bedroom farmhouse,

totally renovated for holiday rentals, maintains a warm traditional feel with exposed beams, mellow stone walls and polished wooden floors. The holiday home offers great accommodation for couples, families or families sharing, sleeping up to 10 people plus a baby. The simply furnished bedrooms in a French country style overlook the walled garden and 10 x 4 heated swimming pool. There’s also a lazy spa for your enjoyment. The large fully equipped family size kitchen is perfect for recreating local French cuisine or early morning petit dejeneuer. The barn at the bottom of the garden is home to the pool table and table tennis table, badminton net, tennis rackets, boules, pool inflatables and inflatable canoe. The large open barn offers shade from the midday sun but is also convenient for evening dining. Enjoy your holiday at our french farmhouse in the Charente countryside.

Events in the local area: Locally there are events planned throughout the year

Circuits des Remparts, Angouleme September

Classic motor car racing around the historical city of Angouleme.

Les Vacances de Monsieur Haydn, La Roche Posay, Vienne

Festival of classical and chamber music held in La Roche Posay, Vienne. A series of four headline events and a hundred short performances, free of charge, by young musicians, high quality amateurs and students.

Grand Pavois, La Rochelle September
A major event in the boating industry. It's the only International boat show registered by an association and led by professionals for professionals.

Golf: 18 hole golf course at St Brice, Royan, Angouleme, Saintes, Cognac, and another course at La Preze near Montbron. Please see our website for more details

Beaches: Forty kilometers of glorious sandy beaches at La Rochelle and Royan are just over one hour’s drive away as is the Gironde estuary with its charming fishing villages. Both are recommended resorts for day visits. The shopping in La Rochelle is particularly good as are the restaurants.

Property manager

Roz Puliston

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Gym

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Could we kindly ask that you smoke in the garden.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Barbezieres

Located in Barbezieres, this farm stay is in a rural area. Gallo-Roman Theater at Les Bouchaud and Pigeonnier d'Aulnay are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include La Moutarderie Charentaise and Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and horse riding nearby.

Barbezières, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

Chateau de Cognac - 42 min drive
Hennessy Cognac Company - 43 min drive
Géant Casino - 43 min drive
Angouleme Cathedral - 44 min drive
Valley of the Monkeys - 63 min drive

Getting around

Luxe Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

La Belle Etape - 6 min drive
Aka Laurent Jéssica - 13 min drive
Le Relais de Verdille - 7 min drive
Le Square - 12 min drive
La Cagouille - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Country house, private heated pool, lazy spa, enclosed garden, games barn, BBQ, have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Country house, private heated pool, lazy spa, enclosed garden, games barn, BBQ, pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Country house, private heated pool, lazy spa, enclosed garden, games barn, BBQ, ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country house, private heated pool, lazy spa, enclosed garden, games barn, BBQ, ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country house, private heated pool, lazy spa, enclosed garden, games barn, BBQ, located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly farm stay is within 9 mi (15 km) of Aigre Tourism Office, La Moutarderie Charentaise and Aulnay National Forest. Cognac Gautier and Le Cep Enchanté are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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8/10 Good

Roger K.

20 Jun 2017

Fantastic family home

Family retreat like no other we have stayed at. It has great garden, big bedrooms great games room with entertainment for all the family .can't wait to go back. The owners have it set up and organised very well so the minute you walk in there's a manual for the house with local knowledge too of what is on where with directions. The pool is crystal clear and kept well. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for the quality quiet french get away

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Liz H.

12 Aug 2011

Our holiday in France 2011

The property was beautiful, if a bit remote. The pictures were very accurate. The plus side was the beautiful countryside surrounding the house and the lovely house itself. The downside was that with 2 teenage girls and 2 twenty somethings it would have been better for them if there had been somewhere near that they could visit bars without driving to it. The lack of working WiFi was also a major disappointment to the teenagers as their blackberries weren't enabled. If they could have used the computers we took with us, it would have been a lot better! As a family we loved the evenings cooking barbecues, listening to music on the I pods and playing games. The grounds were ideal for ball games. The neighbours were very understanding when balls went over the wall to next door. The best experience was when the local mayor invited us to the local Bastille day celebrations in the village hall. We met some ex pats who were happy with their lives in the area. Must see places were Cognac, where a jazz festival was on. Live Music in the town areas and an open air concert in the park. The distillery was an experience which all enjoyed. The other place we loved was La Rochelle where we had a wonderful Seafood meal on the harbour front. I would recommend the property for families with young children and couples on holiday in groups. Not so good for the offspring in the age grou of our family.

About the host

Hosted by Roz Puliston

Hi. My name is Roz and I'm from England. I spent my teenage years at school in Malaysia and strangely enough developed my interest in French whilst there. Having visited France every year for many, many years, I fell in love with La Maison Charentaise when I first saw it, and hope you will love it just as much during your visit.

Why they chose this property

It was my first visit to The Charente and I fell in love with the house when I first saw it. A few months later I was living there. La Maison Charentaise is now a holiday home and a place where people have visited time and time again, because of its charm and relaxing atmosphere. Chill out by the pool, read a book under the fig tree with a martini, wine or coffee if you prefer, take a cycle ride around the countryside or a nice evening stroll. Pop down to the horse riding school or maybe go wine tasting. It's a great place just for relaxing at home, or visiting the other areas of the Dordogne, the beaches, Bordeaux, the Vienne or Limousin if you like to see a little of the area.

What makes this property unique

I guess I just liked the style of the mellow sandstone walls of the Charentaise house. It's quite private, with gated access and high walls. The pool was a bonus and now we have outdoor table tennis and an indoor snooker table together with other sporting equipment - a treadmill and a stepper if you want to keep up with your excercise! The pool is now heated and you can relax in the lazy spa.

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