4 - Star Holiday Home on the Charente River. - Bourg-Charente

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Bourg-Charente

Remy Martin9 min drive
Chateau de Cognac10 min drive
Hennessy Cognac Company10 min drive
Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac)92 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Double Guest

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest

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

Master

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

Toilet

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

4 - Star Holiday Home on the Charente River.

HIGHLIGHTS: Blandine from Paris said "The highlight of my five days in this property was watching my three teens (12, 15 &16) have so much fun swimming in the river right outside the door, while I read a book or two in the shade and kept an eye on their fun. Perfect!"

WELCOME: We will always be there to welcome you upon arrival. A short tour of the facilities and quirks of this lovely home, and we will leave you to get on with the business of enjoying your vacation. This property is an in-town, self-catering, independent home.

HOME AWAY FROM HOME: This stunning 4 - star white Charentaise stone holiday home with it's iconic blue shutters and gracious, modern interior has been thoughtfully renovated for comfort and ease of living. You will enjoy the attention to detail and the calming colours and décor.

MODERN: With an eat-in kitchen containing all modern conveniences and appliances, you will probably enjoy cooking at home, much of the time.
Basic grocery items provided incl. Butter, milk, oil, salt and pepper, tea, coffee et al, provided.
We also provide some treats and a couple of bottles of wine, to welcome you to the Charente.

OUTDOOR DINING: The front terrace is where you can enjoy all your meals, Apero or reading a book. There is a table and 4 chairs situated here.
Take a Picnic to the Garden.
Watch the small world go by in relative privacy.

CONNECTED! Excellent and Free WIFI
Big Screen TV/100+ DVD's FR/Eng.
Bluetooth Stereo

PROVIDED:
New Washer (soap incl.) and Dryer
Dishwasher (Soap incl.)
All bed linens/towels/ kitchen towels et al, shampoo/bath gel / Hairdryers

FOOD: The Café/Bar/Restaurant/Depot de Pain (La Maison du Passeur) and (excellent) lunch restaurant (approx. 17 eur ea, incl. 1/4 of wine!, RDV advised.) is mere steps away. They also sell magazines and stamps/La Poste/lottery/tabac.
Michelin starred restaurant (La Ribaudiere) with menus for most budgets is also a neighbour.

SWIM: Directly opposite the Charente River and a fabulous safe swimming hole. The designated Swimming Hole/ rope swing in the river opposite the house, will invite open air fun for the whole family. Water quality is carefully monitored to be safe for swimming.
POOLS: If you want chlorinated water, there is a large new swimming pool complex in Cognac( X'Eau), just 10mins away, and recently renovated pool in Jarnac, 5kms away.
5 Super Water Parks within 45 mins drive.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:
You can walk, cycle and follow designated paths from this village. It is a wonderful place to do nothing much except sit beside the river and watch the world go by.
Kayak rentals in town, Bikes delivered to the door.
Children will love the open spaces, and enjoy the kms of walking and biking paths in the area.
Golf Cognac is just 3kms away.

GARDEN: We have a large, private, tree and structure shaded garden just steps down a private Chemin from the house, with loungers, picnic tables and outdoor games.
Something new to do each day.

BEACHES: Atlantic beaches for a day out, just 60 mins away, are Royan and Rochefort. La Rochelle is only 90 minutes.

OTHER THINGS TO DO:
Enjoy a visit to Bordeaux, St Emilion and Arcachon, approx. 90 minutes away. Dordogne towns (e.g. Brantome) are an hour away, and there are so many choices in the Charente, you will have to plan your days carefully~! All this is detailed in our Welcome Folder.

MARKETS: We provide a list of all the Charente Producer Markets, in the Welcome Folder.

FOOD SHOPPING: Jarnac (5kms), Cognac (8kms)

CHILDREN: This property does not provide for children younger than 5 yrs old. They will need to be toilet trained, negotiate steep stairs on their own and sit at the dining table. Parents much provide their own toys (for hygiene reasons). There is unsecured water opposite the house (Charente River) and beside the sister house is an unsecured Natural water Spring (Fontaine). These water hazards are not fenced. Parents must be vigilant.

No Smoking
No Pets.
No 3rd Party Renters.
Renter must be a house guest and stay for the entire duration of the booking.
No deep or shallow frying. Oily condensate sticks to all surfaces.

Property manager

Monica

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Water view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Renter must be one of the guests and remain for the duration of the booking. No 3rd party bookings.

No Deep or shallow frying. Oily condensate covers everything

Outside shoes and high heels must not to be worn inside. Slippers, bare feet or inside shoes only.

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

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

Property Registration Number 881769269

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

Bourg-Charente

Located in Bourg-Charente, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cognac Golf and Courvoisier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cognac Public Garden and Francois Ier Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bourg-Charente

What's nearby

Francois Mitterrand's Grave - 5 min drive
Courvoisier - 6 min drive
Remy Martin - 9 min drive
Chateau de Cognac - 10 min drive
Hennessy Cognac Company - 10 min drive

Getting around

Gondeville Jarnac-Charente Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

Au Bureau Cognac - 7 min drive
Buffalo Grill Chateaubernard - 6 min drive
Logis le Passiflore - 7 min drive
Burger King - 6 min drive
La Ribaudière - 1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 - Star Holiday Home on the Charente River. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4 - Star Holiday Home on the Charente River.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 - Star Holiday Home on the Charente River.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 - Star Holiday Home on the Charente River. located?

This family-friendly Bourg-Charente holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cognac Golf, Francois Mitterrand's Grave and Birthplace of François Mitterrand. Francois Mitterrand Museum and Courvoisier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful village property

This house is exceptional. Monica and Warren have given thought to everything needed for a great holiday here, from lovely colour schemes to extremely comfortable seating and beds and very well equipped kitchen and fantastic showers. We wouldn't fault anything. The owners are warm, welcoming and informative and the welcome "goodies" very generous. We enjoyed breakfast and evening drinks on the little terrace with its view of the river. The garden would have been perfect for afternoons when shade is needed (it was a hot week) but we were out and about a lot and so did not make full use of it. This was a very convenient base for everything we wanted to do. The river walks are stunning, Jarnac is within east walking distance along the river and Cognac is doable for those liking longer walks. I believe that this is usually a very quiet tranquil village but we stayed during of 3 amazing nights of Son et Lumiere on and around the river and village square celebrating the history of the region. It was all very exciting but noisy with rehearsals and performances going on past midnight. It was quite a shock to us oldies ,used to being in bed well before that but it was a really good way to experience the culture of the region. Although we didn't take advantage of it, I'm sure foodies would love the Michelin guide restaurant right next door. We may go back to experience the peace and quiet and if we do we will not hesitate to book this property again. We loved our holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

17 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

We absolutely loved staying at Monica and Warren’s beautiful house. Monica and Warren were the perfect hosts and we have never stayed in a house so well and so thoughtfully equipped. The house is in the pretty, tranquil village of Bourg Charente and overlooks the river Charente across a quiet paved area. The house was even better than it looked in the photos and our daughter loved her room so much she didn’t want to leave it! We enjoyed sitting on the little terrace enjoying a coffee, watching the swallows from our window and exploring the local area such as the lovely towns of Cognac and Saintes. The river however was the focus of our stay and we took every opportunity to swim in its beautiful clear waters both close to the house and from other little towns dotted along the Charente. Our kids spent hours on the rope swing over the water and it was lovely to see that it is brimming with wildlife. On our last day we had a beautiful cool swim in blazing sun beneath the local chateau whilst a couple of kingfishers flew just above us and dragonflies danced around us. Says it all. Hope to come back.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benoit C.

23 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comme chez soi !

Très beau gîte, accueil irréprochable avec un souci du détail remarquable au point de se sentir chez soi. La Charente en face du gîte est également un atout charme.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Monica

Warren and Monica are friendly, adventurous New Zealanders (Kiwis) living The Good Life in the glorious Grand Champagne, 1er Cru area of Cognac in the Charente.
Prior to retiring to France, they lived aboard their 18m motor yacht for 6 years, and cruised more than 12k kms in the south and eastern USA, and completed America's Great Loop through the USA and Canada in 2014.
Monica spent most of her adult working life in the Hospitality Industry (Hotel and Restaurant Management et al), and Warren had a previous life as an Industrial Chemist/Computer guru and Monsieur Fix-Anything. They feel that this makes them ideally suited to their new passion of welcoming guests to their holiday homes and promoting the Cognac Region in general.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property and the house next door to it because of it's fabulous riverside location. Golf, walk, run, cycle, boat/kayak, swim...whatever takes your fancy. You can have an active vacation or inactive, as you choose. We love the old houses with modern interiors and amenities, making the most of the ancient details and celebrating days gone by. You couldn't find a property more perfectly situated for a relaxing vacation right opposite the Charente River.

What makes this property unique

Being front and centre in a tiny Charentaise town where they produce Cognac and opposite the Chateau Bourg where they produce Grand Marnier!
The view of the river is lovely. There is plenty going on in this little town during Summer months, and you are right in the middle of it.
You can walk everywhere...even 5 kms to Jarnac past the vines and Chateau Cressé , and go to markets in any of a dozen towns local to the area. We provide a list !. The property is literally five minutes drive (1km) to highway N141 which takes you to Cognac, or Angouleme/Saintes/St Jean d'Angely/Royan/La Rochelle. It is also 90 minutes drive from three airports: Limoges, La Rochelle and Bordeaux. Cant get better than that!