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Charmingly renovated and beautifully presented old stone cottage.

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Exterior
Dining
Large kitchen diner area.
Interior
Beaumont

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 790 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Orival, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Trarieux Square
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charmingly renovated and beautifully presented old stone cottage.

Charming renovated 300 year old stone cottage in an elevated position with superb views of the Charente. Tastefully and simply furnished. Two double bedroom - one with ensuite toilet. Twin bedroom with additional bed on mezzanine. Bathroom with bath and shower. Downstairs shower and WC. Open plan kitchen/dining/living area with Freesat TV (all usual UK channels and radio)and WIFI. Secure sheltered courtyard with BBQ and seating. Private above ground pool 6.5m x 3m x 1.2m. The pool is only for your use and not shared. Two metre wide decking on two sides of the pool. Grassed area adjacent to pool. (Please note the pool is only usable mid-June to end of September)

Property manager

David and Amanda Lewis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside

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
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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

Rouffiac

Located in Rouffiac, this holiday home is in a rural area. René Carré and Château La Faviere are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Plage De Petit-Bersac and Jardins du Coq. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Orival, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Trarieux Square - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Saint-Jacques Church - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Circuit de Haute Saintonge - 23 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Chalais Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Flore - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Crêperie Sel et Sucre - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Taverne - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Maison où on boit beaucoup - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Le Garage - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charmingly renovated and beautifully presented old stone cottage. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Charmingly renovated and beautifully presented old stone cottage. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Charmingly renovated and beautifully presented old stone cottage. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charmingly renovated and beautifully presented old stone cottage. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charmingly renovated and beautifully presented old stone cottage. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Chalais Tourism Office, Trarieux Square and Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office. Saint-Jacques Church and Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alisdair G.

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

Lovely house in quiet location

A very nice house in a secluded location, yet only 10 minutes to main shops etc. Good base for the local sights. Owners very helpful and the pool was appreciated! Fully equipped kitchen. Would definitely recommend this house for a stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

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

Quiet Getaway

Very well equipped and presented property in lovely quiet surroundings.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas T.

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

Quiet cottage in a tiny hamlet with lovely views.

A pretty and compact cottage with a nice cosy feel . Well equipped with most things required for a pleasant stay . We found plenty of walks in the area and Aubeterre sur Dronne was a pretty little village with a good restaurant . The Intermarche at Chalais was good for food shopping and Fuel .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian G., Saffron Walden, United Kingdom

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

Relaxing get away

Great house and well equipped. Had all we needed - fridge for food and fridge for wine! The place was perfect for us, only a 5minute drive to the nearest town meant a relaxing getaway. So rural and relaxing. Loved everyday!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare H.

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

Beautiful gite with private pool

Had a fantastic stay in this beautiful, clean and well equipped gite, it had everything you could need in a home from home. A gas bbq was a welcome treat. The view across the valley was spectacular, especially whilst relaxing in the private pool. David and Amanda were perfect hosts, communication before and during our stay was excellent. Look forward to returning sometime. Clare and John
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Chic with the personal touch.

We loved our beautiful holiday home from the moment we stepped in. Very welcoming with so many personal touches. If you want to escape from it all and just watch the wonderful French countryside change with the hour of the day, then this place is the perfect spot. Thank you for sharing your charming home with us.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Jewel in the crown Gite

The property was really nice and in a lovely quiet location with top views but still only from main road and towns of Chalais and Aubettere. The property was well equipped with everything that you would need. Property owners were really helpful from the point of booking. Have already recommended to work colleagues and friends in the UK.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

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

Great Christmas Break in a Beautiful Cottage

Lovely little cottage, well renovated, with everything you might need for a pleasant stay near the little market town of Chalais. We were visiting nearby family for Christmas and arrived in the middle of a severe cold snap, but once the log burner was going it was very cosy in the cottage, and a lovely place to spend Christmas away from it all. I can imagine how fantastic it would be to be here in the summer! Easy parking, quiet location, lots of space, all the mod-cons you might need and close to the beautiful town of Aubeterre. Perfect!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

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

Wonderful Property and Stay!

We have just come back from a fantastic stay at a beautiful property with hosts who I cannot recommend enough. The cottage was spotless on arrival and fully prepared with everything you could need for you stay. We were even left a welcome gift for our arrival. The location is wonderful and peaceful without being too detached - some lovely local towns to visit. A stunning spot with views all around. Perhaps my only nitpick - and a very very minor one - the photos of the pool do not show that you have to cross the road to get to it. The pool is located behind the propertys barn just across the access road. Having young kids with us - it meant we were unable to leave them playing as if the pool were directly on the property grounds. A very minor issue though as the area is so quiet it never felt an issue to dash over the road to grab drinks etc. The courtyard area is lovely for eating outside and enjoying the weather - lovely and quiet for a stargaze at night too. Amanda and David were fantastic hosts - great communication in the run up. When we had a couple of issues during our stay - a breakage on our part and me having a moment on how to get the oven gas supply - David was fast, clear and helpful with assistance. I cannot recommend highly enough. Thanks for helping us make a great summer holiday!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Frédéric L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Calme et sérénité

Petit séjour d’une semaine bien sympathique en famille. Malgré quelques petites déconvenues à l’arrivée. (Bouteille de gaz. Impossible à ouvrir… Il faut savoir que le gîte Appartient à des Anglais, et que leurs bouteilles de gaz sont Sécurises) Nous avions également une bouteille de gaz sur deux.. La première étant vide, nous avons dû jongler entre le gaz cuisine et le barbecue) La piscine est sympathique, cependant il y a une petite route certes peu passagère À traverser pour y accéder, il aurait été bon de le signaler sur l’Annonce… Il y a aussi cette marche très haute entre la cuisine et la terrasse qui nous a posé quelques soucis puisque nous sommes venus avec une personne âgée Qui a eu beaucoup de mal à monter et descendre pendant le séjour.. Hormis ses petites déconvenue, l’endroit est sympathique, la maison décorée avec goût. Je noterai également que la vaisselle n’est pas forcément adaptée. La vaisselle est certes très jolie , mais très lourde car en porcelaine .. L’endroit est sympathique, calme et serein assez proche des commodités… Les équipements lave-vaisselle et machine à laver sont appréciables .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MJM W.

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

Tolles Haus und super vermieter

Nichts war zu fiel, alles wurde sehr schnell und net gelöst.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen K., Kinsale

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

Fantastic 2 week holiday

We had a great holiday. The Gite is very well equipped. Everything you have at home and more. Great location. Absolutely loved our holiday
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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

Great Holiday in beautiful accommodation

Had a great stay at Beaumont - house was lovely and we spent 7 days exploring the area - lovely quiet rural location with the benefit of having a swimming pool and decking area to enjoy the sun
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Christine K.

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

Gîte et emplacement agréable

Gîte très agréable avec tout ce qu‘il faut! Points à améliorer: matelas, pression douche en bas, et, malchance pour nous, on a dû vivre avec un nid d’abeilles dans la cheminée et donc aussi à l’intérieur du gîte.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Marion H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Agréable et reposant

Maison de campagne familiale au calme dont l emplacement nous laisse observer des champs de tournesol à perte de vue c est magnifique. Très propre à notre arrivée. Au regard des photos en revanche, nous nous attendions à une piscine plus moderne. Les propriétaires sont présents dès qu on les contacte ! Merci pour ce bon moment
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice B., Velizy VILLACOUBLAY

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

Superbe maison idéalement située

Au calme. Maison très agréable avec tous les équipements. Idéalement située pour accéder à de multiples activités proches : canoë, accrobranche, cluedo grandeur nature (villebois), marchés...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Tobias K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Entspannter Urlaub in der Charente

Ein schönes rustikales Ferienhaus in der Region Charente. Ideal um eine entspannte Zeit in schöner Landschaft zu verbringen. Die Aussicht vom Pool in die Landschaft und das blühende Sonnenblumenfeld ist wunderschön. Vom Ferienhaus sind die umliegenden Départements wie die Dordogne oder das Périgord gut erreichbar. Das sich in der Nähe befindliche Dorf Aubeterre-sur-Dronne ist ein Highlight und auch mit seiner Lage am Fluss Dronne Ausgangspunkt für eine Kanutour oder ein Bad im Fluss am dorfeigenen Flussstrand. Die sich in größerer Entfernung befindlichen Städte wie Saintes, Cognac und Périgueux sind die Fahrt wert, ganz besonders die Altstadt von Périgueux. Zudem sollten Weinliebhaber eine Fahrt nach St. Emilion und das umliegende Weinanbaugebiet sowie eine Fahrt durch das Haut-Médoc nicht versäumen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

Lovely week

Nice property, in a very quiet location with lovely views over the valley. Very convenient for Chalais and Aubeterre. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

christophe d.

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

Belle maison pour belles vacances à la campagne

Une grande maison formidablement rénovée alliant le confort du moderne (salle de bain avec douche avec jet, grande baignoire d'angle...) et le charme de l'ancien (pierres et poutres apparentes). De plus, la maison est très bien équipée en petits matériels et consommables en tout genre). Nous étions 4 mais on peut facilement être 7). Aux alentours, les commerces de proximité à Chalais (5' en voiture), Aubeterre sur dronne à 15' puis le Libournais à 45' et Bordeaux à 1h00. Côté Dordogne, Brantôme à 50'. En résumé, aucune mauvaise surprise pour des vacances à la campagne. 5/5
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marianne v.

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

Beaumont

Snel contact met de verhuurders. Instructies waren uitgebreid en duidelijk.

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

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

Beautiful, peaceful cottage

Fabulous comfortable cottage, beautifully decor in a peaceful location. Very well equipped, would recommend highly.😎

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty M.

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

A week away for a family holiday

7 of us were staying in the cottage for a family wedding nearby and the property was perfect location wise and in space :) The house was very homely and had everything we could of ever have needed and more! The surrounding area of fields of sunflowers and countryside was stunning. It was secluded enough to get some peace and quiet but also only a five min drive away from the village of Chalais which was great for nipping to the shops and visiting the markets :) A wonderful week in a beautiful home Xx

8/10 Good

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very nice property

We arrived very early, but Amanda was very understanding and arranged for us to enter the property which was much appreciated. The house was lovely and well presented, however with us staying for two weeks the grounds when we left had started to look a bit neglected, I feel the grass at least could have been cut during our stay. The pool area in the listing has very good artistic license, although the view is nice the pool liner is very tired and the table area not very appealing. However over all we had a good time.

10/10 Excellent

Gepco d.

Ruim, gezellig, compleet ingericht. Zwembad prima, Engelse tv prima

De woning is ruim opgezet, het zwembad bevindt zich aan de andere zijde van een heel rustige weg, geen probleem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Lovely house, very well equipped, really is a home from home. Fabulous views across the valley.

This property is much more luxurious than your average gite. It has a large kitchen diner which is great for family dining. The kids will love the pool area which has views to die for. Only a few minutes drive to supermarkets and some very good restaurants. We had a great stay even though the weather wasn’t great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by David and Amanda Lewis

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We live in Norfolk where we brought up our three sons. We are thrilled to have been able to purchase our dream French House having fallen in love with it on a trip back to the UK from Spain. We have recently created a Facebook page for Beaumont where we post photos and things of interest about Beaumont and the area so feel free to search for Chez Lewis Beaumont on Facebook.

Why they chose this property

We weren't intending to buy a property but we saw Beaumont and loved the fabulous views and the sheltered courtyard - perfect for dining and lounging in. The house had a great friendly feel to it with oak beams, wooden and tiled floors. Having collected vintage French linens and other bits of brocante I was thrilled to have some where to use them.

What makes this property unique

The above ground pool has the most wonderful views and the hamlet is quiet. At night the skies are beautiful and clear - perfect for star gazing. The house is south facing so the sun floods in all day.

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