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Full AC and heating, private hot tub, high speed WiFi with spectacular views

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Local market every Saturday in Villibois Lavalette. Sit under the covered market
Chateau de la Mercerie in Villebois Lavalette. A real treat, what is it?
Alfresco dining
Your hosts Jane et Richard
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Deck or patio
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Vaux-Lavalette, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Place, La Lizonne
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Château de Villebois-Lavalette
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Château de la Mercerie
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

First floor Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Full AC and heating, private hot tub, high speed WiFi with spectacular views

Carmagnac (The Cowshed) offers self-catering accommodation on the Dordogne Charente border near to Bordeaux and Bergerac Airports.

A distinctive luxury holiday retreat in Southwest France. An all-year experience of French living, come and find a peaceful haven away from the daily grind.

Carmagnac is an apartment with Air Conditioning throughout (heating and cooling) with hot tub, BBQ and dining area we offer to ultimate getaway in the Summer and Winter.

Carmagnac has a large bed/sitting room with a TV, full AC (Cooling and Heating), high speed WiFi and fitted kitchen with a large centre island.

A private 5 person hot tub with amazing views and Amazon Speaker and high speed WiFi and subtle lighting.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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 rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Cleaning - Our home is thoroughly cleaned after each holiday. If our home is not left as you found it we will charge a cleaning fee of up to £200

Pool cover - heating our pool to 28 degrees is expensive. Please place the pool cover each evening and coil back when in use.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6860816
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Vaux-Lavalette

Located in Vaux-Lavalette, this apartment is in a rural area and near a water park. Labyrinthe Végétal and Le Hall Black - Bowling d'Angoulême are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Central Market Hall and Géant Casino. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Vaux-Lavalette, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • La Lizonne - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Château de Villebois-Lavalette - 19 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Château de la Mercerie - 20 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Jardins du Coq - 23 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office - 33 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Montmoreau Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Nouge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gaastra Arne - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Camion Kebab - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Chez Jimmy - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pizz' Olives - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Full AC and heating, private hot tub, high speed WiFi with spectacular views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Full AC and heating, private hot tub, high speed WiFi with spectacular views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Full AC and heating, private hot tub, high speed WiFi with spectacular views?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Full AC and heating, private hot tub, high speed WiFi with spectacular views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Full AC and heating, private hot tub, high speed WiFi with spectacular views located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from La Lizonne and within 9 miles (15 km) of Château de Villebois-Lavalette and Château de la Mercerie. Jardins du Coq and Regional Natural Park Périgord Limousin are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Frances H.

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We had a wonderful holiday here. So peaceful and relaxing. Exactly what we needed. The views are incredible, you're surrounded by nature. It has to be the best situated hot tub I've ever seen.The house is immaculate with beautiful furnishings. The kitchen is the best equipped I've ever stayed in- nutribullet, air fryer, milk frother- you name it this kitchen has it. All in all, an exceotional property.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Thank you very much for your kind comments. It was a delight to meet you both and hopefully we will see you again. We strive to be warm, comfortable and connected both digitally and with nature and on the constant look out for the next Kitchen aid! Kind regards
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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Peace and tranquility

Fabulous relaxing stay at the beautifully appointed carmagnac. Can’t wait to visit again 😊
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Hi Sarah thank you for your kind comments, we throughly enjoyed hosting you and look forward to see you next year. Kind regards Jane et Richard
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10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

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Idyllic family getaway

Richard and Jane were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The vacation house is set in wonderful surroundings—very idyllic and perfect for relaxing with the kids. We especially enjoyed the pool area and the convenient kitchen by the pool, making it easy to unwind and enjoy family meals. Would definitely recommend this place for a peaceful and family-friendly retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Louella J.

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Wonderful relaxing stay

Fabulous week with our 5 young children. The house was clean, comfortable and very homely. Jane and Richard have thought of everything that you need to make a perfect holiday. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2022
Hi Louella, thank you for the kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and had time to relax with your family and just ahhh. You are most welcome to stay at Carmagnac again.
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara Bean

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our family holiday 2019

undoubtedly, this was one of the nicest, most relaxing Holidays we have ever had as Family. The house is simply stunning and beautifully maintained, as is the pool. Jane and Richard could not have been more friendly, welcoming and forthcoming. we will definitely be coming back! Thank you so much for Opening your stunning house to us!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Hi Barbara and family. It was lovely to host you and thank you for your kind comments. You certainly had terrific weather with temps in the 40's. We work hard to maintain Carmagnac and constantly invest to ensure we differentiate ourselves from the rest. We look forward to welcoming you back. Best regards Jane and Richard
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10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Fantastic location for a family holiday.

We thoroughly enjoyed our two weeks in this beautiful and extremely well equipped house in this quiet out of the way location. We were welcomed by Jane who showed us how everything worked and when we did have a minor problem with the pool, it was quickly resolved by Angi. While the house is secluded, it's just a 10 minute drive from the nearest supermarket, restaurant and cafes - but having a car is absolutely essential. We visited a number of other locations during our stay which while not local (Bordeaux & Lascaux Cave among others) were not too far away (each within about 1.45hrs). I'd certainly stay here again - we had everything we needed and wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend the place to anyone looking to get away from it all.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Dear Ian and family. Thank you for your kind comments. We work hard to make sure Carmagnac develops every year to offer our customers something new. We are delighted that you found Carmagnac well equipped, our differentiator is that it is our home and we are pleased this came through during your stay. We hope we can welcome you back. Best regards Jane and Richard
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela A.

Beautiful home, immaculately presented, everything we could have wished for.

Fabulous house in a beautiful setting. We had a very relaxing two weeks, made the most of the pool (salt water was great, much better than the usual chemicals) and table tennis table, and enjoyed pottering around the charming village of Villebois. The kitchen in Carmagnac is very well equipped - probably the best we’ve ever had in a rented property - and we all appreciated the air con during unusually hot weather. Our two teenage sons loved the comfort, the wi-fi (of course) and particularly the pool. We enjoyed visiting the remarkable underground church at Aubeterre, and also did some kayaking there (note: manhandling the kayaks past a dam was less than ideal, but the river was beautiful); Angoulême and Périgueux were also fun to visit. Richard and Jane were welcoming and helpful but also very discreet hosts. Highly recommended, and we’d love to go back one day.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Delightful guests and we are delighted that the weather was unbelievable with wall to wall sunshine during your visit. Our aim is to always help make memories. This part of rural France has an awful lot to offer and to have a good base that helps you relax and have fun is a huge bonus. Thank you for looking after our home and we would be delighted to see you again. Found memories Jane and Richard
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10/10 Excellent

Constance E.

A Little Slice of Heaven...on Earth

Our group of six friends from various parts of the U.S. met in Paris and travelled by car to heavenly Carmagnac where we spent 6 glorious days. ( By the way, it is possible, we learned, that you can train from Paris to Angouleme where you can rent a car which we would do next time. This farmhouse is charming, comfortable and truly a home away from home. It was especially good that we each had our own en suite and there was plenty of space for all of us. The weather was terrific...lots of sunshine even in October. We frequented neighboring Villebois and travelled to St. Emilion and Bordeaux for superb views and wines, to Aubeterre where the largest subterranean church in a Europe can be visited. and finally to Angouleme for supper on our last evening at Chez Paul. Richard and Jane saw to it that our every need was anticipated. We loved cooking in a fully outfitted gourmet kitchen and enjoyed the company of our hosts. We are leaving France with a large collection of happy memories. Richard and Jane - much appreciation for all you did to make our stay perfect. We are already dreaming about our return. Au revoir ‘til we meet again! Constance and Crew
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Dear Constance and Crew, thank you very much for this lovely review. It was great to meet with you all and delighted that Carmagnac and the weather were in sync. Our aim is to provide a homely feel where you can relax and have fun and visit many of the great historical places that surround us. The Charente has so much to offer and is surprisingly easy to access with a TGV from Paris or Bordeaux passing Montmoreau a 5-minute drive from Carmagnac. Carmagnac is much more than a holiday let and that is what makes it special. We are delighted that this came through and you all felt so comfortable in the three large double rooms with private ensuite. We work hard to make sure you have everything you may need to make those lasting memories. We look forward to welcoming you back by plane, train and automobile. Au revoir and safe travels back home. We too have fond and lasting memories. Very best Jane and Richard
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Excellent séjour dans un havre de calme

Notre séjour était excellent avec l'accueil chaleureux de Jane et Richard dès notre arrivée. Ils nous ont fait la visite des lieux en nous présentant la maison, la superbe piscine, la cuisine d'été, le coin lounge a proximité et son hamac sous les arbres. Le bonus : un trampoline !!! Les enfants étaient ravis! La maison dispose de tous les équipements nécessaires et d'une cuisine de "chef" avec des ustensiles et un piano avec assez de fours pour des réunions gourmandes en famille ou entre amis. Globalement la décoration est très chaleureuse et au bout de quelques heures, on se sent un peu comme chez nous. Jane et Richard savent être très discrets mais toujours disponibles pour la moindre question. Vous serez au milieu des champs de tournesols...calme et repos assurés !!! Et vos enfants et amis pourront s'amuser sans embêter les voisins 😆😆😆. En synthèse, nous n'hésiterons pas à revenir !!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2021
Merci pour votre avis bienveillant et réfléchi. Ce fut un plaisir de vous accueillir, vous et votre famille, et nous sommes ravis que vous ayez trouvé Carmagnac reposant et accueillant. C'est toujours notre intention.
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10/10 Excellent

Markus B.

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tolles altes Landhaus in traumhafter Umgebung

ein sehr schöner Ort, um seine Ferienzeit entspannt zu verbringen
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2021
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung und wir freuen uns, dass Sie Ihren Aufenthalt im Carmagnac genossen haben.
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10/10 Excellent

Kafia K.

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Magnifique séjour en famille.

Très jolie maison, propre et fonctionnelle. Loin de tout agréable pour se reposer et se retrouver avec sa petite famille, magnifique décor très apaisant. Logement tres propre tout à été mis à notre disposition pour le plus grand des confort, les hôtes on été d’une très grande disponibilité pour que tout soit parfait. Un grand MERCI.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2021
Merci pour votre aimable critique. Vous et votre famille avez été un plaisir d'accueillir et merci d'avoir pris soin de notre maison. Thank you for your kind review. You and your family were a delight to host and thank you for looking after our home.
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10/10 Excellent

Arnaud D.

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Magnifique maison de campagne charentaise

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cette très belle et vaste maison charentaise, restaurée avec goût et parfaitement équipée. Accueil charmant de nos hôtes. Nous reviendrons!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2020
Merci beaucoup pour votre aimable critique. C'était dommage pour le temps mais ravi que vous ayez tous passé un bon moment à votre réunion annuelle. L'équipe est la bienvenue à tout moment et merci d'avoir laissé notre maison si propre. Nous apprécions vraiment cela. Restez en sécurité Jane et Richard
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10/10 Excellent

Suzie H.

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Vaux Lavalette August 2020

We had a fabulous week staying at Jane and Richard’s beautiful place. It was our second visit to Carmagnac and it was just as lovely as we remembered. The house is cool, quiet and well-equipped with plenty of space to spread out but also come together to eat , play games or just hang out. The pool area is fab with gorgeous views and enough loungers and chairs to go around. Jane and Richard couldn’t have been more helpful and welcoming. Great hosts with a beautiful house. Highly recommended!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2020
Dear Suzie and crew. Thank you very much for your review. It was great to see you all again and the crew which has grown so much for your last visit. Thank you all for taking care of our home and your kind comments. You and your family will always be welcome at Carmagnac and we loved the scooter!
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10/10 Excellent

Christelle M.

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Wonderful

I would like to thank Jane and Richard for their welcome and kindness.They are a great resource for visits to the surrounding area and extremely kind. The house is beautifully decorated, with quality fixtures and fittings: this kitchen is just amazing, the bedrooms are very large and very well appointed (my 2 teenage girls loved having their own bathroom). The swimming pool area is a great place to relax and to watch the sunset. If you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy a beautiful and very comfortable home, I recommend it. Thank you Jane, thank you Richard The spider cat family
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2020
Hi Christelle and crew. Thank you very much for your kind review. We loved having you and thank you for leaving our home in very good order. You are more than welcome at any time to Carmagnac and we will definitely hook when in Paris. Love to all
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10/10 Excellent

Aurore D.

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A taste of Eden, if not Paradise itself !

Jane and richard's house indeniably has a soul. You will feel it upon your arrival. Even if you enter their privacy, at no time you wil feel an intruder. Everything is welcoming here. The organization of the interior space is intuitive: things are found easily, as if the guest had designed them that way. The style is a tribute to the Entente Cordiale, between France and UK, but also present and past, countryside and modernity, apparent rusticity and great comfort, a mixture of genres always in the best taste. However, wherever the eyes fall, the house is full of charming details, a real “cabinet of curiosities”: the decoration, the paintings, photographs, ornaments, books, cds etc. A rabbit here, a duck there... Lewis Carrol and Beatrix Potter reunited ! In this regard, the connection between the interior and the exterior is harmonious. The best illustrations are the visits we had in the morning, for breakfast: little rabbits in the garden, birds... even a fawn! The colourful magic of Bambi in your garden ! In fact, the house is neither more nor less than like its owners, full of a caring presence, full of charming promises. Thanks for your kindness Jane and Richard . Alain, Aurore, Alicia and Aloys. Plailly. France.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2020
Dear Alain, Aurore, Alicia and Aloys. Wow, what a review. Thank you. We are delighted when Carmagnac connects with our guests. It is a very special place and it was a delight to have you stay. Hearing the children exploring and having fun in the pool is what it's all about. Our ducks will miss you all and hope to add to our library of books and interesting things over the next year. I'm glad you enjoyed reading my newest book S%%, Dru%£, and Sausage Rolls! Kindest and fondest memories Jane et Richard. When we are next in Paris we will drop you a note and you are more than welcome at Carmagnac.
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10/10 Excellent

Arne V.

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Just as expected

Very good stay, just as promised and expected. Owners live at the same premises but are very discreet and always available if needed for questions. Thanks for the help to Jane and Richard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2020
Thank you very much for your kind words we thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and we are pleased that Carmagnac offered you everything you required. Kind regards Jane et Richard
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10/10 Excellent

AGNES M.

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Excellent séjour face à un paysage de rêve

Une maison très agréable et chaleureuse. Des propriétaires très sympathiques et discrets. Un séjour super au bord de la piscine et dans une campagne charentaise aux airs de Toscane. Des petits villages agréables à visiter… On recommande vivement. On va d’ailleurs certainement répéter l’expérience 😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2020
Dear Agnes and crew. A delightful family and friends. We thoroughly enjoyed hosting you, our first visitors of the year following COVID19. We are delighted that our home provided some relief to you all from lockdown and that the Charente sun shined during your stay. It was lovely to see the children having so much fun in the heated pool. Thank you for leaving our home spotlessly clean. Stay safe and well and we would welcome you all back to Carmagnac again. Kind regards Jane and Richard
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10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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Lovely Relaxing Stay

Richard & Jane were welcoming, friendly & very knowledgeable on the surrounding area. Their home was a great starting point for venturing around the leafy lanes of France. Nights in with a glass of wine, feeling toasty from the log burner & the relaxing scent of lavender will remain with me as a very happy memory. Will definitely keep in touch & return next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Hi Susan and Crew. Thank you very much for the review. It was great to host you and that you fond Carmagnac homely even when the weather was appalling. We hope you find your ideal place and look forward to hearing your news as thing develop. Kind regards
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10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

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First time French rural holiday

Our party of 7 (4 adults and 3 children under 8) fully enjoyed our two weeks at Carmagnac in July/August. We arrived a little early (with permission and due to a flight time change) and were warmly welcomed by Jane and RJ. Our first impressions were that the property was roomier than we had anticipated from the photographs, especially the kitchen/diner and upstairs bedrooms. This house has everything you need for a home from home break and not once did we not have something to hand for cooking or prep. On the hotter days the air con was an absolute godsend! The views were to die for and the grounds so pretty and well kept. The pool area was clean and pretty and the children throughly enjoyed their 'midnight swims' (at 9pm!). The pool was an adequate size even with us all in. The smallest gained water confidence as the shallower end allowed him to be able to touch the bottom easily and enjoy some (supervised) jumping in. Jane and RJ were excellent hosts, always on hand to answer any questions about where to go and RJ even led us to the local SuperU so that we'd find it easily the next time. A lovely couple with lots of fascinating anecdotes. Location is very rural with the nearest large supermarket a 10 min drive away and some boulangerie in surrounding villages. The drive out of Bordeaux was a little hair raising though! Lots of local places to visit and hardly any other cars on the road, which is marvellous when you're not used to driving the opposite way! We would recommend Aubterre (river and town), Brantome and St Emillion for day trips. For 3 of us it was our first folly into the 'rent a farmhouse in France' world, having always been 'waited on hand and foot in resort' types and thoroughly enjoyed the change. Our 8 year old enjoyed exploring the area and practicing the French that she has started to learn at school. We would recommend Carmagnac to anybody considering it even for a short hop for relaxation. Thank you Jane and RJ for a wonderful stay. Fond memories will be with us always x
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Hello team Macklin, many thanks for your kind review it was a delight to host you all and with wall to wall sunshine. It was lovely to hear that the little fella mastered water and the sandpit with his trucks, it was lovely to see hm in the mornings fully focused on digging. You missed the tractor event a few day after you left, he would have loved it and the girls enjoying the pool and their first pool party. All great fun. hope the trip home wasn't too painful. This part pf France has so much to offer and Carmagnac a good base for the coast, countryside vineyards and towns and of course the Ramparts in early September. Kind regards Jane and Richard
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10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

A remarkable and well equipped home with heated pool

A delightful and relaxing stay with stunning views and a pool that is so inviting at 28 degrees day and night and an outdoor shower (hot and cold). The kitchen is very well equipped with high-quality equipment with a large centre island and dining room table allowing us all to be together. The farmhouse just keeps on giving with wonderful gardens and full air conditioning. There is a Pergola by the pool, great to escape the midday sun and just relax, chat, play games and BBQ. The bedrooms are very comfortable and full of light and have an ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower. We had everything and more. We certainly recommend this beautifully equipped and surprisingly large and interesting farmhouse.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

E S.

Home from home in a beautiful gite

A week here was simply not long enough. Carmagnacis a truly special place and a real home from home. Everything has been thought of with guests in mind, along with lots of little extra touches which helped to make our holiday. We felt immediately relaxed and at home and enjoyed the warm pool, beautiful views and spending time as a family here. Richard and Jane were perfect hosts, discrete but always available if needed. We left Carmagnac with happy memories and all wanting to return for longer next year. Thank you Richard and Jane for sharing your home and part of France with us.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Many thanks for your kind comments. We thoroughly enjoyed hosting your family and meeting your delightful children. We work hard to keep Carmagnac moving forward with new upgrades and developments every year and as this is our home it has that homely feel that our guests love. We hope you will return for longer, you are more than welcome. Kind regards Jane and Richard
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8/10 Good

Sandie D.

Superbe maison de caractère avec une vue magnifique sur les tournesols

Tout est pensé avec goût, les équipements ne manquent pas, la literie est confortable et la piscine agréable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

Beautiful, well maintain and equipped property with beautiful outlook and fantastic pool

Very welcoming and relaxed holiday. Everything we could have wished for and more
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Hello Tracy, Claire and Co. We are delighted that you had a great time. The weather couldn't have been better. We enjoyed your company and found new friends and a passionate entrepreneur in Ross who is now at the top of RJ's email list. We work hard to make sure Carmagnac moves forward every year and hopefully, we can see you again. You are all most welcome. kind regards Jane and RJ
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10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

A beautiful Gite in peaceful surroundings

A fantastic week spent at Carmagnac. Very comfortable and well equipped Gite with lovely pool and great views. Our week was extremely peaceful and relaxing - even with 3 teenagers. Would definitely recommend and hope to return. Helen and Jason Cole
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thank you for your kind comments. We are glad that you found our home well equipped and your family had a good time. We work hard to ensure Carmagnac represents a quality retreat and we would be pleased to host your family again.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Long relaxing weekend in Sep 16

Stayed here with the owners and close friends in Sep 16. Fabulous facilities in a great location. Highly recommended any time of year. If you're a petrol head, base yourself here for the famous Circuit Des Ramparts in Angouleme (about 40mins away) in Sep. Great atmosphere and a great weekend of vintage car racing. Pay an extra €20 and get yourself up close to the classic cars in the pits. Planning another stay, with the family, next year and looking forward to lazy days around the heated pool with my granddaughter.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Dear Andrew, many thanks for this. It was a pleasure to welcome you to Carmagnac and we are looking forward to seeing you again this year. An ideal location for families of all ages with a heated pool, table tennis table, bikes and a fully air conditioned home (heating and cooling) and as your last trip entertained with the vintage cars roaring past our private drive and canoe trip in Brantome. See you soon. Best regards Richard and Jane

About the host

Hosted by Richard Jowsey

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Jane and Richard met in 2001 and had a passion for France. With us both working in the hospitality and facilities industries and wanted a project. As they say it keeps you young. After 5 years of travel to and from our home in Bath (Jane worked in Bristol and Richard (RJ) London the weekends and holidays were spent renovating to make this our family home. Rj commuted back to London for work whilst Jane remained to project manage the local artisans, Jane can share some great stories, some lost in translation!

We started letting our home in 2011, so we are not new to this. Our home is constantly moving on so the project is never ending and that's how we like it, so for our visitors who return regularly there are always new things to see.

Carmagnac was initially rented as a holiday home with or without the owners onsite, as some of our residents like to know we are available; After 14 years we have now moved back into tghe main house and let the separate annexe, with private entrance.

Why they chose this property

This is not let as a holiday home, it is our home, so we don't have a 'that will do attitude' and hand me downs, At Carmagnac you have everything you would wish for from a 6,9,12 inch baking tin, tagine, food blender, jam pot to quality crockery and cutlery and utensils etc etc. Its full of character and those that stay leave with memories of a great time, great food, great wine and a great home that characterises Jane and RJ.

What makes this property unique

We noticed the farmhouse roof from the main road at the top of the drive, well when we say the main road, we have a tractor on Thursday and the odd bicycle during the afternoon. During Ramparts (http://www.circuit-des-remparts.com/) a possession of vintage cars and fantastic fun. We have a private drive, well we share it with the farmer who uses it to gain access to the surrounding fields, very infrequently and to check on the local pond. This leads to our private drive and Carmagnac. We are South facing and hidden away in the valley with amazing views.

We bought Carmagnac on our first viewing, it was April, damp and raining, the grass hadn't been cut for the last decade and water poured into the building. We had a comprehensive check list, however as all good books tell you don't buy on emotion. Well, we did. Best move ever.

We set a budget, engaged architects and hit French bureaucracy which we have grown to love! As any well-appointed TV programme will shout about, we blew the budget, it is our home at the end of the day. We've been investing ever since and continue to do so. It becomes a passion and hopefully a legacy, subject to Brexit of course!

A character home, flooded with light, stunning views, secluded with easy access to some of Frances most picturesque villages and easy access to the coast, tributaries, rivers, beeches, chateaux's and the wine regions and not forgetting the Cognac estates and St Emilion.

Languages:

English, French

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