Located in Aujac, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cognac Public Garden and Francois Ier Park, while Museum of Saint Jean d'Angely and Museum of Art History are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
Fontdouce Abbey - 17 min drive - 12.2 km
Hennessy Cognac Company - 25 min drive - 23.8 km
Château de Cognac - 25 min drive - 23.4 km
Remy Martin - 26 min drive - 25.4 km
Getting around
St-Hilaire-Brizambourg Station - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Gregor's Pizza - 10 min drive
Bar Restaurant de la Poste - 10 min drive
Boucherie Rocheron Sébastien - 6 min drive
La Castafiore - 11 min drive
Sauf Imprevu - 9 min drive
About this property
A beautiful, twin towered, Charente-Maritime house
Set amongst fields of sunflowers and the famous Cognac vineyards. Les Cygnes Noirs is a family friendly, hotel quality, property, run by a very attentive and welcoming host.
Perfectly located for visiting the historic towns of Cognac and Saintes, as well as the wider Charente-Maritime area. Les Cygnes Noirs sits in the hamlet of Le Grand Moulin, offering peace and tranquillity to our guests.
During the summer months, you can enjoy our swimming pool and relaxation areas as well as free use of the barbecue and two separate indoor cooking areas, perfect for your al-fresco dining.
Over the cooler months, why not settle in front of the large log burner in the guest lounge, where you can watch television, listen to music, play board games or read a book.
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Single / child bed, subject to availability
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Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Details must be discussed before check-in date.
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Dedicated outside smoking area
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Return the keys
Please, do not, strip the beds. We shall do this.
Make sure the Lounge, Bar & Kitchen are clean and tidy.
If you haven't already done so, declare any damage or breakages
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No swimming after 10pm (subject to pool open dates)
Music cannot be played after 22:45pm
Strictly no smoking in the house
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 8794861570001
Property # 9384805
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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Details must be discussed before check-in date.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Frequently asked questions
Does A beautiful, twin towered, Charente-Maritime house have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at A beautiful, twin towered, Charente-Maritime house?
As of 22 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A beautiful, twin towered, Charente-Maritime house on 23 June 2026 start from NZ$789, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is A beautiful, twin towered, Charente-Maritime house pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at A beautiful, twin towered, Charente-Maritime house?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at A beautiful, twin towered, Charente-Maritime house?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A beautiful, twin towered, Charente-Maritime house?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is A beautiful, twin towered, Charente-Maritime house located?
Located on a river, this family-friendly guesthouse is within 9 mi (15 km) of Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha, Fontdouce Abbey and Les Raisins de L'Abbaye. La Moutarderie Charentaise and Museum of Saint Jean d'Angely are also within 12 miles (20 km).
A beautiful, twin towered, Charente-Maritime house Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Paul and Elaine made our stay so easy. Beautiful property with a great pool and patio area. Special thanks to Paul who couldn’t do enough to make our stay perfect, even set up a big screen projector so we could enjoy the rugby. If you’re looking to relax in beautiful rustic surroundings, this is the place for you.
Paul est tres accueillant.le logement est confortable, agreable et propre.Paul habite a proximité c est très pratique, il est respectueux de notre intimité.Nous avons passé un excellent séjour au cygne noir.Tout s est tres bien passé de la réservation jusqu au départ.
Séjour très décevant – informations trompeuses et accueil problématique.Notre expérience a été loin de ce qui était annoncé. À notre arrivée, la piscine était inutilisable et la salle de jeux sale. L’annonce ne précisait pas que le propriétaire vivait sur place, ce qui a fortement limité notre intimité.Nous avions choisi ce logement car il indiquait que des événements étaient possibles. Après une soirée entre amis à l'extérieur et loin de la maison, nous avons subi une réaction extrêmement virulente du propriétaire, malgré l’information donnée avant la réservation. La situation est devenue ingérable et nous avons dû quitter les lieux avant la fin du séjour.Le remboursement partiel ne compense pas la déception ni les prestations non conformes. Nous recommandons que l’annonce soit mise à jour pour refléter la réalité (présence du propriétaire, conditions pour les événements) et que l’entretien des équipements soit sérieusement revu.
Le gîte est très fonctionnel. Nous avons passé un très bon moment tous ensemble malgré un temps plus que pourri. Nous n'avons pas pu malheureusement profiter des installations extérieures. Les propriétaires sont très courtois et compréhensifs. Merci pour leur accueil.
Ces trois jours chez Paul et Elena resteront un très bon souvenir 🙂
Accueil extra, de nombreuses attentions de la part des propriétaires, on ne s'ennuie pas aux cygnes noirs piscine, billard, des pièces spatieuses.
Tout était réuni pour que notre séjour soit très bon !!
Encore merci et à bientôt lol....
Louis et Aurore
This is an ideal place to get away from a busy lifestyle. The owners live next door and are very welcoming, we had a welcome basket with things in for breakfast the following day. This is not a place for people who have mobility issues as there are no toilets on the ground floor, not very convenient when you are round the pool and have to go to your en-suite bathroom, the stairs leading to the bedrooms are extremely narrow and steep. There are no restaurants or cafés nearby so self catering is essential. We had a very relaxing stay.