Charmante maison située au coeur de la campagne de Cognac

This was a fabulous place to relax for the week, would definitely come again. The outside pool and kitchen / dinning area were an excellent space and we spent every evening out there enjoying the peace and quiet.Mark & Lydia were attentive hosts, more than happy to advise on local attractions, events and restaurants. Would highly recommend the Citadelle Gin Distillery tour.... but have a designated driver.!!Very glad we came.

This property listing clearly states it has air conditioning. IT DOES NOT! The host provides fans which are completely useless. When we complained we were told to open the windows and shut the curtains which makes no difference. Sleeping at night is practically impossible. The property smells old and musty, and is always dark because you have to keep the curtains to the front door/windows closed. The property is not private, It faces the hosts house and front door. The host is pretty much visible most of the time and regularly walks into the pool area so we felt we couldn’t relax. We were falsely blamed for damaging a fan, and constantly felt like we were being watched. Overall, the property is an uncomfortable place to stay and the listing description is very misleading. I would not recommended staying here.

The holiday house is excellent with a special note for the swimming pool area. Very nice place and gives you the feeling you are in a wood. A lot of beautifull birds give you a very natural feeling. The hosts are a very warm and helpfull couple. The hospitalty comes from their hearts. The male on top can give you excellent golf instructions. Very nice place for your stay in the Charente. Don't forget to visit a cognac producer.

The property looked gorgeous in the photos, and the actuality was if anything even more impressive. It’s hard to articulate the charm of the place. One has absolute privacy in the rustic, raftered outbuilding with a complete well stocked kitchen, and very comfortable bedroom. There are woods around the property and walking paths, and it is close to everything of interest in the region. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

We both needed a total break away from jobs and projects, and this gave us everything we wanted. The accommodation has everything you may need, and really comfortable. The pool area, which we had to ourselves, was perfect. Lots of places to sit and relax, an outdoor cooking area, and a lovely herb and kitchen garden you could pick from. We had a lovely welcome from Lydia and Poppy, and communication throughout was great. Both Mark and Lydia made us feel very welcome with helpful guidance on places to visit, bookings and how to get about. The garden is beautiful as is the paddock and all the trees. It was lovely to sit and just listen to the birds. We explored Cognac houses, Jarnac, Cognac and surrounding villages. You will want to leave with some of Mark’s pottery too! Thank you Lydia, Mark, and Poppy for your kindness. It was hard to leave!

This beautiful gitê is the perfect couples get away. We stayed here for our honeymoon and it was amazing. Mark and Lydia were the best hosts; friendly and available if needed for anything at all. Their lovely dog,Poppy, was an added bonus visiting us frequently. The gitê is well appointed with everything you need and the bedroom and en suite are luxurious. The outdoor space is a winner with an outdoor kitchen for those long summer nights. Everywhere is beautifully clean and the pool a welcome break from the summer sun. It exceeded our expectations and we will definitely be back.

Couldn't have asked for better hosts in Mark and Lydia. Nothing was too much trouble. Gave us excellent suggestions on anything from where to eat, places to visit etc. Even offered to book restaurants and wine tastings for us. The gite was perfect for us as a couple. Plenty of room and also very tastefully decorated. The bathroom was huge with an equally large walk- in shower. The swimming pool, outdoor kitchen and seating area really is something else. It's stunning! Beautifully surrounded with mature trees. If you're after a quiet spot for reading, you can't go wrong relaxing on the double swing seat with the only sound coming from some birdsong. It was pure bliss. Thanks again Lydia and Mark for giving us such a fantastic holiday.