10/10 Excellent
Sophie C.
21 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, brilliant location and great weather!
Sophie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Entire home
Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage 5 minutes from the River Charente
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 464 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Crazannes, Charente-Maritime
- Château de Crazannes20 min walk
- Les Lapidiales4 min drive
- Château of Roche-Courbon10 min drive
- Saintes (XST)41 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage 5 minutes from the River Charente
Originally a barn this beautifully converted, detached gite, has it's own private garden area, sitting amongst trees on the edge of the charming village of Crazannes, just a 5 minute walk from the River Charente. The nearest town is Saintes which as well as offering many places to visit with its Roman Heritage, has all your shopping needs.
This attractive, comfortable and very well equipped gite is ideal for family holidays with everything you would need for a young family. Or this peaceful setting is ideal for a quiet get away. Spend the day by the shared pool or relaxing in the garden. Or visit one of the many beaches most of which are just a 40 minute drive.
Also perfectly located for those who wish to explore the area or to just relax and enjoy the weather! With beautiful sunny days throughout the year this makes it a perfect location for walking and cycling and enjoying the surrounding countryside and for visiting the many beautiful towns and villages.
What's in the area?: With just a 40 minute drive north west to the Atlantic coast you will find the sunny beaches of Fouras and Chatelaillon Plage. And to the south west, still just 40 minutes, there are the beautiful beaches of Saint-Georges-de-Didonne and Saint-Palais-sur-Mer. With many more but unfortunately we haven’t visited them all!
With Cognac a 35 minute drive, tours around one of the famous Martell, Hennessy or Remy Martin distilleries are a must.
Just 50 minutes from the beautiful coastal town of La Rochelle, a must for any shopper! La Rochelle has a wonderful ambience with many restaurants bursting on to the pavements. Seafood is of course the speciality. Just 60 minutes to the stunning Île de Ré. With wonderful shops to browse round at Saint-Martin-de-Ré and an amazing choice of pavement cafes and restaurants, all looking on to the harbour. Île de Ré has many beautiful beaches and more wonderful quaint villages to wonder around.
This attractive, comfortable and very well equipped gite is ideal for family holidays with everything you would need for a young family. Or this peaceful setting is ideal for a quiet get away. Spend the day by the shared pool or relaxing in the garden. Or visit one of the many beaches most of which are just a 40 minute drive.
Also perfectly located for those who wish to explore the area or to just relax and enjoy the weather! With beautiful sunny days throughout the year this makes it a perfect location for walking and cycling and enjoying the surrounding countryside and for visiting the many beautiful towns and villages.
What's in the area?: With just a 40 minute drive north west to the Atlantic coast you will find the sunny beaches of Fouras and Chatelaillon Plage. And to the south west, still just 40 minutes, there are the beautiful beaches of Saint-Georges-de-Didonne and Saint-Palais-sur-Mer. With many more but unfortunately we haven’t visited them all!
With Cognac a 35 minute drive, tours around one of the famous Martell, Hennessy or Remy Martin distilleries are a must.
Just 50 minutes from the beautiful coastal town of La Rochelle, a must for any shopper! La Rochelle has a wonderful ambience with many restaurants bursting on to the pavements. Seafood is of course the speciality. Just 60 minutes to the stunning Île de Ré. With wonderful shops to browse round at Saint-Martin-de-Ré and an amazing choice of pavement cafes and restaurants, all looking on to the harbour. Île de Ré has many beautiful beaches and more wonderful quaint villages to wonder around.
Property manager
Catherine Piner
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Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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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
About the area
Crazannes
Located in Crazannes, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. La Pierre de Crazannes and Château de Crazannes are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Golf Louis Rouyer-Guillet and Les Raisins de L'Abbaye. Travelling with kids? Consider Port Miniature Amusement Park and Château Fort de Saint Jean d'Angle. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Crazannes, Charente-Maritime
What's nearby
- La Pierre de Crazannes - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Château de Crazannes - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Les Lapidiales - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
- Château of Roche-Courbon - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
- Abbaye aux Dames - 19 min drive - 17.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Parking Aire de Fenioux Establissements - 24 min drive
- Blockhead Café - 8 min drive
- Auberge de la Charante - 4 min drive
- Hebert Murielle - 8 min drive
- Auberge des Glycines - 9 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Jeffrey Burnham
11 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shame about the weather
Jeffrey Burnham
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Sabrina M.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacances
Sabrina M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gayle S.
9 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
Gayle S.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Aurore B.
27 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Vacances
Aurore B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Judith D.
22 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet but plenty to do
Judith D.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sandra B.
5 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
Sandra B.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
sylvie m.
11 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repos
sylvie m.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Erica S.
13 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect escape in rural France
Erica S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Louise C.
10 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
Louise C.
Stayed 35 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alexandre L.
2 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bon séjour
Alexandre L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Céline F.
5 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Je recommande volontiers 🙂
Céline F.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
caroline P.
19 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Endroit au calme, proche des grands axes pour les visites
caroline P.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Denis B.
4 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bien
Denis B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Claire P., Northamptonshire
9 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A welcoming home from home.
Claire P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mike H.
18 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Entspannung pur!
Mike H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Christel S.
2 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruhe, Comfort und Natürlichkeit
Christel S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sylvie A.
31 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reposant
Sylvie A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
ELISABETH R.
23 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
trés bon séjour
ELISABETH R.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Caroline R.
19 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tout est bien agencé
Caroline R.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Corinne R.
19 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très beau gîte. Nous recommandons !
Corinne R.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Imke V.
4 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wunderschön
Imke V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Maria Virginia G.
2 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent! we just loved it !
Maria Virginia G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Eric R.
25 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
En tout point parfait
Eric R.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Romain L.
19 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour automnal
Romain L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
About the host
Hosted by Catherine Piner
We arrived here with our young family in 2003 with the intention of giving it a go for 5 years and we're still here!
We came here from Surrey, so the pace of life has slowed down considerably, not only is this a great holiday destination it's a great place to live too.
Both our children loved growing up here, they've only known the French school system so are far more fluent than either of us!
We came here from Surrey, so the pace of life has slowed down considerably, not only is this a great holiday destination it's a great place to live too.
Both our children loved growing up here, they've only known the French school system so are far more fluent than either of us!
Why they chose this property
When we first saw this property and the beautiful garden we knew this had to be the one.
The huge draw was the the fact that even though the 'gites' were little more than shells used for storage and garaging we could see they had massive potential especially as they were completely independent of the main house and each other. So each house would have it's only private space.
The location is perfect, not a huge drive from the UK and when our guests arrive there are lots of interesting places to visit including some amazing beaches within a short drive.
It was a top priority that our guests would be comfortable as although generally the climate is warm and sunny it's inevitable that some days may not be so bright.
The huge draw was the the fact that even though the 'gites' were little more than shells used for storage and garaging we could see they had massive potential especially as they were completely independent of the main house and each other. So each house would have it's only private space.
The location is perfect, not a huge drive from the UK and when our guests arrive there are lots of interesting places to visit including some amazing beaches within a short drive.
It was a top priority that our guests would be comfortable as although generally the climate is warm and sunny it's inevitable that some days may not be so bright.
What makes this property unique
The thing I remember most was during our second viewing of the property, we were sitting on the terrace and could hear the church bell chime midday, beautiful! So very peaceful and our girls have often said how lovely it is to sit and listen to the birds, as there are so many trees in the garden there are certainly no shortage of those!
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