Close to Confolens for the International Dance Festival in August. Renovated in 2016, this 2-bedroomed cottage is next to our home in a quiet hamlet. A 15-minute walk to the village of Benest, or a 10-minute walk down to the river Charente. Hazelnut cottage is part of our longère (a French farmhouse) and shares a huge garden with an orchard. Ideal for those who like to sit and relax in peace and quiet, those who like to go for country walks, or those who are bird-watchers. Pets are welcome.
Hazelnut cottage shares the large garden with mature fruit and nut trees and far reaching countryside views. Pets are welcome here. The rent includes as many ready-cut logs as you require, all utilities, and taxes (but not council taxes). Truly all-inclusive! Ideal for house-hunters and longer stays

Modern cottage from barn conversion.

Secluded conversion of a 17th century farmhouse and barns. Large modern kitchen and huge patio with outside seating and views of the fields and valley. The property is set away from the road in a small hamlet, with plenty of parking on site. This is an ideal spot for nature-lovers, hikers or cyclists, with plenty of forest trails and country roads set among gently rolling hills.

Fantastic light and airy gite, encompassing open plan living, set within an acre of beautiful grounds in the quiet and sleepy South Charente countryside. Large living area with t.v complete with satellite viewing and cosy seating area, fully fitted kitchen, fully fitted bathroom with shower and bath and two large bedrooms. The apartment is part of the beautiful old school house which has been lovingly restored in a complex with 3 separate houses, large outdoor swimming pool, children's splash pool, restuarant, outdoor private dining areas each with wooden tables and BBQ, indoor games room with equipped gym area, pool table and darts.

This 5 bedroom house is on our beautiful family run complex. Le Bourg is part of 'The Old School House' of Passirac and set in an acre of gardens, with private outdoor dining, stunning pool, onsite restaurant which is open all year and within walking distance to a beautiful inland lake. We can offer storage for up to 15sqm free of charge and additional storage available for a monthly fee, we also welcome pets, so we are perfect for anyone wishing to relocate or simply wanting to spend sometime in the beautiful French countryside.

Our gite is in a former paper mill, originally built in 1688, which has been renovated to provide modern facilities, whilst maintaining as much of the character as possible. It is a real home from home - light, spacious and airy. It is surrounded by countryside and walking distance to the village of Saint Séverin and a short drive to the picturesque village of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne and the market towns of Riberac and Chalais. The region is known for its gentle undulating countryside with fields of sunflowers, picturesque rivers and lakes, its wines and sunny climate. There are many places of interest and activities to suit all tastes and ages, and it is perfectly located to explore both the Charente and Dordogne.

Unique 1 bedroom detached farmhouse in the center of a small village. Recent renovation, retaining history and original features such as beamed ceilings, exposed stones, fireplace etc.
Walking distance from the picturesque village of Aubeterre-Sur-Dronne and its beautiful surroundings, on the South Charente/Dordogne border.

This charming upside-down cottage comprises of one bedroom on the ground floor with shower room and laundry room. Upstairs is a bright open plan kitchen and living room with door to a tiny covered entrance with stone steps to the quiet village lane. ​

Location Location.....A complete new renovation of this large bright townhouse, opposite the Goire river, two minutes walk into the medieval town center of Confolens, offers you comfort and a little luxury for your stay. "Gite Coccinelle" has a new modern eat in kitchen, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large sitting room, a huge terraced and walled garden great to BBQ in. Private off road parking, Central gas heating, new double glazed windows and doors and storage for your belongings. This home has it all!

Maison du Bonheur is a beautiful self contained cottage sharing the 1 acre grounds with the owners house. A 8x4 metre swimming pool looks out over the adjoining fields. We are set at the end of a lane in peace & tranquility.

Large (30m²) open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area. English satellite TV is installed. Beautiful full turn oak stairs lead to a large bedroom, with a bathroom comprising of an antique high level WC, large walk in shower, corner bath and sink. There is a large covered parking area to the side of the property and a patio area to the rear.

Large 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, exceptional 17th century townhouse with walled garden, courtyard, terrace, BBQ area, cellars .

Sunrise Cottage, a sympathetically restored traditional stone cottage with oak beams, stone walls and a Charentais fireplace with woodburner. Our property sits in an acre of garden and is a short distance from the historic village of Verteuil-sur-Charente, in the sunny department of Charente. We are in a tranquil location surrounded by fields of maize and sunflowers. We also have Sunset Cottage for rent (almost identical).

Beautiful old stone built farmhouse, tastefully restored to retain many of the original features. Spacious and well equipped. Situated at the end of a lane in a quiet hamlet, it overlooks the countryside of the Vienne valley. Within easy reach of airports at Poitiers and Limoges. Ideal base for house hunting or long break.

Charming cottage close to Aubeterre, South Charente.
1 bedroomed cottage renovated from former servants quarter, set on a 25 acres private estate; walking distance to the very sought after village of Aubeterre, on the Charente/Dordogne border.

Charming stone-built farmhouse, set in private grounds. Rolling countryside. Walking distance to Aubeterre.

Beautiful country house/farmhouse available for immediate rent. Over 1 acre shared peaceful garden, unspoilt countryside views over the farm, easy access to airport and towns. Car essential. 5 Bedrooms. Bright and modern kitchen. Fully furnished. Modern bathroom walk in shower and utility room. Log fire heating. Possibility to manage allotment and have chickens if you wish.

Chez Pineau is an oldey worldy cottage in a village with a shop, post office, café/ pottery. On the edge of the river Vienne. 9kms from Confolens where there are supermarkets, restaurants/bars, cinema and hospital. Within easy reach of Limoges airport (30 mins) and Poitiers airport (1hr 25mins).

This tastefully restored property offers peace and country living, whilst being close to two market towns, and with train stations and airports around an hour away.

This beautifully restored and appointed village house is in the centre of a small hamlet just outside the busy market town of Ruffec - five minutes by car from the main supermarket, but it is right on the edge of open countryside. This is the perfect centre for a summer holiday, or for renting longer term and exploring the property market in this lovely sunny part of South West France.

Maison Cerisier is set amongst the vineyards and sunflower fields of Cognac. It has been lovingly restored to provide comfortable modern accommodation, whist still retaining many of it’s original features. The cottage has a private terrace, and guests can enjoy the beautiful stone summer house, large swimming pool, well equipped games room and sunny mature gardens.

Beautifully restored 1830s house with bags of character and charm, set in idyllic countryside. This enchanting house has excellent facilities, including a new kitchen and Wifi good enough to work remotely. The large garden has a stunning floodlit pool and a blissful veranda for al fresco dining. Thick walls and air conditioning fend off the summer heat, while two wood-burning stoves and new heating make it cosy in the winter.

Rural 2 bedroom gite for rent over the winter months. Located within 200 year old farmhouse.

A modern house with all the comforts of home, smart tv and wifi . Set on the edge of a rural hamlet and surrounded by open fields. Peaceful location yet within 15 mins drive of Saint Jean d'Angely, with its market, cafés and supermarkets and less than 1hr drive to the coast and also easy access to the A10 motorway, La Rochelle, Poitiers and Bordeaux airports. Centrally located for the whole of the Poitou Charentes. Modern and spacious accommodation, comfortably furnished, an ideal base from which to work, house hunt or just getaway from it all.

Chez Amelia. 200 year old stunningly restored barns which are part of an ancient village surrounded by sunflowers in sunny SW France within easy walking distance of a lovely village with all the amenities including a great swimming pool and everything you need for a great vacation. The property is a great base as it’s in striking distance of Jonza, cognac, Bordeaux, St. Emilion, Pons and many more.

200 year old stunningly restored barns which are part of an ancient village surrounded by sunflowers in sunny SW France within easy walking distance of a lovely village with all the amenities including a great swimming pool and everything you need for a great vacation. The property is a great base as its in striking distance of Jonza, Cognac, Bordeaux, St. Emilion, Pons and many more.

Palm Tree cottage is a Charentaise style gîte in the heart of the countryside of southwest France. It has two twin /double bedrooms and comfortably sleeps 4. Perfect for a family holiday or romantic getaway for two. The cottage has a beautiful salon which has a sitting, eating and cooking area with most mod-cons including 32" flat screen and Wi-Fi.
The windows look out over a lovely wisteria covered private terrace and garden with views over the French countryside beyond. We hope you like peace and quiet as you won't hear anything other than wildlife at night and won't see anything other than stars as the mayor turns off all the street lights at 11pm. Evenings in front of the large log burner with a glass of Pineau in the heart of the French countryside. What could be better?

Traditional Charentais house in a picturesque hamlet in between Bordeaux and Royan surrounded by cognac grape vines and fields of sunflowers. Not far from the estuary ports of Maubert and Mortagne, this pretty house has original features including stone fireplaces, floor tiles and old wooden beams and is decorated in a French 'shabby chic' style. The house is situated in a large pretty garden with a covered garage and a swimming pool. There are four double bedrooms, a children's room with twin beds and cot and a large comfortable reception room as well as a very large kitchen dining room, study and three bathrooms.

A beautiful charentaise property set in the centre of the village surrounded by 7 foot walls and therefore perfectly secure.

A charming cottage converted from a Charentaise barn located next to the palm tree. Retaining many of its original features it has been updated with an open-plan salon with kitchen, dining and sitting areas. There is a modern spiral staircase leading to the mezzanine floor where the bedrooms are located. One of the bedrooms is on the mezzanine with large windows and views over the countryside. The other bedroom is very small but contains full size bunk beds. There is a bright and fresh downstairs shower room and toilet. The windows give lovely views over the gardens and countryside of SW France .

Charming 3 bedroom renovated cottage in a small hamlet nestled in the heart of the Cognac producing region in the Charente Maritime. The spacious accommodation, which sleeps up to 8 people comfortably, is centrally heated, has a private courtyard with covered parking, private access and is set amongst mature gardens.

Gîte de Vulcain is a really spacious gîte and has a lovely rustic feel to it. It is converted from a large stone barn and is set in 2 acres of land mainly laid to grass with a 9x5.6m swimming pool. (Pool is not open in the winter months). It is located in a quiet rural area but is only a short walk to St Julien le Vendomois.

Dramatically overlooking the mighty Dordogne river, viewed from every room, this newly refurbished 2 double bedroom apartment sleeping 4 persons, is approached through a private gated entrance to 10 acres, extending from the river bank to the skyline in the photo, and in walking distance to the centre of medieval Beaulieu (meaning “beautiful place”) with multiple shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, around the 12th century abbey, in a famously attractive region, unspoilt and lovely. Heated pool, and fiber optic cable internet.
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A chalet style property in a forested part of the Corrèze. Set just on the outskirts of the pretty village of Chaumeil the property offers cozy home from home accommodation. Ideal for those looking to get a taste of rural French life.

‘Le Ruisseau Perdu’ (The Lost Brook). Beautifully Restored Charentaise 'Maison de Campagne' set in a haven of peace and tranquility. Nestled on the gentle hillside of a sleepy hamlet with beautiful views onto woodland and unspoilt countryside, this lovingly restored home and garden artfully unites original character with up-to-date facilities. 'Le Ruisseau Perdu' is also designed as a Winter Retreat. It has oil fired central heating throughout with under floor heating on the ground floor, double glazed wooden doors and windows and thick stone walls, generous insulation and wooden shutters.