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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cravans, Charente-Maritime
  • Royan Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Saint-Georges-de-Didonne Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Gironde Estuary
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Saintes (XST)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

NEW: The House

The house is situated within 1 acre grounds. There are large lawned areas. The property is in a beautiful setting with quiet lanes ideal for cycling and walking. There is also a gite in the grounds. The properties are some distance apart and have completely separate patio areas table, chairs, loungers, etc.

Lounge
With wood burner, ercol solid elm three piece suite, tv and dvd player, Board games also.

Large dining room
Solid oak dining table with ten rush bottom chairs

Kitchen
A fully fitted kitchen with solid cherry units, microwave, neff stainless steel oven, fridge, freezer and dishwasher, etc,

The swimming pool
The pool is 11mx5.5m; 1m at the shallow end and 2.2m at the deep end.
The pool has security fencing all around with a locking gate. It will be maintained for you on a daily basis. There are inflatable toys, etc, The pool is full from June to the beginning of September and is on the basis that it is shared by the gite and house.

Property manager

Linda and Stephen Wilson

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

You need to know

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
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

We should mention

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

Cravans

Located in Cravans, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Château de Plassac and Saujon Thermal Baths are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Royan Beach and Grottes de Regulus et des Fontaines. Fun Family Bowling and Planet Exotica are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Cravans, Charente-Maritime

What's nearby

  • Grottes de Regulus et des Fontaines - 26 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Royan Beach - 30 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Saint-Georges-de-Didonne Beach - 31 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Port Royan - 32 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Gironde Estuary - 54 min drive - 71.1 km

Getting around

  • Pons Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Boeuf Jardinier - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le Rustica - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪La Florentine - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does NEW: The House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is NEW: The House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NEW: The House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW: The House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW: The House located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Le Château des Énigmes, Saint-Eutrope Church and Saintes Amphitheatre. Saintes Cathedral is 11.8 mi (19 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Too short a stay!

Regrettably our plans did not work out as we had hoped and we had to shorten our stay at this property. However, the house was in a delightful (very) rural location; the swimming pool was very welcome after a hot day's sightseeing in Saintes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday

The bungalow was as described and was very spacious. It was surrounded by a very large gardens. It was very well fitted out with excellent furniture and fittings. We had a great holiday and would certainly recommend this property
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jörg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein kleines Paradies

Tolles Haus in toller Umgebung, sehr charmante Gastgeber. Nur tolle Erlebnisse.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Séjour très agréable, maison spacieuse dans un cadre très calme. Très beau salon de jardin avec barbecue. La piscine est très propre. Les propriétaires sont très sympathiques tout en restant discrets. Nous avons apprécié la proximité de la plage ( 25 mn) et la beauté de la région.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Onno R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A pleasant home

We had a good time in this house with spacious garden and swimming pool. We were a bit unlucky with the weather, otherwise we might not have even left the property. The house has everything you need. The village is rural and therefore often about 20-30 minutes away from activities. A bakery is within walking distance, the rest by car. We found very hospitable and friendly hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

virginie m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbe environnement, quelques améliorations à prévoir dans la maison

L’endroit est magnifique, la villa très agréable avec son jardin et sa piscine, on ne sent pas la présence des autres locataires, ceux du gîte ni des propriétaires. Quelques rénovations seraient à prévoir dans la maison notamment la chasse d’eau assez récalcitrante. Mais Linda et Steven sont adorables et on dort tellement bien dans cette maison! Je recommande
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Patrice L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La campagne, c’est reposant !

Linda et Steven nous ont bien accueillis. Ils sont présents mais très discrets . Des personnes sympathiques.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schönes Anwesen in herrlicher ruhiger Landschaft

Angenehme zwei Wochen Familienferien verbracht, sehr freundlicher Empfang durch die Vermieter, großer Pool, viel Platz im Haus - sehr zu empfehlen!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location très agréable.

Il s'agit d'une très belle propriété avec un immense terrain. La maison est grande, confortable et bien équipée.. Beau salon de jardin tout proche d'un grand bassin . La piscine, de belles dimensions, est à proximité, l'eau y est propre et claire, les propriétaires s'en occupent quotidiennement. Linda et Stephen sont charmants et très accueillants.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dannie S., Windsor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house in an idilic location

We loved our stay in this beautiful house where we enjoyed the sunshine coming through the windows, the clean pool and large garden whith designated space for badmington, table tennis uneder the trees, our own BBQ area with soft furniture. Linda and Stephen are grate hosts, they offered bikes for our boys to ride in the quiet country lanes surrounding the property and have always been there to help with suggestions on places to go from the huge supermarket only 6 minutes drive away to the costal towns with lovely beaches and ports where we could eat out. It is a very tranquil setting, that you don't feel the need to leave, but if you do there's a lot to do in the area. We are grateful we found this house at the very last minute and for the very prompt respond from our hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yvon M., Verzy, Marne, France

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As expected

We looked for a quiet place, away (but not too far ...) from crowded touristic sites. This house totally matches that. The pool is great. Our hosts are easy to found and friendly. We found the fridge a bit small for six, balanced by the attached freezer. And we feel a slight lack of privacy due to hearing a little to much what is happening in other rooms. Finally we have a really good stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Véronique D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

très bien

Nous avons passé une très belle semaine, au calme dont nous avions besoin. Il a fait très chaud et nous avons profité d'une piscine impeccable qui est entretenue par le propriétaire matin et soir. L'intérieur de la maison reste bien frais, ce qui est vraiment appréciable lors d'une canicule. Il y a tout ce qu'il faut pour cuisiner, casseroles et poêles en bon état. Les draps de lit sont jolis. Le mobilier est dans le style ancien mais tout est récent et en parfait état, propreté nickel. Propriétaires fort sympathiques et à l'écoute. A recommander.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Francois M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

entre mer et campagne

Belle maison, confort, simplicité, piscine agréable, dans une belle région. Les propriétaires sont très charmants et attentifs à nos demandes. Un séjour à la fois relaxant et sportif, détendu et culturel. On en redemande bien volontiers !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely countryside retreat

We enjoyed our stay in Cravans, Linda and Steve were very welcoming, the house is comfortable and the pool and outside areas are great.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

PARE D.

Quiétude, beau cadre intérieur et extérieur, villa spacieuse

Nous avons passé d'agréables vacances chez Linda et Stephen. Et nous y reviendrons :-) La location se situe dans le village de Cravans et est à 5 min. de la ville de Gémozac. L'environnement direct est calme, repos à l'ordre du jour. La villa est spacieuse (peut accueillir 6 personnes), et bien équipée. Le jardin est très agréable et bien agrémenté. Piscine de très belle taille, avec transats et protection solaire sous forme de tonnelle. Parcours et matériel de cricket, et différentes zones de jeux (badminton, etc). La terrasse extérieure de la villa est plein sud, nous avons demandé un second parasol car nous ne nous exposons pas spécialement directement au soleil. Barbecue, table et chaises ainsi qu'un confortable salon de jardin agrémentent cette terrasse. Sans oublier un bel étang et des plantations auprès desquels il est plaisant de flâner dès le petit matin et jusqu'à tard le soir à observer les étoiles, et d'y prendre ses repas. La propriété a également un bungalow pour 4 personnes mis à la location. Stephen est à l'écoute de vos demandes. Si vous connaissez un peu l'anglais (kit de survie),c'est un plus mais la langue parlée par nos hôtes n'est pas une barrière. Sans hésitation, nous y retournerons. Alors si nous devions soulever un bémol, ce serait peut-être la taille du frigo qui est petit pour accueillir 6 personnes (nous étions 4). En période de fortes chaleurs, si vous aimez vos boissons fraîches et ne pas faire des courses tous les jours, c'est un peu petit (frigo table encastré). Il y a un congélateur de la même taille que le frigo (largement suffisant). A proximité : A Cravans, il y a le restaurant "Le Petit Gourmand", que nous conseillons, c'est EXCELLENT des produits frais et faits maison à un rapport qualité/prix imbattable. Nous le conseillons vivement. Vous trouvez également une boulangerie. A Gémozac, tous commerces (grandes surfaces, magasin bio, boulangeries, restaurant "Le Lion d'Or" -que nous recommandons également-, pizzeria (pas essayées mais bon échos), .... Bref tout ce qu'il faut pour passer de bonnes vacances sans devoir faire des kilomètres pour les courses alimentaires ou une sortie restaurant. C'est la troisième année que nous allons en vacances sur la zone de Gémozac, c'est la première fois chez Linda et Stephen......... et pas la dernière. Merci pour l'accueil
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Very well-equipped house in a lovely location

We have recently returned from a great week in Cravans. We stayed in the larger house (3 bedrooms), which is very comfortable and well-equipped. The other house on the site has a separate access and there are private sitting-out areas - when both are being used you cannot see each other. The two properties can be rented separately or together if available. It's an excellent lay-out. We enjoyed a mixture of relaxing times (reading, eating outside, walking the lanes with our dog) and exploring the local area including the coast, which is nearer than I realised, with nice views along the Gironde estuary and beaches, only about half an hour's drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lucy G.

A little corner of tranquillity

We had a relaxing two week stay. Stephen and Linda were very welcoming. There is lots to see and do around the local area. The pool was perfect and the garden beautiful. We had a lovely holiday and would highly recommend. The Gould family August 2017
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Edward Ewen

Enjoyable stay with friends and family

Overall, the house and the gite are set in a lovely, well-manicured garden. The pool is a great size and kept beautifully clean. The kitchens of both properties are well equipped with quantities of cutlery and crockery, the living area spacious and airy, though the gite had a tendency to overheat, being in a dip with little in the way of breeze. I think the fact that our friends stayed in the gite while the two couples of my family stayed in the house made a few of the glitches less important. Each property has a barbecue, but the small one at the house is in full sun till late in the evening. The larger, shady barbecue is next to the gite, next to the shaded seating area. If two unconnected families were using the two properties, it may have been awkward for the house occupants to use the supposedly communal seating and cooking area. An additional umbrella in the pool area would have been useful - it was quite cosy when all seven of us wanted to enjoy the pool in the shade. Perhaps more of an issue with two separate sets of tennants. We have always found in the past that in properties in areas where the weather can become very hot, fans have been provided in all bedrooms. This would have been beneficial for our two weeks of late 20's, mid 30's weather (and only June at this stage!). It was a particular problem for our friends in the gite. We have found that it is also the norm to be issued with clean towels and bedding after the first week. We would have laundered our own, but the advertised washing machine is actually situated in the owners' basement, under the house, so while in theory available, it makes it rather awkward and inconvenient. However, we did very much enjoy the area, with lots to see and do and reasonable restaurants at no great distance.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Amazing Holiday

The gite is lovely and well equipped. Outside there is a lovely patio and grassed areas and a solid oak sit-outery. The setting is amazing and the region is incredible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

LOvely realxing place to stay

We love coming to stay at Cravans, so much so we have now had 5 holidays here. There is so much to see and do in the area. We are still finding new places to visit. The house is well equipped and clean, fantastic pool and garden. Linda, Stephen and family couldn't be more welcoming. Great area to cycle as a family, lovely beaches and lots of lovely towns and villages to explore. The local bakery is easy to walk to and sells delicious breads and tasty treats. Thank you Linda and Stephen. We look forward to plenty more holidays at your house, the kids wont go anywhere else!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Danny H.

Relaxing luxury in the French countryside!

We had a lovely weeks stay in Linda and Stephens house this year! The property was easy to find using a sat nav and we were met by the family who were more than willing to give us lots of tips and information about the local places to visit! The house was spacious for me my wife and our 2 children and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay! The pool is fantastic and kept really clean every day by the owners, the kids loved it and both got on really well with the other families children who were staying in the gite while we were there! There's some lovely places to visit and you could quite easily stay for more than a week. Super u hyper market is in easy driving distance to stock up the house with drink and food also. So for a relaxing quiet holiday in a superb region of France you really can't go wrong! Thank you for a memorable time 🏊🌞☀️
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

MIHARU K.

TERRIFIC HOUSE WITH A LARGE SWIMMING POOL

DEAR LINDA, EVEN THOUGH WE CAME TO YOUR HOUSE ALL THE WAY FROM JAPAN, WE REALLY ENJOY STAYING AT YOUR TERRIFIC HOUSE WHERE WE HAD A NICE BARBECUE PARTY AND ENJOY SWIMMING IN THE LARGE POOL. REGARDS. MIHARU/ANASTASIIA/MIYA
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

fabulous french fun in the sun

We enjoyed a great holiday at Laurette in the French countryside .A great spot to relax and enjoy typical French scenery , a short walk to the boulangerie a car ride to nearby Gemozac .We enjoyed the pool and the coast has safe swimming at Royan and more adventurous can enjoy amazing waves at Cote sauuvage.The accommodation was comfortable and well equipped for self catering like home..Linda, Steven and the girls were very welcoming and helpful with anything we needed.We have good memories of a fun sunny ,relaxing holiday. We would reccommend this property to family and friends
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

July 2010

Rented this property for a week in July 2010. The house is set in large garden grounds and of course has a great pool- well maintained on a daily basis by Stephen and was the highlight of our stay. Although in a semi rural location, the local sights are easily accessed (and Super U is only a five minute drive away). Would recommend Talmont, Saintes, Royan, Palmyre Zoo and the beautiful beaches which are all within a 30 minute drive. The only drawback was that we only had the house for a week. We have visited lots of areas of France over the years and would recommend this property and location without reservation- next time we want to stay for two (or more) weeks!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V., Suffolk

Everything & More

After a long journey with three young children we were relieved to finally reach our destination, and we were not disappointed. We received a lovely welcome from the owners and their family and after introducing ourselves we were shown to the house. Again we were not disappointed. It was home from home with everything you would ever need. We settled in really well and the children quickly made them selves at home in the wonderful surroundings. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in France and a big part of that was down to the accomodation and the friendly, relaxed and helpful attitude of the owners, Linda & Stephen. We thank you all for your kindness and we hope to be back next year to see a little bit more of the fantastic beaches and sights.

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