See all properties
Entire home

Stunning large character property in historic village.

Photo gallery for Stunning large character property in historic village.

Exterior
river at end of garden
Pool
Pool
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Verteuil-Sur-Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Tourist Office Country Ruffécois - Antenna Ruffec
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • The gardens of Argentor
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Aire de Rejallant
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Angouleme (ANG-Brie - Champniers)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning large character property in historic village.

The house, which was built in the early 19th century has been decorated to a very high standard. It includes 7 spacious bedrooms sleeping up to 14, four bathrooms (two with baths and all four with separate showers). On the ground floor there is a country style kitchen, dining room, cloakroom and two sitting rooms. The larger sitting room is a TV room and the other is a more tranquil morning room opening onto the garden.

The garden is a good size with a heated swimming pool, terrace, and barn. Beyond the garden is a field which has river frontage and views of the the chateau. Fibre optic broadband provided.

Property manager

Nick and Tina

Languages

English, French

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Large fenced with safety locking gate 12 x 6 metre swimming pool

Luxury Farmhouse Gite sleeps 12 Large Private Pool Sunny Countryside setting

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Tennis court
  • Parking available
9.6 out of 10, (17 reviews)
Luxury Farmhouse Gite sleeps 12 Large Private Pool Sunny Countryside setting

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

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

Verteuil-sur-Charente

Located in Verteuil-sur-Charente, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Abbey of Our Lady of Nanteuil and Castle Leray are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The gardens of Argentor and Valley of the Monkeys. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
Map
Verteuil-Sur-Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Tourist Office Country Ruffécois - Antenna Ruffec - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • The gardens of Argentor - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Aire de Rejallant - 13 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Château de la Rochefoucauld - 36 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Valley of the Monkeys - 37 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

  • Ruffec Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Les Caprices du Marché - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Portebleue - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Auberge de l'Argentor - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning large character property in historic village. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Stunning large character property in historic village. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning large character property in historic village.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning large character property in historic village.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning large character property in historic village. located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Tourist Office Country Ruffécois - Antenna Ruffec, The gardens of Argentor, and Aire de Rejallant. Abbey of Our Lady of Nanteuil and Saint John the Baptist Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

thierry J.

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

grande maison charmante

Maison très confortable dans laquelle les trois générations se sont senties très bien. Très bon accueil. C'est un séjour très réussi.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy B.

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

Perfect for our family

We fell in love with sleepy Charente and we loved staying in your house, being in the gorgeous village of Verteuil. The house is extremely comfortable, with plenty space for our group of 14. Bedrooms and bathrooms are beautiful and luxurious, and the kitchen extremely well equipped (2 dishwashers!). We enjoyed going to the boulangerie every morning, and popping out to the village bars on a few evenings. We filled our days lazing in the heat, dining in the courtyard or garden, swimming a lot, ping pong and Pilates in the fabulous studio, reading in the hammock in the peaceful garden, playing in the river. Top outings were: canoe trip from Ruffec, cycle ride to Nanteuil-en-Vallée, and boules at the Roman amphitheatre. Blissful. We’d go back in a heartbeat. Our only grumble is the noise of the cars, tractors and bin men in the early hours and the extreme heat on the top floor. Neither of which can be helped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johan B.

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

Amazing place to stay in an amazing village

We had a tremendous time during our stay at this property. The house has all the modern comfort while conserving all of its original cachet. The village is a little hidden gem in the middle the beautiful French countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois R.

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

A wonderful property for a family or group holiday

The house, pool and garden exceeded our expectations and we can thoroughly recommend it. The property is everything as described but the multiple flexible bedrooms, bathrooms and showers make it ideal for a family group. Those wanting quiet spaces had plenty of choice with landing alcoves or hammock in the garden or even the upstairs of the studio ( loved by our five little granddaughters as their den).Plenty of crockery, glasses and cutlery and a huge pile of pool towels made coping with larger numbers so much easier. As a previous guest commented the beds are really comfortable and we enjoyed the quality sheets. Being able to walk into the village each day for our croissants, baguettes etc was an added bonus. Nick was very helpful beforehand answering any questions we had and when a couple of issues did arise Jackie dealt with them very promptly. We had a wonderful stay despite the weather being more unsettled than anticipated and can only speak highly of our whole experience in the renting of this lovely village property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rowena P.

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

Well appointed house in a picturesque village

We had a lovely week in this property. The weather wasn’t great (just two properly sunny days) but there was plenty to do to keep us busy, and the heated pool meant we swam every day. The house itself is brilliant: lots of space both inside and out. We were a group of friends, and had three babies in our party. The two different living rooms meant one could become a play room with toys, and the other could be kept for adults to read or play games. The property manager, Lydia, was hugely helpful by offering up and dropping off her own family high chair in addition to the one at the property. As for the village: it was absolutely stunning. A quaint little village with the chateau at its centre and a river winding its way through the middle (we had a couple of swims in the river, which were lovely!). We did find it quite quiet (most shops were shut 1400-1600) but it had everything we needed. A 5 mins walk to get fresh pastries every morning, and the epicerie and butchers had enough staples to get by if we couldn’t be bothered to drive to the supermarket (enormous Le Clerc supermarket about 10 mins drive away). The wine shop/ bar was just lovely. We had a couple of hiccups with maintenance but found Lydia to be responsive and efficient at getting things sorted. One piece of hopefully constructive criticism, however, was regarding the temporarily broken boiler, which meant 2 out of 3 showers in the main house were out of action. Lydia got an electrician to fix it within about 36 hours of asking, which was great, but it was annoying having 13 adults sharing one indoor shower (plus one outside) and a bottle of wine or box of chocolates to acknowledge that would have gone a long way in engendering goodwill about the situation. All in all though a lovely holiday and a strong recommendation for anyone thinking of booking it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Wonderful week

We had a fantastic week staying in this beautiful property. We were 2 families with 6 young children in total from 4 - 13. A stunning stylish property in a gorgeous location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karin C.

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

An exceptional one!

The house of Nick and Tina is one that is exceptional to find when searching for a rental house in France. We stayed with 13 adults, the house is offering enough space, comfort and privacy to have a relaxing holiday with a larger group of friends/family. While some of us enjoyed the pool, others were having fun in the barn playing ping pong. In the evening, we spent time in the garden around the fire pit. The house is equipped with valuable furniture, fine decoration and most important, comfortable beds with bed sheets of excellent quality. It feels like home away from home. A place to return to. Big 'thank you' also for Jackie who welcomed us and was very responsive when we had a request. Belgian friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jakub b.

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

Exceptional property and location

We enjoyed one of the best holidays ever at Nick and Tina's property. The house, garden and pool are simply wonderful. The photos do not do it justice. Along with property manager Kev all our questions and needs were met in a super friendly and efficient manner. The rooms are beautifully appointed and the beds/linen were extremely comfortable. We had briefly visited the village before and were very keen to return for a longer visit. The property is in the perfect location, less than 5 minutes from the jaw-dropping view of river and castle, the boulangerie, charcuterie and bars/restaurants. Cannot recommend this property highly enough and will definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emeline H.

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

Un séjour formidable dans une demeure parfaite en touts points!

Je recommande vivement cette maison qui dispose de tous les équipements nécessaires pour passer de bonnes vacances dans un cadre décoré avec soins! Verteuil sur charente est par ailleurs un village splendide ! A refaire sans hésitation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Emilie G.

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

Très bonnes vacances. Très jolie maison

La maison est spacieuse, décorée avec beaucoup de goût. Bien équipée et confortable. Le village est charmant. Bonne communication avec les propriétaires.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G., HATFIELD, United Kingdom

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

A Slice of Heaven in Verteuil sur Charante

The property offers spacious accommodation for large family's or groups with luxurious facilities all oozing personality and individual design. The house is truly beautiful, and set just 2 minutes walk from the centre of the village which has a boulangerie, butcher and a selection of excellent bars and restaurants. Turning the other way from the village takes you immediately into glorious countryside with other beautiful villages nearby. As a keen cyclist, the roads were quiet, and the terrain interesting and beautiful. The management and support of both the property owners and local property manager was second to none. We were looked after with the utmost care throughout our stay and would not hesitate in recommending both this property and village as the most wonderful place to stay in this area of France. Also nearby is the town of Ruffec which has a large E. Leclerc supermarket as well as a larger selection of shops, garages and other facilities. Canoeing / Kayaking is also available just outside Ruffec with the facility to paddle all the way down to the village of Verteuil su Charante. A really good adventure! We had a large family group with an age range from 22 years old though to my Mother of 85 years of age and every single one of us loved the house, pool, table tennis, fire pit, BBQ and facilities throughout this property and very much hope to visit again. Thank you for a wonderful holiday making unforgettable memories for a lifetime. Ash & Jo
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joanna O.

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

Great holiday in a beautiful property in a lovely french village!

Just returned from a week at the property in a group of 4 families with children aged 4-9. We had a lovely stay here and enjoyed the facilities as well as the close proximity to the village centre! All the bedrooms where large and done up to a very high standard. The house was cool and allowed space for the children to have some downtime watching dvd's or playing games inside when the temperature was hitting up to 40 degrees! The pool was great, the kids spent hours playing in the water and also enjoyed the table tennis and grounds. We utilised the bike selection and did some small rides through the countryside which was lovely. The firepit was a hit on the cooler night! Nick and Tina were very helpful in the period up to our stay and on arrival and their local representative was on hand to let us in the property and help with anything whilst we were there. Overall it was a very pleasant stay. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

David P., Brighton

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

Wonderful

Hello Nick, hope you're well and I just wanted to drop you a line to tell you how much we enjoyed our stay at your lovely house, the setting is amazing and the property matches it. It is stunning. What a wonderful job you have done on what I imagine must have been quite a restoration! It is also incredibly homely and it made for a memorable holiday for adults and children alike. There has been talk of booking for next year, I don't know if you offer a discount for early booking but let me know if you do. I also wanted to sing the praises of Kev, he gave us a very warm welcome and we felt in safe hands from the off. All in all a brilliant experience - hope you manage to get out there yourselves again soon! Best Wishes, David
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen D.

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

Beautiful house with lots of character, ideal for kids

We had an amazing time at the house with four small families, especially around the pool, which is saltwater and heated. Amazing large garden. All well maintained. Several rooms for relaxing. All well equipped. Very good communication with the owners and the groundskeeper. A+++.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Virginie L.

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

Un très beau séjour

Belle demeure au calme dans un très joli village préservé, avec tous les commerces de proximité nécessaires accessibles à pied. Très bon contact avec Nick et Tina lors de la réservation ainsi que leurs amis sur place. La maison a été rénovée récemment, les chambres sont spacieuses et la literie récente et de qualité. Le jardin est parfait, des grands arbres pour profiter de l’ombre en été, une piscine ensoleillée, et de nombreux mobiliers de jardins créant de multiples petits espaces propices à de bons moments de convivialité. Merci à Nick et Tina de nous avoir permis de profiter de leur belle maison.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

lucy s.

Simply superb!

We have just (reluctantly!) returned from a three week family holiday here and would happily stayed longer. The house was amazing. It is tastefully decorated and furnished to a very high standard. The photos do not show the huge size of the property. The bedrooms and bathrooms are all enormous and luxurious without loosing the feel that you are in France. The beds were amazingly comfortable with beautiful linen. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed, the two fridges were very useful. The gardens and pool are immaculate and gave us hours of entertainment. The pool is larger than the photo leads you to believe. We had fantastic weather so did not get to use the barn/yoga studio but it would have been a great area for the children and teenagers in bad weather. The fire pit is great fun in the evening for toasting marshmallows. The village was picture perfect! Stunning views of the castle one way, the church one way, the river, the old french buildings..... All totally picturesque. In the village there are a few restaurants and bars, a boulangarie, general store, a deli and a florist with bigger supermarkets 5 minutes away. Some of our party spent a very pleasant afternoon renting nearly canoes and rowing down from Ruffec to Verteuil. I would not hesitate to recommend this house to anyone, the owners Nick and Tina were extremely friendly and helpful and Kevin who manages and looks after the property could not have been kinder. Thank you for a lovely holiday.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Beautiful property

We had a great time staying at Nick and Tina's property. There were 15 of us in total (8 adults and 5 children) but there was plenty of space. The rooms are spacious and well equipped. Outdoor space was fantastic. Beautiful village on your doorstep. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vicky L.

Wow - fantastic place!

We spent ages trying to find a house that ticked boxes for a large family ranging from 3yrs to 83yrs. On arrival we were delighted by what we saw and immediately felt vey comfortable. The house was big enough to accommodate us all and provided ample space for entertaining kids whilst having areas for quiet retreats. The house was beautifully finished, clean and well equipped with everything we needed for our two week stay. The pool was a big hit...as was the barn / yoga studio / ping pong area, the river at the bottom of the garden, bikes, and games etc.... Kevin the local key holder looked after us very well and gave us lots of advice on things going on (local markets and days out etc). The folder with details on the property and attractions in the area was useful as well, but a bit more info on the village and local amenities and attractions would have been an added bonus. A lovely place enjoyed by all the family - we were sad to leave and would certainly look forward to coming back. Many thanks.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Wonderful - there is nothing more to say

The house was just incredible, the bedding so luxurious and that fire pit..... We all have fire pit envy. The village itself is so traditional and beautiful. There was plenty to do for the young adults (walking, cycling, canoeing, table tennis, pool etc etc), whilst us 'oldies', sat, relaxed and took the occasional wonder. Thanks, it's a holiday to remember
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beccy J., Surrey, England

Beautiful house, great location, good friends = fantastic holiday

The house has been beautifully refurbished, with every room tastefully decorated and furnished and all retaining its rustic charm. It is very well equipped in every sense, both for sleeping (very very comfortable beds and luxurious bedding), cooking, and keeping the kids entertained (pool, table tennis, darts, bikes, TV/wifi (when we allowed them), and giant fire pit). We enjoyed exploring the local area - Verteuil including the Chateau with Sebastian's Tour, local rivers for kayaking and swimming, tree top adventures, as well as exploring further afield to Angouleme, Cognac, and Aubeterre sur Dronne. Steve and Marguerite, the local key holders, could not have been more charming and helpful, as were Nick and Tina, the owners. So with this gorgeous house, great location and some good friends, this was a truly memorable holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by Nick and Tina

Host profile image
We are an English family with 4 boys who adore the place.

Why they chose this property

This is a beautiful, well proportioned house within a very popular, well serviced village. There is plenty of space to congregate as a group or to find a little peace on your own. The village is tranquil and exceptionally scenic, composed almost entirely of rural historic buildings. The amenities are good so you will spill out into the bars and restaurants. The local roads are minor so there is plenty of opportunity to explore the surrounding villages and countryside on foot or bicycle

What makes this property unique

A great benefit is that everything is on your doorstep. There is no need to drive to dinner. in fact, there is no need to leave the village at all.

Languages:

English, French
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback