Stunning 18th Century House Set in South Facing Gardens with Private Pool

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7 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 15300 sq m

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Criteuil-La-Magdeleine, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Les Antilles de Jonzac
‪20 min drive‬
Hennessy Cognac Company
‪24 min drive‬
Château de Cognac
‪24 min drive‬
Cognac (CNG-Chateaubernard)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

4 half bathrooms

Downstairs WC

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Family bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Groundfloor toilet

Towels provided · Toilet

Master en-suite bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 2nd master en-suite

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful, luxuriously appointed, south facing 18th century house with large private heated pool (Heated May-Sept)and full size Pétanque court. 5 large bedrooms plus 1 downstairs bedroom and a further 2nd floor mezzanine with double bed + single, sleeps 15/16.
4 bathrooms/shower rooms (2 en-suite). Downstairs WC.
Huge 50m2 reception room with comfortable sofas/chairs Big 36m2 TV room with woodburner. 50'' flat screen tv and surround sound system.
. Wi fi access.
Extremely well appointed kitchen with 2 full size ovens and separate 5 burner hob, dishwasher, fridgefreezer and large stainless steel topped workstation. Adjoining dining room with fireplace, and woodburner. Utility room with washing machine. Ground floor cloakroom. The gardens and heated pool areas to the front are fully enclosed, private and south facing. There is plenty of space for sun bathing and a choice of areas for alfresco dining, including a lovely covered shady area with it's own seating and fireplace.

Property manager

Robert Barrow

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Languages

English, French

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Please inform us before you arrive.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

In outside covered areas. Not in the house.

No music (noise) outside after 11pm. No all night music in the house. No portable disco systems.

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 8091324

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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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Criteuil-la-Magdeleine

Located in Criteuil-la-Magdeleine, this holiday home is in a rural area. Tonnellerie Allary and Archiac Swimming Pool are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chaigne Gardens and Le Bain des Dames. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Criteuil-La-Magdeleine, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

Les Antilles de Jonzac - 20 min drive - 20.0 km
Jonzac Thermal Baths - 22 min drive - 21.6 km
Remy Martin - 23 min drive - 20.5 km
Hennessy Cognac Company - 24 min drive - 21.5 km
Château de Cognac - 24 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

Gondeville Jarnac-Charente Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Restaurant le Chateau S.A.R.L. - ‬11 min drive
‪Deliziosa Pizza - ‬11 min drive
‪Pizzeria du Fair Play - ‬14 min drive
‪Cognac François Voyer - ‬7 min drive
‪Le Chevalier de la Croix Maron - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning 18th Century House Set in South Facing Gardens with Private Pool have a pool?

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

Is Stunning 18th Century House Set in South Facing Gardens with Private Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Stunning 18th Century House Set in South Facing Gardens with Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning 18th Century House Set in South Facing Gardens with Private Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning 18th Century House Set in South Facing Gardens with Private Pool located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Tonnellerie Allary, Archiac Swimming Pool, and House of Vine and Dine. Chaigne Gardens and Barbezieux Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

16 August 2024

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Amazing place

Brilliant location to explore cognac and a great place to stay. Host is super helpful and conscientious. House is amazing and well maintained and equipped. Pool is great and other activities help keep the kids entertained! Great time was had by all and son is already planning a trip back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

14 April 2023

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Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay at the villa, we were celebrating my fathers 90th birthday, the local restaurant was very accommodating and very friendly. We would highly recommend a stay in this lovely villa.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

15 August 2024

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Anniversary holiday

We had a great holiday for our 50th wedding anniversary, with all the family. The pool was in constant use by all and the veranda was a lovely place to sit during the hotter part of the day. The garden was well looked after and a great place for family games. We had a few problems during our stay but they were quickly dealt with by Robert. I would happily visit again.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda E.

29 May 2023

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Just lovely!

What a lovely place for us to house our large family for a wedding. Robert was kind, helpful and available.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

7 August 2023

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Beautiful country house, perfect holiday location.

The property is as beautiful as the listing shows. The area is peaceful and calm and Robert the host is so incredibly helpful when answering questions about the house or surronding area. Would definitely recommend to others, and book again for our next big family holiday. The house has a collection of activites for those days you do not want to leave the grounds and it worked well for our family group (toddler, teenager and oldies!) And of course theres the pool 🙂 Local area is beautiful, local people are very friendly. The birds are the loudest thing around the area - bliss!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne s.

25 August 2023

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Le Petit Moulin

Our stay at Robert’s house far exceeded our expectations. The house is truly beautiful and it was well equipped for our large party. The pool area was a welcome relief from the heat and the shaded area meant we could use it even at the hottest part of the day. There are many beautiful towns around but the house was so nice we found it hard to leave! Robert was a pleasure to deal with and he made a point of not being intrusive but was always available if we needed him. I would have no hesitation recommending this home and hope to visit again soon.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

11 July 2022

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Absolutely stunning

Robert was a great host, excellent communication throughout. The property itself is stunning and suited our family perfectly. The inside is very grand with lots of space and a great place to cool down. The bedrooms are large with excellent quality bedding. The pool area is amazing, very clean , tidy and secure. We had a five yr old and she couldn’t open the gate, a bonus when travelling with young children. The restaurant in the village was great fun and very welcoming. We will be returning next year!! Thanks Rob

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria O.

24 July 2023

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Wonderful villa for our family trip

We stayed for a week at the villa, with a group made up of six adults and five children agreed between 4 and 8. The place was fab: really well equipped (thank goodness for somewhere that has a properly set up kitchen!) and loads of living space. As parents of small children we were super grateful for good blackout blinds in some rooms and shutters with curtains in others. Lots of bedding too. Lots of space to seat everyone while eating, both indoors and outside. And the kids’ Grandma made good use of the many DVDs in the evening! The pool was wonderful and the kids happily spent almost everyday there. We took our own inflatables but Robert had supplied pool towels, which was really helpful as we travelled by train so were packing light. There wasn’t a huge amount to do within walking distance but there was a nice little restaurant in the local village and bakeries within a 5 min drive. A hypermarket within 15 mins drive so we were able to self cater really easily. We took a couple of day trips out towards Cognac (there’s a great kids’ play area and splash park there) but it was so easy to stay at the house and mess around in the pool we really didn’t need to venture far 😊 Robert was incredibly helpful and easy to communicate with. We’d love to go back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion B.

23 June 2024

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100% conforme aux attentes

La maison est comme décrite. De grands espaces a l'intérieur comme a l'extérieur. Exterieur bien entretenu, piscine claire et chauffee. Ce qui permet de s'adapter à la météo. Cuisine bien équipée (frigos petit pour 12 personnes), tres fonctionnelle. Un vrai bon moment !! Merci Robert !

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jean-François L.

20 May 2024

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Très belle demeure ancienne située au cœur du vignoble du cognac avec de très agréables espaces.

Très agréable séjour

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christelle L.

2 January 2024

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Maison bourgeoise

La 7eme chambre est bcq trop petite.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gaelle P.

26 December 2023

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Excellent séjour de Noël

Superbe maison, spacieuse et fidèle aux photos. Robert nous a très bien accueilli, très réactif et attentif à nos besoins. Maison très bien équipée et aménagée.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivien L.

4 September 2023

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une semaine en famille

Malgré un temps pas toujours très beau, nous avons pu organiser un séjour quasi parfait. Ceci grâce à l'hébergement où chacun avait une chambre de qualité et des espaces multiples et suffisants. pour le reste, tout était conforme à l'annonce. Je souligne aussi la disponibilité et la gentillesse de notre hôte

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

eugenie g.

25 June 2023

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Très belle retrouvaille entre amis à Criteuil

Nous étions un groupe de 6 couples et 2 enfants bas âge, nous avons été enchanté de notre séjour chez Robert. La maison est très grande, propre avec toutes les commodités nécessaires. Mention spéciale au nombre de salle de bains! L’environnement est agréable. J’espère que nous n’avons pas dérangé les voisins avec nos dîners tardifs. Nous reviendrons pour de prochaines retrouvailles !

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

louis m., hardelot 62152

12 June 2023

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Belle maison de Maitre au calme

Nombreux sites historiques. Visite des chais de cognac. Angeac. Hennessy. Très grande piscine sécurisée. Grand terrain de pétanque Billard. Baby foot Cherry on thé cake. Un piano demi queue Robert le propriétaire est charmant On va revenir l’an prochain

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annick B.

21 May 2023

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Réunion familiale

Très belle propriété , super pour des retrouvailles familiales, chaque famille ayant sa partie nuit et sa salle d'eau personnelle, de grandes pieces de vie intérieures et extérieure...je conseille ++

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

delphine d.

8 May 2023

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Excellent séjour

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour dans cette belle maison pleine de confort et bien équipé. Un vrai plaisir !

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martine B.

2 May 2023

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Excellent séjour

Nous avons trouvé une propriété superbe et un hôte extrêmement sympathique. Un environnement verdoyant et paisible et une demeure des plus agréables.merci a notre hôte.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah K.

4 September 2022

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Perfect venue for our multiple family holiday

A really beautiful house, exceptionally well-appointed and maintained. The children in our group ages 8-13 were kept entertained with the pool and games room. Plenty of space for 3 families. Robert was a really excellent host, unobtrusive but very available and responsive. He kindly organised a local babysitter for us. Really lovely restaurant within walking distance and Michelin star restaurant within 30th street drive. Would highly recommend and would definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben O.

31 August 2022

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Everything You Need

This property was not just big enough for our large gathering of friends and family, but the kitchen was well equipped and there was loads of space for everyone to be entertained. There’s a great bakery nearby in Archiac (opposite a Carrefour) so we didn’t have to go too far for essentials and there was lots to see and do in the area. We recommend kayaking down the river to the north.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley L.

20 August 2022

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Wonderful holiday

We have had a superb week where the whole family have enjoyed a wonderful week together. What more do you need than all the property offers for a range of ages to enjoy themselves!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fabienne J.

16 August 2022

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Séjour très agréable dans une superbe demeure

Maison très agréable, très bien équipée et confortable. Piscine nettoyée chaque jour et très appréciée.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

8 August 2022

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Lovely property with great host

We rented this property for our family of 8 adults and 5 children for a week in August 2022. The property was very nice and clean and had a great garden and secure pool area. Robert was a very accommodating host and I would highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keth M.

8 August 2022

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Beautiful house, perfect for a large group

We had a lovely time. Beautiful property, loads of room both inside and out. Great pool, shaded areas, table tennis, table football and pool. Perfect for a large family gathering with a wide range in ages from 3 to 75! Robert was also a great host. Very easy check-in and responded quickly to all my questions. Thanks

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard V.

23 July 2022

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Amazing property in beautiful hidden gem location

We are a large family (14 persons) and this is a contender for the best property we have holidayed in. The facilities of the house - space, garden, pool, games room, kitchen, etc, were excellent and catered to every age. The wildlife is amazing - birds including hoopoes, black kite, black redstart, swifts, swallows, etc. Butterflies and damselflies, bats and lizards, and red squirrel. Highlight may be the hummingbird hawk moth! It is quite a distance from the beach, but in the heat we were happy to make more use of the large pool.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Robert Barrow

Hi, my name is Robert ( Rob ). After years of renovating houses and interior designing in Britain, my partner and I, bought and renovated this beautiful charentaise " Maison de Maitre" [ Masters house]
Being one of six children, we have always had plenty of family and friends staying here with us, and so knowing how well this house accommodates everyones needs, whether old or young, we have decided to rent out the house.
I hope you love it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

The area is stunning. The house is surrounded by fields of vines and sunflowers.

The area boasts the second highest amount of sunshine hours in France, second only to the south coast.

This is a rural setting, with quick and easy access to towns, shops, bistro's and activities, and only an hour from the great beaches of the Atlantic coast and Bordeaux

What makes this property unique

The house is very private with enclosed gardens and separate, enclosed and secure pool area.

The rooms are huge, and because there are lots of different seating areas both inside and out, there is room for everyone to have a little time and space to themselves.

The Covered BBQ area with its large fireplace and seating area is very popular for relaxed evenings.

You can just step outside the gate to enjoy the beautiful countryside either on foot or by bike. We are registered with bike hire direct for any bike hire or accessories. www.bikehiredirect.com

Languages:

English, French

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7 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 7

4 half bathrooms

Downstairs WC

Family bathroom

Groundfloor toilet

Master en-suite bathroom 1

Shower room 2nd master en-suite

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