John's house is absolutely beautiful, like a mini paradise. A wonderful experience from start to end - John provided us with loads of information about the area and the house before we arrived, on arrival there was a lovely welcome basket of food. The grounds are stunning and the house full of character. It was so lovely we didn't even explore anywhere else! We also had a car break down whilst there and the guardienne drove out to help us contact the breakdown services. Genuinely can't recommend this place enough, our only sadness is that we weren't there for longer.

Absolutely stunning house. Great host. John is compassioned, kind and just a allround awesome guy. The house is clean and well equipped. The beds were a bit small, but you have to concider, we are 1,90 meter tall Dutch guys. There are clear instructions in the house so most things you can figure out yourself, but if you need help John is always there with a quick response. It's greatly located. 10 minutes drive to the supermarket. But still far enough from other people so you can get your well earned rest. For cellphone users: the reception is great. Mobile Internet is a little weak. But just enough to search on (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) (if you have a little time) and to send messages. We had a little bit of a language barrier problem. English is rare and with out capability to speak French we didn't came very far. But with a bit of pointing we succeeded. Allround great experience! Would recommend this to anyone!

A great and spacious place in a picturesque area.

We all had a great stay at John's beautiful house, it was exactly what we were looking for, plenty of space, nice and peaceful and was a very relaxed and comfortable stay thanks to the easy communication with John throughout and in the build up. Would highly recommend staying here!

The place is amazing, super quiet !!! We came home totally relaxed. John is a superhost! He was always kind and available. Worth a visit !

First, John is a lovely person full attention. It is very responsive and answered all our questions. He sent us before our trip, a lot of information for our vacation (places to visit, local markets, directions to the location, detailed description of the house, etc ...). On arrival excellent surprise on the kitchen table: jam, paté, orange juice, beer, cakes, etc ... It's great pleasure when you arrive. Then the house is located in a quiet leafy setting, in a beautiful area. It is a beautiful restored country house, which has a lot of fun activities: billiards, table football, pool, ping pong, petanque, darts, basketball, several bikes properly maintained, and I forget! In short, ideal for a holiday with family and friends. There are enough shopping in Intermarché Chalais 15 min by car. Again thank you to John for these beautiful holiday!

Accueil super sympa dans un lieu au calme, bien aménagé et tres bien équipé ! Rien a redire ! La piscine est agréable et l'endroit est parfait pour se reposer Merci à vous

Superb swimming pool with stunning views of the Charente countryside, clean house with lots of charm, tranquility assured, discretion of the hosts, close trade.

If your looking for excellent accommodation in an idyllic French countryside setting then look no further. Our family had a wonderful time and the kids loved the pool. The accommodation is very well presented and has everything you need. Would definitely return.

Wonderful house on a beautiful location. The house is very well equipped, just like shown on the photos. It is very quiet, but close to supermarket and villages to visit. Because it was very hot, we really enjoyed the pool during our stay.

Notre semaine chez Cath et Kevin a été merveilleuse ! La maison est superbe, spacieuse, et bien décorée. La piscine est un véritable atout. La maison est dans un petit hameau, au milieu des noyers, pommiers, et vignes. Il y a cependant un supermarché à 10min de voiture, et des activités à Brossac (10min également). Et nos hôtes ont été plus qu'agréables, ce qui a rendu le séjour encore meilleur. Encore merci à vous 2 et à très bientôt !

Magnifique maison, spacieuse et parfaitement adaptée à une grande famille. Région superbe. Propriétaires très accueillants et très discrets. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir.

The Barn was exactly as described and we were made to feel very welcome with a card left on the piano, lots of towels, beautifully equipped kitchen and loads of helpful local information about markets, walks and other attractions. The 3 new bathrooms made the stay very luxurious (my Mother was very impressed!) and we all enjoyed the pool and outdoor seating for meals. As keen gardeners we enjoyed the lovely garden too. The peaceful surrounds and view over the valley (as well as the wonderful amenities) will make this stay a family experience we'll treasure forever.

We ( husband and 3 children 10,9 and 7) had a truly lovely time at the Barn ! Frances and her husband JOhn were excellent (before and during our trip ) at providing instruction and information whenever needed. The Barn itself is beautiful and exceeded our expectations and the area surrounding it is really peaceful. The barn is spacious and very nicely decorated and has a lovely feeling about it .WE all felt really relaxed and at home straight away. I can never thank JOhn enough for providing wine, beer , bread and cheese on arrival ( at midnight) - they have never tasted better !!

Wonderful, peaceful barn surrounded by rolling fields. Will need a hire car but has wonderful walks in the surrounds, plus easy driving to amenities, beautiful villages and local river beaches/canoeing etc. Shared pool presented no issues, neighbours were friendly and helpful and tolerated our noise. Kitchen was very well equipped - we ate in almost every meal - and the BBQ was great. Perfect for anyone looking for a relaxing week living there good life. Very reasonably priced for June (weather was great). Hosts were friendly, full of info and replied promptly to all my queries. My friends and I loved the barn, recommended, would go again.

Thank you for your delicate attentions on arrival although nice and friendly. The barn has been tastefully renovated and it felt it well. Everything inside is functional. Very good experience, we will keep the address for next year. Well Done.

Barn was as described - very clean and comfortable. It was an excellent, relaxing base for our holiday. Information provided in the form of brochures and house-guide was very helpful and practical. Surpassed our expectations. Thanks

We have had a lovely time in this beautiful house. The house is spacious, clean and light. The surroundings are very peaceful and the view from the garden and the pool are tremendous. We have had some problems with the wifi but this seemed to be incidental. I highly recommend this accommodation.

A great place to stay, the barn is a true home from home. Everything there to make our stay relaxing and very enjoyable. Frances made sure all necessities were provided. There are plenty of local walks the Barn is conveniently placed for visiting places of interest. We took the train in to Bordeaux really easy!! I would highly recommend the Barn as a great place to stay.

Both host and neighbours (family) were fantastic. Barn was perfectly described and the farm countryside was exactly what we wanted. We will be back

The country home is really charming. It is very quiet and you can walk around with the dogs. That was for us very important. Inside the house is everything what you like to have in your own house. In the kotchen you have an oven, microwave, fridge and so one........ Everthing is perfect. You have wifi, TV and a lot of CD´s and DVD in english. Sarah is a perfect owner. If you have a little probleme Sarah send you a message or phone you. At once everthing is ok. In the garden you have 2 possibility to sit, relaxe, have a BBQ or jump into the pool. Really nice. The dogs can play in the garden..... We will come back as soon as possible.

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We really enjoyed our time in Saint-Avit. Sarah sent us concise information about how to get to the house and gain access. On arrival we were blown away by the beauty of the house and the setting, I don't think the photos will ever be able to do the views justice. Shortly after we arrived, Sarahs parents arrived to ensure we were settled and dropped off some lovely cheese and fresh bread. The rooms are tastefully decorated and felt homely. We will definitely be coming back again!

I absolutely loved this home! Even better than described it is a truly comfortable, cosy charming property in a beautiful little hamlet. We were blessed with t weather but still appreciated the gorgeous fire. Everything was immaculately clean and we were made to feel very welcome. Although I know the area well I was pleased to see that there was a full info pack available too.

The home of Sarah is amazing. The house inside is spacious, the bathrooms are big, the kitchen is great. We really enjoyed the big garden and the swimming pool. The terrace is nice to have your meals over there. Also all the extra stuff is super handy! It was so nice that we didn't have to bring a cot, a chair and a push chair for our little girl. More space in the car to bring other stuff. The village is really nice and quiet.

We arrived late Wednesday in this quaint village after a very long trip from Sydney. The closest shops in Challais were closed and restaurants not open on a Wednesday. We were relieved to find a basket of goodies - bread butter cheeses wines coffee which kept us going / saved us - until the morning. The house had everything we needed and we would highly recommend staying at Sarah's house. Thank you

Very good contact with Sarah who prepared the best we arrived and worries about what happens during our stay. Charming pretty well equipped. High price a little.

We had a fabulous stay at Sarah's house. It is comfortable and very well-equipped; we spent a lot of time in the lovely garden and the pool was much appreciated in the heat! The village is very small and peaceful, but is in a good location for trips out - we recommend visiting the very picturesque Aubeterre sur Dronne and hiring kayaks there. Sarah is very quick and easy to communicate with, and provided really useful information at the house. Thank you for a great time!

Super value in a great location. Lack of English was tricky to overcome but a very patient host.

Pierre was an excellent host. Very friendly and welcoming. The room is clean and comfortable and opens out into the garden. The location is perfect, very near to the centre of the village with its bars and restaurants and also a five minute walk to the river and the beach. I will definatley stop here again if I am working in the area.

Fabulously located room and private shower at foot of an amazing village. Pierre-Gil offers a basic but clean and quiet place to stay so you can enjoy this area of the Charente region. Easy parking and access. Even includes breakfast with fresh bread/homemade jam. Fantastic value.

Convenient as a stopping point for our trip to the Ile d'oleron. Host very hospitable. The best value ever.

Pierre-Gil is a very friendly, open and welcoming person with whom you can chat easily. Stayed one night, the room, bathroom and toilet are very clean, nothing to say. I therefore recommend Pierre-Gil whose hospitality is equal to his good humor.

A stone's throw from the village (you have to climb !!!) that deserves a visit, friendly host, accommodating and attentive

We stayed one night at Pierre Gil which was very well received. The room is clean and well located close to the beautiful village of Aubeterre which is worth a visit! Everything went very well for us.

Séjour très agréable, notre hôte a été très accueillant, agréable et discret. La chambre est spacieuse et confortable, dans un village superbe. Petit plus : le petit déjeuner qui nous attendait au réveil par surprise :) A recommander

Beautiful accommodation in a lovely area, great for a relaxing quiet break surrounded by great countryside.

A beautiful location, ideal for relaxing while also well located for exploring the region. Gite very comfy with a well equipped kitchen.

Charmant, fonctionnel, calme, douillet. Parfait pour faire un break en famille et prendre le temps comme il vient. Un accueil très chaleureux fait de jolies attentions. Une belle rencontre.

Nous avons passés un agréable séjour dans votre maison décorée avec beaucoup de goût, au coin du feu, à la campagne. Merci pour votre accueil !

Hans' house is very nice, it is a recent house fully equipped. We have not seen Hans but his friends, who are the nearest neighbors, ensured an efficient and warm welcome. Thanks to them! We have spent 4 days quite pleasant family. The pool allowed us to freshen up because it was very hot! Another advantage: the house is easily accessible by train (Chalais station 6km)

Very nice welcome by the neighbor always available during the stay. House very pleasant. Super quiet and bucolic. All amenities available to 15 minute drive.

We loved the house and the surrounding area. It was so peaceful and we felt very much at home. We love cooking and the kitchen was very well equipped. We are also runners and discovered some fabulous runs. We ran past a goat farm and if we had more time we would have returned to buy the cheese.

Het huis van Hans ligt op een mooie rustige plek. Uitstekend om tot rust te komen, om te fietsen, wandelen of om een lekkere duik in het zwembad te nemen. Goede uitval basis om verschillende dorpen en steden te bezoeken. Wij hebben genoten en komen graag nog eens terug.

Formidable séjour dans un endroit magnifique. La maison est bien aménagée, tout confort avec terrasse et jardin comportant une belle piscine. La vue depuis la maison est splendide et les alentours offrent de nombreuses balades. Accueil chaleureux et convivial par nos voisins britanniques. Ils ont été charmants, disponibles et discrets à la fois. Les amoureux de la nature et du calme ne pourront pas mieux trouver!

Très joli endroit pour passer des vacances au calme et en famille.

Lovely little gite in a beautiful, quiet part of France. Has pretty much everything you need for a self catering holiday.

Cosy and quiet space in a beautiful village in rural France. Plenty of space for two people and Elisabeth was a very accommodating and flexible host.

We were cordially received by Elisabeth. It proved available and attentive, despite a late arrival. The accommodation was really nice, tastefully decorated and pleasant garden. This is very quiet. We took advantage of chairs to sit and watch the shooting stars.

We had a lovely stay in the little house of Elizabeth! The house and the orchard is a haven that allow city dwellers that we are completely disconnected. An old platinum and a rare collection of jazz and classical disc available create a delicate atmosphere that add to the charm of the place ... The surrounding environment is very pleasant with the village a few kilometers from Aubeterre and its many tours and activities. Elizabeth takes care of its guests with great delicacy (small aircon switched on before our arrival rosé cool ...) and charm of the place does the rest. Absent during our stay, she even takes care to send messages to see if everything is going well ... In short an experience to renew winter why not, the little stove gave us ideas we romantic away from it all! Elisabeth again thank you ;-)

Super small but cozy house in a quiet village with beautiful waterways. Rent your eyes closed!

Small house in the garden of Elizabeth, who has access and independent garden in front of the terrace. The facility is very nice and clean. the place is very quiet and very accomodating Elisabeth on schedules. successful stay

Elisabeth is very friendly and available for its guests. It checks that nothing is missing and you feel good at home. The cottage is really nice, very clean and well decorated and the garden is well maintained. It's very convenient to have direct access to the house. The town of Bonnes is charming, can make beautiful walks along the Dronne and visit the castle. We had a great time and highly recommend this place.

Excellent stay with Elisabeth, who received us very well! Quiet and close to lots of beautiful things to visit ... We love the terrace and the garden! surely we will return!

Elizabeth sent me a message asking me my arrival time, and was there on time. Same for the start. She cared about our comfort during the stay, on several occasions, and we have informed the internal and external activities in the village.

What an amazing place. The Gite itself is beautiful and the surroundings and scenery are breathtaking. Stephanie and Dave were so welcoming and so happy to help us in every possible way. They gave us privacy whilst still being available for anything we needed. We were welcomed with essential supplies which included homemade marmalade and eggs from their chickens. We came back to the Gite after a long day and found a lovely parcel of figs from one of the trees left for us on our doorstep, delicious! Stephanie and Dave are amazing hosts, and their land and Gite are truly beautiful. Can't recommend this place enough.

It was a fantastic stay. The first time we went with three traveling. Our daughter was 7 months old. Location was perfectly adapted. Stephanie provided a highchair, nursing pillow, cot and bath. There was also a small swimming pool. Super! A very clean stay. Beautifully dressed. Looked after! A lot of privacy, sometimes you're just there! Blessed! At 10 min drive a fairly large supermarket where you will find everything. And what was very nice: Stephanie made sure that there was some food to prepare for the first evening and breakfast for the first morning. Top!! An absolute recommended and repeatable :-).

We were Steph's first airbnb guests in The Apricot Tree, and can highly recommend it! Steph and Dave were very welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed for the 2 weeks. The cottage was lovely inside as you can see from the photos, and there's lots of nice outdoor space as well - decking by the pool, a hammock and a sofa in the 'pool house' that we enjoyed using too, as well as the cottage's garden (complete with its own real apricot tree). Hope to return at some point!

Le lieu rêvé pour un séjour bucolique, au calme, dans un cadre magnifique ! Stéphanie et David sont des gens charmants, attentionnée qui savent être disponibles tout en respectant totalement l'intimité leurs hôtes. Le cottage est parfait, grand, bien équipé (télé, wifi, jardin privatif, grande piscine, etc.) et situé parfaitement pour découvrir les environs (lac, rivières, villages). Si vous rêvez d'un séjour au vert en Charente, vous y trouverez pleinement satisfaction avec un petit goût de chez soit très agréable!

dans cet abricotier, vous trouverez calme et tranquillité. Les hôtes discrets mais attentifs ont fait en sorte que tout soit à votre disposition dans le cottage à l’atmosphère 'so british' !

Super logement! Au calme, en pleine nature :) Nous le recommandons fortement!

Lovely location next to the river, we used the canoe and it is a lovely peaceful setting. Close to the beautiful town of Aubeterre. Loved the balcony!

A very good stay in a peaceful and very close to Aubeterre. I loved the decor and practicality of the accommodation. We highly recommend!

Jennifer and John have been excellent hosts. Generous, kind and down to earth people. The stay is worth every penny, this accommodation was beyond our expectations. Situated in a quiet area with the most beautiful scenery and river (which me, my partner and four year old son had the pleasure of swimming in). Jennifer really thinks about her guests and is eager to improve their stay even though it could not of been better. Air conditioning!!!! Two showers!!! British tea bags ( you know us brits) Milk in the fridge!! Bottle of wine!!! Longitude and latitude directions (which makes it extremely easy to find praise the lord) We had the pleasure of meeting the dogs who we absolutely fell in love with! And a lovely horse which is an extremely good listener! Much like John who was perfectly happy with my four year old chatting a million miles an hour to him! Superb stay, really chuffed and pleased to of met you! We will be back and we will be recommending you to friends and family! We wish you all the best and much success! Shannen, Beth and Noah

A great value little place - Just watch your head on the low beams! John and Jennifer are lovely with great, helpful recommendations. A nice restaurant close by and only a very short drive to Aubeterre-sur-dronne. The place is almost on the river too although, you wouldn't want to jump in at that point. Would definitely stay again.

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Very nice and quite large apartment under the attic of a farmhouse, well equipped (including air coolers welcome during the hot weather) overall and well laid out. Jennifer and John are very welcoming and had a brief but pleasant stay with my partner and grandchildren.

Very well equipped accommodation. Tea, coffee, sugar on the side & milk in the fridge & a bottle of wine on the table. Just a short drive to Aubeterre with its restaurants & bars

Charming apartment with nice decoration details, large space

This was a great holiday! Sofia and Hank were very kind and very keen the ensure we had a great stay. They provided some excellent restaurant recommendations! We were extremely well looked after, and would love to return.

The house with its pool is an amazing place to relax. It´s so calm that you just hear the nature...Within 5 minutes with the car, you reach a nice beach at the Dronne and the wonderful village Aubeterre sur Dronne with restaurants, bars and shops. And especially thanks to Sofia and Hank. They are so nice and lovely persons and they are always there when you need something but always remained discreet in the neighbourhood. Thank you so much for providing us your wonderful place. Lisa and Carlo

Amazing place to stay for a touch of relaxation in beautiful French countryside! Sofia is a fab host. Couldn't recommend this place more highly! Loved it xx

What a place! We've just had our honeymoon here. Romantic, tranquil and unique. A place to get lost in your own thoughts and relax. We 100% will be booking again, don't steal our anniversary date! :)

There is no such place like this. The region is beautiful, and so is the house and pool. Sofia and Hank are simply the best (no Tina Turner) and make you feel at home right away. We had great laughs with them. We'll definitely return. Don't hesitate to book!

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An absolutely wonderful few days in a beautiful part of France! Sofia is a great hostess, super welcoming, helpful and great fun! The house and pool are even lovelier than the photos. I can't recommend highly enough and hope to come back soon!

Sofia and Hank have been perfect hosts. They have been always there whenever we had a need and provided us with privacy at all other times. The little tower was really sweet and cosy and we'll definitely come back again!

We had a wonderful few days at Cecile's property at Petit Bersac. Very cosy and not having a kitchen is great as it makes for dining out and sampling all of the fine local cuisine.

We had a great time staying in Cecile's beautiful little cottage, relaxing in the garden, with chickens pecking at our feet, and visiting beautiful places near by. It is such a peaceful, pretty area which feels nicely tucked away from the more touristy spots near by. Cecile is full of great advice about places to go and especially delicious places to eat. Highlights were spending a sunny day canoeing down the Dronne and our final night eating delicious food in a chateau near by. We hope to return one day.

Such a beautiful place and such a lovely host! The homemade yam's and great tips made our stay even better!

So good to be able to come back to this peaceful retreat and know that there is some sanity in a mad world. It's the place to come to reaffirm what really counts...and breathe.

Small haven of peace ... ideal to relax. Warm welcome and tranquility assured. Lovely accommodation and beautiful heritage to discover nearby.

The accommodation was as described. The little touches Cecile were comforting and appreciated. We were kindly greeted by the brother of Cecilia and his girlfriend. The proximity of the bakery and the friendliness of the owner adds to the welfare of this small town. Despite the rustic places, it feels very comfortable!

Nice place located in a quiet french village. Close to many beautiful Villages Such as Brantome, Aubeterre Sur Dronne, etc. Cecile did everything to make our stay as good as possible.

Thank you Cecile. I had a good time in a beautiful place. Rested and happy with my short stay! Perhaps at a future! Ccil

Very quiet place. Very clean and spacious. Love the view of the French country side with its vineyards and birds

We had a very pleasant stay at the house of Phillipe and Suzy. It was magnificent to swim in a lovely big pool next to the house after a long journey. Everything you need was in the house, okay except internet, but thats usual in France. It had everything for a long and tranquille stay, but we booked for only one night. That was a pitty, we would have stayed longer if we could. We certainly remember your house as a destiny for a future trip to the region visiting our family.

Nice place with animals, pure air, Nature 100%. The house is renovated and they stay very cool. My kids happy watching the horses Phillippe. Recommended to anyone, to come in groups or couples.

After traveling for 2 days we needed a cheap stop over and saw this air bnb. Me and 3 others stayed here for 1 night and were very pleased with the cleanliness and amenities available. The pool was a nice addition a the weather was hot. The beds were very comfy. The hosts were very attentive and helpful as we had 4 friends travelling close by and by short notice allowed them to camp on the garden. The only minor issue was the link to the address which takes you a few minutes up the road but this was not an issue as it is a small village and can be found easily. I would definitely return if I pass near again and need somewhere to stay. Great value for money, welcoming host and a very relaxed place to stay!

Apartment very nice. The charm of the old renovated is very well respected and apartment and consistent with the description. The host is available and is very affordable. The quiet of the countryside was very nice. I recommend this apartment. Very good value for money

This gite had a lovely atmosphere, clean and bright. The kids were delighted with the swimming pool. We wished we could have spent more time here.

Location very nice, renovated old building. Very nice and quiet. Hosts very friendly and available

The place is really nice and quiet. The house is very well equipped there is nothing missing. We were greeted with coffee and a bottle of wine. Really nice. We were very pleased with our stay.

We had a very pleasant stay with Armelle. She was friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcom and 'at home'. If we had a query she was very willing to help us, we would highly recommend a stay at this lovely countryside location overlooking rolling hills and fields. Thanks Armelle

Séjour agréable au calme, hôte accueillante et disponible. Je recommande vivement.

Une hôte souriante et fort sympathique ! On se sent automatiquement à l'aise.... À recommander

Excellent séjour. Le studio est conforme à sa description, confortable et cosy, idéal pour 1 personne seule ou un couple. Je conseille vivement ce logement.

Encore un grand merci pour l'accueil et la séance shopping. C'était très sympathique. À bientôt peut-être !

Des hôtes très sympathiques qui vous mettent à l'aise dès votre arrivée et vous offre toute la tranquillité et le confort que vous désirez tout en restant disponibles si vous avez la moindre question. Je recommande !