Title: 4 - Star Holiday Home on the Charente River. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 4 - Star Holiday Home on the Charente River. ## Photo gallery for 4 - Star Holiday Home on the Charente River. ![Dining - 4 - Star Holiday Home on the Charente River. (Bourg-Charente)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45855900/45855858/ea951fae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - 4 - Star Holiday Home on the Charente River. (Bourg-Charente)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45855900/45855858/f6092465.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - 4 - Star Holiday Home on the Charente River. (Bourg-Charente)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45855900/45855858/de78f415.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - 4 - Star Holiday Home on the Charente River. (Bourg-Charente)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45855900/45855858/a3cbb8d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - 4 - Star Holiday Home on the Charente River. (Bourg-Charente)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45855900/45855858/503f9eb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies La Maison du Passeur is a charming Charentais stone holiday home in the heart of town, where you can unwind beside the river and enjoy modern comforts. The eat-in kitchen is equipped with all conveniences, while the front terrace invites al fresco dining and relaxing with a book. Take advantage of excellent WiFi, a big screen TV, and Bluetooth stereo for entertainment. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61615 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 4 - Star Holiday Home on the Charente River. HIGHLIGHTS: Blandine from Paris said "The highlight of my five days in this property was watching my three teens (12, 15 &16) have so much fun swimming in the river right outside the door, while I read a book or two in the shade and kept an eye on their fun. Perfect!" WELCOME: We will always be there to welcome you upon arrival. A short tour of the facilities and quirks of this lovely home, and we will leave you to get on with the business of enjoying your vacation. This property is a modern (interior), in-town, self-catering, independent home. HOME AWAY FROM HOME: This stunning 4 - star white Charentais stone holiday home with it's iconic blue shutters and gracious, modern interior has been thoughtfully renovated for comfort and ease of living. You will enjoy the attention to detail and the calming colours and décor. MODERN: With an eat-in kitchen containing all modern conveniences and appliances, we hope you will probably enjoy cooking at home, much of the time. Basic grocery items provided incl. Butter, milk, oil, salt and pepper, tea, coffee. We also provide some special treats and a couple of bottles of wine, to welcome you to the Charente. OUTDOOR DINING: The front terrace is where you can enjoy all your meals, Apero or reading a book. There is a table and 4 chairs situated here. Take a Picnic to the Garden. Watch the small world go by in relative privacy. CONNECTED! Excellent and Free WIFI Big Screen TV/100+ DVD's FR/Eng. Bluetooth Stereo PROVIDED: New 10kgWasher (soap incl.) and 10kg Dryer Dishwasher (Soap incl.) All bed linens/towels/ kitchen towels et al, shampoo/bath gel / Hairdryers FOOD: The Café/Bar/Restaurant/Depot de Pain (La Maison du Passeur) and (excellent) lunch restaurant (approx. 17 eur ea, incl. 1/4 of wine!, RDV advised.) is mere steps away. They also sell magazines and stamps/La Poste/lottery/tabac. Michelin starred restaurant (La Ribaudiere) with menus for most budgets is also a neighbour. SWIM: Directly opposite the Charente River and a fabulous safe swimming hole. The designated Swimming Hole/ rope swing in the river opposite the house, will invite open air fun for the whole family. Water quality is carefully monitored to be safe for swimming. POOLS: If you want chlorinated water, there is a large new swimming pool complex in Cognac( X'Eau), just 10mins away, and recently renovated pool in Jarnac, 5kms away. 5 Super Water Parks within 45 mins drive. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: You can walk, cycle and follow designated paths from this village. It is a wonderful place to do nothing much except sit beside the river and watch the world go by. Kayak rentals in town, Bikes delivered to the door. Children will love the open spaces, and enjoy the kms of walking and biking paths in the area. Golf Cognac is just 3kms away. GARDEN: We have a large, private, tree and structure shaded garden just steps down a private Chemin from the house, with loungers, picnic tables and outdoor games. BEACHES: Atlantic beaches for a day out, just 60 mins away, are Royan and Rochefort. La Rochelle is only 90 minutes. OTHER THINGS TO DO: Enjoy a visit to Bordeaux, St Emilion and Arcachon, approx. 90 minutes away. Dordogne towns (e.g. Brantome) are an hour away, and there are so many choices in the Charente, you will have to plan your days carefully\~! All this is detailed in our Welcome Folder. MARKETS: We provide a list of all the Charente Producer Markets, in the Welcome Folder. FOOD SHOPPING: Jarnac (5kms), Cognac (8kms) CHILDREN: This property does not provide for children younger than 5 yrs old. They will need to be toilet trained, negotiate steep stairs on their own and sit at the dining table. Parents much provide their own toys (for hygiene reasons). There is unsecured water opposite the house (Charente River) and beside the sister house is an unsecured Natural water Spring (Fontaine). These water hazards are not fenced. Parents must be vigilant. No Smoking No Pets. No 3rd Party Renters. Renter must be a house guest and stay for the entire duration of the booking. No deep or shallow frying. Oily condensate sticks to all surfaces. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Golf - Kayak - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,615 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88280000/88273200/88273169/c23fd8c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Boathouse by the River Bourg-Charente - 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No Deep or shallow frying. Oily condensate covers everything Outside shoes and high heels must not to be worn inside. Slippers, bare feet or inside shoes only. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 881769269 ### 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 A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property 'La Maison de Riviere' 4 Star Beautiful 'La Maison de Riviere' 4 Star Beautiful Stone Maison Bourg-Charente 4 Star Beautiful Stone Maison Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Bourg-Charente, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cognac Golf and Courvoisier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cognac Public Garden and Francois Ier Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Bourg-Charente travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bourg-Charente.dx553248624728003959) [View more Holiday homes in Bourg-Charente](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bourg-Charente-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248624728003959-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.671707,-0.2226&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gcxuGfnj%40%3FU%3FU%3FW%40U%3FU%40U%40U%40W%40UBU%40UBU%40UBUBUBSBUDUBSDUDUBSDSDUFSDSFSFSDSFSFQFSFQHSFQHQFQHQHQHQHOHOJQHOJOHOJOJMHOLMHMLMJMJKJMLKJMLKLILKLKJILILILINILGLGLINGLELGNELENENELENCNCLENANCLCNANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBNBN%40LDNBLBNDNDLDNDLDNFLFLDNHLFLFLHNHJHLHLHLJLJJHLLLJJJLLJJJLJLJLJNJLJNJLHNJNHNJPFNJPHNHPFPHPFPHPFRFPHRFPFRDRFRDRFRDRDTDRDRDTBTDRBTDT%40TBRBTBTBT%40T%40TBT%40V%3FT%40T%40T%3FT%40V%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAV%3FTATAT%3FTAVCTATATCTCTCTCRATETCTERCTETERERETERGRERGRERGRGPIRGPGRIPGPIPGPIPINKPGNKPINKNINKLKNKLKNKLKLKLKJMLKJMJMLKHMJMJMHMHKHOHMHMFMFOHMDMFOFMDODMDODODMBOBMDO%40OBOBO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMCOCOAMEOCOCMEOEOEMEOEMGMEOGMIMGMGOIMIMIMIKIMKMKMIMKKMMKKMKKKMMMIMMMIOKMKOIOKOIOKQIOIOIQIQIQGQIQGQISGQGSGQGSESGSGSESGSEUESCSEUEUCSEUCUCSCUCUAUCUAUCUAUAWAUAU%3FUAU%3FW%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MhbhPJJE0ZBoeK0rIOOCVU-JSTc=) Bourg-Charente ### What's nearby - Cognac Golf 5 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Francois Mitterrand's Grave 5 min drive \- 3.0 miles - Courvoisier 5 min drive \- 3.4 miles - Francois Mitterrand Museum 5 min drive \- 3.4 miles - Birthplace of François Mitterrand 6 min drive \- 3.4 miles ### Getting around - Gondeville Jarnac-Charente Station 6 min drive ### Restaurants - Kfc Yespa 7 min drive - Au Bureau Cognac 7 min drive - Gueuleton Segonzac 10 min drive - la gabare 9 min drive - Burger King 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 4 - Star Holiday Home on the Charente River. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at 4 - Star Holiday Home on the Charente River.? ### What time is check-in at 4 - Star Holiday Home on the Charente River.? ### What time is check-out at 4 - Star Holiday Home on the Charente River.? ### Where is 4 - Star Holiday Home on the Charente River. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 4 - Star Holiday Home on the Charente River. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### louise b. 15 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely comfortable stay Spotlessly clean, well equipped and very comfortable. Beautiful location. Great communication throughout with very minor issues resolved immediately. A thoroughly relaxing break; would return if travelling to this area again. ##### louise b. Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David M. 17 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it! We absolutely loved staying at Monica and Warren’s beautiful house. Monica and Warren were the perfect hosts and we have never stayed in a house so well and so thoughtfully equipped. The house is in the pretty, tranquil village of Bourg Charente and overlooks the river Charente across a quiet paved area. The house was even better than it looked in the photos and our daughter loved her room so much she didn’t want to leave it! We enjoyed sitting on the little terrace enjoying a coffee, watching the swallows from our window and exploring the local area such as the lovely towns of Cognac and Saintes. The river however was the focus of our stay and we took every opportunity to swim in its beautiful clear waters both close to the house and from other little towns dotted along the Charente. Our kids spent hours on the rope swing over the water and it was lovely to see that it is brimming with wildlife. On our last day we had a beautiful cool swim in blazing sun beneath the local chateau whilst a couple of kingfishers flew just above us and dragonflies danced around us. Says it all. Hope to come back. ##### David M. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 20 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful village property This house is exceptional. Monica and Warren have given thought to everything needed for a great holiday here, from lovely colour schemes to extremely comfortable seating and beds and very well equipped kitchen and fantastic showers. We wouldn't fault anything. The owners are warm, welcoming and informative and the welcome "goodies" very generous. We enjoyed breakfast and evening drinks on the little terrace with its view of the river. The garden would have been perfect for afternoons when shade is needed (it was a hot week) but we were out and about a lot and so did not make full use of it. This was a very convenient base for everything we wanted to do. The river walks are stunning, Jarnac is within east walking distance along the river and Cognac is doable for those liking longer walks. I believe that this is usually a very quiet tranquil village but we stayed during of 3 amazing nights of Son et Lumiere on and around the river and village square celebrating the history of the region. It was all very exciting but noisy with rehearsals and performances going on past midnight. It was quite a shock to us oldies ,used to being in bed well before that but it was a really good way to experience the culture of the region. Although we didn't take advantage of it, I'm sure foodies would love the Michelin guide restaurant right next door. We may go back to experience the peace and quiet and if we do we will not hesitate to book this property again. We loved our holiday. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benoit C. 23 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comme chez soi ! Très beau gîte, accueil irréprochable avec un souci du détail remarquable au point de se sentir chez soi. La Charente en face du gîte est également un atout charme. ##### Benoit C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ---