Title: Detached cosy, pretty cottage and garden, walking distance to town, sleeps 4. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Detached cosy, pretty cottage and garden, walking distance to town, sleeps 4. ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31190000/31189200/31189182/7ffb3352.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31190000/31189200/31189182/d7e951f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31190000/31189200/31189182/51a71286.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31190000/31189200/31189182/5367964d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31190000/31189200/31189182/37b61a41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the charm of rural France at this tastefully decorated cottage. Enjoy fast broadband, British and French TV, and Netflix on a new Smart TV in your private garden with seating area or take a short stroll to the historic town centre along the River Charente. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### Detached cosy, pretty cottage and garden, walking distance to town, sleeps 4. A Special treat for Valentine's Day! For bookings between 12th and 21st February we we are including a bottle of champagne and chocolates for you to share with your loved one! With flexibility on arrival day and a minimum of a 3 night stay, this tastefully decorated cottage, available all-year round, is fully equipped and suitable for couples, solo guests, business travellers, and families (regret not suitable for children under 6 years of age). The house has fast broadband, free wi-fi included, and French and British TV and free Netflix on a new Smart TV. If you are here for work, we now have a work station and chair, complete with USB and ethernet connections to flat screen. There are two pretty bedrooms, one double and one twin, a bathroom and two WCs. The private garden with seating area is loved by our guests as is the eating area, BBQ and 'quiet corner'. Sun-loungers and deck-chairs complete the exterior layout. Note; price is all-inclusive, no extra cleaning or electricity charge. Linen and towels included and heating in the winter. A new eco-friendly heat pump has been installed for winter months, which is reversible in the summer to offer air-conditioning. There is also a cosy traditional log burner and we supply the first night's logs free of charge. A welcome pack is proving popular with our guests. This is a spacious cottage within walking distance of the historic town centre and a few metres from the River Charente. The new leisure centre with two swimming pools (heated, one indoor, one outdoor) and gym is just a 5 minute stroll away. The house is fully equipped for all-year-round stays, complete with garden furniture and BBQ you can just relax away from the stresses of every day life. A five minute walk brings you to the heart of Civray with its bars, restaurants, boulangeries, private cinema, shops, new leisure centre with two swimming pools. Alternatively, you can stroll along the River Charente that flows through the town. If you fancy travelling out of town, you are on the edge of beautiful rural France with its fields of sunflowers, woodland and meadows. Local attractions include 'La Vallée des Singes" (Monkey Valley) where you can walk among the apes, set in a beautiful park. Futuroscope at nearby Poitiers is the largest attraction in France after Disneyland Paris and hosts a science and media-interactive park, events and concerts. A visit to nearby L'Isle Jourdain allows the adventurer in you to bungee jump off the famous viaduct, but if you don't fancy that a stroll along the river and lunch in the charming town is equally as enjoyable. Other pretty towns abound including Ruffec, Niort, and Angouleme where each year there is an historic car race and rally that runs around the ancient ramparts of the town. A must for vintage car enthusiasts! Cognac with its tours of tasting houses is just an hour away and La Rochelle on the coast just 1 1/2 hours. This really is an excellent base for exploring any part of France. Even Paris is only 1 1/4 hours away by fast TGV train boarding this direct service at nearby Poitiers,or pick up a locol train at nearby St. Saviol The service also takes one directly into the terminals at Charles de Gaulle airport. If watersports are your thing, there is canoeing available at nearby Le Rejaillant with canoeruffec.fr, in the summer months. Or why not have a peaceful morning's fishing in the river or nearby Lakes? Licences are readily available locally. There are several excellent local restaurants, just let us know if you would like us to book on your behalf. The town street lights go out at 10 pm, so this is perfect for star-gazing while you relax in the garden. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - On a river ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming 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 ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Composting - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - Property does not allow children - Recycling - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Unit size: 700 square feet - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules House to be left in a clean and tidy state please. Please contact owners directly if there are any issues and we will deal with them. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### 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 This property accepts cash On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 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 ### 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 recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Delightful Detached Cottage Private Garden Walking Distance Delightful Detached Cottage Private Garden Walking Distance ## About the area Located in Civray, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Castle Leray and Abbey of Our Lady of Nanteuil are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Valley of the Monkeys and The gardens of Argentor. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. [Visit our Civray travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Civray.dx3000394015) [View more Holiday homes in Civray](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Civray-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000394015-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.14501%2C0.29263&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MvIsvKKZn6E7EDZgvavRHg9CKWc=) Civray, Nouvelle-Aquitaine ### What's nearby - Castle Leray - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles - Le Cormenier Museum - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles - Valley of the Monkeys - 21 min drive - 10.0 miles - Aire de Rejallant - 24 min drive - 12.5 miles - Circuit du Val de Vienne - 38 min drive - 26.5 miles ### Getting around - Saint-Saviol Station - 11 min drive - Poitiers (PIS-Biard) - 47 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Bar De L'Abbaye - ‬12 min drive - ‪Restaurant Les Maisons Blanches - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Green Man Inn - ‬12 min drive - ‪Cafe de la Paix - ‬7 min walk - ‪Le Savigne - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Detached cosy, pretty cottage and garden, walking distance to town, sleeps 4. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Detached cosy, pretty cottage and garden, walking distance to town, sleeps 4.? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Detached cosy, pretty cottage and garden, walking distance to town, sleeps 4.? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Detached cosy, pretty cottage and garden, walking distance to town, sleeps 4. located? > Located in the heart of Civray, this holiday home is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Castle Leray and within 12 miles (20 km) of Le Cormenier Museum and Saint-Leger Church. Valley of the Monkeys and Tourist Office Country Ruffécois - Antenna Ruffec are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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