Title: Charming cottage on a small river for nature lovers 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 chalet # Charming cottage on a small river for nature lovers Chalet in Ruffec ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112350000/112347300/112347252/36fceebf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112350000/112347300/112347252/ba91bbd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112350000/112347300/112347252/9cbe52b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112350000/112347300/112347252/6a424d26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112350000/112347300/112347252/057a40d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Charming cottage on a small river for nature lovers provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. ### Entire chalet 1 bedroom1 bathroom484 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Breakfast available - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Charming cottage on a small river for nature lovers Chalet in Ruffec This chalet features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. Change of towels is available on request Guest accommodation at this chalet offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Composting - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 484 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68030000/68028100/68028015/773a42c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ruffec charente House peaceful and pleasant setting with park and near ts shops La Faye - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=68028015&PinnedHotelID=68028015&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70970000/70961100/70961014/9b2df102.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Old Atelier Gite: 4-Star Old Stone Cottage with Private Garden and Free Wi-Fi La Chèvrerie - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=70961014&PinnedHotelID=70961014&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67310000/67302300/67302277/9d61bf35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peace and quiet on a private island in a bucolic setting. 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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 This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 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 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 EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=46.024155,0.210542&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:a%7E%7CwG%7Bbh%40%3FU%3FW%40U%3FU%40W%40U%3FU%40UBU%40W%40UBUBUBU%40UBUDSBUDUBUDSDUDSDUDSFSDSFSDSFSFSFQHSFQFSHQHQFQHQHOHQHOJQHOJOHOJOJMJOJMJMJMJMJMLMJKLKLKJKLKLILKJILINILILGLGNILGLENGLENGLENCLENCNELCNCNANCNALANANAN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNDNBLDNBNFLDLDNFLDNFLHLFLFNHLHLHLHJJLHLJLJJJLJJLLJJLLLJLHLJLLNHLJNHNJNHNJPHNHPHNHPHPFPHPFRFPHRFPFRFRDRFRFRDRDTDRFRBTDRDTBTDTBRBTBTBT%40TBT%40TBV%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40V%40T%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FVATAT%3FTAVATATCTATCTATCTCTCTCTETCTERETCRGTERERETGRGRERGPGRGRIPGRGPIPGPIPIPIPIPINKNINKPILKNINMLKNILKLMLKLMJKJMLKJMJMHMJKHMJMHMHOFMHMFMFOFMFODMFMDODODMDOBOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOCOAOCOCMCOCOCMEOEMEOEMEOGMGMGOGMGMIMGOIMIKKMIMKMIKKMKMKKMMKKMKMKMKMKOKMKOKMIOKOIQKOIOIQIQIQGQIQIQGQGSIQGSGQGSESGSESGUESESEUESEUCSEUCUEUCUAUCUCUCUAUAUCUAU%3FWAUAU%3FUAW%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RyFFr4MoSwPWgE1LFDmBG_gC-cM=) Ruffec, Charente #### What's nearby - Tourist Office Country Ruffécois - Antenna Ruffec - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Aire de Rejallant - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles - Abbey of Our Lady of Nanteuil - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles - Castle Leray - 20 min drive - 14.3 miles - Valley of the Monkeys - 37 min drive - 26.8 miles #### Getting around - Ruffec Station - 3 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lolly’s - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Le Bistrot Des Douves - ‬10 min drive - ‪Les Caprices Du Marché - ‬14 min walk - ‪restaurant le moulin de condac - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming cottage on a small river for nature lovers pet-friendly? > Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. ### Where is Charming cottage on a small river for nature lovers located? > Situated on a river, this chalet is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tourist Office Country Ruffécois - Antenna Ruffec and Aire de Rejallant. Abbey of Our Lady of Nanteuil and Saint John the Baptist Church are also within 9 miles (15 km). Ruffec Station is 24 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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