Title: Character house with garden & swimming pool 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 # Character house with garden & swimming pool Holiday home in Saint-Avit with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Character house with garden & swimming pool ![Property grounds - Character house with garden & swimming pool (Saint-Avit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27122500/27122498/6abf41bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Character house with garden & swimming pool (Saint-Avit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27122500/27122498/ee2d712b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Character house with garden & swimming pool (Saint-Avit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27122500/27122498/40a42451.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Character house with garden & swimming pool (Saint-Avit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27122500/27122498/c61dda64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Character house with garden & swimming pool (Saint-Avit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27122500/27122498/270-737a3925.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Character house with garden & swimming pool. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71507 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Character house with garden & swimming pool Old character farmhouse, restored with large covered terrace and private swimming pool with no close neighbors - Surrounded by agricultural land cultivated in organic farming - Facade renovated in 2014 - Large living room and 3 large bedrooms - Living area of 140 m2 - Very pleasant volume - Large garden of 1500 m2 with a beautiful walnut tree - House ideally located to rest while being close to all amenities - Walks and hikes or by bike possible - Pleasant hilly countryside - Village of CHALAIS at 4 km with craft and agricultural market all Monday morning - The South Charente is renowned for its Romanesque architecture, in particular the village of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, which is part of the association of the Most Beautiful Villages of France - The region is part of the controlled appellation of waters of Cognac: Bon Bois - Many owners offer Cognac and Pineau. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Parking and transport - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Swimming 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,507 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74434000/74433964/1647b366.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet rural French retreat Limalonges - 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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 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 A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Character House Garden Pool Saint-Avit Character House Garn Pool Sai Character House With Garden Pool Character House With Garden & Swimming Pool Saint-Avit ## About the area Located in Saint-Avit, this holiday home is in a rural area. Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean and Moulin De Porchere are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Safari Parc of Haute-Saintonge and Jardins du Coq. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. [Visit our Saint-Avit travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saint-Avit.dx553248634540069079) [View more Holiday homes in Saint-Avit](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saint-Avit-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248634540069079-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%7C45.24869%2C0.04297&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5iyaXuLft25_n1i7BI_99VPFvEY=) Saint-Avit, Nouvelle-Aquitaine ### What's nearby - Chalais Tourism Office 3 min drive \- 2.2 miles - Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office 13 min drive \- 9.5 miles - Trarieux Square 13 min drive \- 9.5 miles - Saint-Jacques Church 13 min drive \- 9.5 miles - Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean 14 min drive \- 9.7 miles ### Getting around - Chalais Station 4 min drive ### Restaurants - Le Péché Mignon 14 min drive - Barlaam Pierre-Michel 7 min drive - La Bonnes Adresse 17 min drive - Restaurant Poirier 7 min drive - Le Flore 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Character house with garden & swimming pool have a pool? ### Is Character house with garden & swimming pool pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Character house with garden & swimming pool? ### What time is check-in at Character house with garden & swimming pool? ### What time is check-out at Character house with garden & swimming pool? ### Where is Character house with garden & swimming pool located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Character house with garden & swimming pool 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 24 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria V. 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay We have enjoyed the comfortable, cool house, the beautiful garden with lots of shadow, the large porch and the swimming pool. Everything was perfect! ##### Maria V. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annabel R. 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely, restful holiday in a good location We spent 2 weeks at this property and enjoyed exploring the beautiful area and countryside. Highlights were visits to the pretty village of Aubeterre Sur Dronne, the city of Bordeaux and wine tasting near Saint Emilion. On hot days we visited the river and lake beaches within 20-35 minutes of the property. The local Lidl and Intermarche are very handy for food. Being able to walk from the property to the little village of Saint- Avit and nearby fields and woods was very pleasant. The property has a large garden, nice pool and is well equipped for smaller and larger groups. The hosts were very welcoming and friendly. We hope to return at some point. ##### Annabel R. Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mike n. 5 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic place to stay The property was very well located, being close to the town of Chalais with a decent size Intermarche and Monday market. It was situated at the head of a farm track leading into fields of corn and sunflowers. The gite was spacious and clean and the bedrooms comfortable. It was good to have 2 bathrooms. We really enjoyed using the swimming pool and our youngest liked the swing in the tree! We had lots of BBQs. Only small niggle was that we were unable to find the toaster? Also not enough mugs, we bought some cheap ones and left them behind! All in all a great holuday and would consider a return visit. ##### mike n. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola T. 17 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Such a lovely house We had a very chilled holiday Just what we needed ##### Nicola T. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason S. 3 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sanctuary We visited Eric and Annick's property as a family of 5 (children aged 8, 11 and 13). It was brilliant. The house was clean and spacious, both indoors and out. We all played continual games of table tennis, jumping in the pool and were introduced to the game of Molky - great fun. It is in a great spot if you like secluded area but can walk easily to Sain Avit, drive 2 mins down the road to Chalais (brilliant market on Mondays and a Lidl supermarket) as well as various kayaking, tree top walks and a brilliant river beach at Aubeterre that we visited almost every day. Thank you to our lovely hosts Eric and Annick ##### Jason S. Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophie P. 28 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nous avons passé de très bonnes vacances dans cette jolie maison Charentaise. Idéalement située et très bien équipée pour les enfants, nous avons pu profiter des lieux tout en vadrouillant dans la région. Nous en garderons de très bons souvenirs et nous remercions les propriétaires pour leur accueil chaleureux. ##### Sophie P. Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy D. 13 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Vacances au calme en famille ##### Cindy D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nigen T. 29 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Parfait. ##### Nigen T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luc G. 4 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super Tout était parfait , nous avons passé une semaine délicieuse . Merci beaucoup !! ##### Luc G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine M. 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent lieu de vacances Maison très agréable avec un magnifique terrain et des hôtes charmants. Une maison où l’on se sent bien. ##### Catherine M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lavieville J. 27 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Saint Avit Superbe vacances au calme dans un environnement idéal. Parfait ##### Lavieville J. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Franck G. 28 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très bon séjour Nous avons passez un excelent séjour. Bonne région et au calme ##### Franck G. Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sylvie l. 27 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très bien Très bien ##### sylvie l. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### MYLENE J. 20 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Au calme à la frontière du sud de la Charente et df la Dordogne Un gîte fonctionnel avec une piscine. Une terrasse à l'abri du vent. Une piscine suffisante pour se relaxer. Idéal pour couple avec des enfants ou entre amis ##### MYLENE J. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline S. 18 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjour reposant Nous sommes ravis de notre semaine à St Avit et aurions volontiers prolongé le séjour. L'accueil par Annick et Eric a été très sympathique et la maison correspondait tout à fait à nos attentes. Du calme, de l'espace et la piscine pour se rafraichir! Une vraie semaine de détente pour déconnecter. Nous ne manquerons pas de donner l'adresse à notre entourage et de revenir pour un nouveau séjour. Caroline et Julien ##### Caroline S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### stephane m. 29 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Nous louons depuis plusieurs années des maisons pour passer une semaine entre amis.la location correspond entièrement à nos attentes. Maison conforme à la description. Acceuil chaleureux. Calme et sans vis-à-vis. Nous recommandons vivement cet endroit de caractère pour passer de très bon moments en famille, ou amis. Adresse que nous garderons pour un éventuel périple dans cette très belle région. Stephane. ##### stephane m. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### anne s. 16 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Juillet 2022 Une belle découverte de la maison au milieu des champs. Idéal pour se reposer et profiter du paysage tout en jouant aux jeux de société, en profitant de la piscine et en visitant les alentours. Accueil très sympathique des propriétaires. ##### anne s. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grégory S. 22 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Agréable séjour en Charente Avec ma femme et nos 2 garçons, nous avons passé 3 semaines dans cette grande maison au milieu des champs de maïs et de tournesol. Le jardin est très grand pour faire du sport, les nuits sont calmes. Nous avons pu entre autres profiter du circuit de Karting de Saintonge, du Canoë de Parcoul, de l’église souterraine d’Aubeterre sur Dronne ainsi que des excellentes glaces du glacier d’en face. Les propriétaires sont très arrangeants et à l’écoute. Nous sommes déjà nostalgiques de ce séjour ! ##### Grégory S. Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gaelle W. 5 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très jolie maison dans la campagne Maison au calme au milieu des champs. Accueil chaleureux des propriétaires. ##### Gaelle W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda H. 29 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Idéal en famille Maison très appréciée par toute la famille! L'endroit est idéal pour passer des vacances au vert aussi bien pour les grands que pour les petits (calme grandeur du jardin piscine,...) ! Je recommande vivement cette location! ##### Linda H. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Els V. 14 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relax vakantie Heel rustige omgeving, ideaal om tot rust te komen. Het huis heeft alles wat je nodig hebt en blijft koel in de zomer. Het ontbreken van WiFi zorgt voor een digital detox wat bij tieners in minder goede aarde valt maar wel eens nodig is. Leuke stadjes en dorpjes in de buurt. Mogelijkheid tot kayakken vlakbij. ##### Els V. Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Françoise L. 7 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjour du 18 Juillet au 2 Août 2020 Maison idéale pour les personnes qui aiment le calme et la nature avec juste à côté sur la commune de Chalais, tous les commerces de proximité. Par temps très chaud, la maison reste fraîche ce qui est très appréciable. Cette maison est le point de départ de nombreuses visites culturelles dans un rayon d'une quarante de kilomètres (châteaux, église monolithe, prieurés, etc...), possibilité aussi , avec quelques kilomètres supplémentaires, d'aller jusqu'en Dordogne, et en Gironde. Nos petits enfants s'y sont beaucoup plus et ils ont aimé la piscine et les balançoires. ##### Françoise L. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JEAN MARC L. 29 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjour au calme dans un très beau gîte Le gîte est idéalement situé pour des vacances au calme. Il est très propre, la literie est très bonne, il y a beaucoup d'espace dans le jardin. ##### JEAN MARC L. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine H. 20 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fort agréable séjour. .. Maison agréable , à l écart du hameau,idéale pour des retrouvailles en famille. Jardin vaste et arboré, même les balançoires sont là. .. Propriétaires sympathiques et disponibles lors des contacts avant et durant le séjour ##### Christine H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isabelle J. 19 Aug 2018 #### Des vacances au calme ! Nous avons passé 2 semaines de calme et de détente dans cette très agréable maison. A l'extérieur, il y a les champs, la piscine et le grand jardin ; les enfants (3 et 4 ans) ont eu suffisamment d'espace pour courir, faire du vélo, de la balançoire et découvrir la nature. La piscine hors-sol est parfaite pour se rafraichir et pour la sécurité des petits. La partie terrasse est idéale pour prendre les repas, le soleil y est présent dès le petit déjeuner. A l'intérieur, nous avons pu profiter d'un peu de fraicheur, c'est très agréable, surtout quand il fait 37°C dehors ! Cette maison de famille est confortable et nous y avons apprécié nos vacances ! Les propriétaires sont très avenants, souriants et accueillants. Pratique : Chalais se trouve à 5min en voiture, pour les courses (commerces de proximité, Intermarché et marché le lundi matin), la presse, le médecin (très bon kiné en face de la gare). Très bonne boulangerie à côté du Lidl, 3min en voiture. Aubeterre à 20min. ##### Isabelle J. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018 ---