Title: Spacious Charentais Farmhouse Among Fields Of Sunflowers And Vineyards Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=32631978&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Spacious Charentais Farmhouse Among Fields Of Sunflowers And Vineyards Holiday home in Saint-Hilaire-de-Villefranche with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Spacious Charentais Farmhouse Among Fields Of Sunflowers And Vineyards ![Outdoor dining - Spacious Charentais Farmhouse Among Fields Of Sunflowers And Vineyards (Saint-Hilaire-De-Villefranche)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32640000/32632000/32631978/284a853b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Spacious Charentais Farmhouse Among Fields Of Sunflowers And Vineyards (Saint-Hilaire-De-Villefranche)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32640000/32632000/32631978/2ebb74a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Spacious Charentais Farmhouse Among Fields Of Sunflowers And Vineyards (Saint-Hilaire-De-Villefranche)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32640000/32632000/32631978/1bbe86f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Spacious Charentais Farmhouse Among Fields Of Sunflowers And Vineyards (Saint-Hilaire-De-Villefranche)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32640000/32632000/32631978/9aa0f68d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Spacious Charentais Farmhouse Among Fields Of Sunflowers And Vineyards (Saint-Hilaire-De-Villefranche)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32640000/32632000/32631978/d10a95cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Dating from around 1900, Ferme d'Oscar farmhouse is nestled among sunflower fields and vineyards. Its beautifully restored interior combines traditional furnishings with exposed stone and beamed ceilings, creating a comfortable country ambience that's perfectly complemented by its colourful garden. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedroomsSleeps 61561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## 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. ### Spacious Charentais Farmhouse Among Fields Of Sunflowers And Vineyards Dating from about 1900, this Charentaise farmhouse is situated in a tiny hamlet among fields of sunflowers and vineyards, set back off a minor road. Careful and tasteful restoration has resulted in a very appealing house, charmingly arranged to provide a very high standard of accommodation. A mixture of traditional and contemporary furnishings combine with exposed stone and beamed ceilings to give a comfortable ‘country’ ambience and the whole is impeccably kept. A beautiful covered terrace (approximately 4m50 x 8m) provides a sheltered area for outdoor meals, while beyond is a colourful garden of some 900m² with lawn and lovely flowering shrubs. The owner\`s family live in a converted barn nearby, beyond which in the field is found their pet donkey 'Oscar' after whom they have named the gite 'Ferme d'Oscar'. The setting is private (the nearest neighbour is about 10m to the rear of of the property but no windows overlook the garden) and peaceful. Local letting tax : 5% Sheets per bed : 10 euros Towels pers person: 5 euros Electricity on meter to be settled at end of stay locally. (include in June, july, August). Electric radiator in each room Include WIFI. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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 hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888900/888856/386a3965.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relais du Bois St Georges Saintes - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 221 reviews £103 includes taxes & fees 16 Feb - 17 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=888856&PinnedHotelID=888856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16080000/16074500/16074448/7e55a747.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gite du Calme Cherac - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 63 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=16074448&PinnedHotelID=16074448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Seasonal outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16250000/16244800/16244790/60db5635.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Angoulême Le Saint Gelais Angouleme - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 212 reviews £123 includes taxes & fees 16 Feb - 17 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=16244790&PinnedHotelID=16244790&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18785700/18785669/3dff6b20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Small Charentaise house with garden. 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### Property is also known as Spacious Charentais Farmhouse Among Fields Sunflowers Vineyards Spacious Charentais Farmhouse Among Fields Sunflowers Vineyards ## About the area Located in Saint-Hilaire-de-Villefranche, this holiday home is in a rural area. Museum of Saint Jean d'Angely and Abbaye aux Dames are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Les Raisins de L'Abbaye and Golf Louis Rouyer-Guillet. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Spacious Charentais Farmhouse Among Fields Of Sunflowers And Vineyards 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 21 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsay B. 12 Aug 2014 #### Idyllic rural France If you want to stay in a lovely, well-equipped and tastefully furnished property in a rural setting but within easy reach of the beach, then look no further! We have just returned from a fantastic two week holiday here with our two teenage daughters and couldn't fault it. There is loads to do and see in this region. Local markets everywhere; shopping opportunities in the bigger towns of Saintes and Royan; beaches galore along the Gironde coast, from Meschers to Ile de Re, not to mention just chilling on the lovely terrace at the house. We were warmly welcomed and knew that we had help on hand should we need it but, as said in a previous review, this wasn't obtrusive. We wouldn't hesitate in booking again should we decide to return to this region and clearly wouldn't hesitate in recommending it to anyone wanting a peaceful "home from home". ##### Lindsay B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### ODILE M. 4 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Trés bon séjour Belle demeure au calme avec un accueil très sympathique. Très belle région à découvrir, que ce soit dans les terres ou au bord de l'océan. Nous recommandons le lieu. ##### ODILE M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janick L. 29 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacances en Charente Maritime Maison agréable et confortable, joliment décorée. Beaucoup d'endroits intéressants à visiter alentour. Accueil chaleureux ##### Janick L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Orianne B. 2 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très bon séjour !! Nous avons beaucoup apprécié le séjour. Nous avons été très bien accueilli par l'hôte!!!très belle région !! ##### Orianne B. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick P. 28 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Endroit calme Endroit calme, très bien équipé, accueil très convivial. Idéal. Pour visiter la région. ##### Patrick P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Domi nique R. 31 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très beau logement, bien situé et au calme Bien ##### Domi nique R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JEAN-JACQUES Q. 29 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A la campagne Séjour apaisant Pièces spacieuses, très bien équipées et décorées avec goût. Très bon accueil ##### JEAN-JACQUES Q. Stayed 8 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Famille P. 18 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### un sejour de rêve Maison très agréable pour vivre des vacances au calme. Les pièces sont grandes et bien équipées, la terrasse est spacieuse et avec l'auvent cela fait un grand espace pour vivre au grand air. Les propriétaires sont très gentils et plein d'attentions. Merci à eux! ##### Famille P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jean-pierre M. 19 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superbe Belle propriété, très calme et très propre. les propriétaires sont accueillant. Merci pour tout ##### jean-pierre M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Serge J., Viroflay 11 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### St Hilaire Excellent séjour, à tous égards. ##### Serge J. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### frederic g. 2 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### excellent sejour tout était parfait, la propreté de la maison, la décoration, sa terrasse couverte, les 3 chambres avec chacune leur salle de bain et toilette . bref excellent séjour ##### frederic g. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yolanda E. 14 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Estancia muy agradable La casa es preciosa y está estupendamente decorada. Muy acogedora. Dispone de todo lo necesario para una estancia. Hemos pasado unos días estupendos. Buen tiempo, lugares increíbles.... Recomendable al cien por cien. ##### Yolanda E. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Emmanuel C. 23 Apr 2019 #### Belle maison, spacieuse, aménagée avec goût Tout est là pour passer un bon séjour, un accueil très chaleureux, un seul regret, de ne pas avoir pu utiliser davantage la grande terrasse, en avril c’est encore un peu juste. ##### Emmanuel C. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ton v., Leidschendam 11 Aug 2018 #### A very comfortable gite in a beautiful region The gite is well equipped, clean and comfortable. It was great to have 3 bedrooms and three badrooms! The property is spacious and the surroundings are quiet. The covered terrace is a a real pleasure. There is a lot to see in the Saintonge: churches, castles, gallo-roman remains (for example an amphi-theatre, acquaduct) and lovely towns. The coast is not too far away and the beaches are very nice. Bordeaux is about 75 minutes by car. We used the Parc & Relais Les Lauriers where we parked the car and travelled by tram to the city centre. Anne and her mother are great hosts: friendly and very helpfull, giving a lot of information about the region. Thank you for your hospitality and a relaxing stay at your gite! ##### Ton v. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda H. 5 Aug 2017 #### Very clean, well equipped chite. Friendly and supportive welcome from Anne, yet allowing privatise The area is beautiful, very peaceful and relaxing. The property is spacious, and relaxing. There is a large patio area to enable to sit and eat outside. It is partially covered giving good protection for the heat of the sun, and rain, should it occur. Thisi is our second visit, and if you are looking ofr a peaceful relaxing holiday I woud strongly recommend it. ##### Brenda H. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### S W. 1 Aug 2017 #### Perfect gite in stunning area! This gite provided very comfortable accommodation in a truly beautiful area. We could not have wished for anything. The gite has been extremely well renovated to provide comfort and very tasteful decor. It was extremely well equipped and seemed every detail had been considered to give guests every possible comfort. The covered outside eating area was a real bonus and very well used into the evenings. The gite is on a very quiet road that gave perfect tranquility with only a short walk to bakers for fresh bread and breakfast treats, but is situated so that a huge variety of places to visit and activities to suit all tastes are easily accessible by car in the area. Anne and her mum were very helpful and friendly, leaving us safe in the knowledge they were available if needed but completely unobtrusive. Ideal hosts! Thank you for the freshly picked cucumbers and plums! Would highly recommend a visit to the Cognac producer, M. Baudry in the village. Very friendly and relaxed as were with all the people we met in the area. Only disappointment about our stay was that it was only for one week! Cannot wait to return! ##### S W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna S. 12 Jun 2017 #### Beautiful and well equipped property in an excellent location. A relaxing and peaceful holiday at this delightful house. Well equipped and beautifully presented, an ideal accommodation for families and couples alike. Excellent location for discovering the delights of the area. Highly recommended. ##### Donna S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### jacqueline T., Birmingham, UK 5 Oct 2016 #### Delightful Property Having first visited this lovely house in 2002, we have returned many times. From the first we felt totally at home in this well equipped, roomy farmhouse - it is rare to find three en suite rooms and the decoration is delightful. The large, covered terrace means that eating and sitting out becomes an all-day activity! The surrounding countryside is gentle and appealing and there are plenty of local walks. The churches of the Saintonge are fascinating and there is lots of interest in the local towns of St Jean d'Angély and Saintes - not to mention Cognac and its area. Trips further afield to la Rochelle or the Ile de Ré (about an hour and a half away) are also well worthwhile. Add to this the warm welcome (second to none) from the Gauthier family, who have become our friends. We would recommend this house whole-heartedly - and we hope to return again! Jacky Thomas, Birmingham ##### jacqueline T. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Constance M. 8 Aug 2016 #### Idyllic Very enjoyable stay. Brilliant having Simone nearby for extra valuable and local information. The house was excellent, very clean and very well equipped. Having a bathroom for each bedroom, wonderful. We had a full house each week. The cottage has been very well maintained and it was lovely meeting Anne and Simon and they're lovely family the second Week. We were very grateful for all the baby equipment they provided for my 5 month old grandson.i would definitely recommend this property to friends. We visited the local restaurant which was excellent. We also went to the local pool, and of course the daily walk to the Boulanger. Thank you for an excellent 2week visit. ##### Constance M. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### gloria W. 9 Oct 2015 #### Exceptional Gite. Highly recommended We spent an amazing week at this lovely gite. Having visited France many times for gite holidays over the years and whilst our children were small we can honestly say this is the nicest gite we have ever stayed in. It is well equipped, spotlessly clean, very comfortable and so accessible to activities, attractions and restaurants. Anne was extremely helpful and gave us lots of tips of places to visit plus the information provided in the gite was excellent. We would have no hesitation in recommending this gite to others and hope to visit again ourselves. Thank you Anne for your hospitality. The Wells family, London ##### gloria W. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 4 Nov 2014 #### Almost Perfect Holiday The previous reviews give an accurate reflection of La Ferme d’Oscar and the area. We have spent many holidays in France and the UK in rented houses. This is one of the very best in every respect. From our first enquiry, Anne answered all of our questions in a prompt and friendly manner. Within minutes of arriving her mother came to greet us and to show us around the house. But as the other reviewers have said, she was then completely unobtrusive. The house has been decorated and furnished stylishly – we loved the paintings particularly. The upstairs bedrooms have low sloping ceilings and it must be said that contact was made on several occasions! The exterior is equally impressive and the covered patio area is a real bonus. The closest shop in St.Hilaire is one of the two boulangeries, both of which are excellent and staffed by friendly people. It is a pleasant 10-minute walk from the house, with the other shops being another couple of minutes further. The road on which the house is situated is very quiet with just a very occasional vehicle passing. The location is ideal for exploring the surrounding towns and markets: St.Jean, Saintes and Cognac are all very pleasant and are short drives along roads that are relatively traffic free by UK standards. We have revisited a house in France only once in twenty plus years. La Ferme d’Oscar is likely to be the second! This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 19 Nov 2013 #### Happy holiday in Charente This lovely gite exceeded our expectations. It is very well equipped and furnished in all the rooms and the undercover patio area. The owners were very welcoming but unobtrusive. Free bicycle loan allowed us to explore the local area on the many quiet roads and tracks. St Hilaire is a good centre to visit Cognac, Rochefort/La Rochelle and the Gironde coast. There are good markets, restaurants and shopping in St Jean d'Angely and Saintes, both within 30 minutes drive. We were happily occupied for an extended holiday of 8 weeks. ---