Is Lovely cottage set in the heart of Cognac countryside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Lovely cottage set in the heart of Cognac countryside Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does Lovely cottage set in the heart of Cognac countryside have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Q: Where is Lovely cottage set in the heart of Cognac countryside located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Cognac Golf and within 3 miles (5 km) of Francois Mitterrand's Grave and Birthplace of François Mitterrand. Francois Mitterrand Museum and Courvoisier are also within 6 miles (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M., Mannheim,Deutschland

8 Sept 2018

Super relaxing vacation

Thank you Mark and Lydia for the lovely week .We had a lovely time .The pool ,the garden ,the very well equiped cottage and even your very friendly dog,everything was perfect

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alan Benton

26 Jul 2022

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Beautiful French Escape

Beautifully maintained cottage set in lovely grounds in the Charente valley. Mark and Lydia were charming, helpful hosts who made us feel most welcome.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon L.

18 Jul 2023

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A little piece of heaven

Beautiful location, Gite is absolutely amazing as is the pool area, outdoor kitchen & BBQ. Hosts Lydia & Mark were such a pleasure to meet and did everything possible to make our stay something special.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingo V.

10 Aug 2023

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A fabulous week in Le Dolmen

Fantastic place with perfect hosts. Bed extremely comfortable, swimming pool, vegetable garden and summer kitchen excellent. Great base for cycle rides around the area. Lovely bars and restaurants in Cognac and Jarnac. Lydia, Mark (and Poppy, the dog) are very friendly and knowledgeable hosts. Highly recommended!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keren H.

21 Aug 2022

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A very special place.

This really is a delightful place to stay. It’s located in beautiful surroundings; within easy reach of Cognac and Jarnac. The gite is beautiful, comfortable and well appointed with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The gardens, pool and outdoor kitchen are really special. Mark and Lydia are the best hosts we’ve ever experienced. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

23 Aug 2023

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Another day in paradise

12 days of pure bliss thanks to the beauty of Le Dolmen and the extreme kindness of Lydia and Marc. Not to forget Poppy!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Rachael K.

22 Aug 2017

Beautiful gite, stunning location and wonderful hosts

Such a lovely place to stay. Lydia and Mark were extremely welcoming and shared their knowledge of the local area based on our interests as well as sorting out our daily bakery order! The gite was perfect and ideal for those who like to chill out by the pool, savour a glass of champagne in the sun or cook up a feast using the veg from the amazing veg patch! It's also really well located to do some exploring of the local area with Cognac and many villages just round the corner, as well as Bordeaux and the coast within easy driving distance too. A lovely relaxing break, if only the weather had been a bit better!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Lisette N.

26 Sept 2019

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Superb

We stayed at Mark & Lydia's gite for a week, and thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. The gite is amazing, particularly the luxurious French style bedroom which is simply beautiful. The outside kitchen and pool area was excellent and we loved eating outdoors, sometimes cooking, sometimes simply enjoying some wine & cheese. Mark & Lydia provided a lovely welcome pack, and a most generous introduction on our first evening there - thank you both so much. They were always on hand to provide advice and suggestions and were wonderful hosts. We didn't venture out too much, but very much enjoyed a trip to St Palais sur Mer which was a beautiful spot by the sea, a visit to the Hennessy Distillery and we also a visit to Angouleme during the classic car rally. The only disappointment for us was not having the pool area to ourselves for the entire week as 4 house guests arrived midway through our stay and shared the pool area.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Duncan H.

17 Sept 2018

A beautiful gite, superbly equipped & decorated, with fantastic pool/cooking/seating area

Two fantastic weeks spent at Mark & Lydia's immaculate gite. Very tastefully decorated and furnished to an extremely high standard throughout - from the superb comfortable bed, walk-in shower, his/hers sinks, to the kitchen with everything for the keen cook, including sharp knives! The pool area was an important part of our rental decision and it didn't disappoint! On hot days it was blissful. It is very private with ample sun lounger space at one end and at the other end, sofa seating, large dining table and a plancha for cooking al fresco. The surrounding area is perfect for exploring by bike - they very kindly provided storage for our bikes - the roads are almost empty and the Charente river track is a short distance away. Cognac, Jarnac and beyond are all within easy reach and the river track is absolutely stunning. Kayaking on the river was especially rewarding, with plenty of kingfishers and other wildlife to be seen. The area is not teeming with tourists and everything felt very laid-back and nowhere was crowded. In conclusion, the holiday exceeded our expectations in respect of the gite, the surrounding area and our helpful, discrete, entertaining neighbours Mark & Lydia!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ellen G.

29 Aug 2024

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Superbe séjour chez Lydia et Mark!

Nous avons passé 1 semaine chez Lydia et Mark et tout était parfait : l'accueil très chaleureux, le logement très propre, bien équipé et joliment décoré, les espaces extérieurs sont magnifiques (avec un bonus pour le potager!) et la région offre beaucoup d'activités. La cuisine d'extérieur autour de la piscine est très agréable. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié le panier de bienvenue fourni par Mark et Lydia ainsi que les indications sur les activités, restaurants et bar aux alentours. Nous ne pouvons que recommander ce logement pour séjourner dans les environs de Cognac !

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

clem G.

17 Aug 2024

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Super séjour

Quelques jours au calme dans un havre de paix et verdure. Un accueil parfait et une région magnifique!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ann n.

10 Sept 2023

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Détente et prévenance

Bel endroit pour se détendre et visiter ou le lieu n'est que pour soi et ou le temps ralentit et la nature nous entoure

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie c.

13 Aug 2022

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Séjour de rêve

Tout fût parfait. Accueil de grande qualité, hôtes charmants, disponibles et attentionnés. Le gîte est décoré avec goût et est très confortable. L’espace extérieur est un petit paradis avec sa piscine agréable et sa cuisine d’été fonctionnelle . son petit jardin potager est un plus pour les gourmets gourmands. Nous recommandons sans réserve !!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yannick D., Mouscron Belgique

7 Aug 2022

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très bon accueil, magnifique endroit

Gîte vaste et très complet, jardin et piscine très bien entretenu, propriétaire accueillante, disponible et discrète.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Bruno A.

2 Jul 2022

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Sejour à Julienne

Bel endroit avec une belle et grande piscine non chauffée. Dommage que la literie etait à ressort. Sous oreillers non changés. Tv un oeu petite. Petite odeur. Mal dormi. Sinon tout le reste etait sympa.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil S., Marnhull, Dorset, UK

18 Jun 2022

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Un vrai oasis de calme dans la Charente

Les propriétaires (Lydia et Mark) étaient super charmant et sensible à tous nos vœux et besoins. Le gîte est tries bien équipé, de haute qualite et sans faute. Dans un endroit tres calme on peut ‘souffrir’ des oiseaux qui chantent chaque jour et marcher sur un grand terrain sauvage. Avec un superbe piscine (plus un plancha grillé et deuxième cuisine extérieure) et parking privée, ce gîte est vraiment un petit trésor. On va revenir. Grand merci!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

8 Sept 2021

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Perfect place for 2

Stunning property! Everything and more that you would want & rarely find for a couple. Can't wait to go back. Thanks so much.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Remi R.

23 Aug 2021

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Fantastique séjour !

Nous avons passé un splendide séjour dans une propriété magnifique ! Le jardin potager, la piscine, la cuisine d’été ajoutent au charme du gîte. Les hôtes sont prévenants, très sympathiques et très accueillants. Merci Lydia et Mark pour ce séjour !

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine-Charles S., Gilly

2 Aug 2020

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Petit bijou dans un écrin de verdure

Dès notre arrivée, l'accueil, les petites attentions, la présentation des lieux furent des plus chaleureux. Les hôtes sont deux personnes d'une gentillesse exemplaire. Les bons conseils de Lydia, nous ont permis de rencontrer des producteurs amoureux de leur terroir. Le gîte est vraiment agréable, tout est mis en œuvre pour y passer un beau séjour. Encore un grand merci pour votre accueil.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sibille B.

3 Sept 2019

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Amazing

It was once of our best place in france. Thank you Lydia and Marc for your great and open hospitality. The place is very closed to the pretty city Cognac and other nice places arround. But you dont like to leave the nice pool and the garden because it is a little oase for recreation. The recomandation from Lydia and Marc for restaurant and destilliers was great. Lydia and Marc we will come back

10/10 Excellent

dany c.

28 Aug 2019

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fantastisch

geweldig mooie propere locatie en zeer lieve attentievolle eigenaren

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

17 Aug 2019

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Perfect Holiday Rental

We have rented many holiday homes during our travels in France. However, this is without doubt the best one we have had the pleasure of staying in. It is located in a beautiful and peaceful location yet close to a wide range of picturesque and interesting villages and towns with a great selection of local restaurants. The gite is beautifully furnished and provides quality bed linen and towels not to mention the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in! The pool and outside cooking area are stunning with plenty of sunbeds available some of which are in shaded areas to escape the midday sun should you require to do so. Lydia and Mark were wonderful owners who were non-intrusive but were always on hand to offer advice on places to visit or a wide range of restaurants to eat at, and nothing was too much trouble. On arrival we found a personalised hamper containing a wide range of high quality food and drink items until we a had the opportunity to stock up at the local supermarket less than 10 minutes away. We are so pleased to have discovered Gite Dolmen and can't wait to return for future holidays. Thank you Lydia and Mark for making our holiday so special!

10/10 Excellent

ann c.

14 Aug 2019

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Peace and tranquility. As a busy couple, all we wanted was a place where we could chill! Perfect!

A lovely gîte, run by a lovely couple, thank you Lydia and Mark. Richard and Ann.

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA E.

14 Jul 2019

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Amazing Gite in the Charente

It is five star accommodation in the middle of the beautiful Charente region. The location is perfect and the house has everything you need and much more with it's kingsize bed, beautiful bathroom and stunning swimming pool. We wil recommend it to everybody!!!

10/10 Excellent

carol g.

9 Jun 2019

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Truly Fabulous

We went to France to explore the Charente region and chose this property based on its location, the photo's and previous reviews. We were not disappointed !!, It is set in a peaceful location but close to all amenities, The gite itself is immaculate and well thought out with everything you would need. The pool area is stunning with an outdoor kitchen area which we used most nights. Mark and Lydia, our hosts couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful and we can't wait to return for our next adventure in this beautiful part of France. We wholeheartedly would recommend this place to anyone wanting to explore this area.

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