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Old, Traditional, Charentaise House, Peaceful Vineyard Location

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Old, Traditional, Charentaise House, Peaceful Vineyard Location

Hi and welcome to 'Woodsmoke'. This is a charming 3 bedroom old traditional 'Charentaise' house situated right in the middle of 'Pineau wine' vineyards and sunflowered fields. We are located 2km from the centre of the village of Saint Romain de Benet, near the busy market town of Saujon halfway between the coastal resort of Royan and the ancient Roman city of Saintes. We offer weekly breaks (length of stay negotiable outside high season). The house possesses two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom, two bathrooms, spacious traditional style fully-equipped kitchen, large lounge and dining-room. This is the perfect 'getaway from it all' in a 'home from home' location. Perfectly positioned to explore the stunning Atlantic white sandy beaches and islands, marshes, the wine regions of Cognac and Bordeaux among sunflower fields and Charente Maritime's numerous Romanesque and medieval villages and markets.

Property manager

Andy German

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Old Traditional Charentaise House Peaceful Vineyard Location
Old Traditional Charentaise Peaceful Vineyard Location
Old Traditional Charentaise House Peaceful Vineyard Location
Old Traditional Charentaise House Peaceful Vineyard Location
Old Traditional Charentaise Peaceful Vineyard Location

About the area

Map
Saint-Romain-De-Benet, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Saujon Thermal Baths - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Spa Thermal Philae - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Royan Beach - 19 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Saint-Georges-de-Didonne Beach - 20 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Pontaillac Beach - 23 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Saujon Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘLa Maline - ‬12 min drive
  • â€ȘLe Club - ‬6 min drive
  • â€ȘJJ'Pizz - ‬7 min drive
  • â€ȘLes Touristes - ‬10 min drive
  • â€ȘChĂąteau de Pisany - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old, Traditional, Charentaise House, Peaceful Vineyard Location pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old, Traditional, Charentaise House, Peaceful Vineyard Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old, Traditional, Charentaise House, Peaceful Vineyard Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old, Traditional, Charentaise House, Peaceful Vineyard Location located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Saujon Thermal Baths, Spa Thermal Philae and Bay of Biscay. Planet Exotica and Royan Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Old, Traditional, Charentaise House, Peaceful Vineyard Location Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Great house with real character, quiet and out in the sticks, but only 5 minutes from a supermarket and 25 minutes from a beach. Really nice garden with shade and sun and lots of seating. Everything we could need in the kitchen. What's not to like about this place
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

No word from owner on getting keys in days leading up to arrival despite him saying he would contact us, so we assumed he'd be there to meet us. Not so; he wasn't there. Eventually found keys and gained access. House is pleasant but feels unloved; several lights broken; landline ("for emergencies") was disconnected and hand set broken; don't know if heating system (supposed to cut in below 20 degrees) actually works, There's loads of possible local cycling (boulangeries, fromagerie, honey seller, Abbaye at Sablonceaux) but we were only able to do that having brought our own pump for the tyres. We found puncture repair kit and tyres leavers but no pump. Notwithstanding the above we enjoyed our 8 days there - just felt it was let down by the above and especially no word from the owner on finding the keys.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

maison confortable au calme non loin de centres touristiques proche de la mer tout pour passer de bonnes vacances
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Belle maison trÚs bien située pour visiter la Charente Maritime, hÎte sympathique facilement joignable, environnement agréable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

As quiet and peaceful as we remembered the cottage. Very handy location if you need a more active environment. Yes you can hear a cuckoo in the forest!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Nous avons apprecié notre séjour d'une semaine sur place. L'avantage c'est que le gite est situé a une vingtaine de minutes de pas mal de lieu de visite autour. Ce qui est appréciable avec des enfants. Malheureusement, nous avons eu quelques problÚmes de chauffage sur place mais cela a été réglé dans la semaine avec l'intervention d'un chauffagiste. Comme nous étions sur place en avril, nous avons utilisé quelques couvertures en plus ce qui a permis de supporter les nuits un peu plus fraiches. Nous avons eu un bon contact avec Andy. Les différents espaces étaient propres.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Sehr schöner Aufenthalt. GenĂŒgend Auslauf im Garten fĂŒr unsere Hunde. Sehr schöne HundestrĂ€nde in 30 min mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Sehr guter Ausgangspunkt um die Gegend zu erkunden.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

AprÚs d'excellents échanges avec Andy, la semaine s'est fort bien passée dans cette belle région. La maison est fonctionnelle et tranquille. A recommander pour des ballades vers la cÎte ou dans le Saintonge.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

Wir hatten das VergnĂŒgen, unseren Urlaub in dem Ferienhaus zu verbringen. Das Haus war einfach schön und bot alles, was wir fĂŒr einen guten Aufenthalt brauchten. Die Lage war gut. Das Ferienhaus befand sich inmitten der atemberaubenden Landschaft Frankreichs und bot einen schönen Blick auf die umliegenden Weinfelder. Es war so friedlich und ruhig, dass wir uns sofort entspannen konnten. Das Haus war stilvoll eingerichtet und mit allem ausgestattet, was wir brauchten. Die KĂŒche war gut ausgestattet, so dass wir problemlos unsere eigenen Mahlzeiten zubereiten konnten. Die Schlafzimmer waren gemĂŒtlich. Es gab eine gerĂ€umige Terrasse, auf der wir unsere Mahlzeiten im Freien genießen konnten, und einen schönen Garten, in dem wir uns sonnen und entspannen konnten. Der Gastgeber war auch sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Alles in allem war unser Aufenthalt in diesem Ferienhaus sehr angenehm. Wenn Sie nach einem idyllischen RĂŒckzugsort in Frankreich suchen, dann ist dieses Ferienhaus eine gute Wahl!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Wir konnten bereits zum zweiten Mal diese Unterkunft genießen. Das Haus wurde zur neuen Saison renoviert mit neuen TĂŒren, Fenstern und einem Dach. Der Garten ist ein toller Platz um zu entspannen. Unsere Tochter hatte Spaß daran die Fische im Teich zu fĂŒttern. Das Haus ist ein guter Ausgangsort um zahlreiche SehenswĂŒrdigkeit wie das Aquarium in La Rochelle, Zoo La Palmyre, nahe liegende Inseln und die zahlreichen StrĂ€nde mit zu erkunden. Wir können diese Unterkunft weiterempfehlen. Das Dorf liegt etwas abseits, deswegen ist man hier auf jeden Fall auf ein Auto angewiesen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

4/10

The kitchen was so dirty that it took my wife 4 hours to clean it. The living room was dark as one door was nailed shut. The Wohle house gives a run down unkempt impression. The driveway is very difficult for a larger car. We left the house after 2 days and looked for an alternative accommodation.All in all, the holiday Home is not to be recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Wir haben als Familie eine sehr angenehme Woche verbracht: in Haus und GĂ€rten fĂŒhlt man sich sofort zu Hause, das Kochen in der sehr gut ausgestatteten KĂŒche hat uns richtig Freude bereitet. Wir waren begeistert von den zahlreichen kulturellen und kulinarischen Ausflugsmöglichkeiten und der NĂ€he zu tollen StrĂ€nden (30 Minuten). Richtig schöne Ferien!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

La maison est conforme Ă  la description. Nous regrettons que la porte-fenĂȘtre du salon ait dĂ» ĂȘtre condamnĂ©e, volets fermĂ©s puisqu'elle est endommagĂ©e. Le salon Ă©tait par consĂ©quent trĂšs sombre. EspĂ©rons qu'elle puisse ĂȘtre rĂ©parĂ©e pour les locataires suivants. Nous n'avons pas rĂ©ussi Ă  avoir de l'eau chaude Ă  la cuisine durant notre sĂ©jour. La literie est de bonne qualitĂ©, les Ă©quipements suffisants. Le jardin est trĂšs agrĂ©able, au calme. En rĂ©sumĂ©, nous ne sommes pas déçus par ce logement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Situated on the edge of a vineyard, the garden was large and private. Our 2 German shepherds loved running around the garden. Andy had secured the perimeter for us by installing a temporary fence. The house was as described and was exactly what we expected. 15 to 20 min drive to some lovely secluded beaches and close to supermarket in Saujon for everyday shopping. We cooked every night and found the kitchen was really well appointed. I didnt find that it was missing any equipment I required. The fridge and freezer were large and the oven was easy to use and very efficient. The booking process was made easy by Andy who telephoned me at home and we discussed all of the arrangements in that manner. Really happy with our stay and would book again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10

Super séjour. Endroit trÚs calme au milieu des vignes. Point de départ idéal pour découvrir aussi bien la cÎte Atlantique que l'arriÚre pays. Vraiment sympa. La réalité des photos correspond parfaitement à la location. Allez-y, celà en vaut vraiment la peine.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

8/10

Maison avec beaucoup de charme et un jardin trÚs agréable mais cependant aurait besoin d'un petit rafraßchissement à l'intérieur. Situation excellente proche de toutes les commodités et à 30 min des plages de royan. Nous avons passé un agréable séjour.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

8/10

De woning is schitterend en normaal gezien rustig gelegen maar wij hadden pech dat de buren net startten met de totaalrenovatie van de woning, met de nodige lawaaihinder. Het interieur is in oorspronkelijke stijl, in de keuken ontbreekt een standaard koffiezetapparaat, de waterkoker was stuk (geeft kortsluiting) en bij aankomst zat het vriesvak halfvol en was het besmeurd met een groene brij. Voor het overige is het een ideaal startpunt om de vele bezienswaardigheden te bezoeken of om naar zee te gaan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10

This is the main feature of this house which if weather permits will allow you to have everyday your three meals and your Happy Hour outside under the huge umbrella looking at a perfect colorful garden with the right mix of trees, bushes and flowers. Hear the birds singing, smell the various fragrances in the air and capture what nature has to offer. Inside it is very spacious but do not bring any elderly people with you for all bedrooms are upstairs and access is steep. The owner is very, very nice and helpful.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2021

10/10

Cette maison est idéale pour y loger en famille ou entre amis. Spacieuse, agréable à vivre avec tout ce qu'il faut et avec plein de choses à faire autour. ''comme à la maison'' Andy est trÚs sympathique et à l'écoute. Nous reviendrons !
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2020

8/10

TrĂšs bon sĂ©jour en plein mois d'aoĂ»t un peu Ă©loignĂ©s de la foule. Jardin trĂšs agrĂ©able et maison chaleureuse et fonctionnelle. Andy est trĂšs accueillant et nous a indiquĂ© des endroits sympas pour dĂ©couvrir le coin. Un peu embĂȘtĂ©s par les moustiques, mais sinon tout s'est bien passĂ©!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10

Nous avons passé un trÚs bon séjour dans la maison d'Andy.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

8/10

Our group of four "oldies" were attracted to the Poitu-Charente region by its reputation for a warm climate and because it was not too hilly. The gite "Woodsmoke" was delightful and well-appointed. The garden with its shrubs and trees was perfect for sitting in the evening sunshine and enjoying the peace and quiet of Vouillac le Haute. It is within easy reach of a boulangerie selling excellent bread. Further afield but within easy reach by car are some interesting and attractive towns. Royan with its market and sea front restaurants was especially attractive . We all felt we had made an excellent choice of region and gite.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

8/10

Ma famille et moi cherchions un lieu de villĂ©giature oĂč passer des vacances calmes et reposantes, loin de la ville et de ses bruits que nous connaissons toute l'annĂ©e. Nous sommes donc ravis, la demeure de Monsieur Andy GERMAN nous a offert un sĂ©jour Ă  la hauteur de nos attentes ! Le calme est toujours au rendez-vous, la maison est spacieuse et chacun y trouve sa place, la demeure comporte de nombreux Ă©quipements qui permettent des activitĂ©s sur place, sans nĂ©cessitĂ© de dĂ©placement, et qui agrĂ©mentent le sĂ©jour (barbecue, transats et hamac par exemple). Notre fille de 5 ans Ă©tait ravie Ă©galement de pouvoir profiter d'un grand espace dans le jardin sans vis-Ă -vis ni danger alentours. Seuls petits bĂ©mols selon nous, qui ne sont nĂ©anmoins que des dĂ©tails n'entachant pas significativement la qualitĂ© de la prestation : en haute saison, beaucoup de moustiques Ă  toute heure du jour et de la nuit en raison d'un petit point d'eau dans le jardin qu'il serait peut-ĂȘtre bon d'indiquer dans l'annonce ; par ailleurs, les Ă©quipements fonctionnent mais montrent parfois pour certains quelques signes de fatigue (rĂ©frigĂ©rateur qui a mis beaucoup de temps Ă  revenir Ă  tempĂ©rature avec une difficultĂ© pour comprendre le fonctionnement du thermostat, machine Ă  laver qui fonctionne mais s'arrĂȘte parfois sans raison en milieu de programme court, et chaudiĂšre qui a prĂ©sentĂ© un lĂ©ger dysfonctionnement Ă  un moment mais remise en marche sans grande difficultĂ©). Tout cela n'est pas dĂ©rangeant outre mesure, mais je pense qu'il serait opportun de prĂ©voir quelques "mises Ă  jour" ou entretiens des appareils afin que des locataires ne se retrouvent pas le bec dans l'eau au moment d'une panne. A retenir cependant essentiellement : la prestation est trĂšs bonne, le lieu Ă  la hauteur des indications mentionnĂ©es dans l'annonce et Andy se montre trĂšs rĂ©actif et Ă  l'Ă©coute en cas de questionnement. Je conseillerais ce bien Ă  des amis si l'on m'interrogeait, et serais sans doute amenĂ©e Ă  y retourner avec ma famille en cas de nouveau passage dans les environs ! See you later, Andy ! MarlĂšne.

10/10

Old traditional French styled house but with every amenity and a real sense of charm in the furnishings. Andy was extremely helpful in contacting us prior to arriving and was always available for any questions. We would recommend this property for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10

Des notre arrivĂ©e nous nous sommes sentis comme chez nous .La maison bien qu ancienne et trĂšs confortable fauteuils et sofa du salon sont trĂšs agrĂ©ables.cette maison est situĂ©e vraiment au cƓur des vignes.Tous les Ă©quipements sont Ă  votre disposition .Il y a mĂȘme des vĂ©los Ă  votre disposition pour vous balladez .C 'est sans aucunes hĂ©sitation que je renouvellerai un sĂ©jour Ă  woodsmoke.votre maison monsieur et madame German est parfaite .
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2018