Overlooking the river Charente, this elegant home offers a warm welcome with spacious bedrooms and luxurious bathrooms. Enjoy the garden leading directly to the river, use our canoes and kayaks or simply unwind by an open fire in either of two lounges.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathrooms180 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Stunning Maison Bourgeoise on the banks of the Charente, canoe from the door
This elegant home comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests in 4 spacious bedrooms, with 2 ensuite bathrooms, family bathroom and a cloakroom. Set over 3 floors the house offers a large well equipped kitchen opening into a dining room with an open fire, a large lounge, with open fire and a balcony overlooking the river. The house has been decorated and furnished to an exceptionally high standard, having been modernised and renovated in early 2016, with a new kitchen, bathrooms and total redecoration, offering luxury and comfort in a beautiful setting, we have given a great deal of thought to your stay. The garden leads directly onto the river Charente and we are happy to leave our canoes and kayaks at the house for your use for the duration of your stay. For watersport enthusiasts the area is ideal, in addition to the canoes and kayaks you can hire a boat and explore the river, sail up to Port d'envaux stop for lunch and then continue to Taillebourg where you can try your hand at Water Skiing and Wakeboarding.
Being situated on the edge of the old market town of Saint Savinien we are within a short walk of bars, restaurants, shops, art galleries and not forgetting of course the magnificent river Charente.
We are fortunate to have so many things to do and places to visit locally to us, the following are just a few examples;
Horse riding at our local stables - Les 3 Allures
Canoeing and Kayaking
Water skiing locally
Hire a boat from Les Canotiers in St Savinien, from and hour to a full day, take a picnic and explore this beautiful river.
Cycling, bike hire available locally, cycle along the Charente and enjoy our beautiful countryside
Chateaux, Roche Courban, Panloy, Crazannes (the setting for Puss in Boots)!
A little further afield, Aquarium at La Rochelle, this is one of the largest Aquariums in Europe and despite living here for 15 years we still visit every year!
Zoo La Palmyre
Puy de Fou, well worth the trip, plan your day and prepare to be amazed.
We are close to the stunning Atlantic coast and less than 30 minutes to the nearest beach and with over 100 miles of breathtaking coast line we are spoilt for choice.
The chic city of La Rochelle is 45 minutes away, a must for 'foodies', also the roman town of Saintes, historic naval port of Rochefort are both within 20 minutes of the property.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 25 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Near the sea
On a lake
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Boat
Golf
Kayak
Tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Winery tours 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,938 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
During winter months only 3 bedrooms are available a total of 6 guests accepted
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Note from host: Guests must notify us in advance
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
This property does not have any lifts
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 not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Saint-Savinien, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Les Lapidiales and Museum of Saint Jean d'Angely are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Château de Panloy and Château of Roche-Courbon. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Saint-Savinien travel guide
Does Stunning Maison Bourgeoise on the banks of the Charente, canoe from the door have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Stunning Maison Bourgeoise on the banks of the Charente, canoe from the door pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Stunning Maison Bourgeoise on the banks of the Charente, canoe from the door?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Stunning Maison Bourgeoise on the banks of the Charente, canoe from the door?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stunning Maison Bourgeoise on the banks of the Charente, canoe from the door?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Stunning Maison Bourgeoise on the banks of the Charente, canoe from the door located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Office de Tourisme du Pays Savinois and Port Miniature Amusement Park. Château de Panloy and Les Lapidiales are also within 9 miles (15 km). Saint Savinien Station is only a 4-minute walk.
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Stunning Maison Bourgeoise on the banks of the Charente, canoe from the door Reviews
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Great stay, v big house. Had not appreciated kitchen was upstairs Nie that had to cross the road to access the garden and river. But beautiful house and surroundings and nit far for sea and that has to offer, especially the best oysters you can get anywhere!!
Will be back
Lovely house with plenty of space and loads of character.
We had a lovely stay, the house is well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Pretty garden just over the road - beware of midges in the evening! St Savinien is a great base to explore the area with so many beautiful places to visit.
We spent a week at this fabulous property and enjoyed every minute. It was a relaxing and tranquil setting.
The garden leading to the river was amazing ,was just able to fish from the bank (caught a 22lb carp on sweet corn ) but be warned the mosquitos are ferocious, so a quality misquote spray is required
But overall a fabulous experience and will be returning.
The hosts are very nice and the house itself is gracious. Tall ceilings and well proportioned rooms, with beautiful details like the tiles and ceiling medallions. The kitchen is well laid out and well stocked. Showers and bath have plenty of water pressure and very hot water. The village setting is great, especially with the river. Good walks right on your door and convenient to many places to explore.
Absolutly stunning property located in a quiet town, the pictures do not do the property justice exteamly large rooms adequate for a large amount of people, we spent 2 weeks in the property and were able to explore multiple locations all within 30 to 40 min drive away, and if you dont feel like driving there is a train station 2 minutes away allowing you to get around, all of the rooms have been carefully thought about keeping with the the age of the property, this has been one of the best places we have stayed in in some years and i would deffinatly recommend to other thinking of visiting
Property exactly as shown/described in peaceful location with fabulous views over the river Charente. Great base for many attractions. Coast within easy reach.
My family and I stayed in this lovely home for 3 weeks.
Having morning coffee on the balcony over looking the river and gardens is what I miss most about my mornings...
Dinners under the Willow tree, movies next door, lovely Chateaus and Sculpture park just a few km away.
We so enjoyed our time in Saint Savinien.
I would absolutely stay again.
Lovely old French townhouse in pretty Saint Savinien. We had a relaxing time - swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding on the river. The house was perfect for us - the downstairs bedroom was cooler in the heat but the upstairs main bedroom is so pretty and the bath overlooking the river wonderful. We loved the riverside garden but wouldn’t have found it easy with younger children. Would also have benefited from some easier access to the river - a little jetty maybe. Small town perfect for our needs - boulangerie near the town bridge fantastic/ Bar barrage good for low key food. Île d’oleron has lovely beaches on west coast. All in all a great base for holiday. Thank you
We were very happy with the house which was beautiful, well furnished and comfortable. The garden on the river Charente was well shaded by a very large weeping willow and it was a lovely cool and relaxing place to be on our 2 record hot days (40 degrees.) We could use the owners' canoes and the children, aged 12 and 14 loved it. The garden was at the front of the house and across a small quiet one- way street.
We dealt mostly with Debbie in the admin of renting the property. She was very efficient and also helped us to postpone our holiday twice (Covid) at no extra cost so we finally had our 2020 holiday in 2022!
When the gas canister for the kitchen stove ran out of gas we phoned Debbie and Debbie's husband Alan came out immediately to fit a new canister. Amazingly fast service!
So to sum up we were very pleased with our stay in St Savinien.
Meryl W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jean-claude M.
15 Oct 2018
A property with everything and more...
We really felt at home and comfortable in this house. The rooms are very large with high ceilings which makes you feel like you are living in a vast space. The modern, well-stocked kitchen includes high quality appliances. Bathrooms are also very modern and bright. The decor is subdued and in good taste. We appreciated the period furniture which goes so well with the overall look. The recent renovation is excellent.
The pleasant owners, Debbie and Alan, who live nearby, quickly responded to any of our questions or concerns in a very helpful manner. The garden area on the Charente river was peaceful and relaxing. We had delightful meals outdoors here. Saint Savinien is a friendly, quaint town with shops and stores for all our needs. We enjoyed walking around the town and area. The train station is an convenient five minute walk away. We took the train to Rochefort and Saintes - an easy, pleasant way to travel. There are many good to excellent restaurants nearby. We liked everything about this property so well - the house, the owners. the town and area that we could have stayed longer.
A very beautiful, sympathetically updated house of character. this type of property has grandeur and all the little foibles and quirks of an old house. Creaky floors and original window fittings, some which open, some which might not. A three story house with an old winding wooden staircase, and wooden floors throughout, we did get a few splinters ! Modern bathrooms a plenty, and a good well equipped modern kitchen. Loads of bedroom and bathroom space, and lots of added things such as board games, fans, hairdryer etc. The lounge was lovely and looked out onto the river with a relaxed bright feel to it. Huge dining table great for a big family and sharing food. We must not forget the canoes, life jackets and large floats which were in the garage for our use. The girls had the best time playing in those. We loved our stay in this beautiful part of France and spent a lot of time either on, or in the river with the children. The owners were helpful and there when needed. Only one small thing would be to maybe invest in updating the garden area, and if there was a small deck with a way of accessing the river more easily from the garden it would have been perfect for us. Regardless, we loved our stay and will be back.
Wir haben den Aufenthalt in diesem wunderschönen Haus sehr genießen können. Es ist wirklich perfekt ausgestattet und lässt im Grunde keinerlei Wünsche offen. Der nette Sitzplatz an der Charente hat Charme. Die Umgebung lädt zum entdecken ein. Die schönen Strände sind ungefähr 50min entfernt. Mit den von den Eigentümern gestellten Kanus hatten wir zwei wunderbare Touren auf der Charente.
Es ist das schönste Ferienhaus, in dem wir jemals Urlaub gemacht haben. Es hat eine perfekte Ausstattung und jedes Zimmer ist toll und stilvoll eingerichtet. Der Garten direkt am
Fluss ist traumhaft und wir haben die kurzen Wege zum Bäcker, zur Kneipe an der Ecke und zum Super U genossen.
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour à Saint-Savinien. La maison est magnifique, parfaitement équipée et le jardin avec la rivière... un régal !
Debbie est une hôtesse charmante et très arrangeante. Le village et la région sont également parfaits - rien à redire, c'était génial!
Sehr schönes Haus, gute Selbstversorgungsmöglichkeit. Romantisches kleines Städchen,mit dem Auto schöne Strände erreichbar. Charente ist toll für Schwimmer! Boote machen Spass! Sternenhimmel vom Balkon aus ist fantastisch,da in Frankreich Nachts die Beleuchtung aus ist.
L’endroit est superbe, la maison, très grande, très agréable, et bien décorée.
Il ne manque rien pour que l’on passe un moment merveilleux dans cette endroit superbe .
Une seule chose était regrettable: il n’était pas mentionné que 3 des chambres , se trouvaient au deuxième étage, or nous étions avec 3personnes qui avait dépassé les 80 ans et avaient par conséquent de grandes difficultés à accéder à ces pièces.
Malgré ce petit inconvénient, nous garderons un excellent souvenir de ce séjour avec une seule envie: y revenir
Nous avons passé une super moment dans cette magnifique villa.
Le jardin collé a la Charentes nous avons pu passe run super week end !
Merci encore a l'hote !
Superb house in great location, with lovely front garden and very good hosts as and when needed. Being picky, outside furniture could do with a bit of updating and size of cooking pots for number of guests were a bit small. Also unaware of shared balcony and garden. However we had a wonderful holiday and would certainly recommend and definitely stay here again.
First break in 3 years so really needed it. Location of house in town was superb. The house itself is full of character and history . We had an issue with a water tank but Alan the owner was straight on it and we only had to wait a few days to get it sorted. Family were comfy and brother in law caught a fish from the garden so made his day. Well worth a visit and would go back .
La maison est une vraie pépite.
Décorée avec beaucoup de goût très propre et parfaitement équipée.
Petite Précision: le jardin se trouve en face de la maison séparée par une petite rue.
Vous pouvez réserver les yeux fermés.
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour
We stayed for the half term in october and it was wonderful, after coming to France for nearly 10 years we have always rented a large farmhouse, however when we found this we thought it looked great with the added addition of the river Charente opposite the property. We canoed everyday along with us taking our own Paddleboards. Beautifully decorated and very clean. Highly Recommended.