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Traditional Charentais villa near Cognac, with private heated pool and garden

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82153 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Traditional Charentais villa near Cognac, with private heated pool and garden

Stone built Charentaise long house set in private grounds at the edge of a hamlet. You enter through a courtyard with a pomegranate tree and wisteria clad walls. To the left is a further arched gateway to the expansive terrace, pool and summerhouse. The villa has been refurbished, but many period features remain. There are two luxurious reception rooms both with wood burning stoves for cosy winter evenings. The downstairs is all tiled with limestone/quarry tile flooring. The kitchen has space to seat 8 and is flooded with light, double doors open onto the main terrace which is equipped with a table seating 12 for al-fresco dining. A further terrace area equipped with seats and a table for lazy sundowner drinks is accessed by the back door. Upstairs in the main house are the 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, one of which has a rolltop bath. There is a romantic, wooden summerhouse in the pool area.

Property manager

Tara and Donnie

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Map
Juillac-le-Coq, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Cognac J. Painturaud - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Remy Martin - 16 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Cognac Museum of Arts - 17 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Château de Cognac - 17 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Hennessy Cognac Company - 17 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Gondeville Jarnac-Charente Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flunch - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Grill Chateaubernard - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Les 3 Broyeurs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cognac François Voyer - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Traditional Charentais villa near Cognac, with private heated pool and garden have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Traditional Charentais villa near Cognac, with private heated pool and garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Charentais villa near Cognac, with private heated pool and garden?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Charentais villa near Cognac, with private heated pool and garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Charentais villa near Cognac, with private heated pool and garden located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cognac J. Painturaud, Cognac Public Garden and Francois Ier Park. Cognac Golf and Museum of Art History are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Traditional Charentais villa near Cognac, with private heated pool and garden Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kum-Kum B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
All that I said before applies here. Very comfortable house, good location and excellent amenities. Property owners and local agents were very flexible and helpful. Looking forward to coming again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kum-Kum B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place and hosts
The house was was very comfortable. Lucy and Andrew - the local managers were very helpful. The pool was perfect, as were all the outdoor areas. We cooked delicious dinners and relaxed in the living rooms. All in all I wait to return! Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our second stay
This house is way more than what you see in the pictures. Its a home away from home . This is our second stay here and we are considering booking again for next year .
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

doreen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
We had 6 adults and 2 children, it is a wonderful property which i would happily recommend, the owner is very prompt replying to messages, completely contact free check-in and we had trouble getting the children and adults out of the pool😊😎 A few points (which wouldn't stop us booking again) the plastic tub chairs on the side terrace, there are only 4 it was a lovely spot to sit in the evening but 6 adults- same with the sun lounges by the pool only 4. The chairs around the magnificent large outdoor table were not very substantial- our 4yr old sat on one and it started coming apart! The information folder could be updated the zoo is 12E each not 9E Saying that loved it and would love to go back ❤😎 great place for exploring 😊
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Emma W.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a lovely place!
We have had a lovely week at this house. The pool and garden were great for children and we spent a lot of time relaxing and enjoying this space. The local host Lucy was super helpful and quick to address any queries/ minor issues we had. Lovely picturesque area to cycle around. Play and picnic area and tennis court a short walk/ bike ride from the house which was enjoyed by children. A great place to relax and unwind thank you 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House
We stay in france every year and this is one of the nicest houses we have stayed in so far . The pictures of this house do not do it justice .. its very beautiful and the putside space is perfect . We had a couple of issues and communication was quick and issues resolved. I felt the cleaning wasnt up to scratch ...dust and cobwebs mainly . I informed the owner who was greatful to be told as they dont live in france. Id also advise on maybe upgrading things like handwash and air freshner ...those little things make all the difference. We will definitely book this house again as its so very beautiful and owners so easy to talk to . You will struggle to find a better house
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Steven B.

France 23
The property was amazing, there was an odour from the second bathroom which wasn’t pleasant but overall we were happy with the property.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
We really enjoyed our stay at the property. All the rooms are of a good size and the kitchen is very well quipped. We were very lucky with the weather in mid September and used the pool every day. Tara was very quick to respond to our queries
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Holiday
We had a great stay 2 week stay at the Rocking Horse. The house is superb and lived fully up to it's billing. The bedrooms are good and spacious, bathrooms spacious and good showers, some great living space and well equipped kitchen. Outside the pool was adequate for our needs and we ate ar the patio dining area all evenings bar one - when it got just a bit too chilly. Location is beautiful looking out on to a vineyard and surrounding area has some great attractions to explore and activities to get stuck into!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property in beautiful surroundings
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Juillac-le-Coq. The house was loving and the area was stunning. Very good communication with the owners with helpful information and suggestions for things to do. Would happily return for another stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

daryl p.

Liked: Cleanliness
A tranquil rural holiday home
We had a lovely time, the facilities were good and generally as described. The house was truly comfortable, plenty of living space, bedrooms large and airy and shower rooms superb. We enjoyed the pool but it could probably benefit from some updating and maintenance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Paula G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
VERY DISAPPOINTING.
This is a difficult review to write. The main issues were cleanliness, wiring issues and a pool we were not comfortable using. We arrived after an 8 hour drive to major issues with cleanliness. None of the bathrooms/toilets appeared to have been cleaned… faeces and urine splattered in all three toilet bowls, toothpaste sprayed all over the mirrors, sticky floors…this was just not acceptable, especially in times of Covid. The kitchen left a lot to be desired too, with a stained tablecloth, dirty sink, greasy utensils etc. We then turned on the garden lights so we could spend our first night sitting out but, when we turned them on, it blew all the house lights! Unfortunately the next day, now in daylight, we were horrified to see the pool had slimy green algae around all edges and very murky water…difficult to even see to the bottom where there were also areas of dirt. Some of the concrete tiling was also loose around the pool which we felt was dangerous. We were told by the owner it was safe but we had read that cloudy pools could potentially be full of bacteria that could cause infections, stomach problems, eye irritation etc. Couldn’t risk our health. On top of all that, the bbq was very rusty, dirty and again unusable, there were smashed terracotta pots in a walkway from the house to the garden, broken garden tiles attempting to be covered up with furniture and the separate pool house that had been described as ‘romantic’ was just unpleasant. Stained mattress, dirty walls, and had all the garden stuff thrown in there. Very disappointing as we had wanted one couple in our party to have stayed in there, but that was not to be. After everything, especially with a pool that we just didn’t feel safe to swim in, we felt we had to leave the property. We were very upset and disappointed, as we had been looking forward to our week in France for such a long time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time in Charente
Just returned from two weeks at this beautiful property with our daughter and two small children. The house really has the wow factor and we loved it from the gorgeous and huge claw foot bath to the swimming pool. The kitchen is so well equipped with plenty of everything although a larger fridge/freezer would add to the experience as the house is suitable for a large group and more cold storage is needed. Bedrooms comfy and two sitting rooms so we could have a peaceful spot when required. Lucy the caretaker took great care of us and fans were provided when temperatures reached 41C! Spectacular thunderstorms followed. The area is awash with vineyards and I’d recommend the local Painteraud Freres tour . So atmospheric. A trip to Cognac is a must and so easy to access. All in all, top notch and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Place
Great house, fab space. We were 4 adults and 3 children. Pool was great for our little ones (three aged 8 months, 3 years and 4 years old), especially with it being heated. The Kitchen is well equipped, one of the better places we’ve stayed in. Location is good, rural and quiet, but only 20 minutes from Cognac. There is a lovely outdoor space about 5 minutes walk down the road, a boulodrome, with tennis courts , a small woodland pathway and a children’s playground. The weather was the only wrinkle for us! We really liked it here, thank you for having us Tara & Donnie.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheena M.

Fab house in a great area
House is charming & comfortable & both Tara & Donnie, the owners, are helpful & quick to respond to any queries. House has some lovely character features but also has completely up to date facilities so makes for a very comfortable base from which to explore the Charente region. We visited in the hottest Feb they’d had since records began so had the benefit of using the vast terrace to dine out on & watch the sunset from. The pool & gorgeous self contained pool house looks like a great area to chill out on in the summer sun. As it was Feb, the evenings were chilly, so we also made use of the wood burning stove in the sitting room. There’s both French & UK tv plus a DVD player & a decent library of films/box sets to watch. The main entrance hall also has a tv & a giant leather sofa - great for escaping the daytime heat. The quaint courtyard at the front of the house includes a large off road parking area which, once the gates are shut, is completely enclosed & private. At the end of the road there’s a park area with a boulodrome, tennis courts & picnic tables. As there were boules in the house we took a bottle of wine with us & spent a very pleasant few hours playing boule & watching red squirrels in the trees. From the door you have an amazing network of vineyards & walnut groves to explore - full of wildlife. I saw more birds of prey here than I’ve seen in my life in Scotland. The Charente area is also a cyclists dream, with quiet roads to spider out on & a signposted 47km circular road route which you can follow from the house (la Flow Velo is a long distance cycle route which will be completed in 2021 but for now can be followed, by MTB, along the banks of the Charente, via Bourg-Charente to either Jarnac or Cognac). My husband highly recommends the Golf du Cognac 18 hole golf course. It also had a very fine terrace from which to enjoy a beer after your game. The Charente is made us of elegant riverside towns, vineyards & sweet villages & the people are so charmingly polite - to each other as well as to us. The Charente is steeped in brandy making history with grand Cognac houses at every turn. If you’re looking for a chilled out holiday in a rural area full of history & wildlife, good food & wine within a region that offers all the convenience of modern living but where the tradition of making time for people & food is still very important, then this is the place for you.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bertrand N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent séjour au coeur du vignoble de Cognac
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cette belle maison charentaise. Tout était parfait : confort de la maison, vastes chambres et salles de bains. Beaux salons, piscine bien située. Le tout dans un bel environnement. Les propriétaires et Lucy, notre contact local, ont tout fait pour rendre notre séjour agréable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Annick L., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness
enchantés de notre séjour
Si vous aimez le calme , la campagne et les maisons de caractère cette superbe bâtisse décorée avec beaucoup de gout est pour vous. Tout est conforme à la description de l'annonce et la propriétaire répond à vos interrogations. Nous avons passé 2 semaines heureuses
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hilde g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mooi huis met alle comfort
Prachtig huis in een rustige buurt. Alle comfort in keuken en badkamer. Helaas hadden we een periode met veel regenweer, en konden we het mooie zwembad niet gebruiken.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bénédicte S., le Havre

Liked: Cleanliness
Super beau séjour
Nous avons passé près de 2 mois dans la maison. C’était parfait, la maison, la piscine, le jardin, les voisins et le coin. Les propriétaires étaient très à l’écoute et réactif à toutes nos demandes. Nous recommandons ce gîte.
Stayed 56 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Virginie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison très chaleureuse
La maison correspond totalement aux photos: très chaleureuse, joliment décorée et très bien équipée. La literie est confortable. Comme nous le voulions, nous étions au calme et en pleine campagne. Merci Tara, nous avons passé un excellent séjour en famille.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nora R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschönes Haus in idyllischer Lage
Toller Ort zum Entspannen umringt von Weinbergen. Alles war sehr sauber und perfekt organisiert. Vielen lieben Dank

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances réussies pour toute la famille
Très jolie maison dans un beau hameau. La maison est confortable avec des touches personnelles qui nous mettent à l’aise. La taille de la piscine est parfaite pour des petits enfants.Echanges très agréables avec la propriétaire.
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

THIERRY C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Petit coin de paradis au cœur de la fine champagne.
Belle propriété sans vis à vis au calme dans une hameau pittoresque et très fleuri.... Barbecues inoubliables au couché de soleil et piscine bien méritée avec les 39 degrés toute la semaine. Maison très confortable et bien équipée. Le boulodrome a proximité avec tennis gratuit et Ping Pong est un grand plus. On reviendra sans hésitation !!!! Visite des Cognacs Hennessy a recommander....
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

maurel d.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Jolie maison avec plein de problèmes en une semaine
Tout n’est pas parfait

10/10 Excellent

Tristan S., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison très agreable
Tara et Donnie sont des hôtes très agréables, la maison est sublime et au calme. La maison est bien décorée et équipée, le jardin et la piscine sont ensoleillés, tout pour passer de bonnes vacances. Seul petit bémol, il n y a pas beaucoup d activité dans les environs.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020