A beautifully renovated old Hunting Lodge with stunning countryside views

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Gym

Check out the area

Vanzac, Charente-Maritime

Les Antilles de Jonzac17 min drive
Casino Jonzac17 min drive
Jonzac Thermal Baths19 min drive
La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)97 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

First floor

1 Queen Bed

First floor

1 Queen Bed

ground floor front

2 Single Beds

Ground floor rear

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

ground floor front bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Situated in the beautiful countryside with views over the vines and sunflower fields, this old Hunting Lodge has recently undergone an extensive renovation and is perfectly located for a peaceful holiday whilst still offering a wealth of reachable amenities in every direction.
All the bedrooms are spacious with their own bathrooms. Two bedrooms are located on the ground floor, and the two first floor suites offer dressing areas and one contains a day bed for an additional younger child. The sociable central kitchen is well equipped for all your catering needs, and the double doors lead out to a shaded dining terrace overlooking the orchard and fields beyond. There is the added bonus of an outside kitchen with another al fresco dining area beside the swimming pool. With over two acres of gardens there is plenty of space for outdoor games, and also perfect to find a quiet shaded spot to read. Guests will also have use of a private on site gym, and for the cycling and walking enthusiasts there are an amazing choice of stunning routes for miles in any direction.

There are a couple of local restaurants within a few minutes drive of the gite, and the new artisan boulangerie is a walk across the fields.

Baignes is less than a 10 minute drive with a pretty town square, a bar, crepperie, pizza takeaway and a couple of restaurants, plus a supermarket.

Visit the pretty thermal spa town of Jonzac (15 min drive) with choice of restaurants, shops, supermarkets and local market. Les Antilles will keep any children entertained with an adventure play ground, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and water park.

Montendre is also an easy 15 minute drive with a 9-hole golf course, and during the summer a weekly night market. There is also a beach lake with swimming pool and play areas, paddle boards, canoeing and fishing. The nearby Mysterra centre is a collection of mazes and trails for all the family to enjoy.

Cognac, St Emillion and Bordeaux make for a lovely scenic drive and a day out to exercise your taste buds, and explore further afield.

If you fancy a day one of the beautiful Atalantic beaches then Royan is about an hour’s drive, La Rochelle 1 hour 30 mins, and a bit further for Arcachon with the Dune de Pilat, the largest sand dune in Europe.

Bordeaux Airport is approximately 1 hour's drive, and La Rochelle 1 hour and 30 minutes

Property manager

Debs Miller Morse

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Gym

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the area

Vanzac

Located in Vanzac, this holiday home is in a rural area. Les Antilles de Jonzac and Jonzac Thermal Baths are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lac Baron Desqueyroux and Safari Parc of Haute-Saintonge. Travelling with kids? Consider Office de Tourisme du Canton de Montendre and Pole Nature de Vitrezay et Port Maubert. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Vanzac, Charente-Maritime

What's nearby

Les Antilles de Jonzac - 17 min drive
Casino Jonzac - 17 min drive
Lac Baron Desqueyroux - 18 min drive
Jonzac Thermal Baths - 19 min drive
Hennessy Cognac Company - 46 min drive

Getting around

Fontaines-d'Ozillac Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

Le Casse Croute Charentais - 15 min drive
El Paso - 13 min drive
Grain de Sel - 11 min drive
Bébés Pizzas - 12 min drive
Le Gourmand - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A beautifully renovated old Hunting Lodge with stunning countryside views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is A beautifully renovated old Hunting Lodge with stunning countryside views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A beautifully renovated old Hunting Lodge with stunning countryside views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautifully renovated old Hunting Lodge with stunning countryside views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautifully renovated old Hunting Lodge with stunning countryside views located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Office de Tourisme du Canton de Montendre, Les Antilles de Jonzac and Lac Baron Desqueyroux. Casino Jonzac and Jonzac Thermal Baths are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Thompson

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property and host near Jonzac

Before we'd even arrived Debs was very keen to help and provide advice on what we might want to do on the trip. She met us as we arrived and was very welcoming. She was quick to answer any questions we had via text and even booked a restaurant for us one night. The property itself is excellent. Light, airy and clean. It was hot when we were there but most of the property stayed cool. The outdoor area is huge, with plenty of space for the kids to roam. All very safe. The pool was perfect. Our kids spent spent every moment in there! Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki V.

8 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect gite in every way

We have holidayed in France on numerous occasions, but this is definitely the best gite we have stayed in. The house itself is very clean, spacious, and exceptionally well appointed. The outside area is also very well thought out with an amazing pool and outdoor kitchen, together with table tennis and badminton/volley net, lots to keep everyone happy and occupied. Our host Debs was great, very friendly and informative, on hand if you needed some advice on a place to visit, but also respected our privacy. I would very much recommend staying at this perfect gite.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

angélique g.

30 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Une très belle adresse

Un très très bon séjour , la maison est très bien équipée avec gout . Les propriétaires sont très disponibles car ils se trouvent sur la seconde partie de la maison . Présents mais non envahissants. Une maison apaisante, calme et très chaleureuse.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

27 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The holiday house you always wished for!

Just perfect! Lovely property, spacious, so well equipped ( 3 fridges, 3 ovens!!) and comfortable, set in the perfect peaceful countryside location! Debs and Vince on hand if needed but property private and fully yours to enjoy it really did feel like home. They are full of local knowledge and advice which lead us to some memorable days out. Never been so sad to leave a holiday ! Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart G., Near Cambridge, UK

13 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing gite, lovely owners, in a beautiful setting

We (two families with children aged 7-10) hired the gite for two weeks and were not disappointed. We had a superb holiday - the gite, pool and grounds are all first class. Debs and Vince were super friendly and incredibly helpful. We didn’t see as much of the local area as we’d anticipated as the pool and garden were just too good, plus the weather was exceptionally hot! What we did visit was great though - we’d love to come back again!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022