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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 464 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage 5 minutes from the River Charente

Originally a barn this beautifully converted, detached gite, has it's own private garden area, sitting amongst trees on the edge of the charming village of Crazannes, just a 5 minute walk from the River Charente. The nearest town is Saintes which as well as offering many places to visit with its Roman Heritage, has all your shopping needs.

This attractive, comfortable and very well equipped gite is ideal for family holidays with everything you would need for a young family. Or this peaceful setting is ideal for a quiet get away. Spend the day by the shared pool or relaxing in the garden. Or visit one of the many beaches most of which are just a 40 minute drive.

Also perfectly located for those who wish to explore the area or to just relax and enjoy the weather! With beautiful sunny days throughout the year this makes it a perfect location for walking and cycling and enjoying the surrounding countryside and for visiting the many beautiful towns and villages.

What's in the area?: With just a 40 minute drive north west to the Atlantic coast you will find the sunny beaches of Fouras and Chatelaillon Plage. And to the south west, still just 40 minutes, there are the beautiful beaches of Saint-Georges-de-Didonne and Saint-Palais-sur-Mer. With many more but unfortunately we haven’t visited them all!
With Cognac a 35 minute drive, tours around one of the famous Martell, Hennessy or Remy Martin distilleries are a must.

Just 50 minutes from the beautiful coastal town of La Rochelle, a must for any shopper! La Rochelle has a wonderful ambience with many restaurants bursting on to the pavements. Seafood is of course the speciality. Just 60 minutes to the stunning Île de Ré. With wonderful shops to browse round at Saint-Martin-de-Ré and an amazing choice of pavement cafes and restaurants, all looking on to the harbour. Île de Ré has many beautiful beaches and more wonderful quaint villages to wonder around.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Long-term renters welcome
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

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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

About the area

Crazannes

Located in Crazannes, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. La Pierre de Crazannes and Château de Crazannes are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Golf Louis Rouyer-Guillet and Les Raisins de L'Abbaye. Travelling with kids? Consider Port Miniature Amusement Park and Château Fort de Saint Jean d'Angle. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crazannes, Charente-Maritime

What's nearby

  • La Pierre de Crazannes - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Château de Crazannes - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Les Lapidiales - 2 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Royan Beach - 42 min drive - 61.9 km
  • Minimes Beach - 43 min drive - 65.0 km

Getting around

  • Saint Savinien Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Le Blaireau - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪L'Amaranthe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Vieille Forge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Patry Guy - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage 5 minutes from the River Charente have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage 5 minutes from the River Charente?

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage 5 minutes from the River Charente on 25 May 2026 start from AU$159, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage 5 minutes from the River Charente pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage 5 minutes from the River Charente?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage 5 minutes from the River Charente?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage 5 minutes from the River Charente?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage 5 minutes from the River Charente located?

This family-friendly Crazannes cottage is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of La Pierre de Crazannes and Château de Crazannes. Port Miniature Amusement Park and Les Lapidiales are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 74 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxing. Made very welcome by Catherine with useful tips on local attractions and events.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gayle S.

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

Family holiday

A lovely cottage, has everything you need, owners couldn't have been more helpful, really lovely stay, we'd love to come back again, thanks Catherine for everything 😊
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay. Catherine was very welcoming and the property very clean. The swimming pool is perfect and the garden very nice for warm evenings. Catherine left fans to help with the hot weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Wonderful place

It is a perfect place. The owner is very understanding and helpful. We hope to be back.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Louise C.

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

Stay

It was a lovely stay on my journey to moving to France we enjoyed it very much
Stayed 35 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie C.

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

Great stay, brilliant location and great weather!

The house was all we could have wished for and the pool was the icing on the cake. We enjoyed a peaceful base with all amenity’s you need, and cycled through al the connected towns and villages. Thank you to Catherine for being a lovely host and helpful. Thanks for organising the excellent weather too!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

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

Perfect escape in rural France

Wonderful few days exploring Charente-Maritime … so much to see and do. Comfy accommodation with great owner communication. Just wish we had longer!… we will be back…. Thank you very much 🇫🇷👍😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Judith D.

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Peace and quiet but plenty to do

We spent a delightful week at l'Olivier. Catherine was a perfect host, and nothing was too much trouble. The gite is peaceful and homely, the gardens spacious and well-kept, and the lovely pool an added bonus. There is lots to do and see within a five mile radius of the house. We'd definitely recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Jeffrey Burnham

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

Shame about the weather

Unfortunately the weather wasn't very good and this attracted Mosquitos, so we never really used the outside facilities. I am sure given sunny dry weather the cottage would be delightful. Good location with pretty villages nearby and only an hour to Ile de Re (recommended) and only 40 mins to the coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

sylvie m.

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

Repos

Repos
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Sabrina M.

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

Vacances

Trés beau cottage, dans un cadre magnifique et une belle localisation. Beaucoup de balades à faire dans les environs et d'endroits à découvrir. Seul point négatif, les moustiques, qui nous ont empêchés de profiter pleinement de l'extérieur. Le plus : la piscine 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Aurore B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vacances

Très propre literie impeccable environnement charmant mais une odeur de mouton dans cette ancienne bergerie. À retravailler pour aérer
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre L.

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

Bon séjour

Le logement est propre et bien équipé, le salon très spacieux et la literie confortable. Nous avons passé un bon séjour
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Céline F.

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

Je recommande volontiers 🙂

Très bien équipé, lits très confortables, maison douillette, propriétaire accueillante, emplacement parfait pour un séjour au vert, tout proche des lapidiales, des pierres de crazannes et de la magnifique ville de Saintes pour ne citer que ces lieux !
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

caroline P.

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

Endroit au calme, proche des grands axes pour les visites

Hôte sympathique, maison charmante avec accès piscine, Idéalement placée pour visiter la region
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Denis B.

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

Bien

Calme propriétaire prévenant
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

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A welcoming home from home.

We very much enjoyed our stay in L’Olivier which is the two bedroom gite. It was a home from home, very comfortable and well thought out space. Very clean on arrival and neat and tidy. The gite sits in a private space which is well shaded. The pool and pool area are perfect for a lounge and swim which was very welcome during this year’s heatwave. Catherine is a great host who was very welcoming and on hand if you needed anything. Communication prior to our stay and during our stay was excellent. She is a lovely lady. Some beautiful towns and villages nearby to visit and a convenient drive both to cities such as La Rochelle, Cognac and Bordeaux. We would definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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Entspannung pur!

Sehr schönes Ferienhaus in parkähnlicher, ruhiger Lage. Gastgeberin sehr zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit. Schöner, grosser Pool. Perfektes Urlaubsambiente!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Christel S.

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Ruhe, Comfort und Natürlichkeit

Wir sind sehr herzlich empfangen worden und haben uns sofort wohl und im Urlaub gefühlt. Das Haus ist gut ausgestattet. L'Olivier liegt schattig, was an warmen Tagen ein großer Vorteil ist. Der Pool ist in der Sonne und es gibt reichlich Liegen und Sonnenschirm. Wir kommen sehr gern wieder.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie A.

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Reposant

Agréable séjour, au calme . Hôte à l'écoute et très sympathique. Le jardin est très beau avec une jolie piscine.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELISABETH R.

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

trés bon séjour

l'olivier, très jolie propriété au calme, très propre et très bien équipée
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline R.

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Tout est bien agencé

Très bien
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Corinne R.

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Très beau gîte. Nous recommandons !

Très joli gîte confortable dans un très agréable jardin. Nous avons passé un agréable séjour dans ce beau village de Crazannes, point de départ de belles balades.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Imke V.

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wunderschön

Kleines nettes Häuschen mit großem Garten und schönem Pool, sehr nette Gastgeberin War perfekt für uns zwei. Wir werden wiederkommen
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Maria Virginia G.

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Excellent! we just loved it !

Very friendly, attentive and professional persons, the house (l'Olivier) was very nice and clean, very well equipped, very nice swimming pool, a lot of green around the house, very calm...we really recommend to stay in l'Olivier! on espère retourner :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Catherine Piner

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We arrived here with our young family in 2003 with the intention of giving it a go for 5 years and we're still here!
We came here from Surrey, so the pace of life has slowed down considerably, not only is this a great holiday destination it's a great place to live too.
Both our children loved growing up here, they've only known the French school system so are far more fluent than either of us!

Why they chose this property

When we first saw this property and the beautiful garden we knew this had to be the one.
The huge draw was the the fact that even though the 'gites' were little more than shells used for storage and garaging we could see they had massive potential especially as they were completely independent of the main house and each other. So each house would have it's only private space.
The location is perfect, not a huge drive from the UK and when our guests arrive there are lots of interesting places to visit including some amazing beaches within a short drive.
It was a top priority that our guests would be comfortable as although generally the climate is warm and sunny it's inevitable that some days may not be so bright.

What makes this property unique

The thing I remember most was during our second viewing of the property, we were sitting on the terrace and could hear the church bell chime midday, beautiful! So very peaceful and our girls have often said how lovely it is to sit and listen to the birds, as there are so many trees in the garden there are certainly no shortage of those!

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English, French

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