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A single-story house with a tiled roof, a front porch, and a satellite dish.
La Belle Aube
Breakfast on the terrace
A covered outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a scenic landscape.
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, a bench, a small table, and a view of a swimming pool and greenery in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Orival, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Place, Chalais Tourism Office
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

3rd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Family Bathroom

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

Master En-suite

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Friendly Accommodation With Private Heated Pool and Lovely Views

La Belle Aube, our modern luxury gite, 5 minutes from the village of Aubeterre sur Dronne, has been designed to provide a safe and secure environment for families, both young and old, while providing the best views of the valley, which our gite overlooks. Our property benefits from air conditioning throughout and with its private heated pool, children's play area and 1 1/2 acres of fenced in gardens, provides your family with the opportunity to have a great family holiday.
There is also lots to do in the area with several river/lake beaches, golf, tennis, horse riding, kayaking, painting courses, etc all within 10 minutes drive.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

You need to know

Property Registration Number 1084461800226
Property # 8035170
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Orival

Located in Orival, this holiday home is in a rural area. Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean and Château de la Mercerie are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Jardins du Coq and La Lizonne. Travelling with kids? Consider Safari Parc of Haute-Saintonge, or check out an event or a game at Circuit de Haute Saintonge. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Orival, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Chalais Tourism Office - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Saint-Jacques Church - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Trarieux Square - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean - 11 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Chalais Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Taverne - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪L"Échappée Gourmande - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Demasures French Mansion 🏰 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sel & Sucre - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Péché Mignon - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family Friendly Accommodation With Private Heated Pool and Lovely Views have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Private heated pool, valley views?

As of 11 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private heated pool, valley views on 9 Oct 2026 start from AU$242, 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 Family Friendly Accommodation With Private Heated Pool and Lovely Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family Friendly Accommodation With Private Heated Pool and Lovely Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Accommodation With Private Heated Pool and Lovely Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Accommodation With Private Heated Pool and Lovely Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Accommodation With Private Heated Pool and Lovely Views located?

This family-friendly Orival holiday home is located in a rural location, 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Jardins du Coq and Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean. Safari Parc of Haute-Saintonge and La Lizonne are also within 16 miles (25 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 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Non H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely property in a stunning location.Air con was a bonus in the heat.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, everything you could want, thank you for the welcome pack. Our second visit and will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hamish S.

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

Thankyou

Great property in beautiful surroundings, the photos really don’t do the views justice! The house had everything we wanted to cater for family ranging from 5months to 80 years old, particularly great for children. We would love to stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Marylène H.

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

Beautiful house with a geat swimming pool

The first 4 days were extremely hot so we were very happy with the pool and aircon in the house. Beautiful region but a little bit too calm for out teenagers. They love some more action and bigger villages in the neighbourhood. But a fantastic house when you look for a relaxing holiday with a splendid view!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Joan T.

Family Holiday

Lovely gite in a beautiful area, very peaceful. We visited with our daughter ,son-in-law and 7 year old twin boys and there was something for us all. Loads of space for the boys to run, play games and they even went swimming in the pool in April as the weather was so good. The gite is well equipped with everything you need and is very comfortable. The are so many beautiful places to visit and pretty villages to explore. We would like to visit again before to long.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Fantastic week in a lovely gite

We had a lovely week in this spacious and well equipped gite. It's located in a quiet part of French countryside between 2 small towns, which was ideal for getting our shopping etc. As others have said, this gite has everything and more for a family holiday. We had 2 young children who had a lot of fun playing with the indoor and outdoor toys. There is plenty of outdoor space as well. As we stayed in April, we weren't able to use the pool, but we will look to come back another year in the warmer months so we can make use of the pool as it looked very inviting!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

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

Gorgeous House

Cannot praise this lovely House enough! Everything about it is top quality, from the views to the facilities, wonderful pool and the comfiest beds! The guys looking after the property we're amazing really welcoming, helpful and the provision of the very generous welcome pack was great! The place was great for my disabled mum and gave her so much independence, which meant that Dad and I got to enjoy our holiday too! Don't want to say anymore because it will get booked up for next year and we are desperately hoping to go back next year!! Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location.

First impressions mean a lot! We did start our stay with a few problems that were quickly resolved. This was not acknowledged well with the owner and his cleaning team and started our holiday on a negative after travelling 780 miles to get there. By the 3rd day we were happily settled and enjoyed the gite, pool and exceptional views. Lovely welcome gifts. Thank you.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanja S.

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

Relaxer et rencontre de familles habitant la Dordogne

Vacance génial à la campagne ,énormément reposant, emplacement super à l'abri de tous voisins et bruits de ville/ alentours . Magasins à proximité .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Jean-luc C.

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

Bonne

Bonne
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

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

Relaxing and tranquil

The property was very well maintained and had everything you could wish for - it really felt like an oasis of calm and relaxation - i would recommend to anyone to stay at the property we had a fabulous week - wish we had booked for longer
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham W.

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

Summer Spledour

We had an amazing time here, the house has everything we could ask for and will definitely return again! Thank you so much for letting us stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabine B.

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

Sehr schön gelegen

Sehr ruhig, wunderbarer Blick in die Natur, sehr gut ausgestattet, selbst die Canicule bei über 40 Grad konnten wir mit Hilfe der Klimaanlage überstehen.Helen und Dave sehr hilfreich. Zwei der Klimaanlagen allerdings alt und deshalb laut. Aubeterre wunderschön.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

Family Holiday with our twins

We have 4.5-year-old twin girls who have autism. Safety is a big concern and we were happy that the property was fenced in, (along with the safety fence for the pool). We had a great time and loved the morning trips to get fresh croissants and other pastries. The view is beautiful. We would love to visit again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice S.

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

Fabulous family holiday

A wonderful relaxing break! The house and gardens provided a luxurious, yet safe environment for our young family to enjoy. Contact with the Jamie and the team of people he has in France running the property was quick, very friendly and efficient. We particularly loved picking the amazing cherries from the tree in the garden. We have rebooked for next year and cant wait to return already!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Fantastic with all amenities

Lovely and peaceful away from the hustle and bustle. Wonderful views good walks fantastic swimming pool and good to have air conditioning hope to be back
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

A lovely property with great facilities and a lovely pool. Plenty of space for the kids!

This was our 4th visit to La Belle Aube and once again it did not disappoint, the weather was fantastic, the pool was great to relax and cool down and the facilities in the house were good too, especially with the disabled access which is important to us. Plenty to do around and about with the beach at Aubeterre and the tree climbing at Poltrot. Also, plenty of nice restaurants in Chalais and Aubeterre. All in all another great visit.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

A thouroghly relaxing holiday

This was our third visit to La Belle Aube and we are able to relax as soon as we arrive. We have 12 year old daughter and 6 year old autistic twin boys so having a safe and secure environment is vital to us to ensure we enjoy our holiday and La Belle Aube offers that in abundance. The children spent each day in the swimming pool and the boys enjoyed playing with the toys available at the property. Would highly recommend for all ages. We have already booked our holiday at La Belle Aube for next year.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

Fabulous location and accommodation. Loved it loved it loved it

4th time we have stayed here can't recommend it enough. Beautiful and so relaxing. Everything you need is provided the welcome food and drink especially as we weren't able to get to the supermarket at the time we arrived .can't fault anything.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Excellent setting accomodation

The bungalow is well set out and very nicely appointed. Everything you could need is provided. Unfortunately the weather for our 2 weeks was awful so little use could be made of the pool but when at "home" it was a very pleasant environment to be in. The walk recommended is very good, long enough to stretch your legs and burn off a bit of lunch, but not so long to as to become a route march and countryside all around is beautiful. Although only my wife and I were there, so many toys games and activities are provided that children would be easily kept entertained either inside or out. My brother-in-law is a wheelchair user and would have no problem at all in the bungalow especially with the large walk or roll in shower in the family bathroom which is huge. In all this was a lovely setting for a holiday in France with easy access to the Charente and the Dordogne albeit some summer weather would have added to our own enjoyment, La Bell Aube cannot be blamed for that!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

What a Place!!

Upon arrival the property exceeded expectations, and didn't disappoint. The villa had everything you could possibly need and more. Rooms are very spacious. The views from the terrace are superb as are the sunsets! The pool was lovely and very well heated. Excellent location and perfect setting. Would thoroughly recommend. Can't wait to return!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lynda S.

Absolutely perfect

We had an amazing stay at La Belle Aube. The property is perfect for us; sitting in a lovely quiet position with beautiful panoramic views. There is plenty of outdoor space, the pool is warm and it has a very secure perimeter fence. The security factor is critical for us, as we have a son with autism and learning difficulties. Many thanks again to Jamie & Dawn.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Wonderful house in wonderful countryside

My husband Bill and I have been visiting France at least once a year with our friends Chris and Brian for more than 20 years and this is the house we have stayed in which we have wanted to return to. Now that Jamie has confirmed our booking for next year, I would highly recommend this house to anyone who wants a well laid out house with easy access to the garden and pool. Shops for most needs can be found in nearby Chalais and we found some really great restaurants. The Chateau is well worth a visit. It is privately owned and you can get a English speaking guide who really makes the visit worth the effort of leaving the pool. For good value lunches, look out for 'Restaurante Traditionelle'. Set menu but good value. Thanks Dawn and Jamie. You have been very thoughtful in providing everything fussy holidaymakers could need.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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Serial-rebookers

I think the fact that we've just rebooked for a 4th year says it all! La Belle Aube really is a home from home, fully-equipped with everything you need to enjoy and relax during your stay, and is perfect for a family break. Given that the property is designed with accessibility in mind, we've found it a safe haven for our two daughters (now aged 5 and 3). The availability of toys, games and play equipment at the property means that you can travel lighter than you might normally do. The owners (Jamie and Dawn) have made tweaks and additions each year that have made the stay even more enjoyable - including heating in the pool (great on the cloudier days), and this year, new tiling around the pool and a wonderful structure that provides a welcome sheltered area on those hotter summer days. The property is well maintained and clean, with someone coming to check the pool and maintain the gardens 2-3 times a week. It's location, well away from the main road and in a slight valley means that it's a peaceful haven with a beautiful outlook. However, the town of Chalais with a large Intermarche, Lidl and a regular market is only 5-10 minute drive away. If you can also tear yourself away from the pool, there are plenty of other market towns and river/lake beaches within a short drive. Finally, two very happy daughters each year means two happy (and relaxed) parents!
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

2nd time lucky

We have just come back from another amazing week at La Belle Aube. (second time in 9 months) This time we went with friends who also have a pre-schooler. Yet again the house proved to be fantastic and even with 6 of us in it, we were never in each other's way. The children had a blast with all the toys inside and out and so happy children = relaxed parents... Perfect There is an addition this year of a covered seating area pool-side and it was ideal for snacks and drinks with the little ones. Our friends are already looking for dates for next year, not sure we'll let them come without us! A stunning propertty in a beautiful part of France. we will definitely be regulars.

About the host

Hosted by Jamie and Dawn Taylor

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Dawn and I have 5 children - 13-33 years old, and fell in love with La Belle Aube when it was just a plot of land (and a family of 5), for its peaceful setting and fantastic views.
At La Belle Aube we love that moment after arriving when we first sit on the terrace, open a bottle of wine and just soak up the view.
Our boys on the other hand make straight for the pool and jump in. When they were younger it was roaming about the gardens, playing games without us worrying about where they were.
On an evening we love to sit on one of the terraces or just wander about the garden, glass of wine in hand, just enjoying the views and peace and quiet.

We know how difficult it can be for a family with young children to go on holiday so we try to provide everything a family would need for a great holiday!

Why they chose this property

As soon as we saw the stunning views across the valley, the peace and quiet of Les Palennes, the rolling hills of the South Charente, we knew this was where we would build La Belle Aube.
Since building La Belle Aube we have found great restaurants in every direction. Lots of interesting places to visit and lots for families, both young and old, to do.
Aubeterre Sur Dronne is our favourite place with Sel Et Sucre for pankcakes and an ice cream parlour for our children and a great bar for us!

What makes this property unique

Great views, peaceful environment and safe and secure gardens for young children to enjoy.
La Belle Aube is all on one level with large doors and easily accessible living areas, bathroom and outside areas.

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