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Romantic Rural Gite, Wood Burner, Hot tub, & Pool
Lavender cottage, a beautifully restored 16th century gite with all the best that a luxury rural home can offer you. Top end amenities including a swimming pool, private hot tub, wood burner, fire pit & beautifully furnished with 2 private terraces, large flat screen tv & high speed wifi to meet all your streaming needs. Sumptuous cotton bedding. Amazing sunsets, a superb location for hiking, kayaking & cycling. Visiting neighbouring Cognac & Bordeaux for wine estate tours & tastings is a must!
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews
Le Pigeonnier cottage Verrières, Cognac
Welcome to our beautifully restored traditional 19th-century pigeonnier gîte in the heart of Cognac’s Grande Champagne region. Carefully renovated to offer a spacious open-plan layout with air-conditioning & a pellet burner, suitable for all seasons. Designed for your ultimate comfort, every detail has been crafted to ensure a memorable stay, from modern amenities to those charming rustic touches. Perfect for those special celebrations or a rejuvenating getaway. The ultimate retreat for 2026.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 279 reviews
Maison Chinsa Entire House
Tastfully renovated gîte with an optional exclusive-use of Jacuzzi available between May & August on request €10 per night. This entire cottage is nestled in the heart of the charming village of Saint Angeau, within walking distance of supermarkets, and a pharmacy. Ideally located, it is just a 25-minute drive from the historic city of Angoulême, known for its vibrant restaurants and bars. The stunning châteaux of Rochefoucauld and Verteuil-sur-Charente are also just a short drive away."
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviews
Pretty Cottage with Private Pool and Hot Tub
The Cottage is perfect for a back to nature holiday- but with a private Pool and Hot Tub. Peace and Tranquility-perfect for a couple to relax and enjoy Rural France. There are no other guests on the property. There are beautiful walks on the doorstep with a Medieval Millhouse on the Charente river 300 metres away and chemins stretching for miles around the area. The beautiful old Abbey Town of Charroux is 8 Kms distant and we are within half an hour of Civray, Ruffec & Confolens.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviews
Calm countryside gîte | Walks, cycling & fast WiFi
Charming split-level open-plan gîte converted from an old stone barn beside our family farmhouse, surrounded by fields, hedgerows and trees. Peacefully set on a quiet rural lane close to the local village. Light, airy and full of character, with a cosy wood-burning stove, modern comforts and easy parking. With dedicated work space and Fibre Internet. Wonderful walks and forest trails nearby, plus a great base for exploring the Charente countryside.
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews
Cosy Charentaise house • 5 guests Chez Lili
Welcome to our charming house in the Charente, ideal for a stay with family or friends or a quiet getaway for up to 5 guests. 🍓 Nearby – Saint-Fraigne Jam Festival On September 12 and 13, 2026, enjoy the 17th Fête de la Confiture: a farmers' market, artisans, cooking demonstrations, and lots of entertainment. Free admission. ✨ A unique advantage: a second accommodation is right next door, allowing you to host up to 10 people by booking both
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviews
Beautiful cottage in "Deep France"
This cottage oozes simple rural French charm with modern conveniences and relaxation: a break away - privacy and tranquillity in the heart of Paradis(e). The beautifully restored gite lies in the heart of the country but is close to the lovely historic village of Verteuil, one of the prettiest in Charente, dominated by a magnificent chateau with restaurants, wine cellar, and a small Sunday market. Also check out Nanteuil- en-Vallee.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 144 reviews
Chez Mondy Private Pool, hot tub. Varaignes
You’ll love Chez Mondy the perfect place to relax and unwind, with breath-taking views. Conservatory Kitchen. 2 bedrooms, all rooms are independently accessed via the veranda. Suitable for couples, business travellers, families, (families with small children are advised to share family bedroom) Private Hot Tub & Pool. The Pool opens early June to late September weather dependent. Varaignes has a chateau, Resraurant, boulangerie.
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 256 reviews
La Maison Benaise
La Maison Benaise, our bicentennial farm, welcomes guests who are mainly looking for tranquility and nature (Natura 2000 site). Guests can enjoy beautiful walks in the hilly Charente landscape. Sports enthusiasts can practice mountain biking, canoeing, swimming in the river or lakes around us or simply relax with a book and a drink on the sunny terrace. For children, our four Shetland ponies are ready for a little hug.
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviews
The linden
Charming cottage ,located in a very quiet village north of Ruffec.A sunny terrace, the shade of the trees of the garden and the charm of the house will seduce travelers seeking rest or wishing to make a stop on the holiday route.At equal distance between Angoulême and Poitiers this accommodation offers the possibility of many excursions.The small town of ruffec(4km) will ensure the ease of your supplies.
4.77 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews
Air-conditioned studio by the river - shared pool
Independent, air-conditioned 30 m² studio in a 4000 m² park by the river. Direct access to the river from the garden. Shared pool with us (access from 10 am to 6 pm) open from mid-June to mid-September. 10 min from the city center of Angoulême. A little slice of heaven: an oasis in the heart of the city and a good hour from the first beaches on the Atlantic coast.
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 603 reviews
Le Petit Contrefort
A stay at Le Petit Contrefort offers a taste of country life in France, set within the grounds of the owner's property, guests can enjoy the pool, gardens, views, pizza oven, and meet the various animals. We only accept Saturday to Saturday bookings during the peak July and August periods.
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviewsPopular amenities for cottage rentals in Charente
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

Blackbird Cottage
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviews
Le Four a Pain - Boutique Gite, Hot tub & Pool
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviews
Cottage with swimming-pool and Nordic bath
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviews
Family-Friendly Rural Gîtes + Pool & Scenic Views
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 17 reviews
Beautiful gite, private pool, spa /gardens/ for 4
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviews
Splendid barn on a little farm - la Vigne
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviews
"Paradis des Fleurs et du Verger" Pool SPA Lodge
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviews
La Charnière Chadalais- Luxury 5* Gite for 2
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviewsPet-friendly cottage rentals

Gite near the most beautiful village in France, Aubeterre
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 56 reviews
Eiffel at Bassinaud - relaxing and well-equipped
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 94 reviews
Country chic, 27-hectare park with heated swimming pool
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 73 reviews
Dordogne Country Home - Year-Round Getaway
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews
Bouleau - luxury in the middle of nature.
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviews
Gîte Le Séchoir
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviews
8-person riverside cottage in Périgord
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 90 reviews
Large cottage in the countryside: swimming pool, petanque
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviewsPrivate cottage rentals

The Cottage at Bois Blanc
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews
18th Century Gite
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 43 reviews
Gite surrounded by vineyards with heated pool
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 83 reviews
Luxury Barn Conversion with Pool
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 57 reviews
La Berthussie
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviews
Fig Tree Cottage 1 x Super King or 2 x Single Beds
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 28 reviews
The appendix
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 64 reviews
Rural retreat: food, wine and seasonal pool
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 52 reviewsDestinations to explore
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