Heated pool, air conditioning, amazing views, well equipped, homely & private

Heated pool, air conditioning, amazing views, well equipped, homely & private

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Pool and terrace looking towards the terrace
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Overview of Heated pool, air conditioning, amazing views, well equipped, homely & private

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Vaux-Lavalette, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationChateau de la Mercerie17 min drive
  • Popular LocationAubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office25 min drive
  • Popular LocationAngouleme Cathedral37 min drive
  • AirportBordeaux (BOD-Merignac)110 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

First floor Bedroom 2

First floor Bedroom 3

Ground floor Bedroom 1

Study - Above sitting room

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Pool side shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Heated pool, air conditioning, amazing views, well equipped, homely & private

Carmagnac offers self-catering accommodation on the Dordogne Charente border near to Bordeaux and Bergerac Airports.

A distinctive luxury holiday retreat in Southwest France. An all-year experience of French living, come and find a peaceful haven away from the daily grind.

Carmagnac has three ensuite bedrooms with Air Conditioning throughout (heating and cooling), a heated saltwater pool 28.5 degrees, a large sun terrace, pool pergola (new for 2018) and multiple BBQ areas we offer to ultimate getaway in the summer, and wood burners for a cosy feel in Winter.

Sleeps up to 8, in three large character double rooms each with an en-suite wet room. A comfy double futon is in the study. There is a family WC and a large farmhouse kitchen and a gallery overlooking the kitchen accessed from the stairs leading from the sitting room. The gallery has a desk, WiFi, and large TV for games and CDs and those quiet moments with a book.

(There is a double sofa bed in one of the bedrooms giving extra space for another 2 people should you need it plus two Z beds (for very young children) and a cot.

#carmagnac has a large sitting room with a TV, log burner and double-height aspect. ceiling. We have multiple terraces and barbeque areas all with stunning views.

A saltwater pool is heated to 28.5 degrees and a Pergola (BBQ, seating, and fridge) and secluded outdoor shower (hot and cold water) all surrounded by honey-colored paving and subtle external lighting.

Relax in the rattan garden furniture or sun loungers or seek shade under the Pergola and BBQ or simply sit back and watch the sunset.

#carmagnac is fully air-conditioned (heating and cooling) and has two wood-burning stoves for that staying during the winter months.

Relax and unwind….#carmagnac, a spacious 19th century natural stone farmhouse covered by wisteria and nestled within the delightful Charente countryside, which lies on the edge of the small tiny hamlet of Vaux Lavalette and ten minutes drive from the beautiful historic town of Villebois Lavalette.

Picturesque peaceful surroundings …. slumbered peacefully in its own secluded grounds and surrounded by fields of sunflowers or maize enjoying the sweet smell of lavender carried by the summer breeze. Take time to enjoy the spectacular views of the valley which provides the backdrop for new experiences and new emotions which will remain etched in the mind.

Enjoy the beautiful house…the property has been sympathetically restored to the highest standards for quality and comfort. Large traditional family size kitchen, adjoining dining room, sitting room, gallery, complete with heated (April – September) saltwater pool which shares the stunning views overlooking the valley.

#carmagnac is fully air-conditioned which acts as cooling and heating and two wood-burning stoves and one open fireplace making it the perfect hideaway for all-year-round comfort.

Go out and about and explore…..the Charente offers many different attractions, for those looking for a leisurely pace, plenty of time to 'while away the hours' painting and focusing on those panoramic photos and check out the wildlife. For those who want a little more activity, local rambles and cycling/mountain biking trails, or have a round of golf, there are 9 and 18 hole golf courses within 40 minutes' drive. For those extra special moments cut your local garden produce, how about fresh asparagus and poached eggs for breakfast?

Property manager

Jane Jowsey

Amenities

Pool
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Well all areas are secured from unauthorised acess

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Vaux-Lavalette

Located in Vaux-Lavalette, this farm stay is in a rural area. Le Hall Black - Bowling d'Angoulême and Nautilis are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Central Market Hall and Géant Casino. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Vaux-Lavalette, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Chateau de la Mercerie - 17 min drive
  • Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office - 25 min drive
  • Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean - 27 min drive
  • Angouleme Cathedral - 37 min drive
  • Brantôme Abbey - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Montmoreau Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Cloche - 16 min drive
  • Jimmy's Bar - 14 min drive
  • Douteau Marie - 14 min drive
  • Le Pitaud - 15 min drive
  • Carré des Halles - 15 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and tranquility
Fabulous relaxing stay at the beautifully appointed carmagnac. Can’t wait to visit again 😊
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louella J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful relaxing stay
Fabulous week with our 5 young children. The house was clean, comfortable and very homely. Jane and Richard have thought of everything that you need to make a perfect holiday. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent séjour dans un havre de calme
Notre séjour était excellent avec l'accueil chaleureux de Jane et Richard dès notre arrivée. Ils nous ont fait la visite des lieux en nous présentant la maison, la superbe piscine, la cuisine d'été, le coin lounge a proximité et son hamac sous les arbres. Le bonus : un trampoline !!! Les enfants étaient ravis! La maison dispose de tous les équipements nécessaires et d'une cuisine de "chef" avec des ustensiles et un piano avec assez de fours pour des réunions gourmandes en famille ou entre amis. Globalement la décoration est très chaleureuse et au bout de quelques heures, on se sent un peu comme chez nous. Jane et Richard savent être très discrets mais toujours disponibles pour la moindre question. Vous serez au milieu des champs de tournesols...calme et repos assurés !!! Et vos enfants et amis pourront s'amuser sans embêter les voisins 😆😆😆. En synthèse, nous n'hésiterons pas à revenir !!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Markus B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
tolles altes Landhaus in traumhafter Umgebung
ein sehr schöner Ort, um seine Ferienzeit entspannt zu verbringen
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kafia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnifique séjour en famille.
Très jolie maison, propre et fonctionnelle. Loin de tout agréable pour se reposer et se retrouver avec sa petite famille, magnifique décor très apaisant. Logement tres propre tout à été mis à notre disposition pour le plus grand des confort, les hôtes on été d’une très grande disponibilité pour que tout soit parfait. Un grand MERCI.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jane Jowsey

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Jane and Richard met in 2001 and had a passion for France. With us both working in the hospitality and facilities industries and wanted a project. As they say it keeps you young. After 5 years of travel to and from our home in Bath (Jane worked in Bristol and Richard (RJ) London the weekends and holidays were spent renovating to make this our family home. Rj commuted back to London for work whilst Jane remained to project manage the local artisans, Jane can share some great stories, some lost in translation!

We started letting our home in 2011, so we are not new to this. Our home is constantly moving on so the project is never ending and that's how we like it, so for our visitors who return regularly there are always new things to see.

Carmagnac can be rented as a holiday home with or without the owners onsite, as some of our residents like to know we are available, in a separate annexe, with private entrance, for child minding, cleaning, catering and here to help. We are good fun too!

Why they chose this property

This is not let as a holiday home, it is our home, so we don't have a 'that will do attitude' and hand me downs, At Carmagnac you have everything you would wish for from a 6,9,12 inch baking tin, tagine, food blender, jam pot to quality crockery and cutlery and utensils etc etc. Its full of character and those that stay leave with memories of a great time, great food, great wine and a great home that characterises Jane and RJ.

What makes this property unique

We noticed the farmhouse roof from the main road at the top of the drive, well when we say the main road, we have a tractor on Thursday and the odd bicycle during the afternoon. During Ramparts (http://www.circuit-des-remparts.com/) a possession of vintage cars and fantastic fun. We have a private drive, well we share it with the farmer who uses it to gain access to the surrounding fields, very infrequently and to check on the local pond. This leads to our private drive and Carmagnac. We are South facing and hidden away in the valley with amazing views.

We bought Carmagnac on our first viewing, it was April, damp and raining, the grass hadn't been cut for the last decade and water poured into the building. We had a comprehensive check list, however as all good books tell you don't buy on emotion. Well, we did. Best move ever.

We set a budget, engaged architects and hit French bureaucracy which we have grown to love! As any well-appointed TV programme will shout about, we blew the budget, it is our home at the end of the day. We've been investing ever since and continue to do so. It becomes a passion and hopefully a legacy, subject to Brexit of course!

A character home, flooded with light, stunning views, secluded with easy access to some of Frances most picturesque villages and easy access to the coast, tributaries, rivers, beeches, chateaux's and the wine regions and not forgetting the Cognac estates and St Emilion.
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