Entire Villa
Stylish luxury villa with large pool and Cognac vineyard views
Charme, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR
6 guests
3 bedrooms
4 beds
2 bathrooms
Vegan Kitchen
Meet Your Host
Jen and Nick
France · Joined January 2023
Hello! We are Nick & Jen and we moved to France in late 2021, bought a beautiful old farmhouse and gîtes, and have been lovingly restoring them since. We both have a passion for traveling and love meeting new people and sharing travel stories. After staying in many beautiful AirBnBs around the world ourselves, we wanted to create our own special destination for guests to enjoy and make memories in. Being vegan in France can sometimes be difficult and we want to share our knowledge and make it easier for vegan holidaymakers to enjoy the incredible cuisine that France has to offer. We look forward to welcoming guests from all over the world. We're trying our best to learn French and are having weekly lessons, so we look forward to practicing with French-speaking guests!
Amenities
Everything to make you feel at home
Refrigerator
Oven
Hot water
Stove
Wifi / Internet
Microwave
Coffee / tea
Vegan breakfast
Vegan snacks
TV
Netflix / HBO
Closet / drawers
Large salad bowls
Desk / workspace
Essentials (towels, sheets, soap, toilet paper and pillows)
Living room
Garden
Kitchen
Library
Laundry – washer
Laundry - dryer
Balcony
Pool
Private entrance
Free parking on premises
Backyard
Scenic views
Hiking trails
Additional Services
Extras your host offers
Cooking Classes
We have yoga mats available for guests to use and the garden is perfect for yoga, meditating or just sitting and reading a book. We have hammocks, sun loungers around the private pool, a small library and honesty bar with cold drinks.
Overview
Capacity
6 guests
Booking
Request to book
Kitchen
Vegan
Minimum stay
3 nights
Maximum stay
90 nights
Check-in
4PM - 12AM
Booking window
Available year-round
Monthly discount
10% off (28+ nights)
Sleeping Arrangements
Where guests will sleep
King
2 beds
Single
2 beds
Neighborhood
Getting around the area
Set in a wonderful hamlet on the edge of the historic and stunning village of Tusson, and equidistant to the beautiful village of Charmé, the setting couldn't be more typically French and peaceful. Tusson has a wonderful cafe and flower shop called Gateaux that people travel for miles to visit! Gateaux has at least one homemade vegan cake every day and plant-based mylks. There's also a very popular restaurant, bar, wood-fired pizza takeaway, tabac shop, various artisanal makers, and a museum and abbey. Around the gîte there are countless stunning walks to explore including seeing the historic dolmens close by. The closest markets, supermarkets, and amenities are just a 10 minute drive away in neighbouring Aigre and Ruffec. Aigre has a weekly market and two wonderful boulangeries, a bar, and restaurant. Ruffec has two markets per week and a good selection of shops and restaurants. The magnificent Verteuil Sur Charente is only a 15 minute drive from the property, with its envious views of one of the most stunning chateau in France. The small but perfectly formed village is full of charm with its several restaurants and bars and weekly Sunday market, it’s a firm favourite of everyone who visits. The Charente river can be accessed within a ten minute drive and there are many places to hire kayaks, paddleboards, and pedalos along the river, it's a great way to spend an afternoon! There is also a tree-top adventure park 20 minutes away and countless places for stunning woodland walks, outdoor swimming in lakes, and the most picturesque picnic spots. The location is very well situated to visit other nearby places including the architecturally stunning Angoulême (35 minute drive), which has a huge array of bars and restaurants, shops, museums, and galleries. Including one fully vegan cafe and lots of options in other restaurants. Angoulême is home to the annual Ramparts classic car race every September as well as the world's second largest comic festival in January. The exceptionally charming city of Cognac is a 45 minute drive away where you can tour the world-famous Cognac distilleries, have cocktails on rooftop bars, eat in some exquisite restaurants, and shop in the quaint cobbled streets. There are numerous festivals situated throughout the year including the Cognac Blues Festival, and many others showcasing world music, theatre, and art. Poitiers and Niort are just under an hour's drive away and offer so much for a wonderful day out, including some really exceptional restaurants. Poitiers is also home to the famous theme park Futuroscope which is a fantastic day out. The magnificent world-renowned beach resorts of Ile De Re, La Rochelle and Il De Olêron are just over 1.5 hours drive away, they are absolutely worth a visit!
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Location
Charme, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR
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About This Space
A closer look at the stay
About
Relax in this stunning newly-renovated gîte with a large swimming pool in the heart of the beautiful Charente countryside. It's surrounded by Cognac vineyards and on the edge of a historical village. The gîte is set around a tranquil courtyard and has been lovingly restored in 2022 to the highest of standards with your comfort in mind. Saturday check in with a minimum 7 night stay during peak times only please (3rd June - 15th September)
The space
The gîte comprises of three spacious bedrooms all furnished with Emma mattresses, premium linens, & blackout curtains. All rooms have been lovingly restored and feature beautiful furniture and contemporary artwork. Bedroom 1 - Situated downstairs. This large stunning dual aspect room has a super king bed, wardrobe, dressing table and bedside shelves. It has direct access to a private walled courtyard, with dining table and festoon lighting, perfect for lazy breakfasts in the sun or long relaxing dinners. Bedroom 2 - Situated upstairs. The beautiful twin bedded room with vaulted ceilings has an en-suite bathroom with matching vaulted ceiling and large shower. The room has hanging rails and bedside table. Bedroom 3 - Situated upstairs. This magnificent dual aspect room features a king size bed, wardrobe, dressing table, bedside shelves and it's own large balcony, accessed through double balcony doors. It has the most stunning views across the vineyards and sunflower fields. Complete with a bistro dining set, it's ready for you to enjoy coffee and croissants in the mornings, or watch the sunset with a glass of wine. There are two brand new large stylish bathrooms, one with a roll-top bath, double sink and shower, and the other with a large walk-in shower, both complete with complimentary vegan organic toiletries. Downstairs there is a large brand new kitchen/diner and living room with all mod-cons including a dishwasher, Nespresso maker, smart TV, and high-speed WiFi. As well as the high-speed WiFi throughout, there is also a dedicated office desk space with stunning vaulted ceilings and an ethernet connection. This space also has a record player and a collection of vinyl for you to enjoy.
The kitchen
There is a large brand new kitchen/diner and living room with all mod-cons including a dishwasher, Nespresso maker, smart TV, and high-speed WiFi. We provide all the basics you need for cooking too, including oil, vinegar, tea, coffee and plenty of crockery, glasses and cutlery. With each week booked with us we offer two complimentary vegan breakfasts for all guests. Guests can also pre-order vegan picnic baskets for walks and days out, organic vegetable boxes ready for your arrival, and fridge fill services.
Other things to note
You can book vegan picnic hampers to days out and vegan fridge fill for when you first arrive, meaning you don't have to rush to the supermarket! It will be stocked with all the vegan goodies you need, from the best places around. We can also arrange a fabulous organic veg box from the organic farm just over the road! The discreet yet welcoming owners Jen & Nick live on site with their friendly dog (a cockapoo called Betty) and two cats Peep and Moomoo (they are very shy rescue cats so they mainly stay indoors). There is free, on-site parking at the gîte and an electric charge point in the village (1 mile away) The property is well situated with quick access to several airports and train stations. Poitiers Airport - 50 minute drive Limoges Airport - 1.25 hour drive Bordeaux airport - 1.45 hour drive The TGV can be accessed from Angoulême (30 minute drive) which has links with Paris (1hr45) and Bordeaux (30 minutes) as well as countless other connections to Europe. During summer months - June, July and August there is a 7 night minimum stay and check is on a Saturday. Outside of these months, it is a 3 night minimum stay. Please contact us if you have any special requests though and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Safety Features
Ensuring your safety first
Smoke detector
Carbon monoxide detector
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Compliance with VV’s COVID-19 Cleaning Protocol
Cancellations
Clear expectations if plans change
Moderate
Cancel up to 5 days before your trip and get a full refund minus service fees back.
House Rules
Shared expectations for the stay
Suitable for children (2-12 years)
Suitable for infants (Under 2 years)
Not suitable for companion animals
Parties and events allowed
No smoking
Long-term stays allowed

