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Pretty Charentaise villa with enclosed garden, private heated pool, sleeps 8 + 2

Family-friendly holiday home in Cherac with an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 82153 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pretty Charentaise villa with enclosed garden, private heated pool, sleeps 8 + 2

Family-friendly holiday home in Cherac with an outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free holiday home has laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a private pool and a fireplace.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, dining tables and kitchen islands. Smart televisions come with DVD players. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Tony Lewis

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Piano
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Chérac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Fontdouce Abbey - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Hennessy Cognac Company - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Château de Cognac - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Remy Martin - 16 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Martell - 16 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Cognac Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hennessy - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪La Scala - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Distillerie - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Les Voiles des Pontis - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cinquèphe Salad Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pretty Charentaise villa with enclosed garden, private heated pool, sleeps 8 + 2 have a pool?

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

Is Pretty Charentaise villa with enclosed garden, private heated pool, sleeps 8 + 2 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Pretty Charentaise villa with enclosed garden, private heated pool, sleeps 8 + 2?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pretty Charentaise villa with enclosed garden, private heated pool, sleeps 8 + 2?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pretty Charentaise villa with enclosed garden, private heated pool, sleeps 8 + 2 located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Fontdouce Abbey, Cognac Public Garden and Francois Ier Park. Cognac Museum of Arts and Museum of Art History are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Pretty Charentaise villa with enclosed garden, private heated pool, sleeps 8 + 2 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

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

Wonderful Family Holiday

The house was exactly as described, so very French. Well equipped for all members of the family, secure even for toddlers and the location was perfect.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacky S.

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

Great visit

We stayed for 2 weeks during August and had a great holiday. The house was comfortable, clean and very well equipped. The kitchen had everything, and much more, to make cooking easy. The pool was nice and the grounds were great for chasing the sun or shade. We visited Cognac, Saintes, Pons and Jarnac all of which were lovely. The local doctor in Burie was really helpful when a member of our party feel ill. I would have no problem with a return visit or recommending this property..
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Peter K.

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

Spacious rustic house in wonderful location

Chez Sibert provided the perfect space for our three-generation family holiday. Plenty of room to relax and spread out. The house is very thoughtfully child friendly and well equipped. The garden is huge and beautifully planted - and a lot more mature than shown in the marketing photographs. The local house managers, Donal and Amy, were super quick to respond to a couple of minor problems with some of the property's equipment and leaking swimming pool. It all made for a very relaxing holiday in a beautiful part of France. Cognac itself is lovely but we also enjoyed our day trips to Saintes and Angouleme.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christelle P.

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

Great stay in a beautiful and peaceful location

We had been looking forward to returning to Cognac for a few years. Penny and Tony's house didn't disappoint! Surrounded by vineyards, you couldn't hope for a more peaceful location. There was a large garden for our cocker spaniel and children to roam in and a very pleasant pool with all the necessary pool toys and inflatables provided. The house itself is roomy and the kitchen well stocked. Easy access to Saintes and Cognac by car and an hour from Chatelaillon plage. For those with electric cars charging was not a problem in the local area. We will definitely return!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Chrissie P.

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

Chez Sibert

We had a lovely week in your house. Thank you for the wonderful welcome pack. The pool was lovely and warm and the garden full of roses and birds. We had enjoyable trips to Cognac having a delicious evening meal in La Bistrot de Claude and a very good lunch at Le Grain de Sel. The weather was generally good and we enjoyed having our breakfast and lunch on the terrace at the front of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah C.

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

Family Stay

We visited the area for a family wedding and it did not disappoint. It’s beautiful, peaceful and relaxing with lots of activities on your doorstep. The property is clean and thoughtfully presented and the pool is exactly what is needed whilst enjoying lots of French Rose and Cognac! Thank you a lovely break,
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham S.

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

Perfect in every way. A real home from home with everything you could possible want and more.

Chez Sibert is set in the most peaceful of settings amongst the vineyards and countryside. The house is the most fully equipped holiday home I have ever stayed in with everything you could possibly need and more. A real home from home. The kitchen/dining area is spacious and very well laid out. The bedrooms with ensuites were all clean, the beds very comfortable and arranged perfectly. The heated pool was brilliant with sun loungers for everyone. A real gem to find.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fernand L.

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

Havre de paix

Très bien située, cette demeure est reposante.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

clément L.

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

Très jolie maison, bien équipée dans un environnement calme et verdoyant

Nous avons passé une semaine très agréable dans cette jolie maison, bien équipée dans une environnement calme et verdoyant, au milieu des vignes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcela T.

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

Great place for families

We had a wonderful stay at "Chez Sibert". The house is lovely and very well equiped. The pool and garden are safe and perfect for young children. The area is very quiet and we enjoyed walking around in the woods and vineyards. We definitely recommend this house for family holidays. Thank you Penny and Tony for your kindness and availibility.

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

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

semaine federale 2019 cognac cycling festival

wish we had spent more time at the villa. Our primary purpose was to participate in the cycling festival but the villa was a welcome relaxing evening respite from the exertions of the day. In other circumstances ,had we not been cycling , it's doubtful we would have left the villa at all, so welcoming and luxurious did we find it. Every wish had been catered for ,nothing left to chance, everything we we might need had been provided. the owners truly had thought of everything. And what a setting! In amongst the vines in its own grounds, a truly bucolic setting to die for. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a holiday let in "La France Profond"
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

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

Return trip to Chez Sibert

Another wonderful stay at this beautiful property. Equipped with everything you need for a family holiday. Clean, spacious, fantastic pool, beautiful garden and great hosts!

10/10 Excellent

Ariane W.

S U P E R B !

This house is absolutely fantastic! We have never stayed anywhere so well equipped before - from ice cream maker to pool inflatables to bags for supermarket shopping via swingball, Dyson sweeper, perfect showers, pestle and mortar (which we used a lot with the herbs growing in the garden!) to the gorgeous swimming pool. The beds were comfy and indoor and outdoor seating was also very comfortable so lounging around was a breeze! It is a peaceful, isolated spot perfect for total relaxation but only a short drive to Cognac which is a lovely town or Saintes which is equally nice. A lovely couple came in to change the beds and treat the pool once a week and were available for any help needed. The pre-visit details pack was informative and the welcome package and folder were great. We needed to visit a doctor for swimmer's ear and information was in the folder, we needed to get our pet's passport stamped etc and the information was in the folder - the owners have truly tried to think of every eventuality and have been very successful in doing so. Thank you for allowing us to use your house - it really is quite something and we have had a wonderful holiday. I've run out of superlatives - this really is a fabulous house and venue for a holiday.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susie E.

This property is really lovely and exactly what it said on the tin!.

Lovely pool and lovely interior, comfy beds and gorgeous garden. All exactly as we expected from the website and super directions. Tony and Penny were extremely helpful owners and also gave us lots of useful info and links before our stay about possibilities for activities. They even sent us a text reminder about the rubbish collection which was most helpful. Even in the blazing heat-wave there were enough shady spots to be comfortable! The instruction manuals were a bit daunting and I was surprised to read that we were to "leave the property exactly as we found it" ( or words to that effect) as we assumed that there would be cleaners coming in between 10 and 4 on departure day. ( which there were) . In fact, what we think was meant is that we were to return all items to their correct place where we had found them. This is quite understandable, but the wording had me quite unnecessarily concerned. I loved the region and the Roman amphitheatre at Saintes is well worth a visit. A great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Excellent property

There were 6 of us and 2 dogs, the property is excellent, really well equipped, the welcome pack was lovely and the pool was great. Lots of equipment both for the pool and within the house itself. Ideal relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Clare T.

Beautiful house in a Stunning location

Loved our stay. The house was situated in a stunning location amongst the cognac vines. The house itself was beautiful and the most well equipped I have stayed in - Had everything we needed and more! We will definitely be looking to return next year (If there are any weeks left of course!!!). Tony and Penny were also great with tips and help before our stay. Will happily recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David F.

A well equipped holiday home with something for everyone to enjoy

The home is located in a very picturesque French setting. Everything had been thought of to ensure we enyoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Perfect in every way!

Situated in the middle of the vineyards in a quiet and rural position the house is everything you would want from a french country retreat. The accommodation is first class with everything you could possibly need and even things you hadn't even though of. The heated pool was fabulous and enjoyed, particularly by our 6 year old son. We also enjoyed our trips to the local towns of Pons and Cognac where we were able to stock up on everything we needed. I would recommend to any family and I hope one day we'll be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

danielle d.

maison de caractere en charentes maritimes

Bonjour A votre demande je laisse un commentaire en français. Jolie maison charentaise isolée très isolée.... Personne ne vous accueille à votre arrivée, vous disposez d'un code pour ouvrir le portail et la boite où se trouvent les clefs....un peu curieux mais cela fonctionne !! IL y a tout le nécessaire dans la maison et un livre d'accueil qui vous sera utile si vous pratiquez l'anglais sinon... La déco est un peu démodée (fleurs en plastique dans la cheminée....)mais l'ensemble facile à vivre. A l'étage les chambres et salles de bains sont parfaites. Il y un grand jardin qui malheureusement n'est pas entretenu à part la tonte de l'herbe, c'est dommage cela pourrait être magnifique !! Quant à la piscine c'est vraiment un plus pas temps chaud elle est grande et impeccable.En revanche les consignes de sécurité collées sur le mur sont en anglais et nous pensons que c'est une erreur....l'anglais est La langue internationale mais...cette maison se situe en France... En résumé, bel endroit pour un séjour dans cette région.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, very well equipped vacation home

We had a great time, the property is very well equipped with everything from cooking equipment to games and books for adults and children. Tony and Penny have made sure that everyone is ready to relax and have a good time from the minute you arrive. The welcome present with fresh bread, cheese and drinks was a great way to greet arriving guests. They are also easy to stay in touch with for any needs before and during the stay, although it is hardly necessary. The guest folder contains everything one might need information about, from waste disposal to local businesses, restaurants and anything in between. The area is quiet, in the middle of local wineyards and a beautiful forest where we went for our almost-daily jogging before relaxing at the nice pool area for the rest of the day. The pool is great, nice and warm. The kids stayed in there all day long. Occasionally we had to get them out of there to make sure they ate and drank, but if they were allowed, they would have stayed in the pool every minute of the day. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone that is looking for some quiet, peaceful relaxation with family and friends in a beautiful area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

A perfect family holiday

We had a fantastic time at Chez Sibert. It was brilliantly equipped: with two families and a week we still didn't get round to using half the games! The swimming pool is a great asset, especially if you have as warm a week as we did. And the kitchen / dining area is a great space in the evenings. Lastly Tony and Penny were really helpful and responsive (even advising us on wine ...)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

An absolute delight of a property

Hidden away amongst maturing fields of grapes , this gem has everything to offer the large group wishing for a break truly away from it all , yet close enough to the large towns of Cognac and Saintes for a lively diversion. The large bedrooms all with en suite were clean and contained everything needed , the standard of décor and furniture were more in keeping with English style yet retained the French chic. The kitchen had everything needed and living areas were spacious enough for anyone to find a quiet spot to grab some time alone, Outside the pool was perfect , with high walls should the wind get up and heated to make that first entry more appealing. Every detail was thought off and catered for , and no expense spared , down the Weber BBQ these owners you felt really wanted the attendees to enjoy their break , and that we did.....
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hilary M.

Picture perfect French home

We have been holidaying in France for nearly 40 years, and this is by far the most perfect place we have stayed. Bringing grandchilden and a dog there is everything to keep them entertained and safe. The house is fantastically appointed with everything you could possibly need, and more. We will most definitely be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N.

Beautiful French farmhouse that feels like home from home.

A lovely traditional French house, very comfortable, loads of room, surrounded by a pretty garden with a SUPER heated pool. We loved the peace and quiet and the beautiful countryside. The garden has lots of seating which means you can sit in shade or sun any time of the day, when it was hot the dense cool shade of the chestnut tree was most welcome. Penny and Tony have provided everything you can possibly need, from kitchen utensils and equipment (never had an ice cream maker in a holiday home before!) to lots of swimming stuff like noodles and balls. We particularly enjoyed the table tennis table under the shade, but didn't get round to croquet. It's obvious that this is really their holiday HOME. The Charente is a lovely area, Saintes is a beautiful town and of course Cognac is nearby. We enjoyed one of the free concerts at the Blues Passion festival in the beautiful gardens, great entertainment. A super fortnight.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016