Nestled in the French countryside, Les Etangs offers a serene retreat with its beautifully restored farmhouse, private pool, and panoramic views. Unwind in the spacious living area with comfy sofas and satellite TV or explore the surrounding villages like Aubeterre and St. Severin. With amenities like bike hire, themed holidays for activities such as golfing or wine tasting, this property has something for everyone.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Rural Farmhouse, Bright Open Plan, Private Infinity Pool, NEW kitchen / lounge
An outdoor pool, laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free holiday home. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. 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 patios. 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. Smart televisions come with DVD players. 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 amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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 recommended for transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
About the area
Located in Saint-Severin, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Regional Natural Park Périgord Limousin and Plage De Petit-Bersac, while Château de la Mercerie and Moulin de la Veyssiere are cultural highlights. Labyrinthe Végétal and Safari Parc of Haute-Saintonge are also worth visiting. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby. Visit our Saint-Severin travel guide
Does Rural Farmhouse, Bright Open Plan, Private Infinity Pool, NEW kitchen / lounge have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Rural Farmhouse, Bright Open Plan, Private Infinity Pool, NEW kitchen / lounge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Rural Farmhouse, Bright Open Plan, Private Infinity Pool, NEW kitchen / lounge?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Rural Farmhouse, Bright Open Plan, Private Infinity Pool, NEW kitchen / lounge?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rural Farmhouse, Bright Open Plan, Private Infinity Pool, NEW kitchen / lounge?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Rural Farmhouse, Bright Open Plan, Private Infinity Pool, NEW kitchen / lounge located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Plage De Petit-Bersac and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Jardins du Coq. Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean and Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Rural Farmhouse, Bright Open Plan, Private Infinity Pool, NEW kitchen / lounge Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We stayed for 10 days at the end of July; from the time we booked, the communication with Stu (the owner) was great.
On arrival, we were so impressed - the property is even better than the photos imply. Light and airy but homely not clinical, definitely not the "holiday let" feel. It has very recently had a new kitchen which is fabulous. So well equiped with more than enough crockery and cutlery etc. We were able to prepare food as if we were at home, which is quite rare in a rental property.
A choice of dining areas, inside and out was perfect for some hit and miss weather.
The living space had 3 large, comfortable sofas; plenty of seating for all guests and a very sociable area.
Comfortable beds, quality bedding, plenty of clothes storage, fans etc. Everything you could need for a great nights sleep.
The entire house was spotlessly clean, the quality of everything was excellent and there were many well received extras like a board game selection and the cooling cubes.
Finally the pool. This had just been converted to a salt water pool which we hadn't experienced before - surprisingly good! A good size wiyh plenty of loungers.
The views are wonderful and because of the property design, you feel very private even when next door is occupied.
Malcolm, the property manager, is great. So friendly and helpful.
I would whole heartedly recommend this property for a wonderfully relaxing holiday.
Lovely holiday home set in the middle of sunflower fields with glorious views. Communication with the friendly owner was easy and everything we asked for was happily provided making our stay peaceful and relaxing, Would definitely recommend!
The gite was beautiful and very homely. The kids LOVED the pool. We enjoyed numerous day trips including kayaking, mini golf and visiting local towns and markets. Aubeterre stood out as our favourite and everyone loved the underground church!
Any queries we had about the property were answered by Stu immediately and Malcolm the on-site support was quick to respond.
A great holiday had by all.
From the moment I enquired about The property Stew was incredibly helpful and responsive. Thank you.
The property was stunning and so so clean. The location was out of this world and from the moment we drove up through the sunflowers work and the rush of real life disappeared.
We cannot thank Stew and his family enough for such a perfect location and property to hold our special family holiday with family from three different continents coming together.
If we are allowed! We would not hesitate to book this property again and one day dream of buying something similar - thanks Stew
Beautiful house. Nice villages in the neighborhood
Great house. Well maintained. Beautiful pool. Aubeterre and Ribérac are great to visit. A little further Brantôme is a must go.
There is a neighbours house that was not used when we were there, but is something to consider.
Maison propre, bien équipée et très bien entretenue correspondant parfaitement aux photos. Le propriétaire est très réactif et très attentionné. Tout est fait pour que l'on se sente bien. S'agissant de l'extérieur, la piscine est très belle et très agréable. Je confirme qu'elle est à usage privatif. La bâtisse se compose de deux maisons. La maison mitoyenne a sa propre piscine. Elle était inoccupée pendant notre séjour.
Seul petit bémol : il est dommage que la terrasse ne soit pas couverte et qu'il n'y ait pas de salon de jardin. Cependant nous avons beaucoup apprécié passer du temps sur les hamacs.
Marjorie R.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Astrid R.
7 Aug 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Wunderschön mit kleinen Abstrichen
Die Lage des Hauses ist einfach nur schön. Leider hat das Haus keine Klimaanlage, wie angegeben sondern lediglich Verdunstungswürfel, welche nicht effektiv zu kühlen vermögen.
Einen lieben Dank an Malcolm, welcher sich hilfsbereit um die Gäste kümmert.
We hadden een zalige vakantie in jullie woning. Prachtige omgeving, mooie uitzichten, adembenemende zonsondergang en sterrenhemel, verfrissend zwembad, zalige temperaturen. Leuke uitstapjes in de buurt o.a. kajak, hoogteparcours, marktjes, Aubeterre sur Dronne met zijn leuke winkeltjes en terrasjes. Ideaal : spar en bakker heel dichtbij, maar toch iets te ver te voet.
We bezochten ook Saint-Emilion in de buurt met de prachtige wijngaarden en gingen langs bij een cognacboer.
Tip: de handleiding i.v.m. alarm van het zwembad was niet altijd duidelijk en ging vaak af, ook 's nachts.
Ook het feit dat we buren hadden, was voor ons een verrassing. We hadden een alleenstaand huis verwacht. Dit stond niet vermeld bij de online reservering. Het was echter geen enkel probleem.
We kunnen deze prachtige locatie en verblijf aan iedereen aanraden. Ook de communicatie tussen gastheer en ons verliep heel vlot.
Gezellige woning met een prachtig zicht over de naastgelegen velden. De locatie is goed voor een bezoek aan Périgueux, Brantôme, Aubeterre, Angoulème,... Het zwembad is wel niet verwarmd, dus voor echte kleine kindjes soms te koud.
We had a fantastic stay at Les Etangs. A wonderful property with fabulous views all round. It was spotless on arrival & we didn’t have any problems throughout our whole holiday. The pool was lovely, even though a bit cold - we braved going in a few times & the children loved it. The surrounding area is one we’ve visited plenty of times, it’s a place we never get tired of seeing. I highly recommend a stay here, it does not disappoint!! Leanne M, Kent.
Leanne M.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Sally R.
30 Jan 2019
Spacious, well-equipped property in a lovely setting
We had stayed in the local area over many years, but never in this particular part. It was lovely to be so close to Aubeterre which we visited a couple of times in our trip. The house is clean and modern and very well equipped. It is deceptively spacious too. We were there in September, after the sunflowers had gone, so it would have probably been even nicer when they are out. We did find it rather windy (again the sunflowers may have shielded this). The weather was pleasant though not really warm enough to spend a lot of time in the pool! The house is located about a 20 minute walk from the nearest village, which is probably our only real criticism - it would have been nice to be able to wander in more frequently. The house is semi-detached and we had neighbours for part of our stay, but there isn't any noise transfer between the houses, so it feels fairly private.
Sally R.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Julie M.
1 Aug 2018
Low key comfortable.
Loved our stay as extended family. House large, welcoming and clean.
Julie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Monica H.
27 Dec 2017
Lovely house in gorgeous part of France
House was very clean, comfortable and exactly as described, with everything we needed for a great holiday. The location is in beautiful countryside, and was perfect as a base for discovering the many beautiful towns of the Charente and Dordogne regions - we had wonderful day trips to Saint Emilion, Bergerac, Angouleme and Brantôme, and Aubeterre (officially classed as one of the most beautiful villages of France) is right on the doorstep. We had a wonderful week at Les Etangs, and I would thoroughly recommend this property.
Monica H.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ben K.
1 Oct 2017
Idyllic Location with wonderful views
The property is located just outside St Severin but close enough to nip to the shops. 5 mins up the road is Aubeterre which is beautiful. We recommend the market on a Sunday and also the underground church is intetesting. The river beach is a wonderful location to swim and play all sorts of recreations such volleyball, bowls etc. One tip is take your own drinks as they are expensive at the cafe. The house is clean and has everything you need for a large group. Three showers was very helpful. The kitchen has all the utensils and the bar b que is large enough for a big group. The property comes into its own from 4 o'clock where the sun shines on the back of the house, the children had plenty of space to run around and the adults can sit out and watch the sun go down. The pool is nice and clean and alarmed which is good for families. The weather does get windy so make sure your lilo's are weighted down. I was seen rescuing a unicorn from 2 fields away !!
Ben K.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
fern B.
24 Jul 2017
Beautiful gite and grounds with stunning views.
We loved our stay at Les Etangs to the point where we didnt want to come home!. It is in a beautiful setting and anyone wanting a totally relaxing holiday this is the place to come. It is a 20 min walk to the village of St Severin where you have all the amenities that you require. The property was spotless and well maintained. Margarete, the owner was amazing - organising a surprise birthday cake for my husband and bottles of fizz. Having the pool was an added bonus. I would recommend this gite for anyone wanting a relaxing holiday in beautiful and peaceful surroundings.
fern B.
Archival
8/10 Good
Graham S.
2 Oct 2016
1st 2 weeks of Sep
A very good and well appointed holiday home for those who want complete quiet and relaxation. Not too deep a pool either for those of us less confident swimmers !
Graham S.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Paul V.
20 Sept 2016
Wonderful peaceful holiday
Les Etangs is a wonderful property set in quiet and peaceful spot in lovely part of France. The property was spotless and the pool was cleaned regularly throughout our two week stay. It is perfect for family's who just want to chill out or use as a base to explore the surrounding towns and villages - on this visit we didn't do much exploring as the pool and surrounding views tempted us to just to stay and relax. We did spend some time kayaking in Auberterre and visiting the market in Riberac. Margarete is a very attentive owner who promptly responded to emails before, during and after our stay. I would certainly recommend this property to family and friends.
Paul V.
Archival
8/10 Good
Vreni and Tony G.
5 Sept 2016
A reat place to stay for young and old alike
A converted barn set in beautiful countryside, off the beaten track yet close to good amenities in St Severin. A well maintained pool and in addition great swimming in local river and lakes. Tennis and golf 3km and wonderful cycling country. The house was surrounded by fields of sunflowers and we loved sitting on the terrace with a glass in hand watching the sun go down.
Vreni and Tony G.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
24 Aug 2016
Fantastic location for family holiday.
We had a wonderful week in this stunning location. Our four girls aged 10 to 19 (plus a friend) loved the garden and pool and there is plenty to do locally. The house is beautifully renovated and equipped with everything we needed. We enjoyed the most beautiful sunsets from the terrace as well as the abundant local wildlife. This is a great market region for those who like browsing stalls and buying local food products. We went canoeing, walking and the local village offers a lovely variety of small shops for those days when it is hard to leave the pool. I would highly recommend Les Etangs and we hope to return. Adele P, Oxford