Cottage in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this cottage rental
Chez Lussaud is a beautiful 300 year old private hamlet located in the southern tip of the Charente. Set in 8 acres of gardens, woods and open spaces, it is the perfect place to kick off your shoes, relax and take in the views. There are two gites, each with their own private garden, wood fired hot tub and independant pool access.
*Our other property is La Maison du Charpentier - Property ID no: 10319284
Le Four a Pain (The Bread Oven) - Sleeps 4/6
Comprising of two very comfortable ensuite bedrooms with walk-in showers. In addition, the mezzanine with its quiet reading area provides a sprung mattress sofa bed for additional two* guests if required. A good nights sleep is paramount for our guests, the master bed is a super king with a quality deep sprung mattress and topper.
Upstairs in the Loft Chambre, the zip and link bed with deep sprung mattress and topper can be set up as either a super-king or two 3ft singles. (Please advise your preference on the booking form). We provide good quality 100% Egyptian cotton bedding and towels free of charge.
*Sofa bed is a double but we recommend that it is suitable for one adult or two smaller children.
The cottage has a large fully equipped country kitchen with a wood burning stove providing the perfect area to dine and entertain. The dining area has a farmhouse table, and the dresser contains a wide range of glassware and a 8 place setting of beautiful Denby crockery, including serving dishes and oven to tableware.
There is dual aspect lounge with sublime views down the valley cross cornfields on one side and an enclosed private garden to the other. Traditional terracotta floors ensure the cottage is cool in the summer months, while an open fire ensures a warm and comfortable evening when staying off season.
Equipped with a flat screen tv, Freeview UK satellite channels, and comfortably furnished, the lounge provides the perfect area to relax after a day out exploring. In addition the cottage has full central heating and includes a complimentary basket of logs, perfect for those out of season breaks.
The private garden with traditional stone walls, large terrace and soft planting has steps up to a large lawned area with fruit trees, providing shade and seating areas to relax and take in the peace and quiet. The large sun terrace is the perfect home for your private wood fired hot tub, with air jets and ambient lighting, you can relax in the sun or take in the stunning clear night sky with a glass of wine. The garden is equipped with parasol, table and chairs and a bbq for outdoor dining. To the right, the cottage garden has a secret ... an enclosed walled garden with climbing roses, a palm tree, an olive tree and an abundance of herbs. The terrace, a bit of a sun trap....has a parasol and two sun loungers. Wooden doors from the walled garden open out onto a lavender lined pathway giving you your own private access to the 11.5 x5 metre pool and views up the Chatignac valley.
Pool - The pool is 11.5m x 5m with a depth ranging from 1m up to 1.80m in the deep end, and includes a 'banquette' to lounge in shallower waters, also ideal for little ones. The salt water/electrolysisfiltration system is kinder to the skin and the environment. Equipped with sun loungers, parasols and a cabana, we also provide pool towels and pool baskets for your stay. The pool is shared with one other gite. The pool is open from mid-May to first week in October, but this will vary dependant on the weather.
Pétanque - there is a Pétanque court and boules for your enjoyment.
Parking space is provided for two cars at the front of the cottage.
Chez Lussaud is situated next to the pretty village of Chatignac with its active events calendar, tennis court, mini golf area and pétanque court. Within 3kms is the beautiful village of Brossac with a village store, bakery, butchers, tourist information and pharmacy, as well as a large swimming lake and a local produce market on Saturday mornings.
Surrounded by beautiful villages, Chez Lussaud is perfectly situated to explore the local area, by foot - there are numerous walking routes for all levels, or you have the quieter country roads if you prefer cycling. With stunning views and open skies, it is also an artists paradise! Not to mention ornithologists and due to its location, the skies have no ambient light at night - perfect for a budding star-gazer!
The market town of Chalais is within 7km and encompasses all the amenities associated with a medium sized town, including two large supermarkets and the Chateau des Tallyrand with a beautiful drawbridge and salon de the. There are numerous restaurants in the local area to cater for all tastes.
Being on the border of departments of the Poitou-Charente, Charente Maritime, Gironde and the Dordogne, Chez Lussaud is centrally located for a wide range of interests and days out. The cities of Bordeaux (1 hour) and Angouleme (35 mins) are definitely worth a visit. Royan (1 hr 10) is a picturesque seaside resort with long, flat sandy beaches and safe swimming areas. The ‘beaux village’ of Aubeterre sur Dronne (20 mins) with its cobbled streets, restaurants and local shops is a must for any visitor. Cognac (Golf) and St Emillion are within an hours drive from Chez Lussaud with extensive wine tours on offer. However, there are many vineyards not to be missed in the local area, providing an interesting day out with the added advantage of sampling the finished products - note in particular the local Pineau and Berneuil cognac! Each town has its own market day selling regional produce and there are also many brocantes to explore.
Free fibre WIFI is available.
A welcome basket with local Charentise produce is provided on arrival.
Dogs with 'well behaved owners' are very welcome (max 2 per gite). Dog bowls and doggy treats provided! Your garden is private and fully fenced off enabling you and your dog to relax completely. We also have a large field and woodland at the back which is ideal for dog walking. The owners have two very friendly Golden Retrievers.
Holidays are very precious, a warm welcome is assured. Our aim is for you to go home completely relaxed and rested, having enjoyed the peace, tranquility and hospitality Chez Lussaud has to offer.
*Our other property is La Maison du Charpentier - Property ID no: 10319284
Le Four a Pain (The Bread Oven) - Sleeps 4/6
Comprising of two very comfortable ensuite bedrooms with walk-in showers. In addition, the mezzanine with its quiet reading area provides a sprung mattress sofa bed for additional two* guests if required. A good nights sleep is paramount for our guests, the master bed is a super king with a quality deep sprung mattress and topper.
Upstairs in the Loft Chambre, the zip and link bed with deep sprung mattress and topper can be set up as either a super-king or two 3ft singles. (Please advise your preference on the booking form). We provide good quality 100% Egyptian cotton bedding and towels free of charge.
*Sofa bed is a double but we recommend that it is suitable for one adult or two smaller children.
The cottage has a large fully equipped country kitchen with a wood burning stove providing the perfect area to dine and entertain. The dining area has a farmhouse table, and the dresser contains a wide range of glassware and a 8 place setting of beautiful Denby crockery, including serving dishes and oven to tableware.
There is dual aspect lounge with sublime views down the valley cross cornfields on one side and an enclosed private garden to the other. Traditional terracotta floors ensure the cottage is cool in the summer months, while an open fire ensures a warm and comfortable evening when staying off season.
Equipped with a flat screen tv, Freeview UK satellite channels, and comfortably furnished, the lounge provides the perfect area to relax after a day out exploring. In addition the cottage has full central heating and includes a complimentary basket of logs, perfect for those out of season breaks.
The private garden with traditional stone walls, large terrace and soft planting has steps up to a large lawned area with fruit trees, providing shade and seating areas to relax and take in the peace and quiet. The large sun terrace is the perfect home for your private wood fired hot tub, with air jets and ambient lighting, you can relax in the sun or take in the stunning clear night sky with a glass of wine. The garden is equipped with parasol, table and chairs and a bbq for outdoor dining. To the right, the cottage garden has a secret ... an enclosed walled garden with climbing roses, a palm tree, an olive tree and an abundance of herbs. The terrace, a bit of a sun trap....has a parasol and two sun loungers. Wooden doors from the walled garden open out onto a lavender lined pathway giving you your own private access to the 11.5 x5 metre pool and views up the Chatignac valley.
Pool - The pool is 11.5m x 5m with a depth ranging from 1m up to 1.80m in the deep end, and includes a 'banquette' to lounge in shallower waters, also ideal for little ones. The salt water/electrolysisfiltration system is kinder to the skin and the environment. Equipped with sun loungers, parasols and a cabana, we also provide pool towels and pool baskets for your stay. The pool is shared with one other gite. The pool is open from mid-May to first week in October, but this will vary dependant on the weather.
Pétanque - there is a Pétanque court and boules for your enjoyment.
Parking space is provided for two cars at the front of the cottage.
Chez Lussaud is situated next to the pretty village of Chatignac with its active events calendar, tennis court, mini golf area and pétanque court. Within 3kms is the beautiful village of Brossac with a village store, bakery, butchers, tourist information and pharmacy, as well as a large swimming lake and a local produce market on Saturday mornings.
Surrounded by beautiful villages, Chez Lussaud is perfectly situated to explore the local area, by foot - there are numerous walking routes for all levels, or you have the quieter country roads if you prefer cycling. With stunning views and open skies, it is also an artists paradise! Not to mention ornithologists and due to its location, the skies have no ambient light at night - perfect for a budding star-gazer!
The market town of Chalais is within 7km and encompasses all the amenities associated with a medium sized town, including two large supermarkets and the Chateau des Tallyrand with a beautiful drawbridge and salon de the. There are numerous restaurants in the local area to cater for all tastes.
Being on the border of departments of the Poitou-Charente, Charente Maritime, Gironde and the Dordogne, Chez Lussaud is centrally located for a wide range of interests and days out. The cities of Bordeaux (1 hour) and Angouleme (35 mins) are definitely worth a visit. Royan (1 hr 10) is a picturesque seaside resort with long, flat sandy beaches and safe swimming areas. The ‘beaux village’ of Aubeterre sur Dronne (20 mins) with its cobbled streets, restaurants and local shops is a must for any visitor. Cognac (Golf) and St Emillion are within an hours drive from Chez Lussaud with extensive wine tours on offer. However, there are many vineyards not to be missed in the local area, providing an interesting day out with the added advantage of sampling the finished products - note in particular the local Pineau and Berneuil cognac! Each town has its own market day selling regional produce and there are also many brocantes to explore.
Free fibre WIFI is available.
A welcome basket with local Charentise produce is provided on arrival.
Dogs with 'well behaved owners' are very welcome (max 2 per gite). Dog bowls and doggy treats provided! Your garden is private and fully fenced off enabling you and your dog to relax completely. We also have a large field and woodland at the back which is ideal for dog walking. The owners have two very friendly Golden Retrievers.
Holidays are very precious, a warm welcome is assured. Our aim is for you to go home completely relaxed and rested, having enjoyed the peace, tranquility and hospitality Chez Lussaud has to offer.
Amenities at Chez Lussaud - 2 Boutique Gites with private hot tubs & a shared pool
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2023
We really enjoyed our stay in this gorgeous gite. Meg and Mark have done a fantastic job and put a lot of work into making the whole place beautiful. They are also lovely people, nothing was too much trouble for them. We arrived on Sunday with no food and no shops open, Meg sorted us the ingredients for spaghetti bolognaise. Thank you both for making our stay so perfect
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2020
Like so many people, whenever I’m lucky enough to stay in a really outstanding property, a little bit of me is always reluctant to leave a glowing review as I might never be able to book it again! Chez Lussaud is exactly that type of property.
When I booked, I was expecting somewhere comfortable and attractive where we could just escape and unwind for a week. What I hadn’t expected was just how much care and thought Meg and Mark have put into Chez Lussaud. It’s immaculate, in every sense, and completely deserving of its claim to be a luxury gite.
Outside, the beautifully kept grounds provide plenty of spots to sit and read, paint, play boules or badminton, swim, or just relax and drink in the views. In the evening, the hot tub offers the ultimate in relaxation, just gazing up at the stars.
Inside, the house is gorgeous. The high quality furnishings are what gives the house it’s luxury factor and the beds are to die for. They’re unbelievably comfortable, guaranteed to give even the worst of sleepers a good night’s sleep (and I speak as one of those sleepers ...).
While we didn’t venture too far afield on this holiday, during previous visits to the region we’ve enjoyed trips to Angouleme, the distilleries of Cognac, and, a little further afield, Bordeaux and the seaside towns of Arcachon and Pyla sur Mer, home to Europe’s largest sand dune.
The review wouldn’t be complete though without saying a huge thank-you to Meg and Mark. They were the perfect hosts in what has undoubtedly been a challenging year. Nothing was too much trouble. We really enjoyed Mark’s brief history tour of the house! We’d certainly love to come back another year, if it’s not booked out!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2020
What an amazing holiday! Full calm and peace on site and lots to do in the area. The lodge is just beautiful from the interior and exterior where you immediately feel at home. Top cleanliness, super comfortable and well equipped. There is lots of space on the terrace surrounded by a terrific garden. The garden and terrace are directed towards a majestic tree line and you are 100% on your own with private access to the pool. All of that is topped by a hot bath tub on the terrace for your special night watching the stars. Meg and Mark do their utmost to make the guests feel at home. The area offers lots to do for family, couple or more the sporty type. Thanks again for the great holiday. TN
Un grand merci à Meg et Mark, chez qui nous avons passé un magnifique séjour avec nos 2 enfants de 10 et 8 ans. Nous étions dans le gite - le four à pain - un gite très confortable, aménagé avec beaucoup de gout, très propre et avec une vraie literie de qualité. Tout ça au milieu d´une nature magnifique. Un vrai bonheur! La propriété est très grande et très bien entretenue, nous avions même toute une partie du jardin rien que pour nous. En plus de la piscine nous avons beaucoup apprécié le jaccuzi sur la terrasse.
Quant aux propriétaires, ils sont au top! Très gentils, très à l´écoute de nos besoins. Nous nous sommes sentis comme à la maison grâce à eux! Leurs deux chiens adorables ont fait le bonheur de nos enfants. Merci encore pour ces 2 semaines dont nous garderons un excellent souvenir!
CN.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2020
We stayed at Chez Lussaud in January whilst out in France wedding planning. It surpassed all expectations from the wonderful welcome from Meg and Mark, to the beautiful accommodation and idyllic environment. A welcome hamper awaits on arrival with the log burner on and an apartment that is just stunning. The area is beautiful with typical French villages located nearby and sweeping countryside. They are fantastic hosts and go above and beyond for their guests. I have to say this is the best holiday accommodation we have ever stayed in! Faultless. And I am picky! :)
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10Outstanding
(5 Ratings)
"We really enjoyed our stay in this gorgeous gite. Meg and Mark have done a fantastic job and put a lot of work into making the whole place beautiful. They are also lovely people, nothing was too much ..."
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