House in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
12 guests · 6 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
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
Hello and Welcome to Shabby Chic Paradise.
Finding a home that comfortably accommodates up to three families without feeling crowded is a rare find. Shabby Chic Paradise is exactly that: a spacious, authentic French country home designed for fun and laughter, loads of good food and wine, and effortless hosting.
Authentic Charm & Character
This is not a sterile, modern villa. It is a home with history. If you are looking for modern perfection and perfectly straight walls, without the odd crack, inside and out, you may want to look elsewhere, now! But if you seek "idyllically charming"—with the warmth of a lived-in family estate and the character of Southwest France—you have arrived. By the way, our gardens circle the whole house, and Le Parc together with the two hectares of woodland in the distance all form parts of our little estate.
A Playground for All Ages
• For the Kids: A safe, secure haven featuring a large (but shallow-friendly) pool, a huge trampoline, slides, swings, and a treasure trove of toys and games.
• For the Adults: Total peace of mind. The grounds are expansive enough for children to roam around and play in freely and securely, while you relax!
• The Logistics: Hosting 12 guests is easy here. With two kitchens and four fridge-freezers, you can stock up on local market finds and never worry about running out of space for the wine or the groceries.
The Best of Both Worlds
While we enjoy the quiet serenity of the countryside, the historic heart of Saintes is just minutes away for your morning croissants or a gourmet dinner. When the ocean calls, the golden sandy beaches of the Atlantic Coast are an easy 30-minute drive.
If the above strikes any chord with you please go on to read our reviews, they will paint the full picture of a house, pool and gardens that allow one and all to have fun in an incredibly relaxing, quiet and beautiful environment.
We look forward to hearing from you. It will be worth it.
Best wishes,
Michael, Sophie, Lily and Rose
Finding a home that comfortably accommodates up to three families without feeling crowded is a rare find. Shabby Chic Paradise is exactly that: a spacious, authentic French country home designed for fun and laughter, loads of good food and wine, and effortless hosting.
Authentic Charm & Character
This is not a sterile, modern villa. It is a home with history. If you are looking for modern perfection and perfectly straight walls, without the odd crack, inside and out, you may want to look elsewhere, now! But if you seek "idyllically charming"—with the warmth of a lived-in family estate and the character of Southwest France—you have arrived. By the way, our gardens circle the whole house, and Le Parc together with the two hectares of woodland in the distance all form parts of our little estate.
A Playground for All Ages
• For the Kids: A safe, secure haven featuring a large (but shallow-friendly) pool, a huge trampoline, slides, swings, and a treasure trove of toys and games.
• For the Adults: Total peace of mind. The grounds are expansive enough for children to roam around and play in freely and securely, while you relax!
• The Logistics: Hosting 12 guests is easy here. With two kitchens and four fridge-freezers, you can stock up on local market finds and never worry about running out of space for the wine or the groceries.
The Best of Both Worlds
While we enjoy the quiet serenity of the countryside, the historic heart of Saintes is just minutes away for your morning croissants or a gourmet dinner. When the ocean calls, the golden sandy beaches of the Atlantic Coast are an easy 30-minute drive.
If the above strikes any chord with you please go on to read our reviews, they will paint the full picture of a house, pool and gardens that allow one and all to have fun in an incredibly relaxing, quiet and beautiful environment.
We look forward to hearing from you. It will be worth it.
Best wishes,
Michael, Sophie, Lily and Rose
Amenities at Shabby Chic Paradise… “Huge house, gardens and pool. So much fun. Loved it”.
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests enjoyed the peaceful, family-friendly property with beautiful views, comfortable rooms, and a great host. Ideal for relaxing and spending time with family.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2025
Fantastic house and grounds in a wonderful location - feels like a proper escape to the middle of nowhere, but still only 15mins from the beautiful town of Saintes.Plenty of space for all of us (3 couples plus 2 young children aged 5 & 2) and a fantastic pool and gardens. However, the decking by the pool does need replacing as soon as possible as it is rotten and has several loose planks.Living areas and bedrooms are all great - the master bedroom is HUGE - and it’s lovely to have so many options of quiet places to sit. Michael was very responsive to any queries we had during our stay.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2023
We actually stayed for 6 weeks whilst waiting for our house purchase to complete. In that time we were visited by friends and family. Shabby Chic Paradise is in a great location, peaceful and private yet only 10 minutes drive to Saintes centre. Lots of space for groups and their pets and children. The house is well appointed, unique in character and very comfortable. We had a very happy six weeks and were sad to leave. Michael is an excellent host.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2022
We had a fabulous stay at Shabby Chic Paradise. The property was beautiful with stunning views of the countryside. Very family friendly. The owner Michael is English speaking, was really welcoming and was very knowledgeable about the local area, which helped greatly.
Would definitely come back.
6 / 10Average·Aug 2025
Check in was not ideal as Michael was still preparing the property for our arrival. At first glance we were blown away by the beautiful setting and the impressive property which initially appeared exactly as promised. However, as we began to unpack we realised that upstairs was clean and welcoming but conditions downstairs were unacceptable. All the couches and chairs smelt strongly of cat urine and we had to thoroughly clean the kitchen as there were mouse droppings on every surface.Outside, one of the adults in our party fell through the decking, which was rotten in many places and hurt himself quite badly. Similarly, we had to locate a saw and cut off a snapped part of the swing set as it posed a danger. We did not contact Michael about these issues, as none of them would have been an easy or quick fix and we just wanted to spend time together as a family. Therefore it was preferable to sort what problems we could ourselves. I am sure that had we contacted Michael, he would have done his best to make a positive difference. Overall we had a lovely time, but the current property description is not accurate. The pizza oven doesn’t work and the barbecue was too filthy to use. The decking round the pool definitely needs replacing as it is a significant hazard. With some tweaks this would be a perfect place to holiday and we would certainly come back.
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Top rated by guests
9.4Outstanding
(12 Ratings)
Guests enjoyed the peaceful, family-friendly property with beautiful views, comfortable rooms, and a great host. Ideal for relaxing and spending time with family.
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