Stunning Maison Bourgeoise on the banks of the Charente, canoe from the door

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8180 sq m

Check out the area

Saint-Savinien, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Château de Panloy13 min drive
Chateau of Roche-Courbon14 min drive
Château de Crazannes15 min drive
La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

This elegant home comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests in 4 spacious bedrooms, with 2 ensuite bathrooms, family bathroom and a cloakroom.
Set over 3 floors the house offers a large well equipped kitchen opening into a dining room with an open fire, a large lounge, with open fire and a balcony overlooking the river.
The house has been decorated and furnished to an exceptionally high standard, having been modernised and renovated in early 2016, with a new kitchen, bathrooms and total redecoration, offering luxury and comfort in a beautiful setting, we have given a great deal of thought to your stay.
The garden leads directly onto the river Charente and we are happy to leave our canoes and kayaks at the house for your use for the duration of your stay.
For watersport enthusiasts the area is ideal, in addition to the canoes and kayaks you can hire a boat and explore the river, sail up to Port d'envaux stop for lunch and then continue to Taillebourg where you can try your hand at Water Skiing and Wakeboarding.

Being situated on the edge of the old market town of Saint Savinien we are within a short walk of bars, restaurants, shops, art galleries and not forgetting of course the magnificent river Charente.

We are fortunate to have so many things to do and places to visit locally to us, the following are just a few examples;

Horse riding at our local stables - Les 3 Allures

Canoeing and Kayaking

Water skiing locally

Hire a boat from Les Canotiers in St Savinien, from and hour to a full day, take a picnic and explore this beautiful river.

Cycling, bike hire available locally, cycle along the Charente and enjoy our beautiful countryside

Chateaux, Roche Courban, Panloy, Crazannes (the setting for Puss in Boots)!

A little further afield, Aquarium at La Rochelle, this is one of the largest Aquariums in Europe and despite living here for 15 years we still visit every year!

Zoo La Palmyre

Puy de Fou, well worth the trip, plan your day and prepare to be amazed.

We are close to the stunning Atlantic coast and less than 30 minutes to the nearest beach and with over 100 miles of breathtaking coast line we are spoilt for choice.

The chic city of La Rochelle is 45 minutes away, a must for 'foodies', also the roman town of Saintes, historic naval port of Rochefort are both within 20 minutes of the property.

Property manager

Deborah Cakebread

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Water view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Guests must notify us in advance

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

During winter months only 3 bedrooms are available a total of 6 guests accepted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8

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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saint-Savinien

Located in Saint-Savinien, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. La Pierre de Crazannes and Golf Louis Rouyer-Guillet are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Office de Tourisme du Pays Savinois and Port Miniature Amusement Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

What's nearby

Les Lapidiales - 12 min drive
Château de Panloy - 13 min drive
Chateau of Roche-Courbon - 14 min drive
Château de Crazannes - 15 min drive
Abbaye aux Dames - 19 min drive

Getting around

Saint Savinien Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

Parking Aire de Fenioux Establissements - 28 min drive
Les Quais de Taillebourg - 8 min drive
Le Gabarier - 11 min drive
Auberge de la Charante - 11 min drive
Les Quais de Taillebourg - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Maison Bourgeoise on the banks of the Charente, canoe from the door pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Stunning Maison Bourgeoise on the banks of the Charente, canoe from the door?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Maison Bourgeoise on the banks of the Charente, canoe from the door?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Maison Bourgeoise on the banks of the Charente, canoe from the door located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Office de Tourisme du Pays Savinois and Port Miniature Amusement Park. Château de Panloy and Les Lapidiales are also within 9 miles (15 km). Saint Savinien Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

6 June 2017

Perfection

The perfect place for a comfortable peaceful stay with many interesting places to visit nearby. Typically french house, well decorated with the most comfortable beds, powerful showers, spacious well equipped kitchen/dining room with good quality appliances, spacious lounge overlooking the Charente river. We all enjoyed many evenings sat by the river enjoying BBQs and drinks. Many thanks to Debbie and Alan for being excellent hosts, who go the extra mile to ensure a most enjoyable holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Cary M., Hillsboro Alabama

13 Nov 2023

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

Gracious home in a great village

The hosts are very nice and the house itself is gracious. Tall ceilings and well proportioned rooms, with beautiful details like the tiles and ceiling medallions. The kitchen is well laid out and well stocked. Showers and bath have plenty of water pressure and very hot water. The village setting is great, especially with the river. Good walks right on your door and convenient to many places to explore.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

15 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful Home

We spent a week at this fabulous property and enjoyed every minute. It was a relaxing and tranquil setting. The garden leading to the river was amazing ,was just able to fish from the bank (caught a 22lb carp on sweet corn ) but be warned the mosquitos are ferocious, so a quality misquote spray is required But overall a fabulous experience and will be returning.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H.

6 Sept 2023

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

Escapade splendide

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour à Saint-Savinien. La maison est magnifique, parfaitement équipée et le jardin avec la rivière... un régal ! Debbie est une hôtesse charmante et très arrangeante. Le village et la région sont également parfaits - rien à redire, c'était génial!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanna G.

1 Sept 2023

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

☺️👍👍☺️

Sehr schönes Haus, gute Selbstversorgungsmöglichkeit. Romantisches kleines Städchen,mit dem Auto schöne Strände erreichbar. Charente ist toll für Schwimmer! Boote machen Spass! Sternenhimmel vom Balkon aus ist fantastisch,da in Frankreich Nachts die Beleuchtung aus ist.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Deborah Cakebread

We have lived in Saint Savinien sur Charente since 2004 with our 3 children. We have always loved the houses on Quai des Fleurs and when the opportunity arose earlier this year to buy one of these beautiful riverside townhouses, we jumped at the chance. We both work in the area and our 'no longer small' children go to school in Saintes and La Rochelle

Why they chose this property

Our home on Quai des Fleurs offers the ideal balance between a calm and tranquil location and a town setting.
The river Charente which runs through the town is not only beautiful but offers a variety of activities, such as canoeing, kayaking and boating.
In our small picturesque town we have the benefit of a heated outdoor pool complex which is just a short walk from the house, made up of 3 pools geared for toddlers up to the most experienced swimmers, with slides, table tennis, grassy banks for sunbathing and a cafe it really is a great way to spend an afternoon, or for older children/ teenagers to be able to go to independently, without the need of a lift from Mum or Dad!.
Hire a boat for an hour or the whole day and explore the river
Tenis courts are available for hire in the town.
Our local riding stables are only 5km from the house, hacking in the woods through to lessons for the most experienced rider are avaiable.
Explore the town and its shops, cafes and restaurants, there is a twice weekly market for fresh local produce

What makes this property unique

The situation of the house is ideal for those who wish to leave the car at home, fly into La Rochelle or Bordeaux and take the train to St Savinien, the property is a short walk from the train station, you can then explore St Savinien and the Charente in one of our Canoes or Kayaks, or if you want to go further afield take the train to La Rochelle, Bordeaux, Saintes or Rochefort. This makes the property ideal if you want a short break / long weekend away with friends or family.
The house has some beautiful original features, the property was built by a merchant in the early 1800's, it is one of two identical houses built for his two daughters.
With a large sweeping staircase in the centre of the house and a stained glass window letting light down from the roof onto the staircase, tall ceilings and wood panelling, it is the epitomy of a 'Maison bourgeoise'.
We have renovated the property to a very high standard whilst trying to retain these original features.
The house is set over 3 floors, with bedrooms on the ground and 2nd floor and the living accomodation on the first floor.
The riverside garden is a great place to relax and watch the river and occasional boat sail by.

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