£750 - £2347
(€878 - €2748)
Per property per week
Farmhouse, sleeps 12, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Mel & JeanAnn Fish
(Advertising since December 2004)
Tel: + 44 (0)1480 536512
Tel 2: + 44 (0)7833666618
Tel 3: + 44 (0)7775338533
If requested by the owner you can print out a booking form here
Please mention French Connections.
The new private pool and house (1 / 18)
(2 / 18)
(3 / 18)
A well-equipped kitchen (4 / 18)
Utility room (5 / 18)
New bath/wetroom with sunken bath & shower (6 / 18)
Downstairs bedroom 1 (7 / 18)
Upstairs studio bedroom with sat. TV (8 / 18)
View across the studio bedroom (9 / 18)
New pool with children's play area (10 / 18)
The extended pool with wide shallow steps (11 / 18)
A child-friendly play area outside of pool section (12 / 18)
View over valley to St. Gervais from garden (13 / 18)
The Chateau at Verteuil - 5 miles West of La Lodge (14 / 18)
Chauvigny castle - Les Geants du Ciel Bird display (15 / 18)
One of the 'Giants of the sky' at Chauvigny (16 / 18)
Gorillas at 'Vallée des Singes' (17 / 18)
“Never smile at a crocodile “. But our child section is lots of fun (18 / 18)
Holiday Cottage/Gite with Swimming Pool & disabled access in Charente, France
If you are looking for a cottage or rural gite in this beautiful part of Poitou-Charentes, then look no further. La Lodge is a traditional 18th century farmhouse with beautiful views across the valley. We include games, snooker table, cycles and AV facilities for in-house entertainment on the rare days that the sun might not shine.
The fenced pool offers exclusive and private use and has a children's play area with stepped access. There is a grassed play area with swings; and to the rear of the property a paved patio invites quiet lounging with views across the valley, or alfresco dining.
A newly modified bathroom and two bedrooms on the the ground floor of the house make the property highly suitable for those with limited mobility or wheelchairs, whilst a further shower room/WC and three bedrooms upstairs offer flexibility for a second family to enjoy privacy. Small groups visiting out of school holidays and long term stays should enquire about special rates. See our video by using a google search for ChezRouffaud.
Because our rates are so competitive, we tend to book up early. If you wish to make a peak season booking for next year, then you can secure this at current rates if you book at least 12 months in advance.
Please note that the French authorities impose a Tourist Tax on all visitors to the region. This amounts to €0.4 per day for over-18s, and can be deducted from the security deposit.
La Lodge sleeps 5 - 12 people in 5 rooms on two floors, and has two bathrooms, making it ideal for two families to share. The amenities of the house are most suited for a party of up to ten adults and children, but extra beds are available to cover groups with more children and provide flexibility. It has been refurbished and has an enclosed log fire if you visit in winter. Access can be gained to ground-floor rooms without negotiating steps, and the newly modified bathroom is particularly suitable for those with limited or wheelchair mobility.
Ground Floor:
- Lounge - - through an entrance porch into the spacious oak-beamed lounge with log fire. There are two 3-seater settees, armchairs and a large refectory dining table with 8 chairs. The table can extend to seat 12. TV (English free-view) with cinema sound and video library.
- Kitchen - with fridge; gas cooker; electric oven, microwave/grill; toaster.
- Utility Room - Dishwasher and Washing machine and Tumble Drier
- Bathroom and toilet are now a single disabled-friendly wet-room.
- Bedroom 1 - a double bedroom, overlooking front garden
- Bedroom 2 - a double bedroom, also overlooks the front garden
First Floor:
- Bedroom 3 - a large family room bisected by old oak beams, with two windows out onto a front garden. A double bed, folding single bed and sofa bed are located at the far side of this room. Tv + Surround sound stereo
- Bedroom 4 - twin bedroom with single bed and small double bed-setee. Window onto the garden.
- Bedroom 5 - a medium-sized double bedroom looking down onto the garden, with its own staircase and an extra 'admiral's bed' comprising two full size single beds.
- Shower/wash room/WC
Outside:
The front garden is discreetly screened by hedges and walls to give you a high level of privacy and safety for children. The filtered swimming pool with paved surround and regulation safety railings is ideal for evening barbecues and lounging. The pool has undergone a major refit to provide a shallow stepped entry with a generous area for small children to play whilst others can swim in the main section. If you want to enjoy a quieter area away from the pool, then the rear patio area is ideal for reading or dining alfresco with lovely views across the Argentor River valley.
Please note that the YouTube Video listed here is now somewhat dated. There have been updates to the furniture, interior decor and extensions to the pool, downstairs bathroom/wet room, utility room and garden. A newer video is planned but the older one is shown to give you a feel for the property.
Features:
- Pool - The free and exclusive use of the filtered swimming pool and loungers is provided.
- Cycles - There are 5 cycles available for your use. Please ask for these EXTRA facilities.
- Games - There is a good supply of games and a snooker table for use indoors.
- Books - We have a wide selection of novels and books for you read.
- Music/AV - There are a number of radio/CD players and music Cd's. There are also BRITISH Satellite TVs in the lounge and studio bedroom with home cinema facilities and Video/DVD replay facilities with a good DVD and video library.
- Internet reception is very good via UK mobiles which at the time of writing can use Tethering out of UK data contracts
- Utilities - Dishwasher & Laundry.
Chez Rouffaud is located in the countriside of the Charente area near the border of Vienne and Charente within the rolling foothills of the Plateau de Gentioux. This is the place to stay if you want a tranquil holiday with very private facilities, yet close to beautiful scenery, chateaux, great restaurants and water sports. It is tucked away near the hamlet of St. Gervais, between the old towns of Ruffec and Confolens. The surrounding countryside consists of woods and farmland with meandering rivers passing through charming towns and villages. The adjacent village of Nanteuil-en-Vallée is a wonderful example, with beautifully maintained old properties meandering up the hillside near an old abbey. There are lovely rivers for fishing and streams and the locality is provided with interesting cycle tracks and small lanes for interesting walks.
To give the regular 'cook' a holiday, there is a friendly and low-cost Relais (cafe/bar/restaurant) within close walking distance of the house. There are also good a-la-carte restaurants nearby in Nanteuil and Champagne Mouton which offer high quality food at low prices. For kitchen supplies, a small supermarket and filling station are located at Champagne Mouton, with larger ones at Ruffec.
If you like to explore at a steady rate, then you can walk or use the cycles provided to see the countryside and rivers which are rich in wildlife; - ideal for bird-spotting or nature watching. The nearby villages of St Gervais, Nanteuil-en-Vallée and the larger towns of Ruffec and Confolens all have their own medieval charm but when you need a break from all this culture, the Vallée des Singes and Futuroscope are just two of the many tourist attractions which are found in the area. For those who want the sea, the very chic town of La Rochelle offers a classic French town with miles of golden beaches:- 1hr 20min.
Within easy distance one can ride, fish, sail, canoe, play golf, visit museums, chateaux, Cognac distilleries, wildlife parks or just eat, drink and be merry. Cycles are provided.
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: Champagne Mouton (charente)
Nearest supermarket: Champagne Mouton (charente)
Nearest market: Champagne Mouton (charente)
Nearest pharmacy: Nanteuil En Vallee (charente)
Nearest bar: Champagne Mouton (charente)
Tourist information: Nanteuil En Vallee (charente) - Seasonal Opening Hours.
St Gervais on the map
Property 100361 –
Nearby place of interest
How to get to La Lodge
Plane: Chez Ruffaud is situated 13 km East of Ruffec (midway between Poitiers and Angouleme) and easily accessed from "low-cost" airports at Poitiers, Angouleme, Limoges, La Rochelle or Bordeaux, depending on your local airport.
Train: If you do not like flying, then High Speed Trains via Eurostar and TGV to Poitiers or Ruffec compete with cost and the total journey times by air. Remember - French trains do not have the same luggage restrictions as planes, are very fast and punctual. Book early for exceptional discounts.
Ferries: If you are travelling from the North of England, consider sailing overnight from the Port of Hull and have a conveniently refreshed 08:00 start for the day's drive to the house, arriving early evening. Ferries to Brittany provide a very manageable start for the drive on the excellent French roads. Check the links at the bottom of this site to Chateau Vary for the discount ferry options from the South of England which are VERY affordable and fast. Alternatively the Eurotunnel (fast, flexible times) or Ferry services from Dover, or overnight crossings from the southern ports can deliver you to France for a morning start on your journey.
Road: Thank the Lord for French road systems! - fast, well maintained and un-crowded. The drive from the Northern coast is made simpler by the Autoroute system which will deliver you to Poitiers, and from there the N10 provides a fast and pleasant drive to Ruffec. Take the D740 East towards Champagne Mouton and Confolons and you will arrive at Chez Rouffaud some 2 km after Nanteuil en Vallée, 20 mins later.
Access options
Taxi from airport, Taxi from train station
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Angouleme [ANG]
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This is from our sixth visit for summer at Chez Ruffaud 25 July to 08 August 2021. The property fulfills all the promises made and caters for the larger grouping with ease. The kitchen is. well provided for with all mod cons and no fighting for crockery or cutlery as with some self catering. It is as listed with a 5 minute drive to the nearest supermarket and the restaurants in the local village are excellent and worth a visit. There is plenty to see in the area and Anguleme has a large lake providing a beach and water park within a 30 min drive if you are not happy to just stay and enjoy the large swimming pool. The hosts Mel and Jean Ann are extremely friendly and only at the end of the phone should you need assistance and are only happy to guide you through any queries you may have. Yet another great fortnight at the cottage with plans to return with my family again next year. Many thanks for another great fortnight Keith and Veronica WightmanGuest rating:
| Property type | Farmhouse (Self-catering) |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Bedrooms |
1 single bedroom(s) 2 double bedroom(s) 2 triple bedroom(s) 2 additional bed(s) 1 cot(s) |
| Occupancy | 12 |
| Suitability | Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly, Wheelchair access, Non-smoking |
| Linen | Bed linen with towels are available at a small extra cost. |
| Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Freezer, Fridge, Cooker, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Tumble dryer, Washing machine, Gas hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer, Combination microwave |
| Internal facilities | Air conditioning, CD player, DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Hi-fi system, Owner not on site, TV, VCR, Wood burning fire or stove, Fans in rooms, Central heating (oil), Radio, Electric heaters, Hairdryer, Board Games |
| External facilities | Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue |
| Activities nearby | Billiards, Bird Watching, Boating, Boules, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Mountain biking, Photography, Rambling, Riverside activities, Sailing, Sightseeing, Swimming, Theme parks, Walking, Water sports, Wine tasting, Wine touring |
Changeover day: Sunday
Last updated on: 1st September 2021
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| Accommodation rental period | Price |
|---|---|
| 19 December 2021 – 09 January 2022 |
£1100 Per property per week
(€1288 / $1506) |
| 28 May 2022 – 04 June 2022 |
£2347 Per property per week
(€2748 / $3214) |
| 05 June 2022 – 25 June 2022 |
£950 Per property per week
(€1112 / $1301) |
| 26 June 2022 – 24 September 2022 |
£1100 Per property per week
(€1288 / $1506) |
| 25 September 2022 – 05 November 2022 |
£995 Per property per week
(€1165 / $1363) |
| 06 November 2022 – 17 December 2022 |
£750 Per property per week
(€878 / $1027) |
| 18 December 2022 – 08 January 2023 |
£1500 Per property per week
(€1756 / $2054) |
Additional price notes
- Prices for November - March please enquire.
- Price reduction of up to £50 for the second week for qualifying groups.
- La Lodge is being offered at very competitive rates to encourage early bookings.
- Off-season rates make it very attractive for use outside of school holidays and by couples.
- Bed linen with towel hire is available at £14 per set.
- Electricity is charged at a cost of 15 pence per unit
- Daily rates may be available outside of school holidays. Please enquire.
- Long-term rental rates are available during Sept - April. Please enquire.