£595 - £795
(€669 - €893)
Per property per week
Country house, sleeps 9, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
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Alison Hudson
(Advertising since April 2007)
Tel: + 33 (0)5 49 29 65 31
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Shady open barn and swimming pool (1 / 22)
South facing maison de campagne (2 / 22)
Welcome basket of home produce (3 / 22)
Wonderfully light & airy 'salle de séjour' (4 / 22)
A kitchen equipped for cooks (5 / 22)
Shady outdoor living (6 / 22)
Façade with scented roses (7 / 22)
Fully equipped kitchen (8 / 22)
Double sofa bed in second sitting room (9 / 22)
Salle de séjour (10 / 22)
Double bedroom (11 / 22)
Le petit salon (12 / 22)
Principal bedroom with ensuite (13 / 22)
Triple bedroom (14 / 22)
Attention to detail (15 / 22)
Double bedroom (16 / 22)
Triple bedroom (17 / 22)
Charentais 'oeil de boeuf' window (18 / 22)
Shady pergola (19 / 22)
Herb garden (20 / 22)
The open barn (21 / 22)
'Bienvenue' Welcome (22 / 22)
Charming Charentaise Maison de Campagne with exclusive use pool
Nestled on the gentle hillside of a sleepy hamlet, this lovingly restored home and garden artfully unites original character with up-to-date facilities. Set in a rural idyll teeming with wildlife, it has beautiful views onto woodland and unspoilt countryside.
The tiny hamlet of Le Sauvage, just metres away from the Charente / Deux-Sèvres border, is perched on a hillside and surrounded by pasture, fields of sunflowers in the summer and groves of magnificent sweet chestnut trees. The hamlet, which means ‘untamed’, with its honey coloured stone walls and canal roof tiles, seems to sleep and shimmer in the heat of the day. It’s an ideal area for walking and gentle cycling, especially as there’s so little traffic on the roads, lots of interconnecting lanes through fields and woodland, forgotten hamlets, stone lavoirs (ancient washhouses) which bubble with ice cold spring water, wells … lovely spots for picnics.
If you don’t feel like stirring out of the garden, you could stay at home and enjoy your private pool or simply watch the migratory hoopoes or later on in the evening listen to the song of the nightingale. There’s a wealth of good local restaurants offering excellent value, or dine on freshly cooked local produce 'at home' under the stars.
Although the owners are not on site, they live closeby and they're very happy to help with anything guests may require.
Some recent comments from our guests:
'..... a lovely, laidback oasis' - Peter & Jennie Brimacombe of Gloucestershire.
'..... a wonderful holiday in a beautiful spot. The house and garden have been restored superbly and it is set out perfectly for lazy days in the sun' - Edward & Allison Hamilton & their toddler Daniel of London.
'..... we wanted a holiday where we could relax and we found the perfect place in 'Le Ruiseau Perdu'..... combined with the peaceful and picturesque location and the excellent weather, what else could we do, but sit around the pool whilst the children had a great time and enjoy more than the odd glass of wine!' - Karen & Keith Nowland and their children, Amy, Joe & Jack of Hertfordshire.
'Restored with great flair and skill.....this lovely house is a perfect place in which to spend the winter months, with it's efficient C.H., constant hot water and logs for the stove. We watched with great interest as the countryside changed from Winter into Spring' - Priscilla & Malcolm Flower-Smith of Somerset.
'What a fantastic house in a haven of peace and tranquility. This is by far the best house we have stayed in, well equipped and cared for. Thankyou Alison and Francis for the opportunity to stay somewhere so lovely' - The Bakers & the Demoss of Shropshire.
‘Our first year in ‘Le Ruisseau Perdu’ but our 5th year with Alison & Francis. Our best ever holiday (anywhere). Even more peaceful than Mandegault! We’ll be back next year….’ Paraic, Sinéad & Siofra Hegarty, West Cork, Ireland.
‘We greatly appreciated the opportunity to stay in such a comfortable and considerately equipped house set in tranquil surroundings…’ Pat & Timothy Roberts and Sophie & Adam and their two little ones.
‘A gorgeous house, beautifully presented and well equipped. On the rare occasions when we were able to tear ourselves from the garden loungers we visited…’ Ged, Kathryn and their children, Chris & Nicola.
‘We have had a lovely, relaxing time here. Alison & Francis have made this house a home. There was nothing lacking. We have been content to stay at the house most of the time, going in the pool, playing badminton and readings lots of books!’ Lynne, Julian and their children, Tom & Victoria.
‘We have very much enjoyed this little piece of paradise that Alison & Francis have created in Le Sauvage. There is so much to see and do in this area with its beautiful villages, hamlets and churches'. Catherine, Russell and their children, Adam & Belinda, New Zealand.
‘Just had a fabulous week – everything we hoped for and more. It was lovely to simply walk or cycle along the local roads – no traffic, wonderful scenery…..’ Andy and Lynne, Hebden Bridge, West Yorks.
A traditional stone built, detached property dating back over two hundred years, set in three acres of undulating meadowland and comprising a restored 'maison de campagne' and a converted 'étable' (stable). Furnishings and decoration have been carefully chosen to exploit and reflect the preserved architectural charm. Evidence of the restoration work runs right through from the rebuilt stone walls and repositioned oak beams to the restored and hand painted furniture. The thick stone walls and cool terracotta floor tiles maintain a natural coolness in the summer and the 'artisan' made traditional wooden windows and doors, are all double glazed. Natural fabrics and linens frame the windows and doors with refreshing simplicity.
Downstairs
- Sitting/dining room - is a large, light and airy open plan room with exposed honey coloured stone walls and painted beams. At the sitting room end there's a traditional Charentaise fireplace, two comfy settees and armchairs, a low table and a painted cupboard housing a UK Satellite TV, DVD player, and MP3 micro system with USB port. The dining area has an old refectory table, carved wooden chairs and a painted dresser.
- Kitchen - has solid wood worktops, an old glazed wall cupboard and is fully equipped with a stainless steel sink, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, stainless steel electric oven, gas hob, extractor hood and microwave. Equipped for cooks and 'foodies' with 'Bodum' type cafetière, electric hand mixer, kettle, toaster, stainless steel pans, plain white crockery, oyster knives.
- Living room - a separate 'petit salon' with French doors onto the garden with lovely views over the meadow, exposed stone walls, beams, double bed settee, superb old desk, book case and armchair - an ideal writer's retreat!
- Separate toilet - with washbasin and on a practical level.
- Utility room - housing the central heating boiler, washing machine, tumble drier, sink, recycling bins, clothes airer and a built in broom cupboard housing ironing board, iron, vacuum cleaner etc.
Upstairs
There are two bathrooms and three large bedrooms with oak beams, exposed stone walls and white washed floorboards.
- Principal bedroom - with its view onto the herb garden, has a king size bed, a built in wardrobe/shelves using old reclaimed shutters and an antique dressing table. The en suite shower room with toilet, washbasin and large shower has a sweet little window and is predominately white in colour.
- Triple bedroom - has three lovely antique pine box beds, a wardrobe, an old pine chest of drawers, wooden chapel chairs and a view onto the garden.
- Double bedroom - has a magnificent wardrobe, old double bed, chest of drawers and a lovely view onto pasture and woodland.
- Bathroom - which is bright white with a roof window, a bath with shower, a toilet and a washbasin.
Grounds
The house faces south and its front borders are planted with old fashioned, scented climbing roses and lavenders. The garden is walled to one side with iron entrance gates and a gravel driveway to the parking area. There is a small sunken herb garden inspired by the Carolingian gardens of the region and a wonderful view from the lawn over the meadow, which is occasionally grazed by a handsome horse, an adorable donkey or a few sheep.
The shady open barn, planted with wisteria and clematis, under which is a gas barbecue and table tennis table. A wooden pergola planted with young vines offers dappled shady protection from the often scorching sunshine. The large wooden table and chairs make it a perfect setting for outdoor eating and drinking with views across the rolling landscape as the sun eventually sets in the West giving way to unpolluted star spangled skies.
The discrete above ground heated swimming pool (4.5m x 3m) has been carefully chosen to integrate harmoniously into the natural environment.
This area is ideal for gentle cycling, especially as there is so little traffic on the roads, lot's of interconnecting lanes through fields and woodland ... lovely spots for picnics. If ever you feel the need to cool down, just dip your feet into the water of any of the beautiful stone 'lavoirs' often situated at river sources. For swimmers there is a wide choice of open air pools, man-made lakes with sandy beaches and river swimming all nearby. A pleasant bike ride or walk along country lanes to the nearest boulangerie and café/restaurant at Montjean which is only 3km from the house and the market town of Sauzé Vaussais with its fishing and canoeing lake, large supermarket and selection of bars, cafés and restaurants is under 6km.
Ruffec (8 km) is a bustling town full of little boutiques and cafés and has a lively market of fresh local produce and there's Kayaking at Rejallant on the Charente river near Ruffec or for a quieter day, explore the forests or go fishing at Condac. Chef Boutonne (12km) with its fairytale château and lavoirs, (ancient washhouses), which bubble with ice cold spring water, has a bustling market with stalls of freshly caught fish and local produce. The regional speciality, 'Pineau des Charentes', is a wickedly delicious aperitif served in pavement cafés in the town square. Fishing permits can be easily obtained for a days fishing at Chef Boutonne in the well-stocked Château Lake. The Château de Javarzay and museum are open to the public and are well worth a visit.
Without moving far from home at Melle you will discover no less than three magnificent Romanesque churches, one being Unesco listed and which during the Summer months become venues for the prestigious Festival of Classical Music. Whilst at Melle, take time to visit the Silver Mines and it’s Carolingian garden which date back to Vth century. The Royal X1th century Abbey with its formal gardens at Celles sur Belle is an imposing testament to Renaissance architecture and hosts a Baroque Music festival in late August. Again, on a musical note, Operas of outstanding quality are staged en ‘plein air’ in August in the Roman amphitheatre at Sanxay. This whole area is peppered with exquisite little XIth & XIIth century churches, Medieval heritage, pre-historic remains and Roman settlements. Of particular interest is the ‘Tumulus de Bougon’, one of the oldest Neolithic burial grounds in Europe.
Equidistant from the cultural and historic towns of Poitiers, Angoulême and Niort all being within 50 minutes drive from Le Ruisseau Perdu.
Poitiers, with it’s abundant medieval and Renaissance heritage, notably the romanesque church, Notre Dame la Grande and the rare 4th century Baptistère St. Jean along with shops and cafés makes for a pleasant day out or visit the renowned (rightly so, it’s absolutely amazing) Futuroscope.
Niort, capital of the Deux-Sèvres and steeped in history, dating back to the middle ages. Make time to visit the ‘Pilori’ and the ‘Donjon’, an imposing fortressed castle keep overlooking the ‘Sèvre Niortaise’ river. Don’t miss market day at Niort (Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings) a cornucopia of fresh local produce, baskets of fresh walnuts, goat’s cheeses, regional specialities and freshly caught fish from the ‘Isle d’Oleron’.
Angoulême, town of art and history is home to several art galleries including the excellent National Centre of Comic Strip Art. The ‘centre ville’ rich in architectural heritage boasts the XIth century Cathédrale St. Pierre, churches, an abbey and a chapel as well as a ‘chocolaterie artisanale’ and a museum dedicated to the Résistance.
Further afield, although mostly under an hour’s drive, there’s boating through the leafy waterways of the Marais Poitevin also known as the Venise Vert or Cognac (for obvious reasons) or Saintes with its Roman amphitheatre. There’s the delightful historic port of La Rochelle (90 minutes drive to be realistic) with its harbour towers, art galleries, museums and superb aquarium or simply relax and absorb the atmosphere in one of the many quayside cafés or restaurants or stretch out on the sandy beach, a mere stone’s throw from ‘centre ville’. The royal naval port of Rochefort is well worth a visit; witness the meticulous reconstruction of the 16th century frigate, the ‘Hermione’.
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: Montjean (Charente)
Nearest supermarket: Sauzé Vaussais (Deux-Sèvres)
Nearest market: Sauzé Vaussais (Deux-Sèvres)
Nearest pharmacy: Sauzé Vaussais (Deux-Sèvres)
Nearest bar: Montjean (Charente)
Tourist information: Sauzé Vaussais (Deux-Sèvres)
Lorigne on the map
Property 107565 –
Nearby place of interest
How to get to Le Ruisseau Perdu (The Lost Brook)
- Le Sauvage is situated 100kms directly inland from the port of La Rochelle and just 10kms west of the N10 near Sauzé Vaussais.
- Within easy reach of the channel ports of St.Malo (4.5hrs), Caen (5hrs), Cherbourg (6hrs) and Calais (6.5hrs).
- There is a wide choice of airports: Poitiers (50 mins) La Rochelle & Limoges (1.5hrs) and Bordeaux (2hrs).
- The nearest TGV train station is at Ruffec (10kms) 90mins to Paris.
Access options
Car Essential
Nearest airport
The nearest servicable airport is Angouleme [ANG]
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| Property type | Country house (Self-catering) |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Bedrooms |
2 double bedroom(s) 1 triple bedroom(s) 1 additional bed(s) 2 cot(s) |
| Occupancy | 9 |
| Suitability | Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly, Unsuitable for wheelchair access, Non-smoking, Touring motorcyclists welcome |
| Linen | Bed linen and bathroom & leisure towels provided. |
| Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Ironing facilities, Tumble dryer, Washing machine, Gas hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer, Combination microwave |
| Internal facilities | CD player, DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Hi-fi system, Internet access (broadband), Owner not on site, Telephone, TV, Wood burning fire or stove, Fans in rooms, Central heating (oil), Radio, Hairdryer, Board Games, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet, MP3 Player, Internet Access, Tea/Coffee making facilities |
| External facilities | Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue |
| Activities nearby | Adventure park, Badminton, Bird Watching, Boating, Boules, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, French tuition, Golf, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Kayaking, Museums, Rambling, Riverside activities, Swimming, Table tennis, Theme parks, Walking, Wine tasting |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 15th July 2017
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| Accommodation rental period | Price |
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| 02 September 2017 – 27 October 2017 |
£795 Per property per week
(€893 / $1055) |
| 28 October 2017 – 27 April 2018 |
£595 Per property per week
(€669 / $790) |
Additional price notes
- Special rate for couples in May, June, September and October only £595 per week rather than £795 per week.
- 'Le Ruisseau Perdu' is also designed as a Winter Retreat. It has oil fired central heating throughout with under floor heating on the ground floor, double glazed wooden windows and doors, thick stone walls, generous insulation and wooden shutters. UK satellite & French TV. Long stays are available from November to March for a minimum of 8 weeks. The rate is £295 per week and includes water, electricity, gas for the hob, oil for the central heating, broad band internet connection and international telephone calls. Logs, bedlinen and towels are not provided under this scheme.