Pretty Charentaise villa with enclosed garden, private heated pool, sleeps 8 + 2

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A wooden deck with a chair and table, potted plants, and a building with shutters in the background.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, and large windows offering a view of greenery outside.
A marina with numerous boats docked, historic buildings, and a prominent tower in the background.
A large house with a swimming pool, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a vineyard.
A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white tiled flooring. There are several white umbrellas providing shade, and a few lounge chairs are visible. The pool area is adjacent to a vineyard with rows of grapevines.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Chérac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Place, Fontdouce Abbey
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Remy Martin
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Hennessy Cognac Company
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - 'front bedroom'

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2 - 'middle bedroom'

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - 'corner bedroom'

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - 'downstairs bedroom'

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 ensuite for front bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - family bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 - ensuite for downstairs bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Cloakroom

Toilet · Shower only

W.C

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Cherac

Located in Cherac, this holiday home is in a rural area. Hennessy Cognac Company and Remy Martin are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cognac Public Garden and Francois Ier Park. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Map
Chérac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Fontdouce Abbey - 13 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Remy Martin - 16 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Hennessy Cognac Company - 16 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Cognac Meukow - 16 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Château de Cognac - 17 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Cognac Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hôtel Chais Monnet & Spa - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Angelique Café - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Le 1838! - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Scala - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Le Garage Bar - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pretty Charentaise villa with enclosed garden, private heated pool, sleeps 8 + 2 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Pretty Charentaise villa with enclosed garden, private heated pool, sleeps 8 + 2 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Pretty Charentaise villa with enclosed garden, private heated pool, sleeps 8 + 2?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pretty Charentaise villa with enclosed garden, private heated pool, sleeps 8 + 2?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pretty Charentaise villa with enclosed garden, private heated pool, sleeps 8 + 2?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pretty Charentaise villa with enclosed garden, private heated pool, sleeps 8 + 2 located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Fontdouce Abbey, Cognac Public Garden and Francois Ier Park. Cognac Museum of Arts and Museum of Art History are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable family home with plenty of space and without a doubt the best equipped place we have stayed in France. Beautiful garden with different areas in sun and shade allowing for peace and quiet for relaxing and reading or for games for the more lively family members. The pool is terrific and lovely and warm. We were very lucky with the weather as we missed the very extreme heat but it was hot and sunny most of the time apart from some spectacular thunder and lightning and we made excellent use of the pool.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind comments. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and would welcome you back another year best wishes Penny and Tony
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family Holiday

The house was exactly as described, so very French. Well equipped for all members of the family, secure even for toddlers and the location was perfect.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Thank you Joy. We are so glad you had a good holiday
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house with great gardens and pool. All incredibly secluded and quiet and left completely undisturbed. The house was incredibly well stocked with equipment and bits-and-bobs to use and it seemed very much the case that we were invited to stay at Tony and Penny's house rather than in a holiday rental. Easily the most comprehensive set of information on the house and surrounding area that I have ever seen. Communication with Tony was really easy and he even reminded us of a few things that were going on during our stay before we arrived. Particular note on the garden - it's clearly something they have invested a lot of time and care into - the plants are beautiful and there are multiple seating and eating areas so always somewhere to escape from the sun. Would recommend for anyone looking for that quieter family escape.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased you had a good holiday
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Stay

We visited the area for a family wedding and it did not disappoint. It’s beautiful, peaceful and relaxing with lots of activities on your doorstep. The property is clean and thoughtfully presented and the pool is exactly what is needed whilst enjoying lots of French Rose and Cognac! Thank you a lovely break,
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2023
Thank you for your kind review. We are glad you had a good time and that the family wedding was such a success
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect in every way. A real home from home with everything you could possible want and more.

Chez Sibert is set in the most peaceful of settings amongst the vineyards and countryside. The house is the most fully equipped holiday home I have ever stayed in with everything you could possibly need and more. A real home from home. The kitchen/dining area is spacious and very well laid out. The bedrooms with ensuites were all clean, the beds very comfortable and arranged perfectly. The heated pool was brilliant with sun loungers for everyone. A real gem to find.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2022
Thank you for your kind review, we are glad you had a good holiday
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chez Sibert

We had a lovely week in your house. Thank you for the wonderful welcome pack. The pool was lovely and warm and the garden full of roses and birds. We had enjoyable trips to Cognac having a delicious evening meal in La Bistrot de Claude and a very good lunch at Le Grain de Sel. The weather was generally good and we enjoyed having our breakfast and lunch on the terrace at the front of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2024
Thanks for the kind review. We are glad you had a pleasant week
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a bit of difficulty opening the locks to get in on arrival but Tony was at the end of the phone in the UK and we were soon sorted.The house had thick walls so was lovely and cool which was such a relief as it was so hot outside - we spent the hottest parts of the day in the sitting room chilling out.The welcome bag had all sorts of goodies in it and the information book had everything listed you could possibly want to know.The pool was a little difficult to get in and out of as there were no gradual steps into it just the metal ladder which in the heat was impossible to hold to get in and out but that was sorted by us staying in the pool for most of the day.We had a great holiday and would recommend this part of France and the house to anyone.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great visit

We stayed for 2 weeks during August and had a great holiday. The house was comfortable, clean and very well equipped. The kitchen had everything, and much more, to make cooking easy. The pool was nice and the grounds were great for chasing the sun or shade. We visited Cognac, Saintes, Pons and Jarnac all of which were lovely. The local doctor in Burie was really helpful when a member of our party feel ill. I would have no problem with a return visit or recommending this property..
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased that you enjoyed the house and your holiday. Kind regards, Penny and Tony
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spacious rustic house in wonderful location

Chez Sibert provided the perfect space for our three-generation family holiday. Plenty of room to relax and spread out. The house is very thoughtfully child friendly and well equipped. The garden is huge and beautifully planted - and a lot more mature than shown in the marketing photographs. The local house managers, Donal and Amy, were super quick to respond to a couple of minor problems with some of the property's equipment and leaking swimming pool. It all made for a very relaxing holiday in a beautiful part of France. Cognac itself is lovely but we also enjoyed our day trips to Saintes and Angouleme.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in a beautiful and peaceful location

We had been looking forward to returning to Cognac for a few years. Penny and Tony's house didn't disappoint! Surrounded by vineyards, you couldn't hope for a more peaceful location. There was a large garden for our cocker spaniel and children to roam in and a very pleasant pool with all the necessary pool toys and inflatables provided. The house itself is roomy and the kitchen well stocked. Easy access to Saintes and Cognac by car and an hour from Chatelaillon plage. For those with electric cars charging was not a problem in the local area. We will definitely return!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Thank you for kind review. We are so glad you had such a good fortnight. Penny and Tony
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Belle maison tres bien equipée au milieu des vignes
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Havre de paix

Très bien située, cette demeure est reposante.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2021
Merci pour votre gentil avis. Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez passé un bon séjour
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Très jolie maison, bien équipée dans un environnement calme et verdoyant

Nous avons passé une semaine très agréable dans cette jolie maison, bien équipée dans une environnement calme et verdoyant, au milieu des vignes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2021
Merci pour votre avis sur votre séjour. Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez passé un bon moment à Chez Sibert. J'ai demandé à VRBO de rembourser votre acompte il y a plusieurs jours
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for families

We had a wonderful stay at "Chez Sibert". The house is lovely and very well equiped. The pool and garden are safe and perfect for young children. The area is very quiet and we enjoyed walking around in the woods and vineyards. We definitely recommend this house for family holidays. Thank you Penny and Tony for your kindness and availibility.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2020
Thank you for your kind review. We are glad you had such a good holiday Penny and Tony
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

semaine federale 2019 cognac cycling festival

wish we had spent more time at the villa. Our primary purpose was to participate in the cycling festival but the villa was a welcome relaxing evening respite from the exertions of the day. In other circumstances ,had we not been cycling , it's doubtful we would have left the villa at all, so welcoming and luxurious did we find it. Every wish had been catered for ,nothing left to chance, everything we we might need had been provided. the owners truly had thought of everything. And what a setting! In amongst the vines in its own grounds, a truly bucolic setting to die for. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a holiday let in "La France Profond"
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for your kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your holiday (and your cycling!)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Return trip to Chez Sibert

Another wonderful stay at this beautiful property. Equipped with everything you need for a family holiday. Clean, spacious, fantastic pool, beautiful garden and great hosts!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for your kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your holiday Best wishes, Penny and Tony
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

S U P E R B !

This house is absolutely fantastic! We have never stayed anywhere so well equipped before - from ice cream maker to pool inflatables to bags for supermarket shopping via swingball, Dyson sweeper, perfect showers, pestle and mortar (which we used a lot with the herbs growing in the garden!) to the gorgeous swimming pool. The beds were comfy and indoor and outdoor seating was also very comfortable so lounging around was a breeze! It is a peaceful, isolated spot perfect for total relaxation but only a short drive to Cognac which is a lovely town or Saintes which is equally nice. A lovely couple came in to change the beds and treat the pool once a week and were available for any help needed. The pre-visit details pack was informative and the welcome package and folder were great. We needed to visit a doctor for swimmer's ear and information was in the folder, we needed to get our pet's passport stamped etc and the information was in the folder - the owners have truly tried to think of every eventuality and have been very successful in doing so. Thank you for allowing us to use your house - it really is quite something and we have had a wonderful holiday. I've run out of superlatives - this really is a fabulous house and venue for a holiday.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This property is really lovely and exactly what it said on the tin!.

Lovely pool and lovely interior, comfy beds and gorgeous garden. All exactly as we expected from the website and super directions. Tony and Penny were extremely helpful owners and also gave us lots of useful info and links before our stay about possibilities for activities. They even sent us a text reminder about the rubbish collection which was most helpful. Even in the blazing heat-wave there were enough shady spots to be comfortable! The instruction manuals were a bit daunting and I was surprised to read that we were to "leave the property exactly as we found it" ( or words to that effect) as we assumed that there would be cleaners coming in between 10 and 4 on departure day. ( which there were) . In fact, what we think was meant is that we were to return all items to their correct place where we had found them. This is quite understandable, but the wording had me quite unnecessarily concerned. I loved the region and the Roman amphitheatre at Saintes is well worth a visit. A great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent property

There were 6 of us and 2 dogs, the property is excellent, really well equipped, the welcome pack was lovely and the pool was great. Lots of equipment both for the pool and within the house itself. Ideal relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
We are pleased you all - and the dogs - enjoyed the house and garden so much.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house in a Stunning location

Loved our stay. The house was situated in a stunning location amongst the cognac vines. The house itself was beautiful and the most well equipped I have stayed in - Had everything we needed and more! We will definitely be looking to return next year (If there are any weeks left of course!!!). Tony and Penny were also great with tips and help before our stay. Will happily recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for the review, delighted you enjoyed your stay. Chez Sibert is available to rent throughout the year, including at Christmas.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A well equipped holiday home with something for everyone to enjoy

The home is located in a very picturesque French setting. Everything had been thought of to ensure we enyoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
We are glad you enjoyed the setting amongst the vineyards
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect in every way!

Situated in the middle of the vineyards in a quiet and rural position the house is everything you would want from a french country retreat. The accommodation is first class with everything you could possibly need and even things you hadn't even though of. The heated pool was fabulous and enjoyed, particularly by our 6 year old son. We also enjoyed our trips to the local towns of Pons and Cognac where we were able to stock up on everything we needed. I would recommend to any family and I hope one day we'll be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
So pleased you all had an enjoyable holiday and the pool was such a great success.
Archival

8/10 Good

maison de caractere en charentes maritimes

Bonjour A votre demande je laisse un commentaire en français. Jolie maison charentaise isolée très isolée.... Personne ne vous accueille à votre arrivée, vous disposez d'un code pour ouvrir le portail et la boite où se trouvent les clefs....un peu curieux mais cela fonctionne !! IL y a tout le nécessaire dans la maison et un livre d'accueil qui vous sera utile si vous pratiquez l'anglais sinon... La déco est un peu démodée (fleurs en plastique dans la cheminée....)mais l'ensemble facile à vivre. A l'étage les chambres et salles de bains sont parfaites. Il y un grand jardin qui malheureusement n'est pas entretenu à part la tonte de l'herbe, c'est dommage cela pourrait être magnifique !! Quant à la piscine c'est vraiment un plus pas temps chaud elle est grande et impeccable.En revanche les consignes de sécurité collées sur le mur sont en anglais et nous pensons que c'est une erreur....l'anglais est La langue internationale mais...cette maison se situe en France... En résumé, bel endroit pour un séjour dans cette région.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Cela nous plaît beaucoup que vous aimez l'endroit! Nous avons pris en compte vos remarques concernant  les informations en anglais et nous avons commencé les traductions en français.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, very well equipped vacation home

We had a great time, the property is very well equipped with everything from cooking equipment to games and books for adults and children. Tony and Penny have made sure that everyone is ready to relax and have a good time from the minute you arrive. The welcome present with fresh bread, cheese and drinks was a great way to greet arriving guests. They are also easy to stay in touch with for any needs before and during the stay, although it is hardly necessary. The guest folder contains everything one might need information about, from waste disposal to local businesses, restaurants and anything in between. The area is quiet, in the middle of local wineyards and a beautiful forest where we went for our almost-daily jogging before relaxing at the nice pool area for the rest of the day. The pool is great, nice and warm. The kids stayed in there all day long. Occasionally we had to get them out of there to make sure they ate and drank, but if they were allowed, they would have stayed in the pool every minute of the day. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone that is looking for some quiet, peaceful relaxation with family and friends in a beautiful area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A perfect family holiday

We had a fantastic time at Chez Sibert. It was brilliantly equipped: with two families and a week we still didn't get round to using half the games! The swimming pool is a great asset, especially if you have as warm a week as we did. And the kitchen / dining area is a great space in the evenings. Lastly Tony and Penny were really helpful and responsive (even advising us on wine ...)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Delighted that you enjoyed your stay
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