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Old, Traditional, Charentaise House, Peaceful Vineyard Location

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Exterior
lounge
Dining area in kitchen
Fully equipped kitchen
Shower room downstairs with washing machine

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61291.7 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Saint-Romain-De-Benet, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Saujon Thermal Baths
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Royan Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Saint-Georges-de-Didonne Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Old, Traditional, Charentaise House, Peaceful Vineyard Location

Hi and welcome to 'Woodsmoke'. This is a charming 3 bedroom old traditional 'Charentaise' house situated right in the middle of 'Pineau wine' vineyards and sunflowered fields. We are located 2km from the centre of the village of Saint Romain de Benet, near the busy market town of Saujon halfway between the coastal resort of Royan and the ancient Roman city of Saintes. We offer weekly breaks (length of stay negotiable outside high season). The house possesses two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom, two bathrooms, spacious traditional style fully-equipped kitchen, large lounge and dining-room. This is the perfect 'getaway from it all' in a 'home from home' location. Perfectly positioned to explore the stunning Atlantic white sandy beaches and islands, marshes, the wine regions of Cognac and Bordeaux among sunflower fields and Charente Maritime's numerous Romanesque and medieval villages and markets.

Property manager

Andy German
Premier Host

Languages

English, French
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saint-Romain-de-Benet

Located in Saint-Romain-de-Benet, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Château Fort de Saint Jean d'Angle and Château of Roche-Courbon are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Royan Beach and Bay of Biscay. Planet Exotica and Carrousel de Royan are also worth visiting. 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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Saint-Romain-De-Benet, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Saujon Thermal Baths - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Royan Beach - 19 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Saint-Georges-de-Didonne Beach - 20 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Port Royan - 21 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Pontaillac Beach - 23 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Saujon Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Maline - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪JJ'Pizz - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Les Touristes - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Château de Pisany - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old, Traditional, Charentaise House, Peaceful Vineyard Location pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old, Traditional, Charentaise House, Peaceful Vineyard Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old, Traditional, Charentaise House, Peaceful Vineyard Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old, Traditional, Charentaise House, Peaceful Vineyard Location located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Saujon Thermal Baths, Spa Thermal Philae and Bay of Biscay. Planet Exotica and Royan Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

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

Lovely place to stay

Great house with real character, quiet and out in the sticks, but only 5 minutes from a supermarket and 25 minutes from a beach. Really nice garden with shade and sun and lots of seating. Everything we could need in the kitchen. What's not to like about this place
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Good - once we managed to gain access..

No word from owner on getting keys in days leading up to arrival despite him saying he would contact us, so we assumed he'd be there to meet us. Not so; he wasn't there. Eventually found keys and gained access. House is pleasant but feels unloved; several lights broken; landline ("for emergencies") was disconnected and hand set broken; don't know if heating system (supposed to cut in below 20 degrees) actually works, There's loads of possible local cycling (boulangeries, fromagerie, honey seller, Abbaye at Sablonceaux) but we were only able to do that having brought our own pump for the tyres. We found puncture repair kit and tyres leavers but no pump. Notwithstanding the above we enjoyed our 8 days there - just felt it was let down by the above and especially no word from the owner on finding the keys.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Olaf M.

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

Achönes traditionelles französisches Haus mit sehr schönem Garten

Haus war "Ruhepol" nach den Erkundundstouren.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melika G.

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

Jolie cocon spacieux entre vignes et mer

Jolie propriete spacieuse , cocooning avec tous les equipements necessaires , au milieu des vignes.Notre petite chienne a egalement apprécié le jardin bien clos et les petits sentiers dans les vignes. Le proprietaire a été tres receptif à nos attentes.Un lieu ou nous aurons plaisir à revenir. Tres bien Située entre Saujon et Royan,nous avons pu decouvrir une region riche en patrimoine culturelle et naturel.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glyn M.

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

Lovely Charentais House

The owner was very helpful and gave clear instructions about checking in. The owner kindly left us a bottle of wine and there were instructions about the the house which was also helpful. The house is lovely, three large bedrooms with a beautiful garden. Although it was April we had some great sunshine and were able to eat outside. The house is very comfortable and there is a bathroom downstairs as well as upstairs which was very useful with our young boys. We had a great holiday and will return. Thank you Andy.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

emile jean g.

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

belle région

maison confortable au calme non loin de centres touristiques proche de la mer tout pour passer de bonnes vacances
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Régine C.

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

Vacances à Smokewood

Belle maison très bien située pour visiter la Charente Maritime, hôte sympathique facilement joignable, environnement agréable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Cuckoo

As quiet and peaceful as we remembered the cottage. Very handy location if you need a more active environment. Yes you can hear a cuckoo in the forest!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anaëlle M.

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

Semaine agreable en Charente

Nous avons apprecié notre séjour d'une semaine sur place. L'avantage c'est que le gite est situé a une vingtaine de minutes de pas mal de lieu de visite autour. Ce qui est appréciable avec des enfants. Malheureusement, nous avons eu quelques problèmes de chauffage sur place mais cela a été réglé dans la semaine avec l'intervention d'un chauffagiste. Comme nous étions sur place en avril, nous avons utilisé quelques couvertures en plus ce qui a permis de supporter les nuits un peu plus fraiches. Nous avons eu un bon contact avec Andy. Les différents espaces étaient propres.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Erholsamer Aufenthalt

Sehr schöner Aufenthalt. Genügend Auslauf im Garten für unsere Hunde. Sehr schöne Hundestrände in 30 min mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Sehr guter Ausgangspunkt um die Gegend zu erkunden.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean T.

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

Belle maison pour un bon séjour

Après d'excellents échanges avec Andy, la semaine s'est fort bien passée dans cette belle région. La maison est fonctionnelle et tranquille. A recommander pour des ballades vers la côte ou dans le Saintonge.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rafael M.

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

Schöner Urlaub an der Westküste Frankreichs

Wir hatten das Vergnügen, unseren Urlaub in dem Ferienhaus zu verbringen. Das Haus war einfach schön und bot alles, was wir für einen guten Aufenthalt brauchten. Die Lage war gut. Das Ferienhaus befand sich inmitten der atemberaubenden Landschaft Frankreichs und bot einen schönen Blick auf die umliegenden Weinfelder. Es war so friedlich und ruhig, dass wir uns sofort entspannen konnten. Das Haus war stilvoll eingerichtet und mit allem ausgestattet, was wir brauchten. Die Küche war gut ausgestattet, so dass wir problemlos unsere eigenen Mahlzeiten zubereiten konnten. Die Schlafzimmer waren gemütlich. Es gab eine geräumige Terrasse, auf der wir unsere Mahlzeiten im Freien genießen konnten, und einen schönen Garten, in dem wir uns sonnen und entspannen konnten. Der Gastgeber war auch sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Alles in allem war unser Aufenthalt in diesem Ferienhaus sehr angenehm. Wenn Sie nach einem idyllischen Rückzugsort in Frankreich suchen, dann ist dieses Ferienhaus eine gute Wahl!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michel M.

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

Erholsamer Urlaub an der Westküste

Wir konnten bereits zum zweiten Mal diese Unterkunft genießen. Das Haus wurde zur neuen Saison renoviert mit neuen Türen, Fenstern und einem Dach. Der Garten ist ein toller Platz um zu entspannen. Unsere Tochter hatte Spaß daran die Fische im Teich zu füttern. Das Haus ist ein guter Ausgangsort um zahlreiche Sehenswürdigkeit wie das Aquarium in La Rochelle, Zoo La Palmyre, nahe liegende Inseln und die zahlreichen Strände mit zu erkunden. Wir können diese Unterkunft weiterempfehlen. Das Dorf liegt etwas abseits, deswegen ist man hier auf jeden Fall auf ein Auto angewiesen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Kurt M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not recommended

The kitchen was so dirty that it took my wife 4 hours to clean it. The living room was dark as one door was nailed shut. The Wohle house gives a run down unkempt impression. The driveway is very difficult for a larger car. We left the house after 2 days and looked for an alternative accommodation.All in all, the holiday Home is not to be recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Sophie B.

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

Wunderbare Erholung auf dem Land mit schönen Ausflugsmöglichkeiten

Wir haben als Familie eine sehr angenehme Woche verbracht: in Haus und Gärten fühlt man sich sofort zu Hause, das Kochen in der sehr gut ausgestatteten Küche hat uns richtig Freude bereitet. Wir waren begeistert von den zahlreichen kulturellen und kulinarischen Ausflugsmöglichkeiten und der Nähe zu tollen Stränden (30 Minuten). Richtig schöne Ferien!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

BENEDICTE B.

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

Agréable séjour

La maison est conforme à la description. Nous regrettons que la porte-fenêtre du salon ait dû être condamnée, volets fermés puisqu'elle est endommagée. Le salon était par conséquent très sombre. Espérons qu'elle puisse être réparée pour les locataires suivants. Nous n'avons pas réussi à avoir de l'eau chaude à la cuisine durant notre séjour. La literie est de bonne qualité, les équipements suffisants. Le jardin est très agréable, au calme. En résumé, nous ne sommes pas déçus par ce logement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great Private Property

Situated on the edge of a vineyard, the garden was large and private. Our 2 German shepherds loved running around the garden. Andy had secured the perimeter for us by installing a temporary fence. The house was as described and was exactly what we expected. 15 to 20 min drive to some lovely secluded beaches and close to supermarket in Saujon for everyday shopping. We cooked every night and found the kitchen was really well appointed. I didnt find that it was missing any equipment I required. The fridge and freezer were large and the oven was easy to use and very efficient. The booking process was made easy by Andy who telephoned me at home and we discussed all of the arrangements in that manner. Really happy with our stay and would book again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thierry C.

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

Point de départ idéal pour toutes excursions

Super séjour. Endroit très calme au milieu des vignes. Point de départ idéal pour découvrir aussi bien la côte Atlantique que l'arrière pays. Vraiment sympa. La réalité des photos correspond parfaitement à la location. Allez-y, celà en vaut vraiment la peine.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

jennifer c.

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

Août 2021

Maison avec beaucoup de charme et un jardin très agréable mais cependant aurait besoin d'un petit rafraîchissement à l'intérieur. Situation excellente proche de toutes les commodités et à 30 min des plages de royan. Nous avons passé un agréable séjour.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Dirk H.

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

Kust & binnenland Charente

De woning is schitterend en normaal gezien rustig gelegen maar wij hadden pech dat de buren net startten met de totaalrenovatie van de woning, met de nodige lawaaihinder. Het interieur is in oorspronkelijke stijl, in de keuken ontbreekt een standaard koffiezetapparaat, de waterkoker was stuk (geeft kortsluiting) en bij aankomst zat het vriesvak halfvol en was het besmeurd met een groene brij. Voor het overige is het een ideaal startpunt om de vele bezienswaardigheden te bezoeken of om naar zee te gaan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Christian R.

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

Welcome to the Magic Garden

This is the main feature of this house which if weather permits will allow you to have everyday your three meals and your Happy Hour outside under the huge umbrella looking at a perfect colorful garden with the right mix of trees, bushes and flowers. Hear the birds singing, smell the various fragrances in the air and capture what nature has to offer. Inside it is very spacious but do not bring any elderly people with you for all bedrooms are upstairs and access is steep. The owner is very, very nice and helpful.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Léa B.

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

Vacances au top

Cette maison est idéale pour y loger en famille ou entre amis. Spacieuse, agréable à vivre avec tout ce qu'il faut et avec plein de choses à faire autour. ''comme à la maison'' Andy est très sympathique et à l'écoute. Nous reviendrons !
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Mélanie M.

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

Séjour au calme dans un environnement bucolique

Très bon séjour en plein mois d'août un peu éloignés de la foule. Jardin très agréable et maison chaleureuse et fonctionnelle. Andy est très accueillant et nous a indiqué des endroits sympas pour découvrir le coin. Un peu embêtés par les moustiques, mais sinon tout s'est bien passé!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa F., Le Havre, France

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

Très bon séjour

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans la maison d'Andy.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Philip S.

A delightful gite in a beautiful area of France.

Our group of four "oldies" were attracted to the Poitu-Charente region by its reputation for a warm climate and because it was not too hilly. The gite "Woodsmoke" was delightful and well-appointed. The garden with its shrubs and trees was perfect for sitting in the evening sunshine and enjoying the peace and quiet of Vouillac le Haute. It is within easy reach of a boulangerie selling excellent bread. Further afield but within easy reach by car are some interesting and attractive towns. Royan with its market and sea front restaurants was especially attractive . We all felt we had made an excellent choice of region and gite.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Andy German

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My name is Andy I am a British national. Grew up in south west England. English language teacher living and working in Nantes since 1998. Currently the French women's national cricket coach ;) (yes there is such a thing!). 'Woodsmoke' has been in the family since 2004.

Why they chose this property

I believe this property position is 'pure paradise'. The view from the back garden is just breathtaking. Sitting out in the evenings as the sun goes down until the stars come out with a bottle of red - just doesn't come any better ;)

What makes this property unique

Lovely old Charentaise house in the middle of a vineyard.....the perfect French getaway retreat.....

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English, French

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