Walking distance to Aubeterre - Gorgeous Country Manor for families, heated pool

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An open doorway leading to an outdoor patio area with a wicker chair and a small table.
A large, historic building with multiple windows and a central entrance.
A stone building with ivy climbing up its walls, a white gate, and a tree in the foreground.
A traditional room with a fireplace, a wooden rocking chair, a bed, and a dresser.
A dining room with a large wooden table, six chairs, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Saint-Romain, Charente
  • Place, Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Trarieux Square
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

Bedroom 8 - cottage

1 King Bed

Bedroom 9 - cottage

2 Single Beds

Blue Room - first floor

1 Double Bed

Green Room - first floor, corner

1 King Bed

Ground floor bedroom

1 King Bed

Pink Room - first floor

1 King Bed

Teal Room - first floor

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Terrace Bedroom - first floor, corner terrace

1 King Bed

Tower room - second floor

2 Single Beds

7 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - first floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2- first floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3 - first floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5 - ground floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6 - ground floor toilet

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 7 - cottage

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 8 - cottage, first floor toilet

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 9

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Ensuite shower room, twin room - Blue Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Saint-Romain

Saint-Romain is home to this holiday home. Château de la Mercerie and Moulin de la Veyssiere are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean and Château de Mareuil. Travelling with kids? Consider Safari Parc of Haute-Saintonge, or check out an event or a game at Circuit de Haute Saintonge.
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Saint-Romain, Charente

What's nearby

  • Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Trarieux Square - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Saint-Jacques Church - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Château d'Angoulême - 50 min drive - 59.9 km

Getting around

  • Chalais Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L"Échappée Gourmande - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪La Strada 20 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lapradza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sel & Sucre - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Le Vin Doux - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Walking distance to Aubeterre - Gorgeous Country Manor for families, heated pool have a pool?

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

Is Walking distance to Aubeterre - Gorgeous Country Manor for families, heated pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Walking distance to Aubeterre - Gorgeous Country Manor for families, heated pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walking distance to Aubeterre - Gorgeous Country Manor for families, heated pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walking distance to Aubeterre - Gorgeous Country Manor for families, heated pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walking distance to Aubeterre - Gorgeous Country Manor for families, heated pool located?

This family-friendly Saint-Romain holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office, Trarieux Square and Saint-Jacques Church. Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean and Plage De Petit-Bersac are also within 3 miles (5 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. 79 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful family home with everything you need for a relaxing break. The local town is just up the road witch is also beautiful . Would I stay here again "Yes"
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Holiday

A great venue for a stay with family and friends, beautiful pool, short walk, if you are reasonably fit as its uphill to restaurants plenty of space and well equipped with everything you need!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2025
Many thanks, Barbara. It was a pleasure to have you. Do hope you come again. Next year new kitchen and en suite bathroom for the terrace bedroom.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family holiday

The ample space and well stoced kitchen was at the heart of a successful family break
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In spite of the very hot weather, with closed shutters we could keep the downstairs delightfully cool. That was useful because the well equipped and spacious kitchen was a regular meeting spot for adults and children. Comfortable rooms, good showers and a lovely safe swimming pool made our stay exceptional. Our host replied quickly to all messages, and although we drove into Aubeterre rather than walked, the shops, bars and restaurants provided friendly service and nice shade under the trees in the central square. The house is old but tastefully renovated and absolutely to be recommended for an extended family get-together such as ours.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous holiday

We had a wonderful week in this beautiful old property. Ample room for everyone, and the pool was fabulous- safe, clean and warm. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay.It was a pleasure to have you. Do hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A really gorgeous week spent in this beautiful house. The perfect place for an extended family gathering with plenty to do as well as relaxing by the pool. A well equipped kitchen and lots of space and some lovely big bedrooms. Really nice to be near enough to walk into Aubeterre which is such a pretty place. Thank you very much and we hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at La Sauzade, the property is stunning with plenty of charming features in keeping with a grand French manor. We found the rooms comfortable and spacious and there was a good mix of double and family rooms to suit our party. We enjoyed the pool, table tennis and the kids really made the most of the extensive property grounds. Aubeterre is only 15 mins walk away and was great fun to explore.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure to host you: we do hope you come again. It’s a great place for an annual family get together. And improvements are planned all the time. By next summer there will be a new kitchen, and an extra en suite bathroom, I hope, added to the terrace bedroom. An extension to the outside dining / bbq area is also planned.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a fantastic week at this lovely house. Large oak beams, massive stone fireplaces, and a wonky (in a charming way) staircase, it is the French country house of your dreams.The grounds of the house are great, large enough for a decent game of rounders and football. The swimming pool was large and very warm.The surrounding countryside is beautiful and Aubettere is a delight.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magnificent Manor

We spent a wonderful week at La Sauzade. A really lovely house in a beautiful spot, within easy reach of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (we walked in). The house had everything we needed (and more) and was ideal for our group (extended family with a mix of adults, teenagers and small children). The pool was really great and we spent much of our time there. Pamela and Michael were great hosts, too. Aubeterre was lovely to visit and, had the pool not been so good, I’m sure we would have spent more time there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2025
It was a pleasure to host you. So glad you had a good time. We hope to welcome you again. The house is constantly being upgraded, so do keep checking in - although I might manage to work an instagram account one of these days, to publish new photos! New kitchen and en suite bathroom for terrace bedroom planned before next summer, as well as extended outside eating area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

It was a fantastic house and grounds and ideal for our group of 13 friends!

The house and grounds were lovely and ideal for our group of 13 friends. We loved the pool ping ping table and large garden area which we used most days. It was very clean and tidy and there was plenty of dvds and books to watch and read. The bedrooms and bathrooms were large and looked out over the lively grounds. We went to the boulangerie in the village most days which is only 20 mins walk away. I would recommend this place to my friends and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Dear Stephanie, Thank you so much for taking the trouble to write a review: your feedback is greatly appreciated. I am so glad that your trip was a success. I hope that you will come again! Kind regards, Justin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house

It was very hard to get in touch via abritel/vrbo, the site does not work, my phone number was not shown, etc. but Pamela spent considerable effort to make it work. The house is huge, the British sealing and toilets have some quirks, but the swimming pool is fantastic. Many many things to see around (troglodyte church, caves, markets, lots of beautiful villages…). Do take your mosquito protection with you though, there are quite a few. The house does stay very cool even in the hot summer. I’ll finish and say abritel/vrbo is a horrible website, even now the web page to type the review is half broken… (nothing to do with the house but it seems there is no other place to mention this)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2024
So glad you had a good stay and enjoyed the house, despite not being born to the quirks of British plumbing! Thanks for your patience. Plumbing gradually being upgraded! Hope to welcome you again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house and lovely grounds

Our family had such a lovely time whilst staying at La Sauzade. There were 5 children in our group who loved the heated pool in particular. The house had various options of where to eat and drink and it never felt crowded. One evening we ate in Aubeterre square and had a lazy long lunch at La Terrace (very good) just off of the square. Tried the butchers and the meat was also very very good. Creperie la Sucre was good for a quick lunch and served Bretton Cidre which was fab. We revisited St Emillion which was less than an hour away. Some of the group went swimming in the river during their stay. We wandered around both the Saturday morning market in Aubeterre (bought oysters tried all grades, very nice) the night market on Thursday was also good. Tracy was very helpful and only a call away if you needed assistance. The house is kept very clean. Justin, the owner, is also great to deal with. Stay 4-11 August
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
thank you for this charming review! Justin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heel goed, leuk huis en prachtig zwembad
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2025
Thank you, Nelly. It was a pleasure to have your lovely family enjoy and appreciate our manor. Next year, new kitchen and en suite bathroom for the terrace bedroom! Welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Ideal für eine große Familie

Es ist nicht alles perfekt: die Fassade blättert, das Holz der Fensterläden erwartet einen neuen Anstrich, die Spülkästen bedürfen eines Kniffs, es gibt ein paar Mücken - alles Marginalien! Haus und Anwesen sind prächtig. Ein herrschaftlicher Stil, altes Mobiliar, genagelte Dielenbretter, Kristalllüsterleuchter! Madame B. hat uns bei der Ankunft ausgiebig eingewiesen. Zur Straße ist ein großer Parkplatz vorhanden. Nebenan wohnen Leute, die man überhaupt nicht stört; der große Pool, geschätzt 10 x 5 m, 4 Stufen, geschätzt 1,00 bis 1,70 m tief, mit Abdeckung zur Nacht, liegt von den Nachbarn weit abgewandt. Sonst keine Nachbarn im weiten Umfeld. Große Wiese. 2 alte Brunnen. Mehrere Supermärkte etwa 12 bis 20 km entfernt. Bei einem Problem (Ausfall des Backofens) kam ein Elektriker am nächsten Tag. Insgesamt: Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und das Haus und das Grundstück genossen. Danke an Pamela und Michael B.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2024
Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Sie Ihren Aufenthalt genossen haben und so viel Geduld mit dem einen oder anderen Problem hatten, das auftauchte – die Freuden eines alten Hauses! Ja, es ist immer noch ein bisschen shabbly chic, aber das wird sich von Jahr zu Jahr allmählich ändern, aber wir werden versuchen, den Charme zu bewahren. Willkommen zurück!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Jolie maison charentaise

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cette jolie demeure charentaise pleine de charme, proche de toutes les commodités et au cœur d’une campagne très verte, propice aux longues randonnées.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Heerlijk huis en zwembad. Vlakbij Aubeterre

Wij (3stellen met 3 kleine kinderen) hebben genoten. Het huis is groot, het zwembad is heerlijk en de keuken heeft alles wat je nodig heeft. Dichtbij Aubeterre. Het huis heeft wel wat onderhoudt nodig en is best gehorig. Wij vonden dat niet vervelend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Au revoir

Past reviews have been very accurate in their wording and really I have nothing further to add to the many comments praising the property ; having enjoyed a great family holiday there, it is just a pity that with being no longer available, the likelihood of us being able to return is remote.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2023
Dear John I hope you see this message. La Sauzade is available again under new ownership and we would love to host any past visitors who would like to return.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Family party at La Sauzade

Lovely property, great location, accommodated well our large party of 9 adults, 7 children, 1 baby and a dog! Decor a little tired now. Believe the property is up for sale!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2023
Indeed! The property has been sold and is available to rent again. Decor is being refreshed and new photos will be out on VRBO soon - and a programme of gradual renovation and upgrading is planned. We hope you will come and see for yourselves!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great holiday

We were a family of 10 adults and five children under 6, and had waited two years to come here, but it was definitely worth the wait. Tracy, the house manager, who greeted us at the property, was extremely helpful, and any minor queries or requests were dealt with efficiently and effectively. This handsome Maison Ancienne, full of French character with its thick stone walls and large high ceilinged rooms, afforded us a lovely cool interior on very hot days, which was extremely welcome. When inside, we virtually lived in the kitchen and the sitting room next to the kitchen, as that was our usual holiday modus operandi, and although there were two other drawing rooms we could have called upon, it worked perfectly. Loads of utensils, cooking equipment, and oven/fridge/storage space enabled all our various culinary skills to come to the fore, without us having to compromise. We loved the comfy beds and the linen sheets, and the multiple bathroom facilities ensured everybody was catered for. The BBQ worked fine, although we felt a bit more could have been made of the dining out area. Needless to say, the pool was a huge hit with everyone; a perfect temperature, and as the two elder children actually learned to swim whilst there, it is guaranteed that La Sauvade and the delightful village of Aubeterre su Dronne, will stay in our memories for a long time to come. Thank you.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic house , owner and host !

We hired the house for a three generation family holiday with ages ranged from 11-80. The house and the area had something for everyone. Justin was incredibly responsive before we went hand Tracy was amazingly helpful , helping us sort the 80th birthday cake , lifts from Bordeaux airport and local recommendations. The house was cool in the extreme heat we had …. The pool was adored by all. The kitchen is wonderfully equipped, the local wildlife plentiful ( my favourite was the woodpecker outside the balcony / veranda ) the local village is stunning. Great value for money for our family - highly recommend this house ( not sure if ideal for very young children but otherwise perfect !)
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic property in great location

The property was fantastic. We stayed there as 9 adults and 4 children. Outdoor spaces, inc pool, were great. Very detailed and useful guide was provided to us for the house itself, as well as the surrounding areas. The village of Aubeterre nearby is beautiful. Would highly recommend a stay here
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal property and location

Lots of spacious bedrooms Great facilities (good dishwasher and large fridge) Lovely big pool, great location, we would definitely visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun, 2022
Hi Jennifer, Thank you so much for your generous review - I am so delighted that you enjoyed staying, Justin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing house

We booked the house for us to stay in whilst attending a wedding close by. It was ideal for our family group, very french and easy going. Lots of space for big groups both inside and out. Great kitchen area, fab pool and a good temperature. We would love to go again when we have more time to explore the lovely towns and countryside close by.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Un paradis pour un séjour en famille

Beaucoup d’espace tant à l’intérieur qu’à l’extérieur , la distribution des pièces est parfaite , la cuisine est très bien équipée avec du matériel de qualité. La piscine chauffée est un vrai plus A noter une voiture est indispensable même pour aller chercher le pain , il est impossible de rejoindre le village à pied en toute sécurité . Beaucoup d’activités tant sportives que culturelles dans les environs . Des plus jeunes aux plus âgés tout le monde gardera un très bon souvenir de son séjour à la Sauzade
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Très beau mais frustrant !

Cette maison se situe dans la France profonde en sud Charente. L'annonce est en français mais dés que vous réservez les correspondances avec le propriétaire nous sont envoyés en Anglais : contrat de location, dossier instruction, mails et refus de les envoyer en français malgré mes demandes. Cerise sur le gâteaux paiement en Livre sterling ce qui augmente le prix de la location car frais bancaires à chaque versement et qui n'est pas mentionné dans l'annonce. Points positifs : -Accueil de la conciergerie Mme Evans très chaleureux. -La grande maison est spacieuse, très propre, décoré avec goût dans un style anglais tout en respectant son antériorité. -cuisine spacieuse et fonctionnelle. -salles de bain luxueuses pour la plupart -Beaucoup de petits détails rendant encore plus agréable le séjour. Autres points négatifs : - Beaucoup de livres dans toute la maison mais 99% sont en anglais dommage pour les autochtones. -La cheminée ouverte du salon a été bouchée cet été (dixit Mme Evans) ce qui nous a contraint à utiliser pour nos soirées la salle à manger moins confortable et moins chaleureuse. -Télévision et station de jeu en anglais... -le gîte n'est pas à la hauteur du confort du reste de la maison ce qui crée une déception pour ce qui y logent. -Dans le gîte, une chambre avec un vélux et plusieurs centaines de mouches dont nous avons mis trois jours à nous débarasser. CONCLUSION : Cette maison est très agréable à vivre en hiver (notre séjour) et certainement encore plus en été. La réactivité de Mme Evans à gérer les incidents est parfaite. Le manque de compréhension du propriétaire par rapport à la langue locale peut très simplement se résoudre avec un peu de bonne volonté. Contrat, documents, mails, un peu de livre en français contribueraient à ne pas se sentir exclu de son propre pays pour les Français. Nos amis anglais ont beaucoup de raffinement que nous apprécions mais ne saississent peut-être pas le tact français.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
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