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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
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Rioux, Charente Maritime
- Place, Saint-Eutrope Church16 min drive
- Place, Saintes Amphitheatre17 min drive
- Place, Abbaye aux Dames18 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Common area 1
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Quiet, Characterful Cottage in Countryside
If you’re looking for a holiday away from it all, this is the perfect place! Our cottage “Pandora’s” is situated at the end of a short Allée, edged with flowers, hollyhocks, roses, and lavender, etc. There’s a sun soaked patio, countryside walks, and chickens providing fresh eggs for your breakfast. With thick stone walls, the property is cool in summer, cozy in winter. The cottage has a large lounge, separate dining room, and a well stocked kitchen. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, plus a mezzanine with single bed, and a newly fitted bathroom. We live in a converted barn opposite with our three cats and two parrots, so are on hand if you have any queries. Our African Grey Parrot likes to sit outside in her cage in the summer and talk to our guests! Our chickens are very friendly, a great hit with children-one even lays green eggs! We are in the process of making a special enclosed chicken garden for them, filled with chicken friendly plants. The terrace is a real sun trap, with table, chairs and a BBQ. There is also a cool area under the trees, just across the road, with a swing seat, and bistro table and chairs to relax with a book, or a glass of wine. We have two comfortable sun loungers for use either here or on the patio. If you’re feeling energetic, there are bikes for your use, to cycle to a nearby village for croissants etc and to explore the beautiful countryside. The coast is just a short drive away with sandy beaches, and rocky coves, or visit the picturesque villages of Talmont, or Meschers. The larger towns of Royan with it’s colourful marina and weekly market, and historic Saintes are an easy drive away. Please do feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the property, location etc
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
PLEASE NOTE-upstairs windows aren’t child safe!
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
About the area
Rioux
Located in Rioux, this cottage is in a rural area. Saintes Amphitheatre and Abbaye aux Dames are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Plage des Nonnes and Conche de Cadet.

Rioux, Charente Maritime
What's nearby
- Saint-Eutrope Church - 16 min drive - 18.8 km
- Saintes Amphitheatre - 17 min drive - 19.8 km
- Saintes Golf - 17 min drive - 19.5 km
- Abbaye aux Dames - 18 min drive - 20.5 km
- Saujon Thermal Baths - 20 min drive - 24.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Burger King - 16 min drive
- Paul - 18 min drive
- Le Boeuf Jardinier - 16 min drive
- La Table d'Amélie - 11 min drive
- Aux Délices - 15 min drive
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Reviews
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16 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
alison c.
19 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful stay
alison c.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Wilma H.
21 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay in a lovely cottage
Wilma H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Victoria D.
29 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pandora's Cottage
Victoria D.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Véronique V.
20 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home sweet home !
Véronique V.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Paul B.
27 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magic place
Paul B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
david l.
9 Jul, 2024
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June/July 2024.
david l.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Colette L.
4 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful authentic French cottage
Colette L.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michael A.
22 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply wonderful….
Michael A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sophie R.
24 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for us




Sophie R.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diana H.
30 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diana H.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Diana H.
25 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Auszeit
Diana H.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thorsten P.
15 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sommerferien mit der Familie
Thorsten P.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pascale H.
27 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacances en Charente Maritime
Pascale H.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Olivia N.
4 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour pour Noël
Olivia N.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
29 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super semaine
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sébastien R.
12 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Une superbe semaine !!!
Sébastien R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Céline B.
6 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beau cottage !
Céline B.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Valerie C.
24 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charmant cottage à la campagne
Valerie C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
bernadette et jean-pierre M.
29 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
très bien,
bernadette et jean-pierre M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
MICKAEL V.
6 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
MICKAEL V.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Céline J.
29 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gîte coquet
Céline J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
francois l.
1 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un endroit vraiment très agreable
francois l.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
About the host
Hosted by Mel & Roy Dickson
We first came to this beautiful part of France for our honeymoon in 2000. Although we travelled to many regions, it was always to here that we returned. The area seemed to have everything we were looking for, an especially good climate, beautiful beaches, the estuary with all its bird life, historic towns, and quaint villages. In 2006 I came into an inheritance from my father, and it seemed a perfect way to remember him, and an opportunity to buy our own holiday home.
Why they chose this property
“Pandora’s “ was the first cottage we viewed, and we both fell instantly in love with it. The purchase went through smoothly, and we came over as often as we could, for holidays, and to improve the property and garden. A few years later, we decided to take the plunge and move over here full time - and we have never regretted it. Since then, we have been able to purchase the barn opposite, and over the years, with the help of a builder/friend it has been renovated, and we have now moved in.
What makes this property unique
With the cottage standing empty, it seems the perfect time to share our little piece of heaven with others, and hope that they can enjoy the peace and tranquility of this beautiful area, and make some great holiday memories. “Pandora’s” was very much our first love, and still has a homely feel, rather than just a holiday cottage - we hope others can enjoy it as much as we have. Happy Holidays!
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