Character farmhouse with magnificent views and large private pool near Aubeterre

Special Offer on ALL remaining JUNE and JULY 2026 DATES.
One free night for 7 nights or more

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SUNDAY Check-In only from mid June to early September

Le Tilleul is a spacious Charentais farmhouse delightfully set in a small hamlet in south west France, near Chalais and Aubeterre sur Dronne, on the border of the Dordogne/Charente (the 2nd sunniest department of France).

Comfortable, modernised and furnished to a high standard, this self catering house sleeps 8 plus a baby, in 4, large attractive bedrooms.
A sofa bed in the living room, and comfortable portable beds for children provided additional options.

Wake to birdsong and the gently lowing of distant cows. Enjoy a quiet coffee in the garden before an early swim or gather for breakfast outside on the garden terrace.

Fill your days at bustling nearby markets, local brocantes, river beaches, for kayaking and swimming, historic sights, charming villages or on vineyard tours. A choice of local venues offer long, relaxing, outdoor lunches.

Le Tilleul evenings could include a garden barbecue, or visits to local concerts, night markets, bars restaurants. As it grows dark, sit outdoors to appreciate bright starlight in this dark skies region.

Our impressive, private swimming pool, 12m x 6m has easy access via Roman steps and a 2m deep end. Its large terrace offers space for loungers, tables, ice coolers, parasols and reclining chairs. The pretty landscaped garden provides a range of dining areas in sun and shade, washing line, fruit trees, herb garden, terraces, plus a beautiful wild flower meadow, and wonderful open views over rolling countryside to distant farms.

Inside, an impressive double-height living room is arranged into 4 areas for reading/games, dining, relaxing overlooking the garden and watching TV. The Smart 40” HD TV has both satellite and internet channels including the option to log into your own Netflix, Apple TV, Disney+ and Prime Video accounts. Please note that UK streaming services such as BBC iPlayer do not work outside the UK. A full bookcase, board games and chess provided.

The farmhouse kitchen is sympathetically updated with modern fitted units, a dining table, seating 8, range cooker, dishwasher, storage and a log burner. Beyond the kitchen the newly refurbished utility room houses the washing machine, a microwave and 2 fridge freezers.

The tastefully furnished ground floor bedroom opens directly into the garden. It contains a five foot double oak bed and matching furniture, with ensuite private shower room containing a loo and basin.

The three generous upstairs bedrooms are individually styled with views over the garden and/or pool to the rolling countryside beyond. All are newly decorated and furnished. Each sleeps 2 in a combination of double, and king-size/twin options. Additional 3 foot single beds are available for a child ren wishing to share a room with others.

One upstairs bedroom is fully ensuite while the other two have bath and/or shower/wash basin facilities and share a first floor toilet. A cot can be provided. Guests must, however provide their own cot linen.

Le Tilleul is in a peaceful, unhurried location, on a no-through lane, surrounded by woodland and fields. Beautiful country walks may be enjoyed directly from the door. With a children's playground in the village centre, near the church, just a pleasant stroll away through fields.

Chalais, the nearest town, 4kms, holds a bustling weekly market. Here, too, you'll find a railway station with direct trains to Bordeaux and Angouleme, linking to the TGV, and a good selection of shops and services. These include a large, modern, Intermarché supermarket, excellent boulangeries and boucheries, a petrol station, car wash, bank, post office, choice of restaurants, bars and tea rooms.

Eating out on Market Day is a treat with a variety of stalls selling hot and cold food, from home-made sweets, cheeses and speciality olives and bread to spit-roasted chickens. A choice of bars offer shade from the sun in a pleasant location for whiling away time over coffee or drinks.

Evening meals and good value lunches are also available. The Bodega, in a cool spot by the river, opens for delicious tapas on certain days. An impressive chateau dominates the town. Tearooms, bars and patisseries also offer snacks and meals.

Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (one of the loveliest towns in France) is only a short drive. Each visit brings new discoveries, including a wide choice of restaurants, some filling the square beneath the trees. Steep lanes and shady alleyways offer unexpected, attractive views over the town and down to the River Dronne.

Here, a riverside beach offers fun on the sand, boating, swimming and family activities through the summer months. The ancient monolithic church, castle, delightful shops, bars and craft workshops attract 250,000 visitors annually,

Other attractions close by include a host of pretty villages, some with Romanesque churches; fascinating bastide towns like St Aulaye; the Double Forest; Riberac; Verteillac; Bergerac (famous for its attractive old town on the river and its Cyrano associations) and Brantôme (Venice of the Dordogne). From Le Tilleul you are also a short drive from Domaines, vineyards, chateaux and wine and brandy tasting tours in Cognac, Bordeaux. and the Unesco site of Saint-Émilion.

The area hosts numerous special events throughout the summer. These include the renowned Sud-Charente International Show Jumping Competition held in Chalais each August, summer exhibitions, firework displays, falconry shows, night markets, food festivals, boating, kayaking and canoeing, beach fun, feasts and much ,much more.