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Old, Traditional, Charentaise House, Peaceful Vineyard Location

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Saint-Romain-de-Benet

Located in Saint-Romain-de-Benet, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Saujon Thermal Baths and Spa Thermal Philae. .This vacation home is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Royan Beach and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Bay of Biscay.
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What's nearby

  • Saujon Thermal Baths - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Port Royan - 20 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Royan Beach - 21 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Saint-Georges-de-Didonne Beach - 25 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Pontaillac Beach - 26 min drive - 20.3 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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Andy German

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Old Traditional Charentaise House Peaceful Vineyard Location
Old Traditional Charentaise Peaceful Vineyard Location
Old Traditional Charentaise House Peaceful Vineyard Location
Old Traditional Charentaise House Peaceful Vineyard Location
Old Traditional Charentaise Peaceful Vineyard Location

Old, Traditional, Charentaise House, Peaceful Vineyard Location Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Christian R., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Lovely traditional French home

Old traditional French styled house but with every amenity and a real sense of charm in the furnishings. Andy was extremely helpful in contacting us prior to arriving and was always available for any questions. We would recommend this property for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M., Norwich, UK

Homely gite in an excellent location

We had a lovely stay at Woodsmoke. The house is comfortable and well equipped and the surrounding area is beautiful. We were within easy driving distance from days out at La Palmyre zoo, La Rochelle and Royan and close to a supermarket and local shops. We would love to return for longer next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Rosanna M.

Spacious house.

Lovely house with spacious room sizes, and well equipped kitchen. Our dogs loved running around the garden.

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

A character cottage in a peaceful region of France. Very comfortable and well equipped. Wifi a bonus

Everything was provided in this character cottage, the setting with vines at the back was perfect. We visited Royan and St George areas as much for the super cycle paths as much as the amazing beaches.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Lovely family holiday

We had a great holiday at this lovely house in very peaceful surroundings. Andy made the booking process very easy and was happy to be contacted if needed. The house was an ideal size for a family of five, all bedrooms were spacious, as was the lounge and kitchen. We enjoyed all of our meals outside but there would have been ample room in the dining kitchen. The large garden was great for the children to play in. We very much enjoyed the beaches in and around Royan which were perfect for young children and visits to Saintes (20 mins or so) and La Rochelle (1 hour).

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Peace and Quiet

A lovely, well equipped house with everything you need for a family holiday. The hammock was very popular and the barbecue was put to good use. The house is in a very peaceful location but the bright lights (and supermarket) of Saujon are only a short drive away and the lovely beaches at Côte Sauvage and Grande Côte are easily reached. Andy was very helpful before and after our visit – including posting a toilet bag that had been left behind. Recommended for a family holiday away from the noise and kerfuffle of the modern world.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike S.

Lovely house in quiet village.

We found the house super. It was well equipped, with the kitchen having all you could need, and a garage with bikes, paddling pool, and tools should you need to do some car repairs. I loved the use of the bikes. Early morning cycles to the bakery for croissants were a pleasure. We ate outside in the lovely garden for every meal. We are a card and board game playing family, so the large table outside, huge sunshade, and room inside with circular table, were perfect for us. The weather was great. Who needs the Med? What to visit? The beach of the Cote Sauvage is a must. I think it is the most beautiful beach I have ever visited. Bike to the Abbey of Sablonceax, taking the GR path through the wood. Rochefort was great. The whole history of the place as a protected naval base many miles up river, the Royal Rope Factory, and to crown all the reconstruction of the 32 gun frigate l'Hermione. If you have ever read an age of sail naval novel you will be entranced. Your kids, and maybe you, will love the rope adventure area next to the frigate, built like a sailing ship. Greatly reccomended house in a great location. The house was a home from home, even if borrowed, meaning a real lived in place not a soulless apartment. Thanks Andy!

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Beautiful house set in a fantastic location.

We stayed here for a week in July.The house is beautiful and set in a picturesque location overlooking vines.The weather was ideal and we ate outside for the whole of the holiday.Everything we could possibly need for the week was provided in the house.We were in easy driving distance of a number of places ,Cognac ,La Rochelle,Marennes,St Palais .We would definitely visit again.Many thanks Andy for an exceptional weeks holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Paul C., Paris

Christmas 2015

A very nice, clean and comfortable property in a convenient location. It had everything I needed for a Christmas break (including sun) with direct access to quiet country lanes that were great for cycling and walking.

10/10 Excellent

emile jean g.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Anaëlle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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