A family-friendly stay in Montboyer awaits you at this farm stay. You'll be 8 km (4.9 mi) from Chalais Tourism Office and 11.9 km (7.4 mi) from Trarieux Square. Highlights at this farm house include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .This pet-friendly farm house offers concierge services, a games room and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a hot tub and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Montboyer farm house include Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office and Saint-Jacques Church.
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office - 16 min drive - 12.7 km
Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean - 16 min drive - 13.1 km
Golf d'Aubeterre - 21 min drive - 17.0 km
Circuit de Haute Saintonge - 26 min drive - 24.3 km
Tourism Office of Ribérac - 37 min drive - 32.3 km
Getting around
Chalais Station - 9 min drive
Restaurants
Le Flore - 9 min drive
Restaurant Crêperie Sel et Sucre - 15 min drive
La Taverne - 15 min drive
Le Garage - 16 min drive
Chez Isa - 10 min drive
About this property
Beautiful 16th Century Farmhouse with amazing views and private heated pool!
Maison Primevere is a beautiful 16th century farmhouse with original features throughout. The house is set in enclosed gardens, front and rear, with spectacular views of the Charente countryside with a private, heated and alarmed 12m x 5m swimming pool. There are 2 double bedrooms upstairs both with ensuites and a downstairs childrens bedroom with bunk beds, a single and double bed. Travel cot also available. The Farmhouse also has a self contained gite at one end of the house which has it's own kitchen plus a double bedroom and shower room. The Farmhouse can sleep up to 10/12 people, ideally 6 adults plus children. Games room with Table Tennis, football table, Wii & lots of board games. Wifi available. The house is well equipped to meet all family needs for a fabulous holiday! Situated within a 10 minute walk to the local village of Montboyer with it's Award winning Artisan Boulangerie and Restaurant with a lively atmosphere and entertainment through the summer. Boulangerie Painpoline has been mentioned in the Michelin Food & Travel Guide this year! Within a 15 minute drive is beautiful Aubeterre Sur Dronne, one of the 100 most beautiful villages in France with it's subterranean church, superb restaurants, river beach and canoeing. Chalais is also very nearby with it's weekly market and amenities, plus tennis, golf, canoeing, zip wire adventures and Chateaux to visit. The beautiful walled city of Angouleme is 30 minute drive and Bordeaux region with it's superb wineries just an hour's drive away as well as the Atlantic coast and beautiful seaside resort of Royan!
La Maison Primevere est une belle ferme du 16ème siècle avec des éléments d'origine partout. La maison est située dans des jardins clos, avant et arrière, avec des vues spectaculaires sur la campagne charentaise avec une piscine privée, chauffée et alarmée de 12 mx 5 m. Il y a 2 chambres doubles à l'étage avec salle de bains privative et une chambre d'enfants en bas avec des lits superposés. un lit simple et un lit double. Lit de voyage également disponible. La ferme dispose également d'un gîte indépendant à une extrémité de la maison qui possède sa propre cuisine ainsi qu'une chambre double et une salle de douche. Le Mas peut accueillir jusqu'à 10/12 personnes, idéalement 6 adultes et enfants. Salle de jeux avec tennis de table, table de football, Wii et nombreux jeux de société. Wifi disponible. La maison est bien équipée pour répondre à tous les besoins de la famille pour des vacances fabuleuses! Situé à 10 minutes à pied du village local de Montboyer avec sa boulangerie artisanale et son restaurant primé avec une atmosphère animée et des animations tout au long de l'été. La Boulangerie Painpoline est mentionnée dans le Guide Michelin Food & Travel cette année ! À 10 minutes en voiture se trouve la magnifique Aubeterre Sur Dronne, l'un des 100 plus beaux villages de France avec son église souterraine, ses superbes restaurants, sa plage fluviale et son canoë. Chalais est également très proche avec son marché hebdomadaire et ses commodités, ainsi que le tennis, le golf, le canoë, les aventures en tyrolienne et les châteaux à visiter. La belle ville fortifiée d'Angoulême est à 30 minutes en voiture et la région bordelaise avec ses superbes vignobles à seulement une heure de route ainsi que la côte atlantique et la belle station balnéaire de Royan !
Property manager
Judy Andrews
Languages
English, French
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.
We should mention
On-site cash transactions can't exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Beautiful 16th Century Farmhouse with amazing views and private heated pool!?
The closest beach to Beautiful 16th Century Farmhouse with amazing views and private heated pool! is Libourne plage (49.5 km).
Does Beautiful 16th Century Farmhouse with amazing views and private heated pool! have a pool?
Beautiful 16th Century Farmhouse with amazing views and private heated pool! has a heated pool and a pool.
What makes Beautiful 16th Century Farmhouse with amazing views and private heated pool! a romantic place to stay?
1 hot tub, private pools, and fireplaces all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Beautiful 16th Century Farmhouse with amazing views and private heated pool!.
Is Beautiful 16th Century Farmhouse with amazing views and private heated pool! family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as highchairs and children's books, it's no surprise that Beautiful 16th Century Farmhouse with amazing views and private heated pool! is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at Beautiful 16th Century Farmhouse with amazing views and private heated pool!?
Yep, there is a hot tub.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Beautiful 16th Century Farmhouse with amazing views and private heated pool!?
No, Beautiful 16th Century Farmhouse with amazing views and private heated pool! does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Beautiful 16th Century Farmhouse with amazing views and private heated pool!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Beautiful 16th Century Farmhouse with amazing views and private heated pool! Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Gordon W.
8 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect peaceful retreat
The house is very welcoming and deceptively spacious and rambling and set in a very quiet and peaceful area. We had mixed weather so used the pool AND the sitting room woodburner and they were both great. The games room was used when family joined us for a few days and it was really good.Unfortunately the restaurant in the village was closed when we were there (unexpected road works) which was a disappointment and the specialist boulangerie was also shut for a week but we found places to eat locally and supermarkets for shopping.
Gordon W.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
18 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay at a true gem of a farmhouse
We had a wonderful holiday, the perfect blend between out-and-about every day to local markets and towns, lunches, wine and chilled beers in shady squares. Kayaking expedition back to Aubeterre-sur-Dronne. The farmhouse is a wonderful base from which to explore from. Then, after a day out, returning to enjoy the pool (which is magnificent). The pizza oven was awesome and we had great success in making our own pizzas from scratch. So successful in fact that I now need to buy one for home. The farmhouse, with all its facilities, is perfect for all ages from teens (table tennis and pool table - a great hit) to board games for little ones. There are plenty of outside spaces to enjoy whatever time of day, whether it's poolside or at the front to see the rolling views and sunsets. The contact (Jackie) during our stay was brilliant and nothing was too much trouble when we needed assistance for different things. The welcome to the property was made delightful by a variety of food and a bottle of wine, so we did indeed feel most welcomed.
We would definitely book again if returning to the area.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Louise D.
10 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded country retreat
A traditional French country house, clean and tidy with good facilities. Bikes were helpfully left at the house for us to use. We enjoyed the table tennis table, darts etc on our evenings in. We sadly didn't have very good weather but the garden area, pool etc would be great in the sun. Montboyer is very quiet but the local restaurant and bakery are worth visiting. The house is in a good location for exploring, we loved Aubeterre and Brantome and also had a great day in Cognac.
Louise D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sharon B., Belgium
27 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful place to get away from it all!
Superb old farmhouse with a lovely garden in a great area for walking and it's dog-friendly too, such a bonus! It was really quiet and peaceful so if you need to chill out this is definitely for you. The house is really spacious, nicely furnished and as a keen cook I particularly loved the bright and practical kitchen. The local organic boulangerie at the bottom of the hill is to die for and there is a big, recently renovated supermarket about 6km away so no need to go far for food, another plus. The owner is very friendly and helpful and we had a thoroughly enjoyable break!
Sharon B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
8/10 Good
Prabal C.
22 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect setting and space
Place was great; management responsive; recommend reserving for setting and truly terrific views. Some things had
To be set up on arrival.
Prabal C.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Nienke v.
31 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing holiday
We really loved to stay in this property. Beautiful surrounding and pool. Perfect for a relaxing holiday with friends
Nienke v.
10/10 Excellent
Neil P.
25 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic property in a perfect setting
We had a fantastic summer break at Chez Gigon and will certainly return in the future. The cottage is very spacious and comfortable and you sometimes forget it's a 16th century farm building! The setting is perfect - even though there are neighbouring properties you wouldn't realise as it was so quiet and rarely heard anybody else. The surrounding countryside is so scenic with great views from so many places inside and outside.
The pool area makes this property. We used it every day - ate every meal on the patio area as well as fun in the pool, and again so quiet and peaceful.
Montboyer is a 10-15 minute walk away. Not a lot going on there but the restaurant is first class (recommend the pizzas) and they do takeaway. The boulangerie is great also and provided our breakfast every morning - it's a 10 minute walk down the hill towards Montboyer but it will take you longer to walk back (good fitness training walking back up the hill :-) ).
Overall a fantastic stay and would highly recommend.
Neil P.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Helen G., Worcestershire
7 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect break in the most beautiful property!!
Chez Gigon is the most gorgeously decorated and located property in the south of France. We spent a very lazy week there with our two sons 15 & 18 years old. With it's own large private pool, games room, Wifi and plenty of space, they were never bored. The owners have thought of everything and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Montboyer is a beautiful, friendly village. We were surrounded by sunflowers and blue skies. Bliss! Thank you :O) xxx
Helen G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Liliana B.
12 Sept 2018
Lovely, rustic house in beautiful and peaceful location.
We had a great two weeks at Montboyer. The house is well equipped and the grounds are very pleasant, with lots of areas to relax. Beautiful views to the surrounding countryside. We had a lot of fun riding bikes, exercising on the trampoline and swimming. The highlights included long walks and foraging for blackberries, daily trips to buy bread at an amazing bakery down the road (selling organic, sourdough and gluten free bread!), and visits to Cognac, Bordeaux, and many local vineyards.
Liliana B.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas T.
15 Aug 2018
Incredible first family holiday
We had an absolutely brilliant time in Montboyer.
The house was very well equipped for two young families- there was lots to do in the house (swim,table tennis, boules etc) and it is a lovely, spacious home- it felt like we weren't on top of one another.
We particularly enjoyed evenings outdoors, either on the terrace by the pool or in the small barn area.
We stayed in Montboyer during the heatwave and we received great service from Charles who sought out two extra fans for us to help with sleep at night.
The area surrounding the villa is gorgeous and we really enjoyed the views and the walks down to the bakery and the restaurant. The local restaurant is brilliant; the food is delicious and it is so reasonably priced!
We enjoyed time in Aubeterre and Saint Aulaye nearby.
We would recommend the villa without hesitation- the owner was always very welcoming and helpful before our stay. We had a fantastic two weeks there and we would love to return if the chance arises.
Nicholas T.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Hazel T.
16 July 2018
Lovely house; fantastic pool; pleasure to have stayed in
My family and I (2 adults, 2 kids) have just returned from a fantastic stay in Chez Gigon. The house is immaculate, as is the pool. It's spacious, comfortable, very well maintained and has spectacular views. The owners were a pleasure to deal with. The walk to the local bakery, first thing in the morning, past the sunflowers, and corn fields was really memorable. Lots to do nearby. We had a great stay!
Hazel T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Tina W.
11 June 2018
Well presented.Peaceful,spacious and private.
Lovely holiday.Very private,spacious,lovely pool and garden.Excellent boulangerie in the local village of Montboyer.Also very close amenities (10 minute drive) in Montmoreau,supermarket,butcher,bakery,vet & market.Also lovely market in Chalais which is only a 10 minute drive also.All round good location and property.
Tina W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
8/10 Good
simon g.
6 Aug 2017
A perfect family escape to the country
We had a wonderful stay in this lovely farmhouse. There is a huge amount of space and the swimming pool is secluded, warm and a really good size. The children spent hours in the water and mum and dad spent hours on the sun loungers!
Even when it was raining the house was great to spend time in.
We have all improved our table-tennis skills and loved completing the jigsaw puzzles.
The local village is very small so Chalais was our go to for shops etc. There is a Lidl and Super U and a weekly market.
We would recommend this house for families and it is big enough for two families to join forces.
Thank you
simon g.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
8/10 Good
andrew hopkins
7 Sept 2016
Lovely week in the farmhouse
I've been going to the Dordogne/Charente area every year for 6-7 years and staying in different houses each time. This place is your classic farmhouse with rustic beams and the like.
The house is reasonably well equipped (a few basics like oil, salt & pepper would be nice) and has a 2nd large fridge in the utility room for your beer & wine.
A massive bedroom is downstairs with bunk beds and a double that leads off the Kitchen. Two further doubles with en-suites are upstairs but mind your head as the door to one is only 4-5ft high and access to the en-suite in the other bedroom is also impeded by a beam. Good practice for your inner core to duck under them though :). The bathrooms are simple and basic but clean.
There is a very nice lounge downstairs and a fabulous games room with a table tennis table to have a break from the sunshine outside. The beautiful pool is accessed through the games room and along a path to a nice patio area.
The front of the house has some outdoor space for a bit of cricket and beautiful views across the valley and down into Montboyer.
The village has a bakery (although it was closed for two weeks 1st to 15th August when we were there so suspect they go on holiday about then each year) and a nice restaurant, The Bistrot Des Halles. If you want to book in the restaurant, pop in and ask as it is booked up quite quickly as only around 40-45 covers. Ignore the restaurant website as it wrongly said it was closed on Wednesdays and they don't respond to emails.
Overall a good place to stay with a very nice pool
andrew hopkins
10/10 Excellent
Martine L.
19 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour familial au soleil
Très bon séjour dans cette grande maison où chacun avait son espace
Très agréable piscine et alentours très calmes
Un peu loin du village où il n’y a qu’un restaurant, pour les courses il faut faire 10km
Martine L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gijs d.
20 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house for family holiday.
We had a wonderful stay in Montboyer. We were there for a week with two families with teenagers. We had a wonderful time with enough to do and enough space for everyone. Contact with the owner and with the person that takes care of everything on location was excellent. Thanks for your hospitality and I am sure we will be back.
Gijs d.
10/10 Excellent
Anne D.
24 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Maison reposante et avec beaucoup de charme.
La propriétaire nous a gentiment prêté 2 vélos.
Maison bien équipée.
Deux toutes petites remarques :
- piscine grande et chauffée mais de profondeur constante de 1,50m environ.
- lits faits mais si possible, il serait souhaitable de discuter avant de l'occipation des chambres.
Anne D.
10/10 Excellent
Laetitia V.
17 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Parfait pour un séjour en famille ou entre amis
Très belle demeure, le charme de l’ancien rénové avec goût. Grande piscine chauffée et uniquement accessible par l’arrière de la maison (porte fermant à clé), parfait pour la sécurité des jeunes enfants. Très bien équipée, ping-pong, trampoline, cage de foot et jeux : idéal pour un séjour avec des enfants. Emplacement au calme au milieu des champs de tournesols. A 10 mn du charmant village d’Aubeterre sur drone et de la rivière. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir!
Laetitia V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
8/10 Good
Anne Michèle L.
29 July 2020
Belle et confortable propriété
Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour. Propriété très agréable et super avec notre chien.
La boulangerie en bas du village est top.
Top pour vacances en famille ou entre amis