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Stunning Maison Bourgeoise on the banks of the Charente, canoe from the door

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Pool
Marina
Beach nearby
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Saint-Savinien, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Place, Office de Tourisme du Pays Savinois
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Miniature Amusement Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Vieux Port
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the area

Saint-Savinien

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Office de Tourisme du Pays Savinois and Port Miniature Amusement Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 4 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a TV are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Saint-Savinien holiday home include Les Lapidiales and Château de Panloy.
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What's nearby

  • Office de Tourisme du Pays Savinois - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Port Miniature Amusement Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Vieux Port - 46 min drive - 67.4 km
  • Minimes Beach - 47 min drive - 65.3 km
  • Royan Beach - 47 min drive - 64.0 km

Getting around

  • Saint Savinien Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Le Mouton Noir - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Le Gabarier - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Blaireau - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪L'escale - ‬7 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.

Stunning Maison Bourgeoise on the banks of the Charente, canoe from the door

This elegant home comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests in 4 spacious bedrooms, with 2 ensuite bathrooms, family bathroom and a cloakroom.
Set over 3 floors the house offers a large well equipped kitchen opening into a dining room with an open fire, a large lounge, with open fire and a balcony overlooking the river.
The house has been decorated and furnished to an exceptionally high standard, having been modernised and renovated in early 2016, with a new kitchen, bathrooms and total redecoration, offering luxury and comfort in a beautiful setting, we have given a great deal of thought to your stay.
The garden leads directly onto the river Charente and we are happy to leave our canoes and kayaks at the house for your use for the duration of your stay.
For watersport enthusiasts the area is ideal, in addition to the canoes and kayaks you can hire a boat and explore the river, sail up to Port d'envaux stop for lunch and then continue to Taillebourg where you can try your hand at Water Skiing and Wakeboarding.

Being situated on the edge of the old market town of Saint Savinien we are within a short walk of bars, restaurants, shops, art galleries and not forgetting of course the magnificent river Charente.

We are fortunate to have so many things to do and places to visit locally to us, the following are just a few examples;

Horse riding at our local stables - Les 3 Allures

Canoeing and Kayaking

Water skiing locally

Hire a boat from Les Canotiers in St Savinien, from and hour to a full day, take a picnic and explore this beautiful river.

Cycling, bike hire available locally, cycle along the Charente and enjoy our beautiful countryside

Chateaux, Roche Courban, Panloy, Crazannes (the setting for Puss in Boots)!

A little further afield, Aquarium at La Rochelle, this is one of the largest Aquariums in Europe and despite living here for 15 years we still visit every year!

Zoo La Palmyre

Puy de Fou, well worth the trip, plan your day and prepare to be amazed.

We are close to the stunning Atlantic coast and less than 30 minutes to the nearest beach and with over 100 miles of breathtaking coast line we are spoilt for choice.

The chic city of La Rochelle is 45 minutes away, a must for 'foodies', also the roman town of Saintes, historic naval port of Rochefort are both within 20 minutes of the property.

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Property grounds
Typical Charente farmhouse with enclosed garden planted with trees.
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
Typical Charente farmhouse with enclosed garden planted with trees.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

During winter months only 3 bedrooms are available a total of 6 guests accepted

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Guests must notify us in advance

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit 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

Does Stunning Maison Bourgeoise on the banks of the Charente, canoe from the door have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Stunning Maison Bourgeoise on the banks of the Charente, canoe from the door?

No, Stunning Maison Bourgeoise on the banks of the Charente, canoe from the door does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Stunning Maison Bourgeoise on the banks of the Charente, canoe from the door?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Stunning Maison Bourgeoise on the banks of the Charente, canoe from the door Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutly stunning property located in a quiet town, the pictures do not do the property justice exteamly large rooms adequate for a large amount of people, we spent 2 weeks in the property and were able to explore multiple locations all within 30 to 40 min drive away, and if you dont feel like driving there is a train station 2 minutes away allowing you to get around, all of the rooms have been carefully thought about keeping with the the age of the property, this has been one of the best places we have stayed in in some years and i would deffinatly recommend to other thinking of visiting
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house with plenty of space and loads of character.

We had a lovely stay, the house is well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Pretty garden just over the road - beware of midges in the evening! St Savinien is a great base to explore the area with so many beautiful places to visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cary M., Hillsboro Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness

Gracious home in a great village

The hosts are very nice and the house itself is gracious. Tall ceilings and well proportioned rooms, with beautiful details like the tiles and ceiling medallions. The kitchen is well laid out and well stocked. Showers and bath have plenty of water pressure and very hot water. The village setting is great, especially with the river. Good walks right on your door and convenient to many places to explore.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

We spent a week at this fabulous property and enjoyed every minute. It was a relaxing and tranquil setting. The garden leading to the river was amazing ,was just able to fish from the bank (caught a 22lb carp on sweet corn ) but be warned the mosquitos are ferocious, so a quality misquote spray is required But overall a fabulous experience and will be returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Great stay, v big house. Had not appreciated kitchen was upstairs Nie that had to cross the road to access the garden and river. But beautiful house and surroundings and nit far for sea and that has to offer, especially the best oysters you can get anywhere!! Will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Saint Sevinien

A very beautiful, sympathetically updated house of character. this type of property has grandeur and all the little foibles and quirks of an old house. Creaky floors and original window fittings, some which open, some which might not. A three story house with an old winding wooden staircase, and wooden floors throughout, we did get a few splinters ! Modern bathrooms a plenty, and a good well equipped modern kitchen. Loads of bedroom and bathroom space, and lots of added things such as board games, fans, hairdryer etc. The lounge was lovely and looked out onto the river with a relaxed bright feel to it. Huge dining table great for a big family and sharing food. We must not forget the canoes, life jackets and large floats which were in the garage for our use. The girls had the best time playing in those. We loved our stay in this beautiful part of France and spent a lot of time either on, or in the river with the children. The owners were helpful and there when needed. Only one small thing would be to maybe invest in updating the garden area, and if there was a small deck with a way of accessing the river more easily from the garden it would have been perfect for us. Regardless, we loved our stay and will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house in lovely surroundings

Lovely old French townhouse in pretty Saint Savinien. We had a relaxing time - swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding on the river. The house was perfect for us - the downstairs bedroom was cooler in the heat but the upstairs main bedroom is so pretty and the bath overlooking the river wonderful. We loved the riverside garden but wouldn’t have found it easy with younger children. Would also have benefited from some easier access to the river - a little jetty maybe. Small town perfect for our needs - boulangerie near the town bridge fantastic/ Bar barrage good for low key food. Île d’oleron has lovely beaches on west coast. All in all a great base for holiday. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mini break

Lovely property, definitely will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful house in a lovely area

We were very happy with the house which was beautiful, well furnished and comfortable. The garden on the river Charente was well shaded by a very large weeping willow and it was a lovely cool and relaxing place to be on our 2 record hot days (40 degrees.) We could use the owners' canoes and the children, aged 12 and 14 loved it. The garden was at the front of the house and across a small quiet one- way street. We dealt mostly with Debbie in the admin of renting the property. She was very efficient and also helped us to postpone our holiday twice (Covid) at no extra cost so we finally had our 2020 holiday in 2022! When the gas canister for the kitchen stove ran out of gas we phoned Debbie and Debbie's husband Alan came out immediately to fit a new canister. Amazingly fast service! So to sum up we were very pleased with our stay in St Savinien.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house and town with all the amenities

My family and I stayed in this lovely home for 3 weeks. Having morning coffee on the balcony over looking the river and gardens is what I miss most about my mornings... Dinners under the Willow tree, movies next door, lovely Chateaus and Sculpture park just a few km away. We so enjoyed our time in Saint Savinien. I would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ross R., Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house in great location.

Superb house in great location, with lovely front garden and very good hosts as and when needed. Being picky, outside furniture could do with a bit of updating and size of cooking pots for number of guests were a bit small. Also unaware of shared balcony and garden. However we had a wonderful holiday and would certainly recommend and definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer break

First break in 3 years so really needed it. Location of house in town was superb. The house itself is full of character and history . We had an issue with a water tank but Alan the owner was straight on it and we only had to wait a few days to get it sorted. Family were comfy and brother in law caught a fish from the garden so made his day. Well worth a visit and would go back .
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet, relaxing, riverside retreat

We very much enjoyed ten days in this nice riverside town. Lots of great walks nearby. House is big and comfortable, owners were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason D., WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, UK

Liked: Cleanliness

A fantastic property

We stayed for the half term in october and it was wonderful, after coming to France for nearly 10 years we have always rented a large farmhouse, however when we found this we thought it looked great with the added addition of the river Charente opposite the property. We canoed everyday along with us taking our own Paddleboards. Beautifully decorated and very clean. Highly Recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Noa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptionally well equipped pretty house

We spent a nice week at the house, very warm and helpful hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Noortje M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful quiet spot for vacation relaxing

We had a fantastic time at Deborah’s house. Very pleasant, clean and cozy house, lots of space for the whole family, well equipped kitchen and modern bathrooms. Lovely town and good canoeing and swimming! Very recommendable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful City Property

Our stay at No 63 was very pleasant and relaxing. The Garden by the river was beautiful beyond words. Grocery stores, bakery and a restaurant were very available. The rooms were large and very comfortable. Great beds and pillows, etc. This location was a great base to tour the Normandy Beaches as well as Bayeux, HonFleur, etc
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roberta W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved no 63

Property exactly as shown/described in peaceful location with fabulous views over the river Charente. Great base for many attractions. Coast within easy reach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

This was our first time using HomeAway and certainly won’t be our last! The whole process was efficient and easy and the communication with the owners was superb. The property is in a fantastic location on the river and it is big and spacious with beautiful furniture and fittings. There are plenty of utensils and equipment and the kitchens and bathrooms are beautifully decorated. The garden is so lovely under the tree by the river and we used the BBQ a few times. The town has a couple of bakeries and the super U is 5 minute drive away. Lots of places to visit locally and things to do and an hour from some lovely beaches. We enjoyed 5 lovely days in St Savinien and would thoroughly recommend it as a base but also a great home to spend time at too!

10/10 Excellent

Jean-claude M., Carrboro, North Carolina USA

A property with everything and more...

We really felt at home and comfortable in this house. The rooms are very large with high ceilings which makes you feel like you are living in a vast space. The modern, well-stocked kitchen includes high quality appliances. Bathrooms are also very modern and bright. The decor is subdued and in good taste. We appreciated the period furniture which goes so well with the overall look. The recent renovation is excellent. The pleasant owners, Debbie and Alan, who live nearby, quickly responded to any of our questions or concerns in a very helpful manner. The garden area on the Charente river was peaceful and relaxing. We had delightful meals outdoors here. Saint Savinien is a friendly, quaint town with shops and stores for all our needs. We enjoyed walking around the town and area. The train station is an convenient five minute walk away. We took the train to Rochefort and Saintes - an easy, pleasant way to travel. There are many good to excellent restaurants nearby. We liked everything about this property so well - the house, the owners. the town and area that we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Stephen K.

Spacious old town house with high quality restoration.

Lovely base for our few days exploring the Charente region, especially the river itself, which we did with the use of the owners' 3 man kayak.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gemma J.

Beautiful well located property

Well equipped and beautifully refurbished property in the small town of Saint Savinien. We enjoyed many BBQs in the riverside garden and there is plenty for adults and children in the town and surrounding areas. A great place to get away to in rural France.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

Beautiful River House

We enjoyed a fabulous holiday at this beautiful house. The house is very old and has been sympathetically restored with good attention to detail. The kitchen and bathrooms were most definitely high spec and modern. Debbie and her family were superb hosts and nothing was too much trouble for them. Happy to recommend.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Wonderful holiday in fabulous setting.

The house and garden are both charming, the photographs on the website are even better in real life. Debbie, Alan and Jack are great hosts and could not have been more helpful,even though the fishing advice didn't lead to any fish getting caught. Thank you for a holiday we will remember fondly.

10/10 Excellent

Bev W.

Fantastic House - highly recommended

The photos do not do this wonderful property justice. It's elegant with a clever combination of period pieces and high end bathrooms and kitchen. Spacious so if you are a couple of families there is ample opportunity for privacy yet you can all be together round the large kitchen table, on the squishy sofas or out in the garden, by the river enjoying the BBQ. An ideal base with chateaux on the doorstep, interesting towns, an hour from beautiful beaches - perfect. The village has all the amenities you need - small shops, boulangeries, traiteurs (deli), bars, restaurants and a great supermarket just up the road. Communication from Debbie from booking onwards was great and her warm welcome just what we needed after a long drive. Highly recommended and you can book with confidence.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018