This 3-Star story-book cottage adorned with roses and blue shutters against the Charentais white stone, draws your eye from every angle. It sits front and centre in the tiny town of Bourg-Charente with it's Bar/restaurant/Café/Depot de Pain, La Maison du Passeur, and is neighbours with Michelin Starred restaurant La Ribaudiere. Our guests enjoying swimming and playing in the Charente River opposite the house. Large trees alongside the river provide shade in summer. They are lovely to sit under and relax. You can enjoy our large, separate and private garden for sunning, picnics and games. It is a few steps away down a private alley. It is not adjoining the house. The little town of Bourg-Charente is in the Grande Champagne, Premier Cru area of Cognac. It is only 5kms from Jarnac, and 10kms from Cognac. It can be busy on the weekends and in Fete season (summer) and there is always plenty to watch and enjoy. The house Sleeps 4 comfortably in 3 beds, with 1 full bathroom and two separate WCs. There is a large upstairs living room with big screen TV/Multi-Media +100+ DVDs and many games. Fans are supplied for summer, and electric heating and Pellet fire in winter. Entry at street level. Park your car in the closest parking spot, Fully equipped modern kitchen with induction hob, dishwasher and oven and small appliances. A dining room and small sitting area are adjacent to the kitchen, for sociable times. Open wide the windows and enjoy breezes from the river. Sit on the small front terrace with your coffee/meal/Apero, and greet passers-by, and feel part of this pretty town You can walk, bike, kayak, horse-ride and any number of other activities in this location. It is perfect for golfers and those who enjoy fishing. Our Guests Stay for the Cognac Marathon and Cognac Tennis Tournaments. NO 3rd PARTY RENTERS. Person booking the property must be a guest for the entire duration of the booking. No Smokers No Pets

Monica and Warren are New Zealand born world travellers now living full time in the beautiful Grande Champagne, 1er Cru area of Cognac. They take great pride in presenting their holiday homes in 5* condition and enjoy meeting guests of all nationalities. Bienvenue!

It is all about the River! Enjoy swimming, jumping off the rope swing and exploring the island from the cool waters. Those who enjoy watching have the benefit of the many beautiful shade trees. You can walk the short distance to the depot de pain for your morning baguette and croissants and a coffee, and enjoy an excellent Formule lunch on their outdoor terrace, by reservation (advised). Walk anywhere in and from this location and cycle on any number of the cycleways in the area. Rental Bikes and helmets can be delivered to the door. You will need a vehicle in this location. You are never more than 90 mins from the coast at Royan (60 mins) or La Rochelle (90 mins) and any of the fabulous and historic towns and cities. This includes Bordeaux and Saint Emilion. Roman Art and ruins are nearby. Famous Cognac houses for tours and sampling. Hang out on the terrace of a restaurant in Jarnac or Cognac and watch the world go by. Relax, breathe and enjoy being on Vacation. Stay for the Cognac and Jarnac Marathons, the Circuit des Ramparts in Angouleme (just 35 mins) Tennis Tournaments in Cognac/St Brice, and Golf Cognac (3kms).