Vacation, Vacation on a farm, hiking vacation

Gite L'Ecurie is a barn conversion. The main room is large and benefits from a wood-burning stove. The furnishings are comfortable and there is a TV with French TV, UK satellite channels and a DVD player. High-speed WiFi is provided for free. The kitchen is fully equipped and has a cooker with oven, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. There is a separate dining room and games room with pool/snooker table.

The three spacious bedrooms can accommodate 9 people. Bedroom one has a double bed (or twin as requested), bedroom 2 has 2 single beds (which can be converted into a double bed as requested) and a full-sized bunkbed, bedroom three has a double and a single bed. There are three bathrooms each with a shower, basin and toilet (en suite to bedrooms 2 and 3. The private bathroom for bedroom 1 has a sunken bath with shower).

Bed linen, bath and kitchen towels are included in the price. Pool towels can be hired.

Gite L'Ecurie has its own terrace garden with garden furniture and barbecue, from which you have views over the valley and the village of Bardenac.

External games are provided including football, badminton, petanque, croquet, swings etc. A Guest information room is stocked with tourist information and maps plus books, DVDs and inside games.

A washer, iron and ironing board are available. The shared pool (12m x 6m) is open between May and September from 9.30am to 8.00pm. Sun-loungers and umbrellas are provided. Children under 12 must be supervised in and around the pool by an adult.

Smoking is not permitted in the accommodation.

Gite L'Ecurie is entirely on ground level. Door apertures may not be suitable for full-width wheelchairs

Chez Sarrazin is about an hour's drive to the Gironde estuary; sandy beaches are plentiful around Royan. There are a number of recreational lakes with (imported) sandy beaches within 2kms of the property.

Bath, Shower, WC

Balcony/Terrace, Garden, Barbecue Spot, Playground, Pool, Tabletennis, beach chair

Baby Utilities, safe, Separate entrance, tiled stove

Gas Cooker, Refrigerator, Deep-Freezer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Dishes, Water heater, Coffeemaker, Toaster, Silverware, Drinking glasses

Radio, TV, DVD-Player, Washing-maschine, Bedclothes, Towels, W-LAN, vacuum cleaner, crib, garden furniture

seniors-accessible, Children

Conveniently located close to the large village of Brossac with shops and restaurants in the sunny southern Charente, Chez Sarrazin comprises 2 family-friendly gites. Each gite has a capacity of 8; they are completely separate from one another and the owners' accommodation so high levels of privacy can be enjoyed. There is an excellent, in-ground, full-depth, secure 12 x 6m pool with outstanding views of the stunning countryside.


The south of the Charente, bordering the Dordogne, offers beautiful countryside, a wonderful sunny climate and an opportunity to see France at its best. The quiet lanes are ideal for touring around by car, bicycle or on foot to explore the countryside, historic villages and towns, the lakes and the authentic local character such as markets, good restaurants, vineyards and cognac distilleries. Chez Sarrazin provides an excellent base to explore the many attractions of the Charente and Dordogne. It is a short distance from the village of Brossac with its old stone houses set around the 12th century church. There is a good range of facilities including restaurants, tennis and bocce courts, bakeries, grocery stores, a pharmacy and a butcher. A tourist office is located in the town hall. The pretty town of Chalais, dominated by its 16th century castle, is located 10 minutes drive away and has many shops and a supermarket as well as a colourful and lively market on Monday mornings. One of the highlights of the summer is an international show and during the year there are concerts and exhibitions in the castle and its gardens. Also within easy reach is Aubeterre-sur-Dronne which boasts an exceptional cultural heritage which, combined with its beautiful natural surroundings and the famous French “art de vivre”, makes it the perfect place to visit. Officially listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in France it has welcomed tourists, visitors and pilgrims on their way to Spain for over 1000 years. Visitors today can enjoy meandering through the narrow streets, popping in to admire the many specialist shops, including a leather worker and potters, and then settling down in the village square at one of the cafés or restaurants, comfortably shaded by ancient lime trees. Also within easy reach are: Royan on the Atlantic coast; Bordeaux, the historic and cosmopolitan city; St Emilion and Cognac, known worldwide for their famous wine and cognac; Périgueux; Bergerac; Riberac with its famous weekly market; Poitiers with the famous Futuroscope and the Vallée des Singes monkey park; and Angoulême, the walled capital of the Charente with shopping boulevards and historic buildings.

Horse-riding, Tennis, Bicycle rental, golf, fishing, volleyball

Bordeaux (90 Kilometer)

Chalais (10 Kilometer)

N10 (10 Kilometer)