At the heart of Verteuil sur Charente, this 17th century village house offers a charming retreat. Enjoy air-conditioned comfort in the spacious kitchen dining area or take in views of the chateau from the large living room on the top floor. With BBQ facilities and a private riverside seating area, relish outdoor moments with family and friends.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41776 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Step back in time,beautiful restored village property in the centre of Verteuil.
We welcome you to our restored 17th century village house in the heart of beautiful Verteuil sur Charente.The property is at the foot hill of the chateau and only a stones throw from the river and mill.The village has 5 restaurants,wine bar,butchers,general provisions shop,Antique shop,Ladies and gents hair dressers,chemist and florists.Our property has a very large kitchen dining area on the ground floor,which has air conditioning.The 2 bedrooms and bathroom are on the 1st floor.The bedrooms are set up as 1 double and 2 singles.To the 2nd level is a very large living room with views of the chateau.Our property is registered with the Chambre de Commerce Angouleme as a Gite.We have also been approved by the Ruffec tourism office and listed on their website.Recently "James Martins" French Adventure was filmed on location here in Verteuil.We also have an area by the river which guests can sit back and enjoy.We supply a table,chairs,bbq and charcol. Since July 2016 we have welcomed guests from the following countries.France,Spain,Holland,UK,Germany,Australia,Italy,America,Canada,Corsica, Wales,Ireland,Jersey,Panama.China,Hungary,Belgium,Czechia.Poland.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
3 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a village
Near a hospital
On a river
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,776 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Please respect our property.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Verteuil-sur-Charente, this vacation home is on a river. Abbey of Our Lady of Nanteuil and Castle Leray are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Labyrinthe Végétal and The gardens of Argentor. Traveling with kids? Consider Laby'Infernal and Laby'Arbustes. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Verteuil-sur-Charente travel guide
Is Step back in time,beautiful restored village property in the centre of Verteuil. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Step back in time,beautiful restored village property in the centre of Verteuil.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Step back in time,beautiful restored village property in the centre of Verteuil.?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Step back in time,beautiful restored village property in the centre of Verteuil. located?
Located on a river, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Tourist Office Country Ruffécois - Antenna Ruffec, Labyrinthe Végétal, and The gardens of Argentor. Aire de Rejallant and Abbey of Our Lady of Nanteuil are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Step back in time,beautiful restored village property in the centre of Verteuil. Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We greatly enjoyed our stay at this property. It has character combined with the desirable amenities. The owners are very welcoming and uncomplicated in any communication. Thumbs up all around.
I have several things I want when I travel to France from the USA - near a patisserie for croissant, parking that is free, great WIFI and usually air conditioning. This house had everything except the air but the photos and location allowed me to go ahead with our rental.
The local patisserie (10 steps away!), a boulangerie around the block, a small market, a nice weeknight market where the whole town showed up with picnic tables set up and food to buy, a nice restaurant and a food truck on Friday night with fish and chips were all nice surprises.
There is one parking spot right next to the house, but as it is on a smaller alley and I had a rental car, we opted to park the car in the town square which is a 3 minute walk for free.
We were able to watch the World Cup Women's Finals on the downstairs cable TV and watched DVD's mainly Hitchcock movies upstairs on the 3rd floor.
There were three fans available and we did use those in the evening for sleeping and for watching TV.
Kitchen was nicely equipped but honestly, we ate out lunch everyday and did not use it at all!
Our emails were answered promptly and we were met at check-in and check-out by our delightful hosts.
There was no street noise perhaps due to the fans except on garbage pickup morning but that is to be expected.
Thanks for allowing us to use your wonderful property.
Barbara B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
4/10 Poor
Séverine V.
Aug 24, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Accueil très chaleureux des propriétaires et frigo rempli à notre arrivée. Malheureusement, nous avions sélectionné ce gîte pour son jardin car nous venions avec 2 chiens. Or, il n’y en a pas. Seulement, un carré de jardin non attenant situé à 50 m du logement non clos, qui appartient à la commune et non aux propriétaires. Pas de barbecue, pas de bouilloire électrique, pas de climatisation. Le gîte n’est pas isolé et ne possède pas de double vitrage, de volets ou de rideaux occultants. Un climatiseur est disponible uniquement au RDC dans la cuisine. La chaleur était intenable au 1er et 2ème étage (sous les toits directement). Les ventilateurs hors d’âge n’ont pas suffit. La plomberie est défaillante, de même que l’électricité (certaines prises ne fonctionnent pas). Des problèmes de WC bouchés sont venus finir de gâcher notre séjour, il a fallu aviser. En plus d’un vis-à-vis avec les voisins sur notre SDB et WC, nous n’avons pas pu nous reposer car le gîte se situe sur la rue principale et très passante du village. Vraiment dommage car il a beaucoup de charme.
A lovely historic house with the needed modern facilities.
Great reception by the hosts with nice drinks and food.
The bakery is next door. Staying here for some time makes you feel like one of the villagers.
Our stay in Simon and Dianne ´s house was perfect. The house is beautiful and well equipped. We even had some wine and fresh beers in the fridge. Beds are very comfortable.
The village is magic and well located close to many places of interest.
Simon and Dianne are really nice and did their best to make our stay very pleasant.
We really recommand their house.
Thank you again Simon and Dianne.
Caroline and Fabien
Caroline D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Amanda B.
May 19, 2019
Full of character
Homely and in a great area
Amanda B.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lucy H.
Aug 14, 2018
Wonderful cottage in the heart of the village
We had a lovely stay in this beautiful cottage, which has been beautifully and thoughtfully restored. The cottage is spread over three floors and feels very spacious. It has everything you could need for a short or longer stay, with beds, towels etc of high quality which all makes for a comfortable time.
The cottage is in the centre of the village - next to the boulangerie, close to restaurants and cafes and a (very) short walk from the river and the castle.
Finally, special thanks to Simon and Dianne the owners and restorers of this cottage for such a warm and informative welcome.
Lucy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alexander H.
Jul 26, 2018
Wunderschöne Wohnung in bezauberndem Dorf
Die Wohnung ist der Wahnsinn! Antik eingerichtet und urgemütlich. Verteuil ist ein wirklich hübscher Ort mit Chateau, Fluss, alter Mühle... einfach malerisch! Simon und Dianne sind unglaublich herzlich und hilfsbereit. Es war ein fast perfekter Urlaub. Etwas störend leider war, dass die engem Gassen die Geräusche von Autos etc. kanalisieren und es daher manchmal etwas laut war.
Alexander H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chris M.
Jun 29, 2018
Wonderful historic property
We spent a couple of nights here and found the property to be charming. Very old and sympathetically restored to a high standard.
Simon, the property owner was very helpful and allowed us to keep our bikes in the property. The property location is just about perfect. Literally 3 steps from a very good baker and a few more to a local shop, restaurants and bars. Easy parking (free) about 50m away.
Chris M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Owen M.
Feb 14, 2018
Lots of Character
We loved our stay in Verteuil-sur-Charente. The house have been lovingly renovated and the fireplace keep us warm and happy. Highly recommended.
Owen M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Brigitte T.
Nov 14, 2017
Magnifique
Très joli maison dans ce joli village historique à visiter.
Brigitte T.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Archival
6/10 Okay
Christian P.
Nov 10, 2017
Les charmes du passé...
Accueil chaleureux, hôtes prévenants, demeure authentique. Un très agréable séjour dans un village charmant. Nous reviendrons...!
Christian et Laurence
Christian P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Dave S.
Oct 26, 2017
Beautiful place to stay, both the house and its location. Great value for money. Be back next year!
A wonderful place to stay! The open fireplace with plenty of firewood included was our favourite part! Comfortable beds and plenty of towels supplied. The house was nice clean and we found everything we needed for cooking etc. There were plenty of places nearby to eat and drink also. Overall we absolutely loved the house and really enjoyed our stay. We’re looking forward to our next visit!