Title: Rural family cottage for 6, shared pool, own terrace & garden, ping-pong table. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rural family cottage for 6, shared pool, own terrace & garden, ping-pong table. Cottage in Chalais with private pool and kitchen ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104870000/104863000/104862986/95f07240.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104870000/104863000/104862986/361da059.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104870000/104863000/104862986/09b5bff0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104870000/104863000/104862986/94eebf89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104870000/104863000/104862986/339cbaa3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the picturesque Charente countryside, this charming cottage near Chalais offers a serene retreat. With a pool to relax by and an inviting open-plan dining area, it's perfect for unwinding with family and friends amidst the beautiful French landscape. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pool - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rural family cottage for 6, shared pool, own terrace & garden, ping-pong table. This cottage, a short drive from Chalais in the Charente region, has a spacious pool (sometimes shared with the owners), own terrace and garden, 3 bedrooms, 1 family bathroom, and a separate toilet. The open-plan dining, living room, and kitchen are the hub of the house, where everyone tends to gather. Comfy sofas and beds make this gite a very comfortable one. The beautiful Charente countryside surrounds you, perfect for cycling or taking long walks during the day or evening. This is rural France at its best. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104820000/104814500/104814441/52549e71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Countryside gite with 5 bedrooms and pool, short drive from Chalais, 2 terraces Chalais - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Parking available 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=104814441&PinnedHotelID=104814441&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60370000/60362900/60362811/9f400c89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Countryside Gite with private pool near Aubeterre Laprade - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=60362811&PinnedHotelID=60362811&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24070000/24061900/24061854/570440f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Villa, Heated Pool, A/C, Wifi, sleeps 8, close to the village of Chalais Chalais - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=24061854&PinnedHotelID=24061854&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118280000/118273500/118273447/6981ddec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Townhouse with garden access! 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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 USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.258083,0.020291&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cjgsGy%7DB%3FU%3FU%40W%3FU%40U%40U%3FUBU%40U%40U%40UBUBUBUBSBUBUBSDUBUDSDSDUDSDSFSDSFSDSFQFSHSFQFQHQFQHQFQHQHQJOHOHQHOJOHMJOJOJMJMJMJMJMJMLKJMLKLKJKLILKLILIJINILILGLGNGLGLGNELGNELENENCLENCNCNCLANCNALANANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNDLBNDNDLDNFLDLFNFLFLFLHNFLHLHLHLHJJLJLHLJJLLJJJJLLLJLHLLLJLHNJNHLJNJNHPHNHNHPHPHPFPHPFPHPFRFPFRFPDRFRFRDRFRDRDTBRDTDRBTDRBTBTBRBTBT%40T%40TBT%40T%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FVATATATATCTATATCTCRCTCTCTERCTERETCRERETGRERGRGREPGRGRGPGRIPGPIPGPIPIPINIPININKNKNINKNILKNMLILKLMLKLKJMJKJMJMJMJKHMJMHMHMHOFMHMFMFOFMFMDOFMDODODMBODMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOCMAOCOCOCMEOCOEMEOEMGOEMGMGOGMGMIMGOIKIMIMKMIMKKKMKMKKKMKKMKMKMKMKMKOKMKOIOKMIQIOIOKQIOIQGQIQGQIQGQGSIQGSGQESGSESGSESEUESESEUCSEUCSCUCUCUCSCUCUAUAUAUCU%3FUAUAW%3FUAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EqorqED4Gj4N8N-r5xilRrjdVhs=) Chalais, Charente #### What's nearby - Chalais Tourism Office - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - Circuit de Haute Saintonge - 16 min drive - 12.8 km - Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office - 16 min drive - 15.2 km - Trarieux Square - 16 min drive - 15.2 km - Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean - 17 min drive - 15.5 km #### Getting around - Chalais Station - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Le Flore - ‬3 min drive - ‪Flamingo - ‬9 min drive - ‪La Bonne Humeur - ‬3 min drive - ‪Saint Bernards Restaurant - ‬12 min drive - ‪Poirier - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Rural family cottage for 6, shared pool, own terrace & garden, ping-pong table. have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Rural family cottage for 6, shared pool, own terrace & garden, ping-pong table. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Rural family cottage for 6, shared pool, own terrace & garden, ping-pong table.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rural family cottage for 6, shared pool, own terrace & garden, ping-pong table.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Rural family cottage for 6, shared pool, own terrace & garden, ping-pong table. located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Chalais Tourism Office and within 9 mi (15 km) of Circuit de Haute Saintonge and René Carré. Trarieux Square and Aubeterre-sur-Dronne Tourism Office are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rural family cottage for 6, shared pool, own terrace & garden, ping-pong table. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Antoine B. Aug 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for peaceful holidays The house is well-equiped and nicely decorated.We enjoyed the big pool during the hot days. The owner is very nice and available. Our 10 days in this place were great. ##### Antoine B. Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025