[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Quiet, Characterful Cottage in Countryside Cottage in Rioux with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75230000/75227600/75227551/ae25ae74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75230000/75227600/75227551/586453a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75230000/75227600/75227551/cb13040b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75230000/75227600/75227551/06ca3623.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75230000/75227600/75227551/cccc2b33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Pandora's cottage is a peaceful haven, surrounded by flowers and countryside walks. With its sun-soaked patio, gas BBQ, and bikes for exploring nearby villages, this retreat offers relaxation and adventure. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Quiet, Characterful Cottage in Countryside If you’re looking for a holiday away from it all, this is the perfect place! Our cottage “Pandora’s” is situated at the end of a short Allée, edged with flowers, hollyhocks, roses, and lavender, etc. There’s a sun soaked patio, countryside walks, and chickens providing fresh eggs for your breakfast. With thick stone walls, the property is cool in summer, cozy in winter. The cottage has a large lounge, separate dining room, and a well stocked kitchen. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, plus a mezzanine with single bed, and a newly fitted bathroom. We live in a converted barn opposite with our three cats and two parrots, so are on hand if you have any queries. Our African Grey Parrot likes to sit outside in her cage in the summer and talk to our guests! Our chickens are very friendly, a great hit with children-one even lays green eggs! We are in the process of making a special enclosed chicken garden for them, filled with chicken friendly plants. The terrace is a real sun trap, with table, chairs and a BBQ. There is also a cool area under the trees, just across the road, with a swing seat, and bistro table and chairs to relax with a book, or a glass of wine. We have two comfortable sun loungers for use either here or on the patio. If you’re feeling energetic, there are bikes for your use, to cycle to a nearby village for croissants etc and to explore the beautiful countryside. The coast is just a short drive away with sandy beaches, and rocky coves, or visit the picturesque villages of Talmont, or Meschers. The larger towns of Royan with it’s colourful marina and weekly market, and historic Saintes are an easy drive away. Please do feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the property, location etc ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Music library - TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Bicycles ### 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) ### General - Bicycles ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29500000/29498000/29497955/fbe15b21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charentaise house with mature garden Saint-Romain-de-Benet - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 4.8 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=29497955&PinnedHotelID=29497955&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94710000/94709600/94709504/bb492e27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Agréable Maison à 14kms de la mer Le Gua - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=94709504&PinnedHotelID=94709504&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27123800/27123724/270-ae14db95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unique! 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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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.61889%2C-0.72628&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=F6y7JsJejcShnm8wNZlPncDlCPM=) Rioux, Charente Maritime #### What's nearby - Grottes de Regulus et des Fontaines - 28 min drive - 27.5 km - Saint-Georges-de-Didonne Beach - 29 min drive - 29.5 km - Royan Beach - 31 min drive - 29.5 km - Port Royan - 33 min drive - 32.3 km - Pontaillac Beach - 35 min drive - 35.0 km #### Getting around - Pons Station - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive - ‪Paul - ‬18 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive - ‪Pâtisserie Boulestier EURL - ‬9 min drive - ‪Le Lion d'Or - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Quiet, Characterful Cottage in Countryside pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Quiet, Characterful Cottage in Countryside? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Quiet, Characterful Cottage in Countryside? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Quiet, Characterful Cottage in Countryside located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Saint-Eutrope Church, Musée de l'Échevinage, and Saintes Amphitheatre. Saintes Cathedral and Musée d'Archeologie are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Quiet, Characterful Cottage in Countryside Reviews 9.8 ### 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 19 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### alison c. Jun 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful stay Excellent property and very helpful but discreet hosts. Quiet , tranquil environment with lovely small villages nearby and beautiful beaches. ##### alison c. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Wilma H. Sep 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short stay in a lovely cottage The welcome of the owners of the cottage is heartwarming. They go the extra length to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The cottage has got everything you need, even appletrees for your fruit, chickens for your eggs and a vegetable garden for your tomatoes and herbs. A wonderful place in the heart of the Charente Maritime. ##### Wilma H. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul B. Jun 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magic place What a terrific place - on many levels. We loved the area, Mel and Roy were great. Highly recommended - the reviews are bang on. Looking forward to the model traction engine displays and developments with Mel's hair styling next year....Paul & Elaine ##### Paul B. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### david l. Jul 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### June/July 2024. The cottage is exactly as described on the website. It was nice to meet the very friendly owners, the outside space is limited, but we knew this would be the case on booking. We choose this cottage for its location, and were not disappointed. ##### david l. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria D. Mar 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pandora's Cottage A lovely cottage in the countryside with charming and knowledgeable hosts. Tranquil, immaculate, with well-equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. Deeply rural but close to nearby markets, bakeries and boucheries. A tour of the surrounding 12th-century churches is a must. ##### Victoria D. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophie R. Jun 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for us Arriving at our vacation spot with the flu is not the best way to start the vacation.But that's not a problem when you arrive at Mélanie and Roy's. Melanie immediately offered me cough syrup and honey and lemon to make a throat tea. We felt like we were arriving at a friend's house.The house is charming, tastefully decorated, a bottle of "rosé wine" and fresh eggs from the hens awaited us.Melanie and Roy take great care of their tenants without being intrusive. Georges the parrot wants to be taken care of and is delighted if you talk to him.This place is an oasis of calm and the garden is lovingly maintained. We can only recommend this rental and hope to return soon. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1d349329-89b9-4079-9ed2-bde6cd1c0c69-1750782185951.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b3b981a2-aaa5-4ccb-bdcd-041b9dc51abf-1750782199102.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/aaacb992-d26c-4e3e-a358-63efcae5d9e1-1750782218425.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d760ac5b-2fc5-4bd8-9b85-66eae8059ff1-1750782237864.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sophie R. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colette L., Glasgow Scotland Oct 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful authentic French cottage This cottage is superb! Mel and Roy are wonderful hosts. Everything and more you need is at hand they have thought of everything. The cottage is immaculate and the outside space is a suntrap. We arrived as strangers and left as friends. We recommend Pandora Cottage its a must if you are in the area. We really didn't want to leave and hope to return again. Colette and Steve ##### Colette L. Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael A. Jul 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Simply wonderful…. Absolutely lovely Cottage, full of charm, beautifully clean and tidy with all mod cons and a well equipped kitchen. Wimbledon was on during my stay and UK tv was set up within minutes of asking if it was available for which another huge thank you!! On which note, Mel and Roy were wonderful hosts, very polite, kind and friendly. No hesitation at all in recommending them and their lovely Cottage to other interested guests. See you both again soon I hope. ##### Michael A. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Diana H. Aug 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Auszeit Wir haben ein paar schöne Tage verlebt. Die Gastgeber waren sehr höflich, zuvorkommend und haben uns sehr gut aufgenommen sowie bei Fragen und Unternehmungen unterstützt. ##### Diana H. Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thorsten P. Aug 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sommerferien mit der Familie Die Unterkunft war genauso, wie es die Bilder versprachen. Mit Liebe zum Detail eingerichtetes Haus, in wunderschöner Lage. Mit Gastgebern, die sich dezent im Hintergrund hielten und doch da waren, als es aufgrund einer Autopanne nötig war. Absolut empfehlenswert. Wir planen schon ein nächstes Mal. Vielen Dank. ##### Thorsten P. Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pascale H. Jul 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacances en Charente Maritime Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans une charmante maison où il y avait tout ce qu'il fallait.On a été très bien accueilli par les propriétaires. Ma petite fille était aux anges car elle nourrissait les poules et elle allait voir les perroquets et en plus elle a pu faire du vélo. On est prêt à y retourner. M. et Mme Huvier M. ##### Pascale H. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olivia N. Jan 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjour pour Noël Gîte très convivial et chaleureux ,joliment décoré et assez spacieux. Mélanie et Roy sont des hôtes super gentils, ils ont eu plein de délicates attentions à notre arrivée. Ils sont là si besoin. Je recommande le lieu. ##### Olivia N. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super semaine Mon fils et moi même avons passé une très bonne semaine. Le gîte est au calme et très bien équipé. Les propriétaires ont des tas de délicates attentions à notre égard dès notre arrivée. Ils sont très gentils et accueillants. Et pour les activités, elles sont riches et nombreuses pas très très loin. C'était très bien. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sébastien R. Aug 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Une superbe semaine !!! Le logement est très mignon et surtout il fait frais ! Il y a tous ce qu'il faut a l'intérieur comme a l'extérieur. C'est confortable et très pratique. La maison a 20 30 minute des plages, de Saintes et Royan. Il y a énormément de chose a faire. C'est très calme, Mel et Roy sont des gens incroyablement gentils, chaleureux, discret et vraiment très sympathique, c'était un réel plaisir de les rencontrer et de pouvoir discuter avec eux. Nous étions avec notre fille de 5 ans, elle était aux anges de pouvoir voir les poules et autres animaux. C'était difficile de partir car, on était vraiment bien ! ##### Sébastien R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Céline B. Aug 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beau cottage ! Très beau cottage , bien équipé et très propre. Mel et Roy sont très sympathiques , serviables et toujours soucieux du bien-être des hôtes. ##### Céline B. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie C. Jul 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charmant cottage à la campagne Très bon accueil, maison charmante et propre à l'arrivée. Nous avons passé un très bon séjour. Seul petit bémol: la télévision ne fonctionnait pas correctement. Mais nous n'avons signalé le problème qu'à notre départ Fenêtres à l'étage potentiellement dangereuses pour de jeunes enfants. A sécuriser si possible. ##### Valerie C. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Véronique V. Jul 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home sweet home ! Excellent quiet stay, we are at home among the birds and Mélanie's beautiful garden. Mel and Ray are adorable with lots of intentions that make life sweet. I extended my stay twice!!! ##### Véronique V. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### bernadette et jean-pierre M. Aug 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### très bien, cottage de charme, environnement calme et au cœur de la campagne ##### bernadette et jean-pierre M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MICKAEL V. Aug 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Un grand merci à Mel et Roy pour leur disponibilité, leur gentillesse, leurs nombreuses attentions en tant qu'hôtes Je recommande vivement cette location ou tout est fait pour le confort des vacanciers : lits faits, linge de toilette à l'arrivée... Maison très fonctionnelle ##### MICKAEL V. Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Céline J. Jul 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gîte coquet Nos hôtes étaient aussi discrets qu'agréables. Ils se sont montrés très prévenants et attentionnés. Le gîte pour un réel dépaysement. ##### Céline J. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### francois l. Jun 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Un endroit vraiment très agreable Nous avons séjourné dans ce cottage très agréable équipé très propre et calme à 30mn des plages. Mel et Roy se sont mis en quatre pour rendre ce séjour encore plus appréciable. Tout est à disposition et mérite réellement de s attarder dans cet endroit de la Charente maritime peu connu et ressourçant. Merci encore à Mel et Roy pour votre accueil. ##### francois l. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022