Name: La Distillerie
Brand: Pure France
SKU: 2758

Introduction

Note; air-conditioning throughout.

Rated 5 stars out of 5 by the local tourist board, this is an outstanding, fully renovated traditional distillery set in open countryside.

The property has been sympathetically renovated and is beautifully appointed throughout with designer fixtures and furnishings. Superb attention to detail and bespoke fittings.

Ground floor with open-plan living and dining area with high ceiling and large glass doors leading out the terrace, garden and pool area.

Superb, fully-equipped Schmidt kitchen with Christian Lacroix cupboards.

Large Smart TV and fibre-optic Wi-Fi internet.

Two ground floor king-size double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.

Large family bathroom and utility room.

Two further double (or twin) bedrooms upstairs with further family bathroom.

Lovely private grounds lead out to open fields. Large lawned garden with elevated star-gazing area with telescope!

Large terrace with summer kitchen and dining area.

Pergola with shaded dining table and chairs. BBQ.

Designated children's play area and boules court.

Private heated pool 8m x 4m with sun terrace and loungers.

Car port with electric-car charging point.

All amenities in lovely villages 10 - 30 minutes. Excellent restaurants and wineries to discover.

Bespoke wine and cognac tasting and onsite catering by renowned celebrity chef Reza Mohammed available on request.

Charming property owners live in detached and private farmhouse next door. Available for help and advice if required.

Accommodation details

Open-plan, ground floor kitchen, living and dining area; Christian Lacroix kitchen with breakfast bar and stools, oven and hob, fridge freezer and dishwasher.

Beamed ceiling, sofas, wall-mounted Smart TV and fibre-optic Wi-Fi internet.

Dining table and chairs.

Door to terrace, garden and pool area.

Utility room with washing machine and dryer.

Bedroom 1, king-size double with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin.

Bedroom 2, king-size double with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin.

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin.

Stairs to 1st floor;

Bedroom 3, king-size double or two singles.

Bedroom 4, king-size double or two singles.

Separate bathroom with WC, bath / shower, separate shower and hand basin.

EXTERIOR;

Large lawned garden with fruit trees.

Large terrace with summer kitchen and dining area.

Pergola with shaded dining table and chairs. BBQ.

Private heated pool 8m x 4m with sun terrace and loungers.

Children's play area.

Boules court. Badminton.

Herb garden.

Star-gazing hill with telescope.

Plenty of private parking.

Car port with electric-car charging point.

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Rental Rates

Dates	Changeover dayChg. over	Minimum stayMin. stay	Daily	Weekly
03 May 28 Jun	Saturday	Weekly	-	€ 2,995
28 Jun 30 Aug	Saturday	Weekly	-	€ 4,250
30 Aug 25 Oct	Saturday	Weekly	-	€ 2,995
Refundable security bond			€ 1,000

Prices are for the rental of the entire property, payable in Euros.
25% deposit due at the time of booking. 75% balance and refundable security bond due 8 weeks prior to arrival.
Bookings run from 4:00pm on your day of arrival to 10:00am on your day of departure.
No smoking in the property.
Bookings include electricity, water, linen, towels and pool towels (not beach towels).

Tourist Tax
Where applicable, Pure France is required to collect and remit local government tourism taxes on behalf of our property owners. These taxes are calculated and collected from guests at the time of booking. Pure France then remits collected taxes to the applicable tax authority on the property owners' behalf.

Location

The property is located in open countryside 1 km from the small village of Challignac.

Local restaurant in Condeon, 5 km

Brossac (10 minutes) with grocery and restaurant. Large lake for swimming. Horse-riding, quad-bikes and llamas!

All shops, restaurants and supermarkets etc in Barbezieux 12 km and Chalais 18 km.

Further restaurants in Châteauneuf 22 km and Angoulême 25 minutes.

Canoeing down the River Dronne.

Local visits and activities;

Conte and Filles Vignoble 7 minutes (5.6 km) by car, is a local vineyard that is entirely family run anchored on the limestone valleys of Charente. Today, it is two sisters, Blandine and Anne-Laure, who will talk you through their history and traditions of cognac making through 5 generations.

A visit to the vineyard is highly recommended including cognac and pinot tasting and shopping for local artisan products. The views of the local countryside are amazing.

Lac Bleu de Guizengeard 15 minutes (13.5 km) by car, the secret blue lakes of Guizengeard are set in a pine and oak forest of the Sud- Charente. You will be amazed by the spectacular turquoise blue lakes that have formed in former clay quarries. This area is ecologically rich and was rehabilitated by conservationists to create a beautiful Discovery Trail, now home to exceptional biodiversity and migratory birds.

It takes 2-3 hours to take the trail and of course an important stop for a picnic lunch.

Aubeterre-sur-Dronne 28 minutes (30.6km) by car, one of France’s Les Plus Beaux Villages; walk around the artisan shops and relax in the pretty main square for a late lunch or a glass of wine.

Visit the 13th century monolithic underground church and take in the beautiful countryside views. For the children, take an afternoon visit to the lovely sandy river beach with a play area and safe swimming, or hire a kayak for a leisurely punt around the river, followed by a dinner in one of the many eateries.

Angoulême 30 minutes (39.8 km), by car, is the capital city of the Charente and offers a fantastic choice of restaurants and shopping.

Take a stroll through the quaint streets in the old town and visit the artisan indoor market. A walk around the old city ramparts is a highlight, providing excellent views of the city and countryside.

Nabinaud 30 minutes (33.1km) by car offers a great day out at La Base de Pleine Nature de Poltrot which offers zipline and aerial adventures. Take a swim in the beautifully cool river, go for a walk in the forest.

Brantôme 60 minutes (73 km) by car, is recognised as a Les Plus Beaux Villages and famous for a monastery which is is partially built in rock with caves to explore. The river running through the town is a great place to take a small river cruise, or if you’re feeling energetic, hire a kayak to traverse the river. There many cafés and restaurants to take in the lovely views or walk around the peaceful quaint streets.

Saint-Émilion 1 hour 7 minutes (81.4km) by car, is one of the most famous and prestigious wine-producing villages of the Bordeaux wine region. Visit one of the many artisan shops and independent wine producers, who offer wine tastings and advice.

Book a tour of one of the vineyards in advance. Enjoy lunch in the historic square or take in the beautiful views from the old ramparts and city walk.

Challignac, Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Customer Reviews [2]

Lee, Anita and girls - July/August 2024
This is the easiest and most satisfying review we've ever written.

Quite simply, Mark and Gary are two of the warmest and thoughtful people we have ever met and they have created the most wonderful home in the perfect rural location that it almost seems too good to be true... but it isn't.

Everything about La Distillerie encourages you to unwind and relax... whether it be the sumptuous and luxurious interior spaces, the pool and adjoining terraces giving shade and privacy or the surrounding woodland and rustle of the leaves on trees in the gentle cooling breeze.

Early mornings and evenings were our particular favourite as we would just sit and listen to the silence whilst enjoying an espresso or cold Pineau. It was truly idyllic.

Our daughters, aged 12 and 14 years old, were so happy playing in the pool for hours or relaxing on the terraces and in their own private snug that has been beautifully created.

We would love to keep La Distillerie as our own little secret and not share it with anybody, but of course we can't. So regretfully we have to tell anybody that asks that we have found the perfect destination with the perfect hosts.

C'est magnifique.

Alice and Jake and offspring. June 8th - 15th 2024
Thank goodness we found this last minute! What a find...
We were the first renters in this lovely house - thank you for a wonderful week. It's like staying in a chic boutique hotel, but you have the whole place to yourself ! Everything is fabulous, the interior design and the garden and pool area. We found it hard to drag ourselves away from the pool and the little ones loved the designated play area. And we are now professional boules players... and pastis drinkers. Thanks to Mark and Gary for making our week so special.

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Holiday home with private heated pool in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Private heated pool