Les Vieux Chais - ideal for your holiday in France

Built for Hennessy Cognac in the 1840s, Les Vieux Chais is a 4 acre private estate offering luxury self-catering holiday accommodation and is the perfect base for your holiday in southwest France.  It is opposite a magnificent chateau owned by the family who make Grand Marnier and is set in the medieval village of Bourg-Charente.

 

The village has a post office/bar where you can mail your postcards and perhaps have a snack or drink at the same time; a tennis court; a friendly corner shop providing essential supplies including fresh bread/croissants each morning and a Michelin Star Restaurant, La Ribaudière.

 

At Les Vieux Chais, we are pleased to offer 2 holiday houses to rent:

• A 260m2 two bedroom house - la Grande Maison - all at ground floor level
• A 72m2 two storey, two bedroom house - la Maison de Maître
• And an ensuite bedroom for bed & breakfast guests also at ground floor level (or if you have booked la Grande Maison or Maison de Maître and require extra space, this can be hired at a special discounted rate)
• In total we can sleep up to 12 people and the majority of rooms overlook the beautiful landscaped courtyard gardens of 1/3 of an acre

Nearest towns are Cognac 8kms, Jarnac 5kms with 4 international airports beween 30-75 mins away: Angoulême, La Rochelle, Limoges and Bordeaux.

Five Star Review

Mike & Louise from England write...Many thanks to you both for making our French holiday so comfortable.  Your hospitality was unsurpassed and we wish you continued success in the future.   more...

 

Mike Grantham, PGA Professional, from Cheshire, England writes...Many thanks for the three weeks of looking after my three groups.  They seem to have all enjoyed your beautiful facilities.  It has been a different experience for my golfing weeks but well worth it.  Good luck for the future.   more...

 

Helen & Bob from England write...We have had a lovely time and your chais is beautiful.  We will come back, without the golf clubs, to explore more of the lovely countryside.  Thank you for your hospitality and help.   more...

 

Doug & Janet from England write...No epistle just sincere thanks for an extremely comfortable and very enjoyable stay.  You were magnificent hosts for our week in your 'chateau'.   more...

 

Valerie & Peter from England write...Thank you so much for your friendship and hospitality.  Your home and its facilities are a credit to you both.  A super week's holiday! 

 

Peter & Sue from England write...Thank you for sharing your beautiful 'Les Vieux Chais' with us - we had a wonderful holiday in the peace and calm of Bourg-Charente - an enchanting place.  Hospitality excellent and hosts perfect.  Will recommend.   more...

 

Uschi, Udo and Ede from Germany write...Thank you very much for two wonderful weeks at your fantastic estate. Our expectations were exceeded and we enjoyed your companionship, hospitality and friendship very much!  Looking forward to our next stay.  more...

 

Philip, Keirsten and Kayleigh from Canada write...Words cannot sufficiently express how enjoyable a time we had here at Les Vieux Chais this past week. Notwithstanding the beauty of the area and in particular the ambience and character of la Maison de Maître, your genuine hospitality and welcoming desire to make our stay comfortable and memorable has left a lasting impression with us. From the time of our very early/or late 0030hrs arrival and your enthusiastic welcome, we have certainly been impressed. As a timeshare owner we have stayed in many memorable places, however, none of the accommodations and staff can come close to Les Vieux Chais. You have certainly set the benchmark!

 

We wish you all success in your endeavours but our selfish side would like to keep Les Vieux Chais our secret. Thank you once again for your kindness and friendship.   more...

 

Marilyn from England & France writes...I really hope you make a great success with this wonderful place. We've had a terrific week and no hosts could have been kinder or more welcoming. You thought of everything!  We'll be back!.     more...

 

Jim and Lillian from Wales write...Thank you both ever so much for making our holiday in France such a memorable and enjoyable one. You were so friendly and made us most welcome.  Les Vieux Chais is such an interesting building and Bourg-Charente makes a wonderful base from which to visit so many lovely places in the area - Cognac, Jarnac, La Roche Courbon, cruise on the river and not forgetting a tour of the Hennessy Distillation Plant. We have no hesitation in recommending you to whoever needs a good holiday. Thanks again for everything.    more...

 

Kathy from the USA writes...Unlike most of your guests, we came here to work - and what a lovely relaxing place to use as our base for photography! Les Vieux Chais has definitely played an input in bringing this book to fruition, so thank you for making it possible! The Maison de Maître is a delightful and comfortable place to live and your garden is a continuing delight. We all hope to return some day for an actual vacation in this part of France.   more...