Villas, houses, gites, cottages and holiday accommodation for rent in Poitou Charentes, France

Situated in the south west France and facing the Atlantic ocean, Poitou Charenete is fast becoing a popular destination and attracts rich Parisiens.

The port of La Rochelle is a major landmark and destination for this coastal area. The magnificent fortress city holds many attractions for the tourist. There are two well know islands off the coast near La Rochelle, Ile de Re and Ile d'Oleron, past Rochefort. La Rochelle also has a large aquarium and what is claimed to be France’s largest zoo.

Royan, La Rochelle’s local tourist rival attracts thousands who make the most of some fine sandy beaches and a seemingly endless waterside fish restaurants.

The old naval port of Rochefort is interesting to visit and there is a major  project underway to build a replica of the frigate Hermione, the ship that took the French general La Fayette to the New World to fight alongside the Americans against the English in 1780. Fouras and Chatelailon are also prime destinations

Throughout the department there are numerous nature reserves, bird watching sites and a forest museum. The beautiful, wooded Saintonge area is full of history and an important centre of Romanesque architecture.

Just east of the Charente-Maritime is the famous town of Cognac and just south of the department is the major city of Bordeaux

Local industries are fishing, shell fish and salt while inland there is butter and eau-de-vie. The area boasts over 2,400 hours of sunshine a year.

 

Holiday rentals in Poitou Charentes

Charente

Charente Maritime

Deux Sevres

Vienne

Holiday rentals, gites, farmhouses and houses for rent in Charente Maritime

View Details	Napoleonic Château		Rating 40
	Napoleonic Chateau with private pool (5 x 11 -salt water)in Poitou-Charent, near to Bordeaux (30min) and Cognac (45mins). It's the ideal get
	Sleeps : 15	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
Napoleonic Château	/Charente-Maritime /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	Irini		Rating 40
Sleeps : 3	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
Résidence Hôtelière le Mail Plage Résidence Hôtelière Le Mail Plage	/Charente-Maritime /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	Résidence Hôtelière le Mail Plage Résidence Hôtelière Le Mail Plage		Rating 50
	At the heart of the Ile de Ré, in the village of La Couarde, 100 metres from the beach and 50 metres from the shops, the Le Mail Plage Residence, with
	Sleeps : 5	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
Résidence Hôtelière le Mail Plage Résidence Hôtelière Le Mail Plage	/Charente-Maritime /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	Résidence Hôtelière le Mail Plage Résidence Hôtelière Le Mail Plage		Rating 50
	Situated along the edge of the Cognac en de Côtes de Blaye, on the right shore of the Gironde, a charming country house (90m2) with private swimming p
	Sleeps : 8	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
Irini	/Charente-Maritime /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	Résidence Hôtelière le Mail Plage Résidence Hôtelière Le Mail Plage		Rating 50
	At the heart of the Ile de Ré, in the village of La Couarde, 100 metres from the beach and 50 metres from the shops, the Le Mail Plage Residence, with
		Stunning Barn conversion in peaceful village close to traditional old market town. Lovely comfortable accommodation. Roof Terrace
Sleeps : 4		Private Pool : false	Pets :true
Le Batiment	/Charente-Maritime (other areas) /Charente-Maritime /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	Riverside Cottage		Rating 50
	PEACEFUL AND RELAXING LOCATION BY THE RIVER BOUTONNE SET IN A QUIET HAMLET CLOSE TO DAMPIERRE IN THE FRENCH RURAL COUNTRYSIDE
	Sleeps : 4	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
Riverside Cottage	/Charente-Maritime (other areas) /Charente-Maritime /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	Old Farmhouse		Rating 50
	This comfortable 2 bedroomed cottage boasts many original features including exposed beams, Charentaise fireplace and stonework throughout
	Sleeps : 5	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
Old Farmhouse	/Charente-Maritime (other areas) /Charente-Maritime /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	Les Marechaux		Rating 68
	A rural, family house with all mod cons including a private swimming pool.
	Sleeps : 11	Private Pool : true	Pets :false
Les Marechaux	/Charente-Maritime (other areas) /Charente-Maritime /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
	At the heart of the Ile de Ré, in the village of La Couarde, 100 metres from the beach and 50 metres from the shops, the Le Mail Plage Residence, with
	Sleeps : 6	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
Résidence Hôtelière le Mail Plage Résidence Hôtelière Le Mail Plage	/Charente-Maritime /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	Fleur de Sel		Rating 50
	In Charente Maritime, on the isle of Oléron, close to the village of St-Pierre d?Oléron, a pretty, individual, even-levelled house (80 m2), accompanie
	Sleeps : 6	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
Fleur de Sel	/Ile d'Olron /Charente-Maritime /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	Le Batiment		Rating 50
View Details	Lincoln's Stable		Rating 125
	Lincoln's is a converted stable completed in 2003 sleeps 2/4.
	Sleeps : 4	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
Lincoln's Stable	/Charente-Maritime (other areas) /Charente-Maritime /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	The Cottage		Rating 125
	The cottage is a recently converted farm building on two floors, we have retained original features such as oak beams and stone walls.
	Sleeps : 4	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
The Cottage	/Charente-Maritime (other areas) /Charente-Maritime /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	The Farmhouse		Rating 125
	Your accommodation is in the 19th century farmhouse comprising of 3 large bedrooms.
	Sleeps : 7	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
The Farmhouse	/Charente-Maritime (other areas) /Charente-Maritime /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	La Petite Vigne		Rating 242
	Delightful traditional cottage with pool in Charente-Maritime. Set in peaceful hamlet close to the Forest of Aulnay.
	Sleeps : 4	Private Pool : true	Pets :true
La Petite Vigne	/Charente-Maritime (other areas) /Charente-Maritime /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /

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Holiday rentals, gites, farmhouses and houses for rent in Deux Sevres

View Details	Le Roitelet (Six Person Option)		Rating 50
	Architect designed conversion early 19th Century Stable. Spacious, equipped to high extremely comfortable standard retaining original features.
	Sleeps : 6	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
Le Roitelet (Six Person Option)	/Deux-Sevres /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	Les Chalets de la Héronnière Type 4-6		Rating 50
	Situated in the heart of the Poitou, this holiday-park "Les Chalets de la Héronnière" is an ideal vacation-spot, highlighted with many activities orga
	Sleeps : 6	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
Les Chalets de la Héronnière Type 4-6	/Deux-Sevres /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	La Chouette		Rating 50
	Architect designed conversion early 19th Century Stable. Spacious, equipped to high extremely comfortable standard retaining original features.
	Sleeps : 8	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
La Chouette	/Deux-Sevres /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	L'Hirondelle (Six Person Option)		Rating 50
	19th Century architect designed conversion. Spacious, equipped to very high standard, retains many original features.
	Sleeps : 6	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
L'Hirondelle (Six Person Option)	/Deux-Sevres /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	Les Maisons du Lac (Pescalis) Les maisons du Lac (Pescalis)		Rating 50
View Details	Les Chalets de la Héronnière Type 4-6 adapté		Rating 50
	Situated in the heart of the Poitou, this holiday-park "Les Chalets de la Héronnière" is an ideal vacation-spot, highlighted with many activities orga
	Sleeps : 6	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
Les Chalets de la Héronnière Type 4-6 adapté	/Deux-Sevres /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	Le Roitelet (Four Person Option)		Rating 50
	Architect designed conversion early 19th Century Stable. Spacious, equipped to high extremely comfortable standard retaining original features.
	Sleeps : 4	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
Le Roitelet (Four Person Option)	/Deux-Sevres /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	L'Hirondelle (Eight Person Option)		Rating 50
	19th Century architect designed conversion. Spacious, equipped to very high standard, retains many original features.
	Sleeps : 8	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
L'Hirondelle (Eight Person Option)	/Deux-Sevres /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
	Explore France and Europe?s leading international nature reserve and fishing centre! The Hotel-Residence ?Les Maisons du Lac? is composed of ho
	Sleeps : 2	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
Les Maisons du Lac (Pescalis) Les maisons du Lac (Pescalis)	/Deux-Sevres /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	Les Maisons du Lac (Pescalis) Les maisons du Lac (Pescalis)		Rating 50
	Explore France and Europe?s leading international nature reserve and fishing centre! The Hotel-Residence ?Les Maisons du Lac? is composed of ho
	Sleeps : 4	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
Les Maisons du Lac (Pescalis) Les maisons du Lac (Pescalis)	/Deux-Sevres /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	Le Poirier beautiful 4 bed barn conversion		Rating 50
	Named after the pear tree that grows on the wall outside, this 4 bedroom, 2 shower room converted stone barn has all the space needed for a large holi
	Sleeps : 10	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
Le Poirier beautiful 4 bed barn conversion	/Deux-Sevres /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	La Grande Marioliere		Rating 79
	Our lovely Charantaise cottage is situated in a tranquil hamlet outside the pretty village of Moncoutant – in the 2nd sunniest part of France.
	Sleeps : 4	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
La Grande Marioliere	/Deux-Sevres /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	Eeyores Corner, Deux Sevres		Rating 84
	Beautifully renovated farmhouse bounding the picturesque River Thouet with splashpool,hot tub and summer house and decked terrace, ideal for fishing,
	Sleeps : 8	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
Eeyores Corner, Deux Sevres	/Deux-Sevres /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	La Petite Cornouailles		Rating 103
	Striking stone cottage set in beautiful surroundings. This pretty stone cottage is within the Deux Sevres area bordering on the Vendee.
	Sleeps : 6	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
La Petite Cornouailles	/Deux-Sevres /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	Logis de Tertre : Gite - Le Trisant		Rating 195
	A delighful two bedroom/four person farmhouse style gite located in quiet rural area with use of a swimming pool. only 30 minutes from La Rochelle.
	Sleeps : 4	Private Pool : true	Pets :true
Logis de Tertre : Gite - Le Trisant	/Deux-Sevres /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	Logis de Tertre : Gite - Le Bronwain		Rating 195
	A spacious four bedroom/eight person farmhouse style gite located in quiet rural area with use of a swimming pool. Close to La Rochelle.
	Sleeps : 8	Private Pool : true	Pets :true
Logis de Tertre : Gite - Le Bronwain	/Deux-Sevres /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /

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Holiday rentals, gites, farmhouses and houses for rent in Vienne

View Details	Eternes		Rating 50
	An old house (110 m2), typical for the Loire area, on a forestry terrain of 5000m2 (to be shared with the owner). The house is fully renovated; it is
	Sleeps : 4	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
Eternes	/Vienne /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	Château des Forges		Rating 50
	An imposing flat (90 m²) located on the top floor of a magnificent chateau in the heart of the sun-drenched Poitou countryside, offering a beautiful v
	Sleeps : 4	Private Pool : false	Pets :true
Château des Forges	/Poitiers /Vienne /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	La Petite Maison		Rating 78
	Beautiful 3 Bedroom French Cottage in village location. Ideal for a family holiday in the Brenne National Park or a romantic break for two.
	Sleeps : 6	Private Pool : false	Pets :false
La Petite Maison	/Vienne (other areas) /Vienne /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /
View Details	La Bordeliere, Poitiers.		Rating 379
	This great value, characterful 16th Century alms house, is set into a limestone escarpment on the pilgrim trail to Compostella. Sleeps 5 in 1 double and 1 triple.
	Sleeps : 5	Private Pool : false	Pets :false
La Bordeliere, Poitiers.	/Poitiers /Vienne /Poitou-Charentes /France /Europe /

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