Cognac Retreat

We stayed at the Cognac Retreat for a week in June. The house is great inside and out, with plenty of space and we spent lots of time relaxing in the lovely garden and pool. There is a bakery in the nearby village of Lonzac, which does lovely aguettes, and Cognac is nearby, with is a great town to wander around. We found that there was loads to do in nearby town such as Saintes and we did a trip to the coast at Royan which was only a 30 minute drive away. We’ve stayed in many different gites in our time and this was one of the best equipped and maintained. Highly recommended.

We can categorically say that we will be returning to the Cognac Retreat! This is the perfect place to sit back an relax. The house is full of character and offered ample space. The open plan kitchen diner was the perfect space to cook whilst socialising with the family. For our children, the outdoor pool was fantastic for cooling down and having fun, and during the evenings, the house was stocked with games and books to keep them entertained. We would highly recommend a visit a morning visit into Cognac to visit the market and also to Plage des Nonnes beach in Meschers - both superb days out

We had a fantastic 2 weeks in this gorgeous house. It was so relaxing, and had everything we needed. We really appreciated the pool on hot days, and the local area is delightful. John was impressively quick to sort out any issues.

A very complete house with a lot of space. very nice for children with large garden with vegetables and swimming pool. Quiet neighborhood, although a lot of things to do and visit in a short driving distance. We had a wonderful time!

We spent a wonderful three weeks here. The house is ideal for a family with children - ours’ loved the swimming pool, watering and picking the fruit and vegetables in the garden and around, and getting to know the local wildlife (hedgehogs, herons, owls). There are also lots of games and books to keep children occupied on rainy days. We spent many lovely afternoons relaxing in the garden and exploring the local countryside on short walks. When we wanted to venture a bit further afield the house was well-situated for visiting various beaches, villages and La Rochelle.