Is Lovely cottage set in the heart of Cognac countryside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Lovely cottage set in the heart of Cognac countryside Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Does Lovely cottage set in the heart of Cognac countryside have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Q: Where is Lovely cottage set in the heart of Cognac countryside located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Cognac Golf and within 3 mi (5 km) of Francois Mitterrand's Grave and Birthplace of François Mitterrand. Francois Mitterrand Museum and Courvoisier are also within 6 mi (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

Melvin J.

Aug 1, 2025

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What can I say, not only the property is a gem, but also the hosts, who are incredibly nice and helpful. We loved the pool, which we had completely to ourselves and the spacious house with everything you need in there. Don't hesitate to book this one.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Jul 26, 2025

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Beautiful cottage and grounds. Super clean pool which we had all to ourselves. The cottage was very well equipped with everything needed to start the holiday. Excellent hosts who were really friendly and helpful. They were knowledgeable about the area and were happy to book trips for us and advise us on places to visit. A lovely welcome and we felt very relaxed and at home. We are keen to go back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Aug 2, 2025

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This beautiful gitê is the perfect couples get away. We stayed here for our honeymoon and it was amazing. Mark and Lydia were the best hosts; friendly and available if needed for anything at all. Their lovely dog,Poppy, was an added bonus visiting us frequently. The gitê is well appointed with everything you need and the bedroom and en suite are luxurious. The outdoor space is a winner with an outdoor kitchen for those long summer nights. Everywhere is beautifully clean and the pool a welcome break from the summer sun. It exceeded our expectations and we will definitely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mick P.

Jun 22, 2025

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Wonderful week

We had a fantastic time. Mark and Lydia were both brilliant hosts.We were given their local knowledge on where to visit, where to cycle and ideas on places to eat out. They went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. Thanks both!The property is lovely, the pool is superb, Poppy (the dog) is welcoming and fun to be around.Genuinely we would recommend this very highly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M., Mannheim,Deutschland

Sep 8, 2018

Super relaxing vacation

Thank you Mark and Lydia for the lovely week .We had a lovely time .The pool ,the garden ,the very well equiped cottage and even your very friendly dog,everything was perfect

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alan Benton

Jul 26, 2022

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Beautiful French Escape

Beautifully maintained cottage set in lovely grounds in the Charente valley. Mark and Lydia were charming, helpful hosts who made us feel most welcome.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon L.

Jul 18, 2023

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A little piece of heaven

Beautiful location, Gite is absolutely amazing as is the pool area, outdoor kitchen & BBQ. Hosts Lydia & Mark were such a pleasure to meet and did everything possible to make our stay something special.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingo V.

Aug 10, 2023

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A fabulous week in Le Dolmen

Fantastic place with perfect hosts. Bed extremely comfortable, swimming pool, vegetable garden and summer kitchen excellent. Great base for cycle rides around the area. Lovely bars and restaurants in Cognac and Jarnac. Lydia, Mark (and Poppy, the dog) are very friendly and knowledgeable hosts. Highly recommended!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keren H.

Aug 21, 2022

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A very special place.

This really is a delightful place to stay. It’s located in beautiful surroundings; within easy reach of Cognac and Jarnac. The gite is beautiful, comfortable and well appointed with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The gardens, pool and outdoor kitchen are really special. Mark and Lydia are the best hosts we’ve ever experienced. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Aug 23, 2023

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Another day in paradise

12 days of pure bliss thanks to the beauty of Le Dolmen and the extreme kindness of Lydia and Marc. Not to forget Poppy!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rowena R.

Jun 30, 2025

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Glorious oasis near Cognac.

Couldn't have asked for better hosts in Mark and Lydia. Nothing was too much trouble. Gave us excellent suggestions on anything from where to eat, places to visit etc. Even offered to book restaurants and wine tastings for us. The gite was perfect for us as a couple. Plenty of room and also very tastefully decorated. The bathroom was huge with an equally large walk- in shower. The swimming pool, outdoor kitchen and seating area really is something else. It's stunning! Beautifully surrounded with mature trees. If you're after a quiet spot for reading, you can't go wrong relaxing on the double swing seat with the only sound coming from some birdsong. It was pure bliss. Thanks again Lydia and Mark for giving us such a fantastic holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny C.

Aug 15, 2018

Very high standard

Lydia & Mark were very good hosts, everything about the property from the gite to the grounds is kept beautifully. The pool area was delightful & such a privilege to have it to ourselves. The “welcome pack” was very well thought out. The only problem is, it’s rather spoilt us for future gite rentals!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Rachael K.

Aug 22, 2017

Beautiful gite, stunning location and wonderful hosts

Such a lovely place to stay. Lydia and Mark were extremely welcoming and shared their knowledge of the local area based on our interests as well as sorting out our daily bakery order! The gite was perfect and ideal for those who like to chill out by the pool, savour a glass of champagne in the sun or cook up a feast using the veg from the amazing veg patch! It's also really well located to do some exploring of the local area with Cognac and many villages just round the corner, as well as Bordeaux and the coast within easy driving distance too. A lovely relaxing break, if only the weather had been a bit better!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Lisette N.

Sep 26, 2019

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Superb

We stayed at Mark & Lydia's gite for a week, and thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. The gite is amazing, particularly the luxurious French style bedroom which is simply beautiful. The outside kitchen and pool area was excellent and we loved eating outdoors, sometimes cooking, sometimes simply enjoying some wine & cheese. Mark & Lydia provided a lovely welcome pack, and a most generous introduction on our first evening there - thank you both so much. They were always on hand to provide advice and suggestions and were wonderful hosts. We didn't venture out too much, but very much enjoyed a trip to St Palais sur Mer which was a beautiful spot by the sea, a visit to the Hennessy Distillery and we also a visit to Angouleme during the classic car rally. The only disappointment for us was not having the pool area to ourselves for the entire week as 4 house guests arrived midway through our stay and shared the pool area.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Duncan H.

Sep 17, 2018

A beautiful gite, superbly equipped & decorated, with fantastic pool/cooking/seating area

Two fantastic weeks spent at Mark & Lydia's immaculate gite. Very tastefully decorated and furnished to an extremely high standard throughout - from the superb comfortable bed, walk-in shower, his/hers sinks, to the kitchen with everything for the keen cook, including sharp knives! The pool area was an important part of our rental decision and it didn't disappoint! On hot days it was blissful. It is very private with ample sun lounger space at one end and at the other end, sofa seating, large dining table and a plancha for cooking al fresco. The surrounding area is perfect for exploring by bike - they very kindly provided storage for our bikes - the roads are almost empty and the Charente river track is a short distance away. Cognac, Jarnac and beyond are all within easy reach and the river track is absolutely stunning. Kayaking on the river was especially rewarding, with plenty of kingfishers and other wildlife to be seen. The area is not teeming with tourists and everything felt very laid-back and nowhere was crowded. In conclusion, the holiday exceeded our expectations in respect of the gite, the surrounding area and our helpful, discrete, entertaining neighbours Mark & Lydia!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Stephanie D.

Aug 26, 2025

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Agréable séjour.Du vis à vis avec la maison des propriétaires aussi bien pour aller à la piscine que la petite terrasse devant même si les propriétaires etaient discrets.Joli gîte.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christophe B.

Aug 16, 2025

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Séjour très agréable grâce à de belles prestations dans la propriété (maison, nature , jardin et très belle piscine), et surtout grâce à 2 hôtes discrets et très accueillants. Si vous souhaitez découvrir la région Charente, après vos promenades et visites , le domaine de Mark et Lydia est l’endroit parfait pour vous détendre . Un havre de paix incontournable.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingo S.

Jul 7, 2025

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Enjoy pura vida

Es war eine sehr erholsame Woche. Lydia und Mark sind sehr liebe und hilfsbereite Gastgeber.Wir können diesen Ferienort ohne Bedenken weiterempfehlen. Falls es die Zeit ermöglicht, kommen wir gerne wieder

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen G.

Aug 29, 2024

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Superbe séjour chez Lydia et Mark!

Nous avons passé 1 semaine chez Lydia et Mark et tout était parfait : l'accueil très chaleureux, le logement très propre, bien équipé et joliment décoré, les espaces extérieurs sont magnifiques (avec un bonus pour le potager!) et la région offre beaucoup d'activités. La cuisine d'extérieur autour de la piscine est très agréable. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié le panier de bienvenue fourni par Mark et Lydia ainsi que les indications sur les activités, restaurants et bar aux alentours. Nous ne pouvons que recommander ce logement pour séjourner dans les environs de Cognac !

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

clem G.

Aug 17, 2024

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Super séjour

Quelques jours au calme dans un havre de paix et verdure. Un accueil parfait et une région magnifique!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ann n.

Sep 10, 2023

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Détente et prévenance

Bel endroit pour se détendre et visiter ou le lieu n'est que pour soi et ou le temps ralentit et la nature nous entoure

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie c.

Aug 13, 2022

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Séjour de rêve

Tout fût parfait. Accueil de grande qualité, hôtes charmants, disponibles et attentionnés. Le gîte est décoré avec goût et est très confortable. L’espace extérieur est un petit paradis avec sa piscine agréable et sa cuisine d’été fonctionnelle . son petit jardin potager est un plus pour les gourmets gourmands. Nous recommandons sans réserve !!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yannick D., Mouscron Belgique

Aug 7, 2022

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très bon accueil, magnifique endroit

Gîte vaste et très complet, jardin et piscine très bien entretenu, propriétaire accueillante, disponible et discrète.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Bruno A.

Jul 2, 2022

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Sejour à Julienne

Bel endroit avec une belle et grande piscine non chauffée. Dommage que la literie etait à ressort. Sous oreillers non changés. Tv un oeu petite. Petite odeur. Mal dormi. Sinon tout le reste etait sympa.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil S., Marnhull, Dorset, UK

Jun 18, 2022

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Un vrai oasis de calme dans la Charente

Les propriétaires (Lydia et Mark) étaient super charmant et sensible à tous nos vœux et besoins. Le gîte est tries bien équipé, de haute qualite et sans faute. Dans un endroit tres calme on peut ‘souffrir’ des oiseaux qui chantent chaque jour et marcher sur un grand terrain sauvage. Avec un superbe piscine (plus un plancha grillé et deuxième cuisine extérieure) et parking privée, ce gîte est vraiment un petit trésor. On va revenir. Grand merci!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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