3 Bedroom Stunning Gite with Pool, Chateau de Labaurie, Charente, France - La Porterie

Here in the Charente, we are known for our laid back way of life. So much so that some joke that you risk dozing off at the wheel as soon as you cross the border! But do not let that relaxed approach fool you. The Charente is full of beautiful architecture, interesting museums and heart-warming history that will have you falling in love with its quaint charm. The stunning monolithic Church in the small village of Aubeterre, just 30 minutes from Chateau de Labaurie, is a must for any Charente holiday.

If you have visited the Charente before, or perhaps just need a relaxing break from your daily routine; why not just stay back and chill for a while. At chateau de Labaurie we have acres of woodland and meadow to explore, an outdoor swimming pool to lie back and soak up the sun, and even a few board games just in case of a rainy day!

Perfect Ideal retreat to relax and enjoy the French culture.

Self-catering Charentais Holiday Rental Gite with Pool, Chalais, Charente La Porterie Sleeps 8 People in 3 Bedrooms


Fairytale Chateau de Labaurie was created in the 17th century & stands grandly in 43 acres overlooking a rural market town surrounded by stunning countryside in the sunny Charente.
The Chateau estate offers B & B in the Chateau & four self-catering cottages. The inviting swimming pool is illuminated during the summer evenings throwing magical shadows onto the Louis XV arched bell tower. Enchanting woodland walks in the grounds. Lots of space for families to play, with badminton, table tennis barn and a half size football field. We provide spacious, comfortable accommodation for couples or families, and are ideally positioned to visit the superb wine making regions and the Atlantic coast. The chateau is within walking distance to the local town for its shops, restaurants, cinema, tennis courts, river fishing and bars & cafés.

La Porterie is a detached spacious gate house and sleeps 6-8 in 3 bedrooms. There is a large open-plan and newly-fitted oak kitchen with dishwasher, dining room and sitting room. Tiled floors throughout. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room. Spacious triple bedroom with cot for baby and second shower room. Upstairs is a concealed mezzanine bedroom with three single beds. Outside La Porterie has its own sun terrace, barbecue and garden furniture.

The 12x 6 metre turquoise swimming pool is fenced and has underwater lighting during the summer evenings casting magical shadows onto the Louis XV former bell tower, (perfect for your late night dip). Grassed badminton court, table tennis, small football pitch and lovely walkways through our woods are at your disposal. And we have a small pond on the outskirts of our estate where you can catch a fish or two.

You can walk into Chalais, our local town, for its weekly street market, bar cafes, shops and restaurants, tennis courts, river fishing and cinema & theatre, and Chateau de Labaurie is ideally situated for visiting wine regions, Atlantic beache