Les Bruyères – Charming Riverside Gîte in Verteuil-sur-Charente

Welcome to Les Bruyères Chambres d’Hôtes

Beautiful riverside accommodation in Verteuil-sur-Charente, France

Les Bruyères is a charming and flexible gîte and chambres d’hôtes set directly beside the River Charente in the heart of the fairytale château village of Verteuil-sur-Charente.

The property consists of two separate maisons connected by a partially covered courtyard, with private off-street parking.

The main Les Bruyères Gîte offers three individually designed bedrooms – the Bluetit, Hoopoe and Hummingbird Suites – each with its own ensuite bathroom. The rooms can be booked individually as chambres d’hôtes, with breakfast served by your host Roxann, or the entire house can be rented as a private self-catering gîte, giving guests exclusive use of the kitchen and beautiful Secret Garden.

Across the courtyard, the Luxe Maison offers two exceptionally spacious and distinctive chambres d’hôtes – the Royale Jacuzzi Suite and Nature Spa Suite. Both have ensuite bathrooms, unique interiors and their own private two-person jacuzzi hot tubs.

Altogether, Les Bruyères has five ensuite bedrooms and can accommodate up to 15 guests, making it an excellent choice for couples, families, groups of friends, wedding guests and special celebrations.

With several different ways to stay, Les Bruyères offers the flexibility to arrange your accommodation around the size and needs of your group.

Les Bruyères Gîte Rental

A relaxing private retreat for families and groups of friends

For a holiday with family or friends, the entire Les Bruyères Gîte can be rented privately, accommodating up to 10 guests across three ensuite bedrooms.

The Bluetit, Hoopoe and Hummingbird Suites are all included, together with exclusive use of the fully equipped kitchen, patio, BBQ and Secret Garden.

The gîte has everything needed for a comfortable self-catering stay, including bed and bathroom linens, crockery, glassware, pots, pans and cooking equipment, refrigerator and televisions in each bedroom. Outside, guests can enjoy a patio dining area and comfortable salon seating, as well as numerous peaceful corners throughout the garden for reading, relaxing or simply enjoying the surroundings.

For larger groups, the two luxury jacuzzi suites in the Luxe Maison can also be booked. Combining both properties provides five ensuite bedrooms sleeping up to 15 guests.

This makes Les Bruyères particularly suitable for extended families, groups of friends, wedding accommodation, anniversaries and other special gatherings.

The Secret Garden

Hidden behind Les Bruyères is one of the property's most delightful surprises – the beautiful Secret Garden.

Invisible from the street, the garden opens into a colourful and wonderfully peaceful private space filled with more than 25 varieties of flowering plants, visiting birds and plenty of shady places to sit, socialise or relax with a good book.

The spacious patio features comfortable salon seating, an outdoor dining table, umbrellas and BBQ, surrounded by traditional Charentaise stone walls and attractive wooden fencing.

A long pergola extends along two sides of the garden, covered with colourful flowering vines that provide welcome shade during the summer. Look carefully amongst the planting and you may even discover the garden's rare Voodoo Lilies.

Birdwatchers can make use of the binoculars provided, while the nearby potager garden produces seasonal tomatoes, fresh herbs, salad leaves and strawberries that are happily shared with guests.

The garden is also home to a small flock of friendly resident hens, tucked discreetly beneath one side of the pergola. Among them is Ursula the Wonder Chicken, a particularly sociable character who enjoys welcoming visitors. As an all-female flock, the hens are quiet and there are no early-morning cockerels to disturb the peace.

Private, colourful and full of character, the Secret Garden provides a wonderful setting for outdoor dining, relaxing in the sunshine or enjoying a peaceful afternoon in the heart of Verteuil-sur-Charente.

About the Owner

The owner of Les Bruyères, Roxann, is a Californian expatriate who grew up in the Caribbean and has been visiting France since her teenage years.

She always dreamed of creating her own B&B where she could welcome guests from around the world, and found the perfect setting at Les Bruyères.

Roxann takes great pride in making every stay comfortable, personal and memorable, while sharing her love of Verteuil-sur-Charente and Les Bruyères with her guests.