Charente Vacation Rental villa: Montboyer

We have had 3 wonderful holidays at Langlade, staying in both the houses at different times in June and September. The houses are perfect for a family holiday; home from home and offer every convenience including cots and high chairs, washing machines, dishwasher etc. The properties are very well maintained and are spotlessly clean. There are 2 swimming pools which are meticulously kept and well secured with gates, which suited our little toddler. Each property has a BBQ area outside which we was brilliant for dining on the patio areas, in the evenings while junior was in bed.

Carol and Frank are very welcoming and will provide helpful guide and tips on getting around/ local tourism and restaurants. In particular, Frank will organise a table for you at local Chateau which is offers superb food at unbelievable good value (compared to Dublin!). Book in advance as Chateau is busy in high season.

The rolling countryside is beautiful and ideal for walking and you can stop off at small villages for a farmhouse lunch - a taste of real French country living. Frank will lend you bicycles if you want to cycle around the area.

Aubetere is a lovely village about 10 minutes drive away and has a number of good restaurants. There is a great atmosphere in the town square on Saturdays and Sundays when some of the restaurants set up table and chairs outside. On each holiday we spent a day in St Emilion which is only an hour away by car – and is not to be missed. Similarly, Cognac and Bordeaux are also close enough for the day trips. There is also a market on Fridays in Riberac (15 minutes drive) with a really good selection of local foods for picnics and BBQs.

We highly recommend this location and properties for an unforgettable holiday and look forward ourselves to returning during 2008.

We have had several fantastic family holidays at Langlade staying in both the houses at different times.Both the houses are extremely well maintained and had everything you would need for a restful holiday. The property was very clean and the grounds were well looked, after having a swimming pool was an extra bonus. Frankand Carol are very good hosts and on hand to give any help they can to make your holiday enjoyable. We found plently to do in the surrounding area, visits to local markets Chalis or Riberac or further afield. Plenty of walks nearby especially after harvest, there are numerous restaurants one of our favourites was at the chateau and the pub down the road has lovely pizzas. The properties are close to supermarkets other shop with Angouleme is only 40 mins away and Bordeaux is about 80 min by car. The first time we stayed at Langlade the children were 14 and 11 years, last year they were with us and they were 24 and 21 and there was still plenty for them to do.

Having enjoyed stays in both properties with my young family, I thoroughly recommend this as an ideal location to sample the best of French rural life.
The properties are maintained to a high standard, and the welcome afforded by Frank and Carole is warm and sincere, but at all times discreet.
For those travelling with young children, I especially commend the excellent fencing and gate systems which surround both pools, making for a relaxing stay with your water babies!
We have recommended this spot to many of our friends, and indeed must emphasise its suitablilty for use by a group of friends or family who may wish to book both properties as we did in order to get exclusive use of all the amenities.
So whether you want a spot of kayaking on the nearby river, a picnic among the sunflowers, a romantic dinner, a family get-together, a country stroll or just a complete chill-out - this is the place for you!
Enjoy!