It is a pleasure to meet you! We enjoy a busy life, and move about between our homes in The Netherlands, France and the UK. We are a blended family and have children in The Netherlands, UK and the US. Zoe is of English origin and Robert is Dutch, we can communicate with you in English, Dutch, French and German. We love travel, and hope you enjoy exploring our wonderfully private property in Puyreaux, South West France.

Situated in the heart of the Charante region of Western France, Villa La Grenouillere is a charming 19th century rural farmhouse which has been lovingly refurbished to provide comfort and luxury. Set in 6 acres of private land including a private woodland and swimming pool, but close enough to major towns and airports, this is the ultimate rural escape. The property is completely private and the host does not reside nearby. As a note, bedroom 6 is accessed from the Master bedroom, perfect for a family.

We are located just outside of the village of Puyreaux, a traditional and sleepy French community. The closest town and supermarket is Mansle, located 3km away, which boasts various restaurants, butchers and boulangeries. Also in Mansle is an excellent watersports centre offering canoeing and kayaking on the Charante River. We are also close to the classic and picturesque French towns of Vertuil-sur-Charente, Nanteuil-en-Vallee, La Rochefoucauld and Ruffec – two of which have magnificent chateaus, one a lovely arborarium, abbey and church and two host bi-weekly markets. Our closest city is Angouleme which is the region’s capital and located on a plateau overlooking the Charante and is nicknamed “the balcony of the south west” and has walkable ramparts. With multiple museums, a stunning cathedral and hotel de ville (Townhall) plus countless restaurants, bars, cinema, a summer waterpark and week-long covered market, Angouleme is worth multiple visits.