about Bassinaud
Bassinaud
Bassinaud is our small hamlet in southwestern France, just 40 minutes south of the city of Angoulême. It is surrounded by fields and woodland and gently rolling countryside dotted with picturesque villages and small towns. Our nearest neighbours, and the nearest road, are more than 500m away, almost guaranteeing peace and quiet. Nearby Montmoreau has a supermarket, restaurants and a tabac and has a railway station connecting it to Paris in the north and Bordeaux in the south.
Our cottages
We have four cottages including our two-bed cottage Eiffel and three one-bedroom cottages, Piaf, Hallyday and Hugo. All are well-equipped with everything you need for a weekend break or a longer holiday. All but Hugo have air-source heat pumps which provide air-conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter. All have good Wi-Fi, sofa beds and well-equipped kitchens so you can prepare and enjoy the local produce.
Swimming pool
Our large (10m x 5m) swimming pool is shared by our four cottages and has plenty of sun-loungers and parasols for everyone. It is open from late May until September. It isn't heated but warms up quickly in the summer sun.
reviews
Warm welcomes and thoughtful touches
Dan (May 2025): “Beautifully situated and well-equipped cottage in peaceful surroundings with friendly and accommodating hosts. We were well-received with a gift of local delicacies. Hope to return someday!”
Georgia (March 2025): “We were met by Gideon's beautiful dogs, making us feel immediately welcome. The hosts couldn’t have done enough. This truly is the most peaceful and beautiful setting to escape city life.”
Catherine (October 2023): “The welcome with Helen was warm, she is very touching when she wants to express herself in French.”
Comfortable and cosy accommodations
Joanna (August 2025): “Lovely pool, peaceful natural surroundings, amazing wildlife around. Gideon and his wife couldn't have been more helpful. Treats in the fridge were appreciated.”
Jonathan (December 2023): “The accommodation was even more spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped than expected. The location is very beautiful even in midwinter.”
Céline (April 2025): “We had a lovely stay. The host is great and available for any questions. The place is spacious with a very large room and king-size bed!”
Scenic views and relaxing atmosphere
Laura (September 2025): “Helene and Gideon were perfect hosts. We felt like we had known both of them for a very long time, very straightforward and incredibly friendly.”
Gemma (January 2025): “What a wonderful gite! In particular, we enjoyed a week of fantastic sleep in that comfortable bed. The view must be one of the most beautiful anywhere!”
Michel (July 2025): “Our stay was in a beautiful environment with everything you need. The house was fantastic with a good air conditioning.”
Exceptional hospitality and service
Jon (May 2024): “Gideon and Helen’s place gets top marks in every category. Large comfortable bed, amazing views, well-stocked kitchen, variety of entertainment, well located.”
Trudie (November 2023): “We had a fantastic stay at Bassinaud. Gideon and Helen could not have been more welcoming or helpful. The gite was warm, comfortable, and beautifully furnished.”
Katrina (June 2024): “The property offers stunning private views that are truly breathtaking. The home is well-equipped with everything you might need.”
Memorable stays and recommendations
Joanna (August 2024): “Gideon’s place was lovely, even better than the photos suggest. The views from the main bedroom are really stunning.”
James (October 2023): “Gideon & Helen's place was BRILLIANT; super comfy, extremely well-equipped. Highly recommended, I would love to go back.”
Anthony (August 2023): “Ideal location to discover the Charente du Sud and Périgord Vert.”
around bassinaud
arts at bassinaud
Not just great holidays
As well as being a great place for a holiday, Bassinaud is also home to Bassinaud Players, an amateur theatre group we helped set up in 2022. Every year since then we've put on an open-air Shakespeare play in June, usually over two or three nights. You can find out more via bassinaudplayers.com
We also love to welcome artists of all persuasions to Bassinaud, whether you're looking for a place to paint, write or compose or are just in need of inspiration get in touch to discuss how we might find a space for you.
