ABOUT US
Welcome to the sumptuous Private Suite at Maison de Maitre Montaurand
set amongst fields and forests near Rougnac in the Charente just south of Angouleme in France.
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Share in the serene life created by Madeleine & Jo where you can relax in great comfort, enjoy the amazing interiors filled with antiques and join in with our furry and feathered family. We welcome you into our home.
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Decorated in a fusion of Swedish Gustavian style & French Brocante,
the soothing palette of Swedish whites & greys
will lend a serene atmosphere to your stay.
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The Perfect base for touring the Brocante markets of the Charente & Dordogne as well as Wine Tours for Bordeaux and Cognac.
We are also a great stopping off point on your journey down
to Provence, St Tropez and the South of France
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Montaurand was featured in the May 2018 of Loving Brocantes Magazine, May 2017 issue
of Jean d'Arc Living Magazine & Sept 2017 Maison Chic Magazine as well as Romantic Homes USA and others.
We will be featured in LE FIGARO in an article on exclusive chambres d'hotes
of the Charentes in late march 2019
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Montaurand Private Suite
The private suite sleeps 2 in a spacious master bedroom with king size antique bed
with views over the gardens and the home of Cedric our Rooster.
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A light, airy room with lots of space decorated with Swedish antique pieces & French Brocante finds with plenty of storage space available.
The ensuite bathroom has both a bath and freestanding shower
with a view over the fields and forest so you can watch our rare Skudde sheep ambling by.
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You also have a petit salon 2nd bedroom with a single bed for a 3rd guest,
complete with antique sofas, armchairs and refreshments.
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The private suite has its own entrance
and acts as a self contained suite within the house.
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Prices:
200E per night inc local sourced gourmet breakfast for the Private Suite
sleeping 2 with a 2 night minimum stay for booking.
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+100E for the petit salon bedroom if you have a 3rd guest.
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We can also make extra single beds available by prior arrangement
if you need to book for 4 people -
+100E for each extra bed
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Contact us to discuss dates for your stay
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Check in time from 5pm - 10pm
Check out 1030am
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Your Stay
Breakfast
A delicious French breakfast of locally sourced produce & our own organic eggs is provided for you each day between 800am-10am. Do tell us if you have any special dietary requirements
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Petit dejeuner inclusif de la prix
Grounds
Montaurand is set in serene leafy grounds amongst beautiful old trees , next to our sheep fields and the chestnut forests of the Charente
Travel
Bordeaux and Limoges are the nearest airports and we are only 25 minutes from the mainline TGV station at Angouleme which runs to Paris and Bordeaux.
We are a great stopping off point for journeys to the South of France near the main autoroutes & only 15 miles from Chateau de la Couronne if you are attending a wedding.
Free Wifi
Available to guests staying in the private suite at Montaurand
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Wifi Gratuit Inclusif
Restaurants and activities
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There are a large variety of great local restaurants to try during your stay with us from humble bistros to michelin 1* establishments and we can advise on beautiful places to visit and things to do if you are feeling more adventurous while you are here.
Parking
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We have ample free parking for Guests
GALLERY
Doorway to Montaurand chambres d'hotes in the charentes
hallway at Montaurand chambres d'hotes in the charente
THINGS TO DO
Brocante Tours
Montaurand is the ideal place to use as a base to explore the Brocante markets of the Charente and the Dordogne. We can tell you where to go and even organise a paid Brocante guide if you want one.
Culture
We are only 20km from Angouleme and not far from the beautiful towns of Brantome, Riberac , Aubeterre, Piegut, Perigaud and much more
Wine Tours
The wine regions of Cognac and Bordeaux are a short drive away with many vineyards offering wine tasting tours
Winter Breaks
Enjoy france in the Autumn and Winter, sitting by log fires and revelling in the nature - we are open all year round
Nature
The countryside here is breathtaking and we are surrounded with deer ,wild boar, birds, buzzards and much more.
Horse Riding
Our local chateau offers riding lessons which we can arrange for you