Officially classified 4 star, in the heart of the Charente's vineyards, halfway between Cognac and Angoulême.

Officially classified 4 star, in the heart of the Charente's vineyards, halfway between Cognac and Angoulême.

our accommodation is for your exclusive use

(unsuitable for young children or pets)

S teeped in history, built for a French Knight and previously a cognac-producing farm, Le Raby has seen many changes over its lifetime. After restoration we have given this cluster of Charentaise-stone buildings a new lease of life.

Our accommodation has its own individual character and style and has been furnished to a high standard with care to preserve the property’s original features and traditional appearance, while also affording the comfort, privacy and convenience of a modern home.

Set within an attractive walled courtyard, guests have access to a heated pool, with plenty of space for relaxing in the Charente’s famous sunshine or taking it easy in the shade. And, here at Le Raby Gites we only take one booking at a time (6 guests maximum) so your privacy and tranquillity are guaranteed.

Offering flexible accommodation – maximum 6 guests ….

Le Chai has one double and one twin and sleeps up to 4.  It can be booked alone for 2 bedrooms or with Le Liege for 3 bedrooms & up to 6 people.

Le Liege is totally independent but attached to Le Chai offering a 3rd bedroom when booked together with Le Chai.  Le Liege cannot be booked independently.

Le Pressoir & La Vigne each have one double bedroom sleeping 1 or 2.

 

 

 

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COGNAC 20 mins • ANGOULÊME 30 mins

Le Raby is in the Grande Champagne cognac-producing region of South West France. Here you will find peace, tranquillity and a sense of calm… making it an ideal retreat for a ‘digital detox’.

We are surrounded by countryside, with views towards a forest about 250 metres away in one direction and over vineyards in the other, with the village of Bouteville some 2km in the distance.

Bouteville, our nearest village

Jarnac, home to the Courvoisier distillery – about 20 mins away

There are over 200 Cognac producers in the region and a visit to one of them is a must. But there is so much more to explore – from the local towns of Cognac and Jarnac to the lovely city of Angoulême… picturesque medieval villages such as Verteuil-sur-Charente (offering the best brioche in the world according to chef James Martin) and Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (with its underground church)… the Atlantic coast and the islands … and not forgetting beautiful Saint Emilion and the city of Bordeaux.

Verteuil-sur-Charente

Royan, about 1 hour and 20 mins away on the Atlantic coast

A Warm Welcome to Le Raby from Your Hosts Diane and Ian

Welcome to Le Raby!

We fell in love with the area during our many house-hunting trips in 2015.

We especially love the rural tranquillity of the vineyards – you feel a sense of peace, yet you never feel isolated.

The climate was a huge factor in our decision to move to the South West of France as it’s the second sunniest region in France, with short mild winters and long summers.

We fell in love not only with the area and the gentle pace of life, but with Le Raby – a collection of dilapidated farm buildings that immediately won our hearts.

We renovated the property for gite holidays and finally our hard work paid off and we were officially classified and awarded a 4-star rating by the Charente Tourist Board.

We look forward to welcoming you to Le Raby so you can see for yourself how special the place is.