Book a stay in one of the best homes in Île de Ré

The Cognac Press

• 10 guests

• 5 bedrooms

Belluire, Charente-Maritime

Having lived a former life as a wine and cognac press, this beautifully converted home has retained all of its charm, along with exposed beams and brickwork. Spend your days in the 17th-century conversion – when you’re not off exploring historical sites or teeing off at any of the three surrounding golf courses – by doing as much or as little as you’d like.

General Interest

• 20 guests

• 9 bedrooms

La Garnache, Vendée

Sitting within a 100-hectare estate that dates back to the 18th century, this marvellous home was once the residence of an important general during conflicts following the French Revolution. Given this impressive heritage, it's perhaps no surprise to learn that the interior still retains a sense of grandeur.

Harvest Retreat

• 5 guests

• 2 bedrooms

La Gripperie-Saint-Symphorien, Charente-Maritime

This 18th-century farmhouse sits in La Gripperie Saint Symphorien, a small Charente-Maritime village. Renovated with natural materials like hemp, lime and clay, it blends historic charm with modern comfort.