Just finished our first stay at this wonderful place! A beautiful location, stunning rooms and in a curated setting with excellent hosts who made a special occasion a lifetime memory! Just go!
Relax · Restore · Reset
Maison des Ifs
Coulonges · Charente · France
One estate · Three unique properties · Idyllic French Countryside
An elegant Maison de Maître with a fascinating family history
Dating from the 17th century — reimagined as a haven for escapism, entertainment, and the art of living well.
The salon, Le Manoir
Our story
A house steeped in history
Hidden among the yew trees that give the maison its name, our 17th-century Maison de Maître has been carefully restored to balance period detail with contemporary comfort.
Three remaining distinct properties share one walled estate — each with its own character, its own rhythm, and its own view of the Charente countryside.
Relax
Pool, yoga, nature
Everything you need to exhale deeply.
Restore
Step away
Pause from the everyday and find tranquility within mellowed ancient walls.
Reset
Return renewed
Inspired and wholly yourself again.
ONE ESTATE . THREE UNIQUE PROPERTIES . IDYLLIC FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE
Three unique properties
Our philosophy
Your home away from home, a place to slow down, exhale and connect with nature.
ANTIQUES & VINTAGE
Brocante finds
Hundreds of objects within the properties have been carefully & personally curated from brocantes, emporiums, auctions across the Charente and beyond. Each piece tells a story.
NATURE & WELLNESS
Garden & wellness
Yoga studio, swimming pool, gym, meditative spaces and gardens, and the ancient yew trees that give us our name.
Life
Charentaise rituals
Cognac tastings, river kayaking, market days and lazy lunches. Authentic Charente life, gently curated.
events
Host your own
explore
Things to do & Curated Experiences
Wine & CognacCognac Tasting
Visit world-famous cognac houses; Hennessy, Martell, Rémy Martin and many others; in the rolling vineyards of Charente and neighbouring Charente Maritime, an hour's drive away.
Plan your visit
ShopBrocanting
Brocanting in the Charente is a popular, year-round activity, offering a mix of high-end antiques and affordable vintage items.
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HistoryChâteaux of the Charente
Discover Renaissance masterpieces and medieval keeps scattered across the region, many within a short and scenic drive.
Explore nearby
ActivityTennis & Padle
Indoor and outdoor courts are available year-round, often featuring modern, well-lit facilities for all levels.
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ActivityKayaking & Wild Swimming
The Charente River is celebrated as a "green paradise" and one of France’s most beautiful waterways, ideal for gentle kayaking & serene wild swimming along with the Haute-Charente lakes.
Find out moreWhat our guests say
A handful of reflections from those who have stayed with us.
What a beautiful place! The house and gardens are exquisite and the hosts perfectly attentive. It feels like you are in the lap of luxury, with a completey relaxed atmosphere. It’s a special area of France, still a bit of a secret, but so worth getting to know!
My 2nd visit to this amazing place. This time we stayed in the larger cottage, which was beautifully and thoughtfully equipped. The terrace was perfect for breakfasts in the Spring sunshine ☀️. Jason and Tim were as helpful as before and suggested lovely places to visit.
Maison des Ifs is such an amazing place, full of amazing details, vintage, nostalgia and modern comfort and design. The hosts are so warm and welcoming and their eye for detail is second to none. It was like knowing them already for years.
Can’t recommend them enough. Thank you so much!
We just spent 10 days here and wow what a place! Maison Des Ifs is a true hidden gem. Jason & Tim have created an amazing space comprising of a manoir (the main house) & gite (2 bedroom cottage) in beautiful grounds with elegant touches all around. The main house is truly magnificent with a kitchen to die for with enough cutlery, crockery, glasswear & cooking equipment for a large amount of people & a dream to cook in. The snug is the perfect retreat after a long walk or quiet evening in. With the temperatures a little lower we spent a lot of time exploring the local areas and visited Cognac, Angouleme & many of the smaller villages close by including our favourite Saint-Amant-de-Boixe (10 mins drive) which has the most incredible restaurant, patisserie, intermarche, tennis club (which guests can use) and even it's own stunning Abbey.
All I can say is wow! The house is beautiful, it has been renovated with amazing attention to detail and caters to every want. It had plenty of space for the whole family and the snug felt so homely. The pool and tranquility garden allowed for plenty of space to relax outside.
Hosts Tim and Jason could not be nicer and were always on hand to help and give recommendations.
I’m already looking to go again next year.
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Getting here
Tucked into the village of Coulonges, the maison is 30 minutes from Angoulême and well-connected by road, rail, and air.
By Ferry / By Car
Caen (4hrs30min)
St. Malo (4hrs30min)
Le Havre (5hrs)
Cherbourg (5hrs30mins)
Roscoff (6hrs)
Calais (7hrs)
By Train
Direct TGV from Paris Montparnasse to Angouleme (2 hrs)
Car hire recommended or transfers available upon request (30mins)
By Air
Poitiers (1hr15mins)
Limoges (1hr20mins)
La Rochelle (1hr40mins)
Bordeaux (2hr 15min)
Car hire recommended. Transfers available upon request and timings listed by each airport.
Get in Touch
We’d Love to Hear from You
Whether you’re planning a stay, an event, or simply curious — our team is here to help make your Maison des Ifs experience exceptional.
Address
10 Rue de la Mairie, Coulonges, 16330, France
Phone
+33 (0)6 95 28 02 22
Instagram
@maison_des_ifs