The Riverside Retreat
St meme les Carrieres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Allie and Brian, the hosts at The Riverside Retreat, are delighted to welcome you to their home. Built in 1840 it offers stylish, boutique style accommodation on the banks of the River Charente. The spacious bedrooms have been tastefully designed and decorated to add a contemporary twist whilst retaining many original features. Each spacious bedroom has country and river views, large comfy beds, quality bedding and modern ensuite facilities.
Activities
A selection of bicycles are at your disposal to discover many of the off road cycle paths which meander along the river bank or take you into unspoiled villages for a lazy stroll or coffee break. Situated by some of the new « Flow Velo » routes the fresh air will give you the perfect excuse for another slice of Allie’s vegan Brownie.
For the more adventurous, there is water skiing on the lakes just 5 minutes away, or you can launch a kayak from their stone jetty to discover the Charente at a more leisurely pace.
Cognac tours can also be arranged and Allie and Brian are happy to recommend some excellent local producers.
Allie is a qualified beauty and holistic therapist and from her onsite salon, you can indulge in some relaxing beauty treatments, reflexology and aromatherapy massage. While Brian, a pianist and piano teacher, is available to offer piano lessons from his music studio.
They both enjoy cooking and their delicious fusion of Middle Eastern, Indian and French cuisine will tantalise the taste buds. Being vegans they understand the need for really tasty meat alternatives using local organic ingredients where possible.
Breakfast
A continental breakfast is served daily until 10:30am, with organic yogurt, porridge and cereals, seasonal fruit and fruit juice, espresso coffee, breakfast and speciality teas.
Bread and pastries bought from the local boulangerie.
Afternoon tea and homemade cakes can be served by the river.
Accommodation
- QUEEN ROOM
Country and riverside garden views
Spacious and stylish accommodation
Modern ensuite facilities
Tea/coffee making facilities
- KING ROOM
Double electric bed
Country and river views
Spacious and stylish accommodation modern ensuite facilities
Tea/coffee making facilities
If you’d rather go self catering there is also an attached 2 bedroom holiday cottage, available for a minimum of 3 nights stay.
- FAMILY SUITE
Our family suite, an elegant, spacious and contemporary apartment is located in the annex of the main house. With two bedrooms, (one with queen sized bed and the second with twin beds) a bathroom, a kitchenette and a dining area, it’s perfect for family and friends to share.
N.b. This accommodation is located on the ground floor and is considered suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Tariff family suite per night: 130 € for 4 persons. | 115 € for 3 persons. | 91 € per night for 1 or 2 persons.
Vegan options available |
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Lactose free options available |
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Breakfast available, Half board available |
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Organic care products |
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Vegan care products |
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Internet connection available |
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Pets on request |
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Fasting courses, Cycling, Hiking, Water sports, Golf |
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Spoken language(s): English, French |
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Certified by VeggieHotels |
Number of rooms: 3
Price per room from: 85 EUR
- incl. breakfast
For prices and availability please use the booking request or visit the website of the hotel
Address / Contact
The Riverside Retreat
Le pont de vinade
16720 St meme les Carrieres
France
Phone: +33 674 726 515
Special Offers
The Riverside Retreat, Charente , France
Mini Pamper Break

We would like to offer our clients a Mini 2 day break, to include, dinner, bed and breakfast and a daily 30 minutes beauty/holistic treatment of your choice, to include massage, reflexology, Shiatsu pressure massage or a luxury facial.
You will be staying in one of our two stylish bedrooms or our family suite for larger groups of up to 4 people.We have a beautiful riverside garden where you can relax and watch the boats pass. Our stone Jetty is ideal for launching our kayak and we have a selection of bikes for those wanting to explore the area and it’s many cycle paths.
Prices start at 350 euros, based on two people sharing.
- Your two day stay will include:
- Dinner: 2 course vegan meals with wine
- Bed and Breakfast (veggie or vegan)
- 2 beauty and holistic therapies per person.
- The use of bicycles and kayak.