Weekend culinario con Ritchie Stainsby

Masterclass di cucina a fuoco aperto e degustazione di Gin

Dal 9 al 12 giugno 2026

 

Weekend culinario con Ritchie Stainsby

Masterclass di cucina a fuoco aperto e degustazione di Gin

Dal 9 al 12 giugno 2026

Unisciti a noi per una delle nostre esclusive esperienze gastronomiche nel cuore della Francia sud-occidentale, i nostriweekend culinari, condotti dal finalista di Masterchef: The Professionals, il finalista Ritchie Stainsby. Dopo il successo del nostroWeekend culinario con Ritchie nel giugno 2025, torniamo nel 2026 più grandi e più bravi! Organizzeremo due eventi separati nell’arco di 8 giorni: uno con una masterclass di pizzaiolo e un tour e una degustazione di cognac, e l’altro con una masterclass di cucina a fuoco aperto e un tour e una degustazione di gin.

Questa pagina è dedicata al weekend 2 con una masterclass di cucina a fuoco aperto e un tour e una degustazione presso una distilleria di gin artigianale locale. I dettagli sul nostro primo evento con una masterclass di pizzaiolo e un tour e una degustazione di cognac sono disponibili QUI – la scelta è tua, oppure prenota entrambi per una stravaganza gastronomica senza precedenti!

Qualunque evento tu scelga, potrai rilassarti per un lungo weekend in un rifugio di lusso nel sud-ovest della Francia e gustare un menu degustazione di 12 portate e altri 4 pasti cucinati dal pluripremiato chef a base vegetale! I pasti saranno serviti in un bellissimo cortile con vista sui campi di girasoli e sui vigneti, mentre il sole tramonta accompagnato da deliziosi vini locali.

Oltre a gustare alcuni dei migliori piatti vegani in circolazione, avrai anche la possibilità di imparare a cucinarli, con Ritchie che terrà un’intima masterclass di cucina a fuoco aperto; carbonizzare, affumicare e grigliare la verdura di stagione alla perfezione, il tutto stratificando i sapori con glasse fatte in casa, oli infusi e ricchi burri composti, sarà tutto da scoprire!

Sullo sfondo della pittoresca Charente, questa esperienza coinvolgente è perfetta per gli amanti del cibo e avrai la possibilità di assaggiare i cognac locali e il Pineau des Charente (un apéritif locale a base di cognac e succo d’uva) e il gin del tour nei cocktail preparati da Lauren, la moglie di Ritchie, o di preparare il tuo!

Unisciti a noi per un’avventura culinaria indimenticabile in questo weekend gastronomico unico nel suo genere!

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Cosa comprende il nostro weekend culinario vegano:

3 notti in pensione completa in sistemazioni di lusso con uso completo di giardini e piscina
Menu degustazione vegano di 12 portate cucinato dal finalista di Masterchef The Professionals Ritchie Stainsby
Altri 4 deliziosi pasti, tra cui brunch, piccoli piatti e pranzo, cucinati da Ritchie.
Una masterclass di cucina vegana con Ritchie Stainsby che affronta tutti gli aspetti della cottura a fuoco aperto e del barbecue.
Masterclass di preparazione di cocktail con Lauren Stainsby che utilizza cognac, gin e Pineau de Charente locali.
Escursione per un tour e una degustazione presso un produttore locale di gin

Itinerario del fine settimana

Lo chef Ritchie Stainsby di Masterchef The Professionals fuori da La Cour de Husson durante una cena vegana.

Giorno 1

Arriva, rilassati e cena con Ritchie, condividendo piatti deliziosi!

Puoi arrivare in qualsiasi momento del pomeriggio/prima serata, sistemarti e utilizzare la piscina mentre Ritchie prepara la cena per te. Una splendida cena sarà servita nel cortile con tanti piatti diversi da condividere. Il vino scorrerà a fiumi mentre vi conoscerete tutti.

Giorno 2

Brunch cucinato da Ritchie – l’inizio perfetto della giornata, un delizioso brunch cucinato da Ritchie.

Viaggia a Cognac per un tour della distilleria chateau gin e una degustazione! – Ti portiamo nella prima casa di gin artigianale della Francia, situata in un castello assolutamente straordinario. La visita è affascinante e bellissima, con una passeggiata all’interno del castello mozzafiato prima di degustare gli eccezionali gin nella loro splendida orangerie.

Pranzo al sacco negli splendidi giardini della città di Cognac – goditi un abbondante picnic a base di vegetali seduto nell’eccezionale cornice del parco curato.

Il grande menu degustazione di 12 portate*! – Preparati per una serata all’insegna della decadenza con un menu curato con ingredienti locali e di stagione, cucinati nei modi più fantasiosi. Iniziando con un cocktail, il vino scorrerà a fiumi per tutta la sera per accompagnare il menu degustazione.

*Sarà un menu completamente diverso da quello del primo weekend culinario per tutti coloro che si fermeranno per entrambi gli eventi.

Giorno 3

Colazione preparata da Jen & Nick di La Cour de Husson – Colazione dolce e salata fatta in casa e servita nel cortile.

Rilassati intorno alla piscina – Tempo libero per godersi la bellissima piscina, le amache e i giardini.

Masterclass di cucina all’aperto, seguita da un pranzo BBQ .Vuoi stupire i tuoi amici e dimostrare loro che un barbecue a base vegetale può essere incredibilmente delizioso?! Ritchie ti insegnerà i trucchi del mestiere, utilizzando alcuni eccellenti ingredienti locali, tra cui i funghi della fattoria del villaggio. Poi rilassati e goditi il barbecue per pranzo.

Tempo libero/tempo di piscina

Masterclass di cocktail con Lauren – La moglie di Ritchie, che ha gestito il ristorante con lui per molti anni, è anche una mixologist e ti mostrerà un tocco francese su alcuni deliziosi cocktail classici e, naturalmente, potrai anche berli!

Cena – piccoli piatti di Ritchie un’altrafavolosa serata a tavola. Ritchie scatena nuovamente la sua creatività con tanti altri favolosi piatti a base vegetale, tutti accompagnati da vini locali.

Giorno 4

Colazione preparata da Jen & Nick : un banchetto di delizie dolci e salate, tra cui pasticcini fatti in casa per prepararti al meglio prima del tuo viaggio.

È ora di partire – Dopo una colazione rilassante, ci salutiamo, anche se speriamo che sia solo un “à bientôt” fino a quando non ci incontreremo di nuovo in un’altra vacanza culinaria in Francia!

Per gli amanti del cibo...

È possibile prenotare entrambi gli eventi culinari. Prenota un soggiorno per il primo evento e poi soggiorna per 2 notti tra i due eventi in camera (domenica 7 e lunedì 8) per €100pp a notte.

Oppure, se vuoi esplorare, cogli l’opportunità di visitare un’altra area locale – possiamo aiutarti con delle idee, magari un paio di notti sulla costa (puoi raggiungere in auto La Rochelle e Île de Re ecc. in circa 2 ore).

I dettagli sul primo weekend culinario sono disponibili QUI.

Ritchie Stainsby, il tuo chef per il weekend

Ritratto di Fifi, la panettiera galleggiante, specializzata in pasticceria francese vegana

Ritchie Stainsby è uno chef autodidatta la cui passione per la cucina a base vegetale ha ridefinito la ristorazione vegana nel Regno Unito. Senza una formazione culinaria formale, Ritchie ha affinato le sue capacità attraverso una sperimentazione incessante, guidata da un profondo impegno per la sostenibilità e le pratiche alimentari etiche.

Spinto dalla sua missione di sfidare la percezione del cibo vegano, le creazioni di Ritchiecombinano sapori audaci, tecniche complesse e ingredienti di provenienza locale. Il suo obiettivo è quello di rendere la cucina a base vegetale non solo accessibile, ma anche eccezionale.

Come capo chef del suo premiato ristorante di Nottingham, No. Dodici Ritchie continua a spingersi oltre i confini di ciò che la cucina a base vegetale può offrire. Il suo impegno per la sostenibilità e la creatività ha fatto guadagnare al ristorante quattro Good Food Awards UK consecutivi dal 2022 al 2025, consolidando il suo posto di leader nel panorama della ristorazione a base vegetale.

Dopo aver raggiunto la finale di MasterChef: The Professionals, Ritchie si sta avventurando fuori dal suo ristorante per esplorare il mondo e fornire il suo cibo in altri luoghi.

“Questo è uno di quei piatti che possono far cambiare idea. È il miglior piatto vegano che abbia mai mangiato”.

William Sitwell, critico gastronomico del The Telegraph

“Una delle cose più difficili da impressionare è la cucina a base vegetale. Hai dei bellissimi elementi che cantano per tutto il tempo. Davvero molto buono”.

Marcus Wareing, chef e ristoratore

“Non capita spesso di vedere una cucina come questa”.

Grace Dent, critico gastronomico del The Guardian

“Geniale”

William Sitwell, critico gastronomico del The Telegraph

“Una vera competenza tecnica”

Jimmy Famurewa, critico gastronomico

Partecipa a una masterclass vegana con Ritchie Stainsby

Trascorri una mattinata con Ritchie con una masterclass pratica dedicata all’audace e bellissimo mondo della cottura delle verdure a fuoco aperto. Impara a sfruttare il potere dei carboni ardenti mentre esplori le tecniche classiche del barbecue – senza carne in vista. Imparerai l’arte di carbonizzare, affumicare e grigliare alla perfezione le verdure di stagione, il tutto stratificando i sapori con glasse fatte in casa, oli infusi e ricchi burri composti.

Dalle brassiche in padella agli spiedini affumicati e alle radici arrostite, questa sessione ti darà l’ispirazione per portare le tue verdure a un livello superiore, ricco di sapore e totalmente a base vegetale. Niente gas. Nessuna scorciatoia. Solo fiamme, sapore e verdure che parlano da sole. Inoltre, mentre impari, Ritchie preparerà il tuo pranzo da consumare nel parco de La Cour de Husson.

Durante la masterclass imparerai:

Controlla le fiamme e il calore per cuocere il cibo alla perfezione.

Utilizza le migliori verdure fresche locali per competere con qualsiasi barbecue a base di carne, ma totalmente a base vegetale.

Utilizza una serie di tecniche che vanno dalla carbonizzazione all'affumicatura per elevare la verdura a livelli del tutto nuovi.

Utilizzando smalti, oli infusi e burri composti, tutti realizzati con ingredienti locali per portare le cose a un livello superiore.

Ritchie Stainsby tiene una masterclass di cucina vegana in Francia

Sistemazione

La Cour de Husson è immersa negli splendidi campi ondulati e nei vigneti di cognac della Charente. Gli ospiti alloggeranno in due gîtes (cottage) indipendenti recentemente ristrutturati. È possibile scegliere tra camere king, super king, matrimoniali e doppie. Per maggiori dettagli sull’allestimento della sala, consultare la sezione prezzi.

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Domande frequenti

Devo essere vegano per venire?

Assolutamente no! Il weekend è aperto a tutti per godere delle delizie della cucina a base vegetale.

Come ci si arriva?

A seconda del luogo di provenienza, è possibile volare nei seguenti aeroporti:

Poitiers – 50 minuti in auto

Limoges – 1 ora e 20 minuti di auto

La Rochelle – 1 ora e 45 minuti di auto

Bordeaux – 2 ore di auto

Se viaggiate in treno, la nostra stazione principale è Angoulême (da qui partono treni diretti per Parigi e Bordeaux).

È possibile ritirare l’auto a noleggio in tutti gli aeroporti e le stazioni ferroviarie, poiché non esistono trasporti pubblici al di fuori di queste località.

Il viaggio tra l’aeroporto e l’alloggio è a carico dell’ospite, ma noi effettueremo 1 trasferimento da e per l’aeroporto di Poitiers il venerdì e la domenica con i voli FR 2479 e FR 2480 – Ti preghiamo di contattarci per i dettagli e i costi.

Durante il fine settimana è incluso il trasporto per la degustazione di cognac e per le altre escursioni previste.

Posso prolungare il mio viaggio oltre il weekend?

Se si volesse arrivare un giorno prima o partire un giorno dopo, il prezzo per prolungare il soggiorno sarebbe di 100 € a persona a notte, solo camera.

Cosa devo portare con me?

Solo voi stessi. Verranno forniti tutti gli ingredienti e le attrezzature per la masterclass.

Posso mangiare tutte le cose che preparo?

Sì, assolutamente! Dopo la masterclass potrai gustare i piatti che hai creato per il tuo pranzo.

Tutti i pasti saranno vegani?

Sì, tutto il cibo fornito sarà vegano. Ti preghiamo di comunicarci in anticipo eventuali allergie alimentari o cose di cui dobbiamo essere a conoscenza.

Devo essere vegano per venire?

Assolutamente no! Il weekend è aperto a tutti per godere delle delizie della cucina a base vegetale.

Come ci si arriva?

A seconda del luogo di provenienza, è possibile volare nei seguenti aeroporti:

Poitiers – 50 minuti in auto

Limoges – 1 ora e 20 minuti di auto

La Rochelle – 1 ora e 45 minuti di auto

Bordeaux – 2 ore di auto

Se viaggiate in treno, la nostra stazione principale è Angoulême (da qui partono treni diretti per Parigi e Bordeaux).

È possibile ritirare l’auto a noleggio in tutti gli aeroporti e le stazioni ferroviarie, poiché non esistono trasporti pubblici al di fuori di queste località.

Il viaggio tra l’aeroporto e l’alloggio è a carico dell’ospite, ma noi effettueremo 1 trasferimento da e per l’aeroporto di Poitiers il venerdì e la domenica con i voli FR 2479 e FR 2480 – Ti preghiamo di contattarci per i dettagli e i costi.

Durante il fine settimana è incluso il trasporto per la degustazione di cognac e per le altre escursioni previste.

Posso prolungare il mio viaggio oltre il weekend?

Se si volesse arrivare un giorno prima o partire un giorno dopo, il prezzo per prolungare il soggiorno sarebbe di 100 € a persona a notte, solo camera.

Cosa devo portare con me?

Solo voi stessi. Verranno forniti tutti gli ingredienti e le attrezzature per la masterclass.

Posso mangiare tutte le cose che preparo?

Sì, assolutamente! Dopo la masterclass potrai gustare i piatti che hai creato per il tuo pranzo.

Tutti i pasti saranno vegani?

Sì, tutto il cibo fornito sarà vegano. Ti preghiamo di comunicarci in anticipo eventuali allergie alimentari o cose di cui dobbiamo essere a conoscenza.

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Edwin Seijsener
18:00 24 Feb 25
Gezien op de TV, ziet er goed uit.
I have not had the opportunity to stay with them but the friendly and honest reactions in our communications for sure makes me even more see the Cour de Husson with my own eyes.
Laura Bath
17:38 24 Feb 25
Such a beautiful place where every little detail has been considered. Jen & Nick are quite possibly the best hosts we’ve ever come across. Would recommend in a heartbeat. Can’t wait to go again.
Nick Shackleton
16:43 05 Dec 24
Had a wonderful week's holiday relaxing at La Cour de Husson and exploring the surrounding area. The Gite was perfect in every way, as were the hosts Jen and Nick who couldn't have been more helpful, as well as providing fantastic vegan breakfasts. A truly memorable holiday - we hope to return in the not too distant future!
Alex Blakoe
07:57 10 Sep 24
If you want to feel completely looked after and cared for, this is the place to be. From the very beginning, Jen and Nick could not have been more warm and welcoming, meaning we could truly relax and enjoy our escape to the stunning French countryside.

Everything about our stay was perfect. The interior is beautifully designed and well thought through. The bedrooms and communal areas are modern without sacrificing a homely feeling. You can tell the hosts have poured their hearts into renovating the gîtes to an exemplary standard.

The rest of the property is equally stunning, with a lovely pool area as well as a cosy covered area lit by fairy lights.

The food was absolutely exquisite - every meal featured a beautiful and generous selection of inventive dishes using fresh ingredients, many of which were sourced from the neighbouring area. So not only are Jen and Nick the friendliest hosts you could wish for, but they are incredibly talented in the kitchen too.

We spent much of our trip plotting our return - we can't wait to come back with our families to show off this gem we are so pleased to have discovered.
Gill and Rob Reid
17:15 03 Sep 24
We had such a lovely week at La cour de Husson! We took the train from London which was really straightforward and hired a car from Angouleme for the week. Gite 2 was a delightful space with the comfiest bedding and furniture and everything we needed for a week of mostly self catering. It was the perfect place to relax and unwind in a peaceful setting but with plenty to keep us and our two boys occupied on site and in the local area too. Jen and Nick added some lovely touches to our stay (an incredible welcome hamper with homemade cakes, welcome cocktails, delicious breakfasts and a picnic) which made the holiday feel quite special. They gave us so much information about things to do in the local area we didn’t have to do much to plan our days out and it was a revelation to travel in France and eat so well! Paddle boarding and kayaking trips on the Charente followed by a relax by the pool were holiday highlights. Vegan or not we can’t recommend a stay at La Cour de Husson highly enough.
susan morrell
19:00 26 Aug 24
Our visit to La Cour de Husson was a dream come true. Actually, it surpassed my imagination. As a vegan family, we thought it might be tough to visit the French countryside. But we had the dreamiest holiday. The beautiful
home, days spent by the pool, epic scenery, even the weather was perfect. And homemade vegan ice cream, come on! Jen and Nick are super hosts and went above and beyond to help us have the best, most relaxed time. We are vegan gîte converts now and we're already counting the days until we return. Merci pour tout!
Helen Palmer
11:03 06 Aug 24
The ultimate gîte experience in France. We travelled as a family of five with young teens. Beautiful, stylish and spacious accommodation with super comfortable beds, all brand new equipment and generous Grind coffee supply with home made delicious baked treats. Plenty of well tendered outdoor space with gorgeous pool, hammocks and fun barn to play in. Endless supply of home made ice cream/sorbet, soft drinks, iced coffees along with delicious vegan breakfasts. So much thought and care into every aspect! The best bit - the hosts! Nothing was too much trouble! Jen even baked a cake for my son’s birthday! This is luxury gîte living. And the local area is fantastic! Within 15 minutes drive, fun lakes, tranquil rivers, beautiful villages and a summer of fun, authentic French experiences - broccantes, bric a brac, Cognac tasting, food markets and endless sunflowers etc. The perfect combination of relaxation and fun. Book while you can. This gem is sure to fill up with returning guests… us included! Helen Palmer, July 2024.
Julian O'Dell
08:12 31 Jul 24
We had the most wonderful week in the beautiful two bedroom gite, which is well equipped, spacious and very comfortable, with two double bedrooms (one huge) and a big bathroom. And the views across the fields are fantastic. Jen and Nick are the perfect hosts…they’re when needed and so attentive. They provided us with breakfast on two mornings and it was absolutely delicious. The pool is clean and fabulous to swim in and the area around it has plenty of loungers and parasols. It is peaceful too. Free parking on site was a bonus. There is only one other gite currently on the site so there are very few folk around making it very quiet and relaxing. Lots of places to visit including nearby villages where there are some great little restaurants and bars. All in all, a brilliant holiday and a place we will definitely rebook in the future. Marvellous.
Lucy Skennerton
18:11 15 Jul 24
We enjoyed the most wonderful week at La Cour de Husson. The Gite was both beautifully presented and absolutely spotless. Jen and Nick (and Betty the dog) are wonderful hosts who have thought of everything and made us feel completely at home. Nothing was too much trouble. This is a very special place within easy reach of idyllic villages and towns. The perfect place for a quintessentially French holiday.
Gary Duarte
10:19 05 Jul 24
Just wanted to say a huge than you to Nick & Jen, our wonderful hosts for a Vegan patisserie weekend! The family and I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend long course, it was so much much fun, French patisserie chef Fifi was fabulous, we learned lots of new techniques, ate lots of fabulous vegan meals and - perhaps best of all - got to eat our body weight in Vegan friendly patisserie! I couldn't recommend La Cour de Husson (Beautiful!) any more highly!
Amazing experience at this beautiful holiday homes. The house is perfect, has everything you need for a lovely stay. It's beautifully decorated and with all the amenities you would expect at home. We stayed with our baby daughter and the hosts provided a travel cot and high chair.

The grounds and house is absolutely stunning, with a huge garden, great pool, BBQ etc and set in lovely fields. Very quiet, relaxing area but with plenty to do nearby. The hosts are super nice and accommodating. The vegan breakfast was a highlight also.

Loved our stay there and would certainly come again.
Lucy Johnson
09:16 17 Jun 24
Such an idyllic little stay at La Cour de Husson - tucked away in a peaceful but super accessible part of Charente, SW France. Our lovely hosts Jen and Nick could NOT have been more welcoming and hospitable - arming us with all the information and advice we could ever need for our trip! Around every corner there is a truly thoughtful touch - welcoming guests with any kind of need. We felt SO looked after. The gîte itself was stunning - kitted out tastefully and stylishly, treating us to a real slice of luxury inside these stunning historic buildings.
I was personally after a trip where I was able to switch off and relax, but also be able to explore a bit of this fairytale part of France - and this stay really delivered! We were able to find real peace chilling out in the gîte, but also enjoyed fun days out cognac tasting, exploring local towns, eating cake in local villages, going for evening walks through the fields and even visited some historical sites and museums (thanks to Jen & Nick's amazing recommendations!) I honestly barely had to use my brain the whole time - and had no idea how much I needed that!
I cannot recommend La Cour de Husson enough - and can't thank Jen & Nick enough for being such brilliant hosts. We will absolutely be back!
Vivien Jones
14:30 05 Jun 24
We had a fantastic time at La Cour de Husson. . Jen and Nick were super hosts. Nothing was too much trouble for them. A welcome basket awaited us. We had breakfast made for us twice whilst we were there. It was absolutely delicious. The gite was wonderful, had everything you needed. Lovely quiet surrounding. We didn't want to leave. Can highly recommend a visit.
Lauren Marchant
19:59 04 Jun 24
The most stunning farmhouse and perfect holiday let. We hired both gites as a family and had the best time. Jen and Nick were such lovely hosts and went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. The food is exceptional- I’m going to dream about those breakfasts for a long time. Stylish, beautiful decor and the comfiest beds.

Thank you for the best stay- we will 100% be returning!
Stephanie Hanna
10:46 03 Jun 24
We have just returned from our second stay at La Cour de Husson and we had another fantastic stay. Jen and Nick (and Betty the dog!) are the perfect hosts and always make us feel so welcome. From making sure we have everything we need in the gite to providing expert local knowledge, we really couldn't ask for more. The gite is so beautiful, comfortable and well equipped and the outside space and swimming pool is always a massive hit with our sons! The local area is also excellent and there's lots to do nearby including walks, kayaking, local sightseeing and eating delicious food. Thank you Jen and Nick - we can't wait to return soon!
David Peuaud
21:14 21 May 24
Jane and Nick are charming hosts, attentive to make the stay very unforgettable. The cottage is pleasant and well decorated. The area is very pretty with superb sunsets. A visit to Tusson is essential. without forgetting Jane's excellent ones
Herve Queraud
11:47 20 May 24
An ideal place to share a spacious, very well equipped and nicely decorated gîte with your family. Very nice touches, a gourmet basket, a homemade breakfast, .... and a cuddly teddy bear in the bed for our little girl!!! Thank you, Jen and Nick for your warm welcome and your availability. See you
jaz Storey young
18:41 14 May 24
I had the most amazing long weekend at La Cour de Husson in April for a vegan patisserie course. There was nothing that Jen and Nick couldn't do to make our stay perfect, from cooking us the most delicious meals and snacks to leaving us welcome gifts and providing airport transport. I had the best, most memorable time and couldn't reccomend this place enough!
Catherine Walton
17:03 29 Apr 24
Nick and Jen hosted a vegan French pâtisserie weekend with @thefloatingbaker which was great fun. We learnt how to make a number of French pâtisseries and then went back to La Cour de Husson for a delicious vegan lunch prepared by Nick and Jen. Nick and Jen made everyone feel welcome. Their passion for #veganfrenchlife is clear. Their gîte looked like a fab place to stay and is in a great location.
Abigail Townsend
14:43 19 Oct 23
Cannot recommend highly enough. Our gite was beautiful: well equipped, spotlessly clean, comfortable and stylish. The swimming pool was great: kids loved playing in it, we loved lounging by it. It was really peaceful - you're surrounded by vast sunflower fields - yet interesting towns and cities were easy drives away. Most of all though, we can't praise our hosts Nick and Jen enough. They were welcoming, helpful and generous, and provided us with some of the best breakfasts we've ever eaten. Truly worthy of a 5-star review.
Hélène D
14:33 13 Oct 23
very welcoming hosts, a pleasant and nicely renovated gîte and a vegan place which is quite rare in France and even more so in the countryside to underline it.
Clarissa Ferguson
19:56 13 Sep 23
I can't say enough about my stay at the beautiful French villa; La Cour de Husson. Apart from being an absolutely stunning and peaceful place to stay, the hosts Jen & Nick were so kind and thoughtful throughout. The gite I stayed in was absolute perfection, every detail was thought through, such a comfortable sleep too! (Also extremely clean and I am a tad fussy with that!)

Although Jen & Nick were around if needed it was such a private little haven, honestly I could have just stayed there the whole time and been extremely happy! I read on my private terrace for hours with a beautiful local wine that my lovely hosts suggested I try. However, there are some lovely places to see nearby and there is a book of things you can do too in the gite which I found really handy.

The vegan breakfast was also divine!! It was so delicious, among other things I tried Jens vegan cinnamon buns. For all my fellow vegans out there, just come for those alone! Next time I also want to try the vegan picnic hamper that you can organise via the hosts too.

Without a doubt I will definitely be coming back here again. I felt so comfortable and at home, and there is still so much I would like to do. I genuinely feel like I had a luxury break away from the madness of London.

Thank you so much to Jen & Nick, I hope to see you again next year!!
Anneke De Groot
08:09 26 Jul 23
This is one of our favourites place to stay. The gite is a lovely place, with eye for detail. You can feel and see the love of Nick and Jen (the owners). With a very warm, open and friendly welcome from this lovely couple, your holiday will come in your top 3 for sure.
The surroundings are beautiful and lovely towns and villages to go to.
Jen and Nick made our holiday unforgettable, for so many reasons. And we also love the vegan life.
We hope to visit them again and enjoy everything they have to offer.
And the swimming pool is the best we had in years.
Clément Boriello
13:19 03 Jul 23
La Cour de Husson is a true gem, a place that exudes calm and tranquility, in an absolutely idyllic setting. Imagine an old Charentaise building, perfectly preserved, renovated and furnished with all possible comfort; where you can relax around a magnificent swimming pool, which overlooks fields as far as the eye can see.
Nick & Jane are high-quality hosts who go out of their way to offer you a very high standard of stay (special mention for vegans, who will appreciate the efforts of adapted breakfasts).
The lodgings are extremely comfortable, perfectly equipped, and decorated with great taste, in a rustic and modern mix which totally preserves the authenticity of the atmosphere.
The place is in a hamlet which adjoins a medieval village with many shops (including a very practical grocery store / tobacconist), and 10 minutes from a town which offers all amenities.

The ideal place to visit a region that never ceases to surprise us, for its tranquility, its immediate nature, its historical heritage and even its proximity to the ocean!
Thanks again !
Michele Cardinali
10:41 30 Jun 23
C’est magnifique !
Nestled between cognac vines and sunflower fields is a beautiful relaxing place. La Cour de Hudson. Our hosts welcomed us with a delicious vegan dinner and couldn’t have been more welcoming.
The gite is surrounded by local markets and farm shops. A treasure trove for a foodie like me.
The accommodation itself is sparkling; beautifully decorated and every night was like sleeping in cotton wool. We couldn’t have asked for more than an everyday refreshing swim in the clear blue pool before drinks in the courtyard.
Nick and Jen were perfect hosts and knew best recommendations.
I’ll definitely be returning !
Dawn Wilson
09:42 19 Jun 23
Amazing hosts ! Amazing location! Attention to detail was spot on
Nic and Jen went above and beyond to make our stay perfect !
Will definitely be returning
Itti Olly
07:15 12 Jun 23
La Cour de Husson lived up to my every expectation: a wonderfully restored, historic farmhouse, with mellow golden stone, authentic architectural details, and the scent of roses in full bloom.

The Gite is stylish, tasteful, and simple yet chic, with every convenience. I even had my own private little courtyard - perfect for coffee and croissant in the mornings after a sublime morning dip in the crescent shaped pool!

The wonderfully comfortable beds with gorgeous crisp, white linen ensured a great nights sleep in this haven of peace and tranquility.

Jen and Nick are lovely: perfect hosts, discrete yet on hand when needed. They have done an amazing job of bringing this wonderful old building back to life.

Thank you for a really enjoyable stay!

Top tip: try the delicious vegan breakfast served in the courtyard - I'm now a convert to vegan cuisine.
Erin Moore
14:59 26 Apr 23
My boyfriend and I stayed at La Cour de Husson for 4 days and it was an absolutely lovely experience, from beginning to end. We flew into Paris from NYC and drove to La Cour de Husson from Paris, which was nice. We could have taken the train from Paris to Angouleme, about 2 hours and 45 minutes. From there, we would have rented a car and driven 35 min drive to Charme, where the gite is located. We tried this drive (from the train station in Angouleme to the gite) and it was really straightforward!

What we all loved about staying here is that it felt like no detail was left unnoticed. The gite had everything we needed and was decorated so tastefully-it's the perfect combo of feeling "homey" and also like a hotel. There were fresh flowers and a great welcoming basket of snacks (chocolate, chips, Lotus cookies, cake), all excellent quality, when we arrived. Then we had beautiful breakfast spreads every morning -fresh baguettes, homemade cinnamon rolls, overnight oats, preserves, orange juice, chia yogurt cups, homemade granola-a different combo of the above, each day. They had coffee and tea and options for all: French press, espresso maker, and Italian coffee maker, and non dairy milk. All of it was tasty and we really looked forward to the breakfast every morning.

The rooms are spacious with cute decor and we had plenty of space. We loved the big tub in one of the bathrooms (and plenty of hot water for baths!!!!), and the aromatherapy soap was a nice touch:)

The setting doesn't get more beautiful. It overlooks the countryside, and there is a ton of outdoor space. There's an area to barbecue, including a full-sized grill and table. There's an area to hangout on the hammock and read a book. There's an area for lounging at the beautiful, clear blue pool. It's all so peaceful and picturesque. It's a dream switch up for us city people-all the amenities but in nature!

Jen and Nick, the owners were the most hospitable and gracious, hosts. They left no stone unturned inside the gite and with the meals. They also were super helpful with info and recommendations on what to do in the area, where to eat, and just made us feel at home and comfortable. We went to a local cake and flower shop that they recommended as well as a Cognac tour, about 45 minutes away and enjoyed both. We loved staying here and plan to come back whenever we next visit France.
Jonathan Watts
11:07 20 Nov 22
Such a wonderful place to escape, beautiful accommodation quietly set in open countryside; lovely walks to be enjoyed. Conveniently located for exploring the Charente region. Nearby town Ruffec is convenient for supermarket shopping. So many lovely places to explore nearby (owners Nick & Jen can offer recommendations) I particularly enjoyed the city Angoulême as well as the small local villages nearby which have plenty to offer. Verteuil-sur-Charente is an absolute must! I spent the week with my family, relaxing by the pool, exploring the local area and thoroughly enjoying the peace.
Rie Kitagawa
12:57 08 Oct 22
I spent two weeks at La Cour de Husson. A really enjoyable experience. The place was so relaxing that I forgot the all stress from the city. The room I stayed was stylish and good taste. I loved specially the cute bathroom with a big bathtub. The vegan breakfast was flavorful and satisfying. Jen and Nick who own the place were nice and kind. 5 stars!
Kate Voigt
14:10 05 Oct 22
La cour de Husson is absolutely beautiful, both the accommodation itself and the surrounding areas. Jen and Nick are all incredibly kind, cool and accommodating! Everything was immaculate and considered, the bed was comfortable and warm & the vegan breakfast was delicious. I stayed for two weeks, and each day for breakfast we had differing vegan options from fruit, Bircher, avocado on toast all served with fresh juice and lovely coffee. If you are looking for a serene and beautiful trip to France this place is perfect. It is well deserving of 5 stars. Thank you Jen and Nick for a beautiful stay x

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