Welcome to Les Granges de la Leigne, a Quiet French Farmhouse Escape in the Heart of Charente

Bed & Breakfast and Self-Catering Cottage with Pool, Gardens and Genuine French Country Charm

Welcome to Les Granges de La Leigne, a lovingly restored French farmhouse with barns, gardens and a private pool, just five minutes from the market town of Ruffec, and 20 minutes drice from the historic town of Civray. Whether you’re a couple craving peace and good food, or a family looking for space to relax and reconnect, this is the kind of place where time slows down — in the best possible way.

Stay Your Way – Boutique B&B or Private Cottage

At Les Granges, you can choose the style of holiday that suits you best.

Stay in our Chambre d’Hôtes and wake up to a relaxed continental breakfast, fresh eggs from our own chickens, and the option of a home-cooked evening meal at our table d’hôte.

Or enjoy complete independence in La Petite Cottage, our charming self-catering stone gîte — ideal for families or longer, slower stays.
Either way, you’ll enjoy comfortable spaces, warm hospitality, and the peace of the Charente countryside.

Hosted with care bu Suzi and Jon

We are your hosts, Suzi and Jon, and we are on hand to make your stay easy and enjoyable — from local recommendations to relaxed evening meals.
We speak French, English and Dutch, and we’re always happy to help you make the most of your time here.

This isn’t a hotel conveyor belt. It’s personal, relaxed, and thoughtfully run.

Our Services

At Les Granges de La Leigne, everything is designed to help you slow down, switch off and enjoy the best of French country living — without feeling cut off from comfort or convenience.

Food and Dining

Fresh, Seasonal & Homemade

Breakfast
Start the day with a continental buffet featuring fresh bread, local produce and eggs from our own chickens.
From €10 per person.

Dinner – Table d’Hôte
Join us for a relaxed, home-cooked three-course evening meal using fresh, local ingredients. Suitable for adults and children.
From €24 per person.
(Dietary requirements happily catered for with advance notice.)

Relax & explore

Space to Relax. Room to Breathe.

Wander through our gardens, unwind by the pool, or enjoy a drink at the poolside bar while swallows skim the air above the Charente River.

There’s something here for everyone:

Heated outdoor swimming pool (10m x 5m)
Courtyard garden and orchard
Children’s play area and animal garden
Pétanque pitch and games barn
Rustic gym
Poolside bar for long, lazy evenings

And yes — you’ll meet Pickle the pygmy goat, our friendly hens, Charlie the cockerel, and Jupiler the dog.

Swimming & activities

Pool Time, Lessons & Wild Swimming

Our heated pool is ideal for both gentle relaxation and family fun.

Suzi also runs OuiSwim, offering private swimming lessons for children and adults, plus summer swim camps and aqua sessions.

For something more natural, wild swimming in the Charente River is just a short walk away at Rejallant.

At Les Granges de La Leigne, everything is designed to help you slow down, switch off and enjoy the best of French country living — without feeling cut off from comfort or convenience.

Location
Rural, Yet Remarkably Convenient

You’ll feel wonderfully tucked away — yet the lively town of Ruffec is only five minutes away, with shops, cafés, markets and rail links, and the hostoric town of Civray only 20 minutes drive away.