The property: An old stone barn has recently been converted into a two storey property with the use of timber cladding in chestnut wood (Le Châtaignier means chestnut tree in French) The use of a high level of insulation means that the cottage is easy to heat in the winter months and it helps keep it cool in the summer months.

The downstairs living area has two settees (one of which is a good quality double bed settee), sideboard, dining table and chairs, and a coffee table. The kitchen area has a full cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, and washing machine and provides ample cupboard space. It is well stocked with all the equipment and crockery etc needed for everyday living. Rugs, cushions and reading lamps help provide a welcoming atmosphere for the colder winter evenings. Satellite TV with the main UK channels is available and there are DVD and CD players, plus a wide selection of books and games.

Beautiful wooden, open-tread stairs lead from the living/dining area to the upstairs bedroom and separate shower-room. The bedroom is a good size with a high ceiling, and has a king-size bed, two bed-side tables and a large fitted wardrobe. It has views over the garden and the swimming pool. The shower-room is spacious with shower cubicle, w.c, sink and heated towel rail.

Outside Area: The cottage has two private patio areas. One at the front with table, chairs and sun parasol and one at the back with two chairs and a small table. A barbeque is available. The front patio opens onto a very large walled garden, shared with the owners and the other two cottages, and a secluded patio at the back adjoins the orchard. At the end of the garden we also have a large field. A 10 x 5 metre pool is available in the summer months and private parking is provided. There is a large play-barn with table tennis and table football and other outdoor games are available. There is a selection of bikes available for your use.

Surrounding Area: The attractive market town of St Jean d’Angely is only 10 kilometres away and is ideal for all your shopping needs, as well as having a good selection of restaurants. The village of Ste Même has its own small grocery shop, a part-time Post Office and a pub/restaurant. Close by are Saintes (20 minutes) and Cognac (30 minutes) and La Rochelle, Royan and Rochefort are approx an hour’s drive away. The coast can be reached in 50 minutes. The local countryside is a mixture of wide-open fields, rolling countryside and vineyards dotted with small villages, many with beautiful Romanesque churches. The valleys of the Charente and the Boutonne provide many a picturesque walk and the local roads are ideal for cycling. Horse riding, tennis, golf, go-karting , kayaking are all provided in the local area.

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Other comments: This property is also available for summer holiday rentals.

Pricing Info: The first month’s rental is payable on booking. Subsequently, the month’s rental will be payable 5 days before the beginning of each month. A refundable breakages/damages deposit of 200 euros will be required. There will be a charge of 60 euros a month to cover electricity and gas. Two sets of bed linen and towels will be provided at no cost. (Laundry to be undertaken by tenants.)
Availability: Mid Feb ’08 to end of May’08 and October ’08 to end of May ‘09
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Name: Mrs Irene Robertson Languages spoken: English, some French Tel No: +33 (0)5 46 33 62 19 Time to contact: Anytime     Website: www.lesgrandsarbres.com

       

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