HOSTS
LOUNGE
pool/gardens
BEDROOMS
ian
&
CAROL
The chance to move to France permanently ... the culture, climate, food, lifestyle ... became irresistible to us after many years in our UK business and education careers.
We love the chance to share our region and experiences with visitors, maybe even where we get our favourite cognac...
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Everything
here for a
relaxing stay
Independent access to apartment and bedrooms via poolside door.
Our B & B apartment accommodation comprises a first floor private lounge, kitchenette and dining area overlooking the pool. The dining area includes a kitchenette with sink, two electric rings, fridge and microwave.
The lounge area includes comfy chairs and TV with UK freesat stations, dining table and four chairs.
We are happy to provide an evening meal or snack platter (24 hrs notice please).
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relax, swim, sunbathe,
enjoy...
Our home is an ancient former barn with open beams, and views over beautiful countryside toward the old village of Yviers.
South Charente is blessed with one of the highest average hours of sun in France, and is a great place just to relax, or explore the area on foot, cycle or car amongst the vines, fields, and woodlands of this rural landscape.
Outside, we have poolside recliners, and in season (May - Sept) we open our pool daily for you to share with us. The pool is 10m x 5m, and a constant depth of 1.5m (no shallow or diving areas). Pool is heated, average 25 - 28 deg C. Pool towels (free) are available on request. A security cover is in place overnight.
Open use of garden, please help yourself to any weeds.
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Comfortable
& tastefully decorated
Great for couples or a family, our home is set in beautiful Charentais countryside. We offer bed & breakfast accommodation in a private apartment over two floors, comfortable rooms with tea/coffee tray. Our price includes an excellent continental breakfast with local and home-made produce.
A first floor double, with en-suite bathroom (bath, wc & basin), overlooks open countryside. Also on the first floor is a small single bedroom suitable for a child. On the ground floor a double bedroom with separate shower room (shower, wc & basin), overlooks the pool. All rooms are timber boarded or tiled. In our bed & breakfast accommodation, we provide towels, bedding, essential toiletries, and a generous continental breakfast.
Tea and coffee making facilities are available.
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WHERE TO VISIT
Our location in South Charente gives us access to the best of France, its food, wine, culture, lifestyle, sightseeing, history, museums, sunshine... Just explore, or take a few of our recommendations, including several UNESCO* world heritage sites;
AUBETERRE SUR DRONNE
Historic and beautiful town with roots back before the Romans, an 800 year-old subterranean church* (one of only two in Europe), river with canoe/kayak hire.
BORDEAUX
Famous port waterfront buildings*, sinister U-boat pens, wine house centre, museums, historic old town, cathedrals. Restaurants
operated by Gordon Ramsey and Philip Etchebest.
ST EMILION*
Centre of red wine production, many wine dealers and craft
shops and market-place restaurants within historic old town, containing the only other subterranean church in Europe.
BLAYE
17th-18th century citadel* protecting river from the English, designed by military architect Vauban. Includes fortifications, craft shops, restaurants (try The Citadel, tables overlooking the estuary).
ANGOULEME
Department walled city, wide range of shops, historic quarter with cathedral, bars, restaurants and nightlife. Creative centre for satirical and humourous cartoons, and home to the "circuit des remparts", an annual historic car race. Also home to the Museum of the Resistance.
COGNAC
Town and region, centre of cognac production and trade including historic old town, thriving shops and restaurants, and visits to the cognac chais.
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Where do I begin! If you're looking for a lovely relaxing stay in the French countryside then this is the B&B to stay at. Ian and Carol are fantastic hosts, cooking amazing large French breakfasts every day with home-made touches, providing great advice and booking restaurants/tours as we required.
Matthew
September 2018
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