Vacation Rental Description
The villa was born in 1799 and it still has some birthmarks, which are very beautiful and encapsulated into a modern 21st century house neatly and tidily. It is beautiful, friendly and comfortable. Large garden with swimming pool. Stunning views.
The villa is rural but not isolated. There is another farmhouse just across the lane. It is very private and the pool is larger than normal.
The villa itself is very tidy and clean complete with every modern convenience. The rooms are very large and well furnished but not overdone. The two bathrooms have been recently renovated
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
Dryer
DVD
Heating
Kitchen
Microwave
Open Fire
Amenity Parking
Private Pool
Refrigerator
Sterio
Washer
The living room is very large with 2 sofas plus a 3 piece suite. There is a 32" TV connected to satelite which gives BBC/ ITV and about 300 other free to air stations.
The main bedroom is very large and the 2 other bedrooms are large but not quite so big.
The gallery is exposed to the kitchen and diner and is very attractive.
There is a covered terrace area with patio furniture including 2 large tables, 8 chairs and 6 sun loungers Ideal for alfresco dining.
There is an enormous garden round the villa.with 2 swings.
There is a large ruin barn where cars can be parked
Activities
Biking
Boating
Playground
Fishing
Horse Riding
Restaurant
Sailing
Shopping
Rafting
Tennis
A short drive from the villa there is the medieval town of Brantome where it is a delight to walk around the remarkable and ancient abbey and a stroll along the riverside is an unforgettable experience. Loads of brilliant restaurants complete the experience.
Not very far away is the town of Grottes de Villars and a short distance north of the town are the caves with some impressive stalactites and paintings more than 17,000 years old.
Nearby is the Chateau de Puyguilhem.
Going over the Charente border is Aubeterre sur Dronne Its charming narrow streets wind through white stone houses. The most outstanding and impressive monument in Aubeterrre is the underground church of St John. Carved entirely out of rock the main naïve reaches a height of 20 m.
There is fishing and beaches at La Jemaye (14kms) La Jemaye is a large lake with sandy beaches, pedaloes, canoes, horse riding, picnic areas, a cafe etc. Come and see!!