3 Bedroom Barn in Angouleme

A stunning three bedroomed, upper storey barn with views over the neighbouring fields. 
 
An external staircase leads to your own private garden with a lawn, sun porch, barbecue, garden furniture and games room with table tennis. 
 
There are two double bedrooms, a children's bedroom with two sets of bunkbeds and a shower room. 
 
There are two central woodburning stoves for heating. 
 
 
About the Area: 
 
Juif is a small rural farming hamlet set amid the gentle downlands of grapevines, wheat and sunflowers. The area enjoys the advantage of a semi Mediterranean climate with temperatures generally in the high 90's during the summer, thus giving it a special appeal to sun lovers. Spring and Autumn are equally wonderful months for those who prefer a slightly milder climate. 
 
The beautiful River Charente, which gives the area its name, links Angouleme - a walled hilltop city with its cathedral, quaint cafes, shops and restaurants in its narrow medieval streets - with the Atlantic coast. On its way it passes through beautiful long-forgotten towns and villages far from the madding crowd. Through Jarnac, the birthplace of ex-president Mitterand, Cognac with its famous distilleries and then onto the ancient roman town of Saintes where Richard the Lionheart began his famous crusades. 
 
 
 
Notes: See our other listings with the following reference #: 
 
1. Small Barn: 49464 
2. Farm Cottage: 49466 
3. Stables: 49464

Your accommodation comprises of an open plan kitchen/lounge/dining roon with oak timbers and stone walls. The gite is equipped with all modern appliances, cooker, dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine, ironing facilities, DVD player and television.

If you love fresh seafood, head towards the coast and to the historic fortified town of La Rochelle (1 1/4 hours) where you can linger in the quayside restaurant watching the pleasure craft and fishing boats as you enjoy your meal. Alternatively, visit France's second largest island, the Isle d'Orleron, or take a trip round the famous 'Fort Boyard'. 
 
For the children, both yound and old, take a trip to the zoo at La Palmyre, the beach at Royan (1 1/4 hour) or the valley of the monkeys at Romagne - where they can watch and feed the monkeys in a natural cageless environment. Alternatively, discover the pleasure of getting lost in the spectacular maze at Cravans, exploring the Chateau des enigmes at Usse, or the Futuroscope theme park at Poitiers (1 1/4 hour). 
 
Historical sites such as churches and romanesque ruins abound and for those wishing a more active holiday, there are ample opportunities for walking, cycling, fishing, swimming, tennis, birdwatching, canoeing or horse riding.

• Travel Info: Airports (approximate time): Poitiers: 1 1/4 hours (Ryan air) - La Rochelle: 1 1/2 hours (Ryan air) - Bordeaux: 2 hours (various including bmibaby) - Paris: 4 1/2 hours (various) - Limoges: 1 1/2 hours (Ryan air)