Vacation Rental Description
A tastefully restored cottage set in enclosed grounds with a patio area, barbecue and garden furniture.
Your accommodation comprises of a large open plan kitchen, lounge, dining area with beautiful exposed beams and stonework and a downstairs shower room.
Upstairs there are two enclosed mezzanine bedrooms. The first bedroom has a double bed and the second has a single set of bunk beds.
The property is heated by a wood burning stove.
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. Large Barn: 49465
3. Stables: 49467
Facilities
Your gite is well equipped with a washing machine, cooker, fridge freezer, dishwasher, ironing facilities, television, DVD player and a double sofa bed.
Activities
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 Options
- 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)
