Vacation Rental Description
'Chez les Rois'or 'Home of the Kings' is a very large property dating back to 1842. Situated in the Charentaise countryside, in five acres of grounds and gardens the Farmhouse and the Barn form part of the courtyard setting and at the height of summer the whole of the property is surrounded by maize, vines and sunflowers. The Farmhouse has its own private pool and garden. We also have a communal pool where you can join us for pool side drinks. Both pools are situated in enclosed areas with locked gates in accordance with French law. In the grounds we have swings, slides, badminton, a boules pitch and bikes to the discover the surrounding countryside. Chez les Rois also has the added luxury of a jacuzzi and a sauna, and for those business minded people we have broadband Internet access. Chez les Rois is a wonderful setting for a family reunion, a house party with friends or two or three families wishing to holiday together. If you are celebrating a birthday, reunion,anniversary, Christmas or even a wedding your special event can be professionally catered for. Or perhaps you would like to be a little indulgent and a have a chef cater for the entire duration of your stay!Please email for menus.
Both the Farmhouse & the Barn have been tastefully renovated to a high standard offering comfortable accommodation for 18 adults or 2 or 3 families. Each house has its own kitchen and dining areas. However, the kitchen in the Farmhouse is quite large with enough space for 2 to 3 cooks to work in harmony. There are lots of work surfaces, cupboard space, an island unit with a built in hob, large Italian cooker and an American fridge/freezer that dispenses ice/water - a must in summer. The cupboards contain a large supply of crockery, glasses and utensils for every day use. At the rear of the Farmhouse is a huge room which was originally the “Chais”; This has been completely renovated to offer a lounge /dining area for 20 people. Large comfortable sofas with antique furniture, the 'buffet' and the 'argentier' contain a selection of quality glass wear and crockery so everyone can dine in style. There is a CD player, large plasma screen TV, and a DVD player with lots of DVD to choose from.
Outdoor Facilities & gardens, 2 superb pool areas with sun loungers, parasols, BBQ's & dining facilities for 20 people. The French windows from the 'Chais' in the Farmhouse lead directly to the pool area. The pool is 9x5 with Roman steps & surrounded by a Mediterranean garden with hibiscus, cannas, olive trees, flowering laurels & yuccas. Adjacent to the pool is a large sunbathing terrace with sun loungers & parasols. Part of the pool area is split level with a large gazebo, which affords you the comfort of dining 'al fresco' in the heat of the day.
The second pool/ the communal pool is accessed from the balcony from the lounge in the Barn or by a gate in the courtyard. This is a large pool area with sun loungers, parasols, outdoor dining facilities & BBQ. The pool has roman steps & has a jet stream so that you can swim against the current
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
DVD
Heating
Ice Maker
Jacuzzi
Kitchen
Linen Service
Microwave
Open Fire
Amenity Parking
Private Pool
Refrigerator
Sauna
Shared Pool
Sterio
TV
Washer
. Our pools are only available during May, June, July, August and September. Our Leisure Facilities: Jacuzzi and sauna are available from May till the end of October.Central heating is available in both houses from November through to April.
Logs will also be supplied should you so wish.For one or two week holidays our changeover day is Saturday. In the summer months the letting period commences on Saturday at 4pm (day of arrival) and we strongly request that you vacate the property before 10 am (day of departure) to facilitate cleaning arrangements. Bed linen, bathroom towels and towels for the pool are included in the price. If you are travelling with young children ask about our 'Baby and Toddler Pack It includes various items including 2 cots, cot bedding,3 high chairs, playpen, car seat(for toddler),pushchair(9kg/18kg),potty, toilet training seat and baby bath. All of the above are free of charge just request at the time of booking
Activities
Beach
Biking
Boating
Playground
Cinema
Fishing
Golf
Horse Riding
Kayaking
Night Clubs
Restaurant
Shopping
Tennis
Theater
Water Skiing
Water Sports