2 Bedroom Bed and Breakfast in Charente

Les Colonnes is a charming 18th century house in a tranquil riverside village on the beautiful river Dronne, bordering south west Charente and the Dordogne. The house itself has a sense of elegance and space and the rooms are large, light and comfortable. The home of two English sisters (and their pets) enjoy sharing it with their guests in a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Suitable for holiday, business or house hunting. Evening meals offered, and made from homegrown and local produce. There are also facilities for a certain amount of self-catering. Situated in the heart of the village, the house with its large mature gardens is a peaceful haven yet not remote. Bonnes offers splendid riverside walks and a bar/restaurant. 2 km away is the famous hilltop village of Aubeterre. The cities of Angoulême, Périgueux and Cognac are within 1 hour’s drive. The airports of Bordeaux and Bergerac both 1 and a half hours drive. 
 
Notes on accommodation: 
Both the bedrooms are light and spacious. One faces the garden and the other the surrounding coutryside. Each bedroom has a large double and single bed with provision and space for an extra bed and/or cot. Both rooms have newly re-refurbished private bathrooms one with a bath and shower, the other with a shower only. Downstairs there is a large sitting room with a log fire for the winter and satellite television, plus a wi-fi connection for the internet. There is a library with comfortable chairs for more quieter moments. Guests could have their meals either in the dining room overlooking the garden or at one of the eating areas on the terrace. Evening meals are usually offered. The hosts are extremely experienced gardeners and cooks, and take pride in offering their guests the best quality fare at the most reasonable price.

2 x bedrooms with double and single bed + additional bed. En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with shower, wc, sink. Private bathroom to bedroom 2 with shower, bath, wc and sink, A spacious living room with UK satellite TV, comfy, chairs and a traditional wood burning fire. Accessibility: Both bedrooms are approached via a wide gently curved staircase and therefore suitable for some disabled people. The ground floor is flat with no stairs or slopes in the garden.

There is a Monolithic Church carved out of the rocks which is the largest subterranean Church in Europe.  
 
There are many potters, painters and sculptors who exhibit and demonstrate all year round. During Ascension weekend for four days, Aubeterre turns into a 'Montmatre Hill. 
 
Coast/Beach: 
1 hr 15 mins drive to the Charente Maritime coastline with beautiful sandy beaches, historic seaside villages and popular resorts. 
 
Golf: 
Local activities include golf (The Manoir de Longeveau has an attractive 9 hole course approx. 15 minutes drive) tennis, canoeing, fishing, horse-riding, walking and mountain bike riding. There are several river beaches and lakes with restaurants and amenities, perfect for family days out, all within 15 minutes drive.