Vacation Rental Description
The Old School House of Passirac, built at the turn of the century for the children of the neighbouring Chateau also used by the Red Cross during the war. Today, having been lovingly and sympathetically renovated, this make a fabulous, very reasonably a priced holiday home. Overlooking the local church and rolling countryside, set in just under an acre of gardens filled with fragrant shrubs. Our aim is to bring together French lifestyles with the best of British hospitality. We try to ensure that everyone in your party enjoys themselves to the full. Maison St Louis may not be elegant or manicured but it is brimming with character and charm making it comfortable and a very relaxing place for holidays and celebrations.
Le Bourg is situated in the middle of the property, you enter through the double french doors, into the kitchen, fitted with all modern appliances, tiled surfaces and stone floor. The kitchen leads onto the the spacious open plan living and dining area, with views over the garden, pool and rolling countryside. The dining table seats 10/12 people, it is positioned next to another set of double french doors, leading onto the top terrace. The lounge has a three piece sofa, television and DVD player. In this area are stairs that lead you to the bedrooms, next to the stairs is a door to the downstairs showers room and toilet.
Facilities
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- DVD
- Jacuzzi
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Amenity Parking
- Shared Pool
- Sterio
The Property, Grounds and Bar/Games Room: Set on a quiet village lane, entering at he rear onto our large driveway with ample private parking, the garden is on two levels the top level has flower beds, a decked area and shaded Gazebo perfect for eating 'al fresco' on lazy summer evenings, the lower garden is large enough for a game of badminton, football or cricket. Enclosed in this area is the swimming pool and Jacuzzi. The entire garden is enclosed and each property has its own out-door seating area. We understand the importance of having fun, so we have a small games room. You can bring your own drinks here, mix with other guest, play cards or darts. In the games room is table tennis, a football table, books and numerous board games, for the sporty ones a multi gym and other gym equipment, we are happy to show you running paths. Outside the bar area is a large BBQ and communal seating.
Activities
- Boating
- Playground
- Cinema
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Restaurant
The Area: Passirac is situated between Chalais and Barbezieux nestled in the hills and forest of the South Charente. Brossac is the local village and provides basic shopping needs, it can be reached by car or a pleasant walk through the countryside, beach fronted swimming lake with sandy shores, beautiful scenery and restaurants. Chalais and Barbezieux are only 15km away, both of these towns have weekly markets, where locals sell their produce, you can sample different foods and wines! They both have supermarkets and interesting places to visit. Both neighbouring towns have open-air swimming pools. Countryside boasts glorious Chateaux, charismatic small towns, ideal for rambling walks and Roman art, not forgetting the fine wines, Pineau and Cognac. Restaurants can be found scattered around at prices to meet anyone’s budget. A short drive away is the historical town of Angouleme to the north and the city of Bordeaux to the south. The Atlantic Ocean is only 50 miles away.
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Bordeaux at 80 kilometers distance;
- Nearest Train Station : Chalais at 12 kilometers distance
- Nearest Town : Chalais at 12 kilometers distance
- Travel Info: A Great Place for families
Owner Location Comment
Just down the road from us is a small holiday park, working together they have allowed us to use some of the holiday activity programme, please ask for more details. Brossac has a beautiful swimming lake with a snack bar and health centre and restaurant.