Vacation Rental Description
Situated in the sunny south west of France. Chez Fely is an ancient Charentaise cottage which has been tastefully restored and modernised to provide excellent accommodation to those wishing to enjoy relaxing holidays far away from the madding crowds.
It is situated within 3 acres of grounds alongside, yet totally independent of the resident owners' home
Chez Fely Cottage
The Accommodation Chez Fely Cottage has all the facilities needed to ensure your holiday is relaxed and enjoyable.
Downstairs you will find a large kitchen/dining area with French doors leading on to the patio and private garden.
The kitchen is equipped with large fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, hob and oven all surrounding the original, ancient bread oven. The dining table can comfortably seat 8 adults.
Leading from the kitchen is the lounge area with 3 double sofas TV, video, DVD and hi-fi (there is a large selection of children’s DVD’s, videos and books available) The lounge also has a beautiful Charentaise fireplace with wood burning stove.
Upstairs there are 2 family suites. Each one comprises of a double bedroom which leads into either a bunk bedroom or twin bedroom. Each suite has its own shower and toilet facilities (ideal for extended family groups or two separate families.) There is also a downstairs shower room and toilet.
Outside the cottage has its own driveway. The private rear garden has beautiful views of fields and woodland where it is very common to see and hear the local deer and watch the friendly hoopoe birds.
From the cottage there is a path that leads past the swings to the secure yet beautiful 12x6 swimming pool shared with the owner and his family. This area is raised and so has lovely views of the surrounding area. Here you can dive and swim, play table tennis or simply sit and relax.
Chalais is a small market town nestled in rolling countryside.
Dominating the town is the château of Talleyrand, standing guard over the town and looking out over rolling vineyards and sunflower fields.
Inside the château is the nationally renowned restaurant. Chalais has a good range of shops including a supermarket for all your essentials.
Chalais has a year round Monday market - not to be missed.
The picturesque village of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is very popular with French and foreign tourists alike as it has been voted one of the top ten prettiest towns in France. Here you can spend the day on the river beach, swimming or canoeing and then stroll in to the town for a pineau in the old village square.
Bordeaux is a 1 hour drive away. The town has an excellent park and ride tram system. This enables you to travel into the heart of the city and view the beautiful architecture and river without having to drive. Bordeaux has an easy mix of shops, cafés and exotic emporiums.
Also, within easy distance of Chez Fely is Angoulême
Chez Fely is 5 minutes from the Charente/ Dordogne border and the River Dronne. Where you can canoe the day away stopping only to enjoy a lazy picnic watching the kingfishers and otters.
Ten minutes away from the cottage is the water park of Paradou. It has a sandy beach, trampolines, swings, tennis, crazy golf, a water slide and last but by no means least a friendly bar for a beer when the temperatures soar
Facilities
If you wish to have a day at the seaside we are just over an hour away from the beaches of the Charente-Maritime at Royan and La Rochelle and less than two hours away from the beaches of Cap Ferret and Archachon.
There are lots of places to visit during your stay at Chez Fely. The immediate vicinity has cycle tracks to follow and there is a selection of bikes for you to use. Or why not just walk through the lanes and woods and visit our neighbour who is reputed to make the best pineau in the area.
There is also a selection of games available, as well as basketball and table tennis.
Horse riding
There are a couple of equestrian centres locally. However, we entrust our children to a centre 20 minutes away. The owners and staff are friendly, safe and knowledgeable in all matters equestrian.
Horse riding
There are a couple of equestrian centres locally. However, we entrust our children to a centre 20 minutes away. The owners and staff are friendly, safe and knowledgeable in all matters equestrian.