2 Bedroom Cottage in Ruffec

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Lovely house of honey-coloured Charente stone, in walled grounds offering complete peace, privacy & relaxation as well as safe, spacious play areas for children. Anam Cara offers ancient character & modern comforts at an affordable price. Child friendly. Safe pool. Perfect for couples or families with children. Cheap budget flights. 
 
Near to an ancient church in a delightfully pretty village. 
 
5 mins to shops, supermarkets, cafes, bars & restaurants. 5 mins to the Charente river & the Rejallant - a free leisure base/bar/restaurant. 
 
Easy to get here by rail, cheap flights & discounted ferries. Ideally situated for enjoying the sun & warmth, beautiful scenery, lively activities & cultural heritage of Ruffecois, as well as trips to Futuroscope theme park, nature & wildlife parks, medieval towns, Poitiers, Confolens, La Rochelle, Limoges & Cognac country. Just ask & we'll send a 100 pic photogallery & feedback from guests. www.charenteholidaycottage.iowners.net 
 
Anam Cara (Celtic "soul friend") is a place to restore & refresh the spirit. A chance for a real change of pace. Whether you want to be active in town, or in stunning countryside, or whether you prefer peace & relaxation at home, Anam Cara & the Ruffecois area offers you a warm welcome & everything you could need for a memorable and rejuvenating holiday in one of the sunniest parts of France.  
 
Plenty to do at home. You have a very large lawned garden with a grapevined suntrap patio dining area, as well as areas of shade under fig, beech, peach, cherry, magnolia & medlar trees. Children have space to explore & play safely & there is a covered sandpit for younger children.  
 
You can play badminton & other games, laze in the hammock listening to birdsong, or cool off in the private above-ground pool. Anam Cara is NOT part of a gite complex: You have private & exclusive use of all facilities.  
 
In the evening, help yourself to some parsley, rosemary, basil, thyme, chives, garlic, onions or tomatoes to add to your meal, turn on the garden lights & relax in the warmth as you dine outdoors under the stars. 
 
A very short walk takes you to tennis courts,the village vineyard or glorious sunny woods, fields & country lanes.  
 
ACCOMMODATION 
Well Equipped & Well Furnished Accommodation combines ancient character with modern comforts. There are two attractive, light & airy double bedrooms, both with clothes storage, bedside tables & reading lights. All household linen is provided & your bed is made up before you arrive. Cot available. 
 
A large, chandeliered living room, with exposed Charente stone walls, beamed alcoves & fireplace with woodburning stove, looks via French windows onto a restful balcony overlooking grapevines & mature gated gardens.  
 
The pretty, tiled bathroom adjoins the main bedroom and has shower and basin, with a separate WC. 
 
The house is equipped for indoor and outdoor dining. The dining area (to seat 6) in the living room looks out through French windows onto grapevines, lawn and beautiful trees. Barbecue available. 
 
Well-equipped kitchen (including toaster, coffee maker, new gas cooker, new fridge-freezer, etc) overlooks the patio dining area. The kitchen receives morning to early evening sunshine. 
 
Rental includes all utilities, heating, logs, bed linen, towels & a welcome pack giving you all you need to know about about where to go, what to see & how to get there. Woodburning stove. 
 
Safe above-ground pool. Parking and drive space. Beautiful garden (floodlit for evening dining) and patio area with vines, honeysuckle. (Use the fresh herbs and vegetables if they are ready! )  
 
Lots of interesting books in French and English(including "Anam Cara" by John O'Donohue) , children's games, radio, tape and CD player, and music are available. TV for DVD playing. DVDs provided. 
 

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Sunflower fields, vineyards, Futuroscope theme park, lively towns, unmatched chateaux, bathing lakes, mills, boating, swimming, superb restaurants, friendly bars, picturesque & interesting villages & a region of rich cultural heritage. Indoor & outdoor pools, river bathing, horseriding, canoes, kayacs, picnic areas, a bathing lake with beach, a variety of interesting cafes, bars and excellent restaurants.  
 
Or you can go: fishing, explore the forests of Ruffec, buy fresh farm produce at local markets, visit the cinema, clubs, outdoor concerts, artists' workshops, taste the incomparable food and wine at "Gourmet Days".  
 
The Chateau of Verteuil, silver mines of Melle, the 12th century abbey at St Amant de Boixe, the protected medieval village of Tusson , the aquatic labyrinth at St Fraigne, the frescoes in the Chapel of Courcome, the International Dance Festival at Mansle - or just explore: You will find beautiful places, local fetes and festivals and real French life. 
 
 
 

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				Season Rate
				Low Season Price:	£185 per Week
				High Season Price:	£395 per Week

25% deposit secures your booking. Weekly bookings are Saturday to Saturday in the main season. Payment can be made by cheque, bank transfer or by credit card through PayPal. High Season rates from £345 to £515.

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