2 Bedroom Gite in Ruffec

Willow Cottage is a newly created gite in a quiet hamlet of 12 houses, which has been renovated to a high standard. The property, which is on 2 floors, is spacious and fully equipped and stands in the garden of the owners, Marian & Howard Thomas. It is not overlooked and guests have their own entrance with secure parking.  
 
The accommodation comprises fully fitted kitchen / diner with gas cooker and hob and electric grill, microwave oven, toaster, fridge, dishwasher. The downstairs shower room has a walk in shower, wash basin and toilet. The large sitting room has views over the garden and has a plasma screen TV with Satellite ( Freeview ) channels and a DVD player. 
 
Upstairs are 2 bedrooms, one double and one twin, both spacious with plenty of wardrobe and drawer space. A hairdryer is provided. The upstairs bathroom has a luxury spa bath with shower over, wash basin and toilet and heated towel rail. 
 
The surrounding countryside is perfect for walking, cycling, touring, or just relaxing and painters find the light perfect for their hobby as there is very little pollution. The nearest amenities are only a few minutes drive away in Villefagnan ( 5km ). The nearest main town is Ruffec ( 9km ). The local bar and tabac are a 5 minute walk from the property.

Whilst there is no washing machine in the gite, a laundry facility can be made available. There is under floor heating downstairs at an additional charge of 35 euros per week for the chillier months. The property is cleaned before your arrival and cleaning equipment is provided for your stay. Clean linen and towels are provided weekly. Guests are invited to share the half acre garden with the owners and their small dog and there are several seating areas and a barbecue. Also there is a table tennis table. A welcome pack of basic items is provided, as you may be unable to shop on the day of your arrival, including 2 toilet rolls, a small amount of tea, coffee, sugar, milk, bread, spread, jam and a bottle of wine. Marian & Howard are happy to deal with special requests if they are able to do so. Guests with mobility problems may choose to use the ground floor as it is self contained ( there is a bed settee in the sitting room ).

The local town of Ruffec has a swimming pool, tennis club, gym, canoeing and kayaking. Also 3 supermarkets, banks, shops and a market twice a week. Villefagnan has a 'plan d'eau' which is a small beach with safe lake, snack bar and childrens'play areas and the town has corner shops, baker, butcher, bank, post office. Both Ruffec and Villefagnan have bars and restaurants.  
 
The nearest golf course is 40 minutes drive and there is a primate sanctuary 30 minutes drive away.