Vacation Rental Description
Le Petit Chataignier, (The Little Chestnut) is a spacious comfortable farmhouse with the benefit of your own above ground pool.
Set in a small hamlet in the countryside, it offers peace and quiet. The property has six comfortable bedrooms accommodating max 12 people in 2 double bedrooms and 4 x 2 single bedded rooms, (no fold up or soffa beds) + 2 shower rooms with toilets.
A large farmhouse kitchen with wood burner and farmhouse style table, big enough for 12 to enjoy their meals, sitting, enjoying each others company. Fully equipped with fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee machine, iron/ironing board and all usual gadgets.
The large homely lounge with wood burner and comfortable sofas has TV with satellite freeview channels, and a DVD player that also plays music CDs, with small library area with a choice of books, games, jigsaw puzzles etc.
Outside is the large garden, a 10m x 5m swimming pool, loungers, seating, tables and swings in approx one acre. The garden enjoys sun for most of the day but with the benefit of plenty of natural shade for those who wish it, with fruit trees and flowering plants.
We enjoy wonderful sunsets,- so perfect in the evening after a good meal and a glass of wine- just chill out and enjoy the sun going down. A comment was made by a guest, "it's like we're living as Kings in France" they were having a good time!
Part of the large barn has been turned over to a games room with table tennis, 5ft. snooker/pool table and dart board," keeps the kids,of all ages occupied for hours" Tennis and badminton rackets are also stored in here.
We also have bikes for hire at reasonable rates for those who wish to explore the locality or do a little shopping without having to drive.
Also for the big boys and girls we have two classic cars for hire, an MGB + Mercedes 280sl both cabriolets and both for hire by the day or longer if required, - a wonderful way to explore this area, cruising, top down, enjoying! Prices on request.
Another service available! Brigitta and I are both professional masseurs, specializing in "relaxation therapy' massage, a great way to leave behind some of the tensions we carry with us daily. Please contact either of us on arrival. Brigtta is also a fully qualified 'Reflexologist' able to deal with other ailments, again please don't hesitate to speak to us.
Locality:
The local village, Lorigne, is 3 mins away, has a small boulangerie. Sauze Vaussais is 6 mins away with boulangeries, bars and restaurants and a large supermarket. It also boasts a Plan D'eau, with pleasant walks and fishing lake.
Chef Boutonne is 15 mins away by car, again with all the usual shops and restaurants, you would expect. Plus a Chateau with a fishing lake and riverside walks.In the next hamlet of Pioussay, is the Chateau de Jouhe. There are many activities to be enjoyed in the area depending on your requirement. Generaly a rural area, not suited to 'Disco Man' so rural pursuits, walking, fishing, cycling etc.
There are many interesting historical sites to be visited, and the towns of Angouleme, Niort, La Rochelle, Poitiers and Confolens are all within an hour or so. Or just go out and explore- you will always find something of interest.
As for us, we are always on hand to help, but the gite is not overlooked by us, and we have our own separate garden, which makes yours very private We only visit to maintain the pool or garden.
**If you wish to speak to me about the gite, please ring the land line number or text your telephone number & we will ring you back.
Facilities
- Cable Satellite
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Linen Service
- Microwave
- Amenity Parking
- Private Pool
Log fire, CD player, Pool/Snooker Table, Table Tennis, Games Room, WiFi Available
Kett;e, Toaster, Iron, Fridge/Freezer, Highchair available
Balcony/ Terrace, Private Garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Children's Pool, Swing set
Further details indoors:
We can provide a high chair, a cot with a waterproof mattress cover, but not the linen.
Further details outdoors:
There is a well in the garden but this is securely covered to keep the little ones safe. In the garden there is plenty of room for our guests to spread out with there never being the need to feel "crowded'. The pool is at the lower end of the garden enjoying the sun virtualy all day therefore keeping a good temperature. It is an above ground pool making it safe for todlers, providing the simple rule of fitting the 'safety stair panel" when the pool is not in use. We also have a smaller padling pool for the use of supervised youngsters to enjoy.
