Rustic 2 bedroom gite near Chef Boutonne with pool

At La Grande Ferme Gites La Bataille, you will find Les Lavandes, our charming gite dating back to 1819 that has been sympathetically restored to expose the beauty and charm of original oak beams, wood flooring and limestone walls. This rustic french gite oozes warmth and character helping you feel relaxed and at home as soon as you arrive. Downstairs is an open plan living room and kitchen/diner with washing machine / oven / microwave / FridgeFreezer and TASSIMO coffee pod machine. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms, one double with views over the courtyard and a second with 2 single beds and views over the countryside. The family bathroom has a shower. Enjoy free Wifi, French / English TV, private parking and bed linens, towels/pool towels are all provided free of charge. Set in 2 acres of land you have an abundance of beautiful trees and vast open space around you, surrounded by fields and woods offering peace, tranquillity and walks amongst nature. Spend lazy summer days by the heated salt water pool with open views across the countryside soothed by the sound of rippling water and bird song. The pool is private from public view but may be shared with other guests. At night sit back and enjoy a glass of wine and watch the glorious sun sets with bats and owls flying overhead. The gite has a private enclosed garden to the rear with sitting/dining area and a stone built bbq and the enclosed large courtyard to the front is perfect for your morning coffee as you ease yourself into the day. The gite is located in the small and peaceful village of La Bataille, 4km from Chef Boutonne, a market town steeped in history and recently awarded 'Petit Cite de Caractere'. You can enjoy restaurants, bars, boulangeries, pâtisseries, a cinema, markets and regular festivals throughout the summer months. A visit to Chateau De Javarzay in the centre of the town is a must, with beautiful walks through the grounds, around the fishing lake and riverside strolls along the river Boutonne. You will find an abundance of other pretty french towns to explore within a short drive of Chef Boutonne, all with their own character, shops, bars, restaurants and weekly markets. Centrally located for exploring the wider area, the beautiful coastal city of La Rochelle is just over an hour away, Niort 45 minutes away and the cities of Poitiers, Angouleme and Limoges all within an hours drive. We do live within the grounds of the property, but whether you are here as friends, a couple or a family you privacy during your holiday is of utmost importance to us. Your gite key can be obtained easily from a secure key lock at the back of the property, so once you open the door your relaxation can begin. However, if you would like a personal welcome on arrival we are only too happy to oblige, please do let us know. We look forward to welcoming you soon!