Maison Ruisseau - La Petite Maison (Prop.1)

La Petite Maison forms part of Maison Ruisseau, "a real get away from it all location" set in the heart of the Charente. Originally a farmhouse built in 1838, it has been tastefully and lovingly restored maintaining many of the character features of the region. Not far from the airport of Bordeaux, close to Cognac, and ideal for couples wanting to relax, solo adventurers, families and business travellers set in a picturesque setting of vineyards and sunflowers. La Petite Maison, a detached cottage right next to the pool with its calming decor and light oak furniture is the perfect place to relax and chill, or just to sit and watch the world go by in this haven of tranquility. It is equipped to a very high standard and the pictures speak for themselves, although we are told the size and beauty of this accommodation is not seen to the full advantage in the photographs. We also have two more gites at Maison Ruisseau. To view our other gites - Maison du Jardin and Apartement Ruisseau - please check our website (Website hidden by Airbnb) and CONTACT US FOR A SPECIAL RATE FOR ALL 3 GITES..!! Maison Ruisseau, of which La Petite Maison is part, is surrounded by a beautiful stone wall for your privacy. It contains a very pretty cottage garden which is also completely private, but benefits from an orchard and field overlooking the countryside. The swimming pool to the rear of the property, which is 9 x 5 mts is complete with security alarm. La Petite Maison is accessed through large gates and up five steps. The property is not suitable for those with wheelchairs. (Sorry no dogs as we have a cat) A welcome pack is included on arrival for 7 day bookings to include basic produce for your first night and breakfast the following morning. All towels, bed linen, tea towels and pool towels are provided free of charge . Access to Internet is provided via site-wide Wifi. The property is cleaned before your arrival and we ask that you leave the property as you found it, ready for the next guests. Bikes are available, plus table tennis and badmington, within an area for ball games. Maison Ruisseau's gites have central heating and are strictly non-smoking. The pool is open from May to October. The pool is not heated and is shared between the three properties. It is fitted with a safety alarm in accordance with French law. The owner is around on most days for any advice and information about the area and will be very happy to assist should you need to find a good restaurant for example, or to plan a good day out visiting the area. Ian and Val both met in the South of France 26 years ago and after living back in the UK and having two children, decided to leave the corporate life behind them to settle in this beautiful area of the Charente, the first region of the Grande Champagne with miles of vineyards and sunflower fields. There is a communal courtyard garden and orchard, plus a large gazebo area to sit out of the sun if you wish and relax or just simply read a book. A small hamlet of houses around for you to take a short stroll, or borrow one of our free bikes and go for a bike ride around the vineyards and sunflower fields. Set within this tranquil hamlet this area of countryside is beautiful and set amongst stunning vineyards and gentle rolling hills. The local smaller towns of Chateauneuf-sur Charente and Barbezieux are nearby for visiting and groceries, or the larger towns of Cognac and Angouleme, each with its own attractions, restaurants, Cognac tours and markets etc., to see and visit. The beautiful coastline of Royan is also approx. 1 hr away with excellent wide sandy beaches. A simply beautiful area!! You are just over an hour from Bordeaux airport, with other airports such as Bergerac, Poitiers, Limoges and La Rochelle easily accessible. We do recommend a car to get around the areas to visit etc., and parking is free at your accommodation. Parking around the area is easy and usually free in most places. Local towns and areas are also easily accessible. Maison Ruisseau provides you with patio tables and chairs for all the gites; they are located on the terrace pool area and in the garden to ensure sun all day and early evening, it's ideal for eating breakfast, lunch and dinner outside. Sun loungers and umbrellas are also provided for the garden and the pool area. Each of the gites is equipped with a barbecue and tools for 'al fresco' dining. PLEASE NOTE: We ask for an end of week cleaning fee of 30 euros on departure for our cleaning lady.