4 Star Beautiful Stone Maison

This stunning 4 star white Charentaise stone holiday home with it's iconic blue shutters and gracious, modern interior has been recently renovated for comfort and ease of living. With an eat-in kitchen containing all modern conveniences, you will probably enjoy cooking at home, much of the time. Basic grocery items incl. Butter, milk, oil, salt and pepper, tea, coffee et al The small front terrace is where you can enjoy Petite Dejeuner, Apero or reading a book. There is a table and 4 chairs situated there. Watch the small world go by in relative privacy. Excellent WIFI Big Screen TV/100+ DVD's FR/Eng. Bluetooth Stereo New Washer (soap incl.) and Dryer Dishwasher (Soap incl.) All linens/towels/shampoo/bath gel et al provided. The Café/Bar/Depot de Pain (La Maison du Passeur) and (excellent) lunch restaurant (approx. 15 eur ea, RDV advised.) is mere steps away. They also sell magazines and stamps/La Poste/lottery/tabac. Another neighbour is the Michelin starred restaurant (La Ribaudiere) with menus for most budgets. Directly opposite the Charente River and a fabulous safe swimming hole. The designated Swimming Hole/ rope swing in the river opposite the house, will invite open air fun for the whole family, and if you want chlorinated water, there is a large new swimming pool complex in Cognac, just 11kms away. 5 Water Parks within 45 mins drive. You can walk, cycle and follow designated paths from this village. It is a wonderful place to do nothing much except sit beside the river and watch the world go by. Children will love the open spaces, and enjoy the kms of walking and biking paths in the area. We have a private shady garden just steps down a private Chemin from the house with loungers and outdoor games. Something new to do each day. Atlantic beaches for a day out, just one hour away, are Royan and Rochefort. La Rochelle is only 90 minutes. Enjoy a visit to Bordeaux, St Emilion and Arcachon, less than 90 minutes away. Dordogne towns are an hour away, and there are so many choices in the Charente, you will have to plan your days carefully~! This property does not provide for children younger than 5 yrs old. They will need to be toilet trained, negotiate steep stairs on their own and sit at the dining table. Parents much provide their own toys (for hygiene reasons). There is unsecured water opposite the house (Charente River) and beside the sister house is an unsecured Natural water Spring (Fontaine). These water hazards are not fenced. Parents must be vigilant. No Smoking No Pets. No 3rd Party Renters. Renter must be a house guest. Vacation rental only.