Gite/Self-contained Cottage in relaxed courtyard

A self-contained cottage (or gite) with an open double bedroom on the 1st floor. The cottage is in our enclosed courtyard across from our house. Downstairs; open-plan lounge/kitchen & dining space plus shower room. Upstairs; double bedroom with gabled roof. The cottage has been lovingly restored from an old stable and finished in solid timbers; it is compact but equipped with everything you will need for your getaway. We can provide a 3-course picnic meal on request - please ask when booking. The cottage is small and cosy but well thought-out with everything you need for a relaxed break. We provide linen and towels, the kitchen has a fridge, hob, microwave & grill, crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. There is no television but there is a screen with DVD player and you are welcome to borrow DVDs. There is desk tucked under the stairs. You are welcome to relax in our courtyard and the garden. We have been hosting visitors from all over the world for 5+ years via a work/student exchange program, our B&B and gite. We are happy to share both our property and our local knowledge. You can use our garden and there are plenty of outdoor seating areas in the courtyard. We also offer short courses in Raku, Stained Glass, Wild food and more; please ask. We are 1+ hour from Calais & Arras, 2.5 hours from Paris, Brussels & Reims; in a quiet rural village, 5kms from Hesdin (which has shops, cafes & restaurants). The Seven Valleys is a well-kept secret in northern France with an ever-changing landscape of undulating farmland; simply but beautiful countryside and friendly people. There is excellent cycling and we are 40 minutes from several stunning beaches. Ideal for singles and couples travelling for pleasure or business. You can park in the courtyard; or there is plenty of parking on the street nearby. You will need a car (or a bike :) ) to get around. Bicycles can be rented short and long term from our local tourist office. We have a minimum 3 night rental for the gite but we have also have Bed and Breakfast available on-site for shorter stays. We have cats and dogs on-site but they will not be permitted in your rooms.