The Old Bank - Apartment One

A lovingly renovated apartment in what was once the old village bank. Stunning views, great location, sumptuous bedding and fluffy towels, what's more to like... Whether on holiday or here for a wedding, you really are close to everything the village has to offer. What was once the Village Bank has been lovingly converted into a beautiful one bedroom apartment. Stunning views and great location for the village square and all its amenities including butchers, bakers, bars, restaurants. The apartment comprises: Ground Floor apartment 1 large sunny bedroom with ensuite shower room. Super King size bed Sumptuous bedding and towels Wonderful views towards the river Open plan kitchen, living and dining room. If you are here for a wedding, then you are in great proximity to both churches popular for ceremonies. The subterranean church of Saint Jean, also known as 'The Monolithic Church' is a couple of minutes walk down the hill. The church of Saint Jacques is a moments wander up the hill. Iron and Ironing Board in the apartment. Travelling with little ones: We have a high chair, travel cot and buggy available, please don't hesitate to ask and we can pop them in the apartment for you. You will have the entire apartment to yourselves, the main entrance is shared with the upstairs apartment, but you have separate internal front doors. We are only next door, so please knock if you require assistance. Conveniently situated on the border of the “South” Charente and the Dordogne, Aubeterre sur Dronne boasts an exceptional cultural heritage which, combined with its beautiful natural surroundings and the famous French “art de vivre”, makes it the perfect place to live and visit. Officially listed as one of « The Most Beautiful Villages in France» since 1993, it has welcomed pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostella in north west Spain, visitors and tourists for over 1000 years. Two important historical monuments add to the cultural status of Aubeterre sur Dronne; the extraordinary, monolithic, underground Church of St Jean and the Romanesque Church of St Jacques, with its stunning façade. Visitors and tourists can enjoy meandering through the ups and downs of the narrow streets, popping in to admire the many specialist shops, including a leather worker and potters, and then settling down in the village square, Place Trarieux, at one of the cafés or restaurants, comfortably shaded by ancient lime trees. For the energetic visitor there are activities aplenty. Aubeterre sur Dronne has been designated a “Station Verte” for over 25 years. At the foot of the village, where the meadows meet the River Dronne, are to be found a river beach and restaurant, the municipal three star campsite, a canoeing centre, the football club, and the village’s very active tennis club Should you wish to leave the village, then a car is your best mode of transport with other villages and some smaller towns within a 10-15 minute drive. There are quite a few cycle routes from and through the village, so if you are here on two wheels, you won't be disappointed. Maps of these routes can be obtained from the tourist office situated within the village car park. Within the village itself there are plenty of amenities that you can walk to and from or should you like to see the area by water, you can hire canoes and kayaks at the river beach. Should you wish to leave the village, then a car is your best mode of transport with other villages and some smaller towns within a 10-15 minute drive. There are quite a few cycle routes from and through the village, so if you are here on two wheels, you won't be disappointed. Maps of these routes can be obtained from the tourist office situated within the village car park. Within the village itself there are plenty of amenities that you can walk to and from or should you like to see the area by water, you can hire canoes and kayaks at the river beach. Aubeterre holds a weekly market every Sunday, its the perfect place to pick up local delicacies and people watch whilst enjoying a coffee and pastry in the square. During the summer months there is also a bustling night market with an abundance of stalls and great music.