Stone barn with Gallery Bedroom & Shared Pool

Le Chai is one of a cluster of 4 character gites with bags of charm at La Fermette France in the sunny Poitou Charentes area of south west France. The gites share a 10m x 5m swimming, a Games Barn and an Orchard field with Boules pitch, with plenty of space for a socially distanced holiday. Originally an old wine store, Le Chai has exposed stone walls and a high ceiling. The gallery landing bedroom is accessed by a spiral staircase. The dining table and breakfast bar are two great pieces of upcycled furniture which help give Le Chai it's unique feel. Wine barrels provide storage. The well equipped kitchen has a washing machine, microwave, toaster, gas hob, electric oven, and 2 under counter fridges. There is also a chest freezer for guest use in the Games Barn next door. In addition to the settee are 2 comfortable tub chairs in front of the TV so that you can relax and keep up with UK TV (Freeview channels)....... but we reckon you will be too busy with visiting the local markets and cooking your finds; going to the coast; sightseeing in La Rochelle, Saintes, Cognac and Bordeaux; visiting local wine and cognac producers; cycling around the lanes and watching the local wildlife; or just simply relaxing by the pool! The spectacular gallery landing has a very comfortable king size bed & a single bed, plus a spacious shower room. Outside is a gravelled courtyard with charcoal BBQ. As it's south facing it's a real sun trap and ideal for enjoying those BBQ's sipping a glass of local wine. You also have direct access to the orchard field from a door at the rear of the gite where you can play on the boules pitch or enjoy the beautiful sunsets across the the fields. The Games Barn next door has a selection of bikes to explore the country lanes or to cycle the 2.5km to St Genis to collect the croissants and baguette for breakfast. In addition to table tennis and table football, the Games Barn also has body boards, boules sets, plus buckets and spades for the beach to bring out the inner child in you. We also provide you with a beach umbrella and of course there's the 10m x 5m swimming pool which is open from June to September (weather dependant). Please note that we are flexible with changeover days so that you can take advantage of cheaper mid week air and ferry fares. You just need to stay a minimum of 3 nights in July and August and 2 nights for all other months. Check out our other gites at LaFermetteFrance : 6524557; La Fermette traditional farmhouse, sleeps 6 + up to 2 babies 6524558: L’Etable, our stylish child friendly gite, sleeps 4 plus a baby 6524561: L'Ecurie, our stunning studio apartment for couples The gites can be booked together for celebrations or get-togethers - more information on our website - La Fermette France.