Bourgeoise townhouse with riverside garden

This elegant home comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests in 4 spacious bedrooms, with 2 ensuite bathrooms, family bathroom and a cloakroom. Set over 3 floors the house offers a large well equipped kitchen opening into a dining room with an open fire, a large lounge, with open fire and a balcony overlooking the river. The house has been decorated and furnished to an exceptionally high standard, having been modernised and renovated in early 2016, with a new kitchen, bathrooms and total redecoration, offering luxury and comfort in a beautiful setting, we have given a great deal of thought to your stay. The garden leads directly onto the river Charente and we are happy to leave our canoes and kayaks at the house for your use for the duration of your stay. For watersport enthusiasts the area is ideal, in addition to the canoes and kayaks you can hire a boat and explore the river, sail up to Port d'envaux stop for lunch and then continue to Taillebourg where you can try your hand at Water Skiing and Wakeboarding. Being situated on the edge of the old market town of Saint Savinien we are within a short walk of bars, restaurants, shops, art galleries and not forgetting of course the magnificent river Charente. We are fortunate to have so many things to do and places to visit locally to us, the following are just a few examples; Horse riding at our local stables - Les 3 Allures Canoeing and Kayaking Water skiing locally Hire a boat from Les Canotiers in St Savinien, from and hour to a full day, take a picnic and explore this beautiful river. Cycling, bike hire available locally, cycle along the Charente and enjoy our beautiful countryside Chateaux, Roche Courban, Panloy, Crazannes (the setting for Puss in Boots)! A little further afield, Aquarium at La Rochelle, this is one of the largest Aquariums in Europe and despite living here for 15 years we still visit every year! Zoo La Palmyre Puy de Fou, well worth the trip, plan your day and prepare to be amazed. We are close to the stunning Atlantic coast and less than 30 minutes to the nearest beach and with over 100 miles of breathtaking coast line we are spoilt for choice. The chic city of La Rochelle is 45 minutes away, a must for 'foodies', also the roman town of Saintes, historic naval port of Rochefort are both within 20 minutes of the property.