Malvy Lockhouse

Rustic, charming and unique. Warm, inviting and oozing character. Accessed by a small riverside road, walk through the door of this beautifully restored 1830's riverside Lock Keeper's Cottage, situated on a navigable stretch of the picturesque Charente river, Southwest France. Enjoy a unique romantic getaway or kick back and relax with family and friends. features include - a vintage hand-carved kingsize 4 poster bed - a spacious en-suite bathroom with luxurious roll-top bath - a stone fireplace with Jotul log wood burner - an open plan kitchen with electric range oven, dishwasher, microwave, kettle and coffee machine - an environmentally friendly fresh water supply, automatically pumped from the well, filtered and UV treated - outdoor areas for shade as well as sun with an outdoor kitchen, charcoal barbecue, wooden dining table and chairs and evening lighting - a downstairs second bathroom with shower and washing machine - located in a quiet, protected area of natural beauty - within walking distance of the picturesque riverside village of Saint Simeux - only a 10 minute drive to the market town of Châteauneuf-sur-Charente We offer self-check-in and check-out using a key safe. You will have your own detached holiday cottage exclusively to yourself. We invite you to relax, unwind and enjoy your stay. On a single track road by the river, your holiday cottage is just a few kilometers from the town of Châteauneuf-sur-Charente, which has superb restaurants, family run bakeries and cake shops, markets, supermarkets and a train station. It also has a river beach, popular for swimming and sunbathing, "Le Bain des Dames". From the house, relax and watch occasional boats pass through the lock. A popular and welcoming riverside family pub/restaurant serving lunch and dinner with occasional live music is within walking distance. The picturesque village of Saint Simeux with historic sites is just a pleasant stroll away. Popular with cyclists, the local countryside is mostly cognac vineyards and rolling fields of sunflowers and corn. For those keen to explore, your base will be 30km from Cognac and 20km from Angoulême. While a car is recommended, there's a bus stop in Saint Simeux and a train station in Châteauneuf. If you want a day trip further afield, you can catch the fast train to Paris from Angoulême in just 2 hours.