'School House' -Saint-Romain - The Pool House

The School House Gites; perfectly located in the pretty village of Saint-Romain with large garden and 12m x 6m swimming pool. Restaurant and a shop in the village. Walking distance of historic Aubeterre with its many restaurants, fresh water beach etc The School House gites are perfectly located in the pretty village of Saint-Romain offering peace and tranquility with traditional French living. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, sunflowers and vineyards, its location is perfect to explore the local area by foot, bike, or the Charente/Dordogne areas by car, enjoying the relaxed easy driving. Saint-Romain has a restaurant approx. 200 meters from the gites and a shop less than 50 meters away, perfect for the morning croissant run!! •The Pool House; Sleeps up to 2 adults, plus up to 2 children. A beautiful poolside gite, with exposed beams and traditional stonework, accessed via stable style doors, ensuring controlled access to the garden and pool area, providing peace of mind for guests with young children. 1 large double bedroom, with ample space for 2 child’s bed/cots (provided). 1 single bedroom large enough for 2 children. Large, open plan, kitchen and lounge/diner fully equipped with table wear, white goods, iPod docking station, TV, and DVD. Dining table and chairs, sofa, relaxing chairs and single/double day bed. New shower room with toilet and basin. Private garden area with furniture and facilities for outdoor dining. We pride ourselves on 5* customer services. Nothing is too much trouble! A variety of welcome packs are on offer, for your convenience, and need to be ordered at least a week before arrival. The packs will be placed in your gite, before arrival. The choices range from a basic, first morning, breakfast pack, up to a comprehensive pack containing a full food and drinks order. Shopping bill and charges may apply and are payable on arrival. Should you require anything specific we will always endeavor to source it for you. Please email for further information. A home cooked welcome meal can be ordered and delivered to your gite, on arrival, to help ease the stress of a long, tiring journey. Please contact us for further information, menus and prices. In Aubeterre you'll find many restaurants serving all sorts of styles of food, cafe's, French Artisan studios, gift shops, some stunning views and even a cup cake shop. There is also a man-made beach with a variety of activities spanning all ages, including canoeing/kayaking, tree top activities, fishing, tennis courts and a restaurant/snack bar. Officially listed as one of « The Most Beautiful Villages in France» since (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) , Aubeterre Sur Dronne has welcomed pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostella in North West Spain, for over (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) years. Two important historical monuments add to the cultural status of Aubeterre; the extraordinary, monolithic, underground Church of St Jean, and the Romanesque Church of St Jacques, with its stunning façade. Less than 10 minutes’ drive away is the market town of Chalais, where you'll find the local supermarket, along with restaurants, markets etc. Also 10 mins away is the town of St Aulaye, which also boasts a fresh water beach with a variety of entertainment, a Chateaux and market. The Dordogne boarder is quite literally in Aubeterre, which opens up, the vast and beautiful department well known and popular for its beauty,and charm with interesting towns and villages. Further afield but less than an hour away you'll find the stunning city/towns of Bordeaux, St Emilion, Angouleme, Bergerac to name very few of many pretty, historic places of interest. Alternatively enjoy relaxing, long lazy days at the School House, enjoying the facilities offered both on the property and within the village. Saint Romain •A small children’s play area can be found in the village with football goals and plenty of running space! •Tennis Court •Dedicated cycle routes starting in and surrounding the village •Beautiful country scenic walks all around, please ask for information Aubeterre Sur Dronne; •An abundance of historic ancient buildings, including the fascinating 'St Jean Baptiste' subterranean church, which is on the Santiago de Compostela Pilgrimage tour. Now a very popular wedding venue. •Running and cycling on many of the local routes •Manmade river beach makes for very safe swimming with snack bar, play area, tennis courts, toilets, life guard •Tree top adventure park •Canoeing, kayaking •Banks •Fishing •Guided tours of the village are available all year round {by reservation please call (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) } •Sunday morning market •Puppet theatre •Hotel with spa and beauty treatments Within 10/15mins of Saint Romain; •Horse Riding at Bonnes •Golf - Le Manoir de Longeveau Sports Complex - short but challenging FFG golf course is a par 32 (x2) with an enthusiastic and multinational club running throughout the year. (Website hidden by Airbnb) •Fishing and free swimming lakes – at Rioux Martin, Brossac and Parcoul •Keep fit classes – Le Manoir de Longeveau •Free Swimming beach, canoeing, tree top adventure park, snack bar, life guard – St Aulaye •Museum of cognac and wine - the Musee du Cognac et du Vin - St Aulaye •Renaissance Chateau. Dating from the thirteenth century - Saint Aulaye •Water slides at Parcoul •Open air pools in Montmoreau and Chalais •By air Bergerac - 70 km less than an hour drive Bordeaux - 80 km just over 1 hours drive Limoges – 152 km under 2 hours La Rochelle -172km just over 2 hours •By ferry Caen - 520km 5 hours 20 mins St Malo - 519km 5 hours 20 mins Calais - 782km 7 hours 30mins •By train Closest train station is Chalais - 8Kms Euro Star stops at Angouleme 48Kms 45mins where you can travel direct to/from Paris If you would like to discover some of the surrounding attractions a car is highly recommended THE GARDEN AND POOL AREA The garden is completely secure and spacious, ensuring everyone is happy! The guests can choose to relax, read a book, sunbathe on the garden furniture; whilst others may decide to be more energetic, amusing themselves with one of the games, from the large selection available. The pool, measuring 12 x 6 meters, is accessed by internal roman style stairs. During the winter, and cooler periods, it can be either partially or fully covered by a hard plastic cover. By law, in France, all pools must be secure and safe to protect children and non-swimmers, so during summer when the pools hard cover is not in use, the pool will be alarmed and child access restricted. •Paddling pool •Relaxing/dining areas •Sun loungers/chairs and tables •Pool toys •Sand pit •Swing set •Badminton •Balls for various ball games •A selection of garden Giant board games such as Snakes and Ladders •BBQ’s available for all guests Please note swimming aids, such as plastic arm bands and rings, are not provided – {please ensure you supply your own for all non-swimmers} •Large selection of Board Games •Large selection of children’s DVD’s up to certificate 12 years available. A library of older certificated films can be provided, at parents request •Books for all ages •Boules •Puzzles This list is not exhaustive and we are keen to add to the selection, on an ongoing basis. OTHER EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE •Travel cots, including waterproof mattresses •Children’s sized beds and bedding, including waterproof mattresses •Stair gates •Children’s crockery, cutlery and drinking cups •A baby/child supplies purchase service is available, for such things as nappies, wipes, baby powdered milk and baby food - subject to locating exact brands, in French supermarkets Please email your order, approximately a week before arrival, and your shopping will be collected for you. Payment will be required on delivery to your gite. A receipt will be provided.