Cosy Tranquil Rural 1 Bed Gîte with pool, Sleeps 4

Situated on the outskirts of a quiet hamlet in Chives, this charming cottage with its stone walls, exposed beams and original fireplace has recently been fully restored. An ideal space for 2/4 people which includes kitchen, living and dining area, patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Guests can enjoy relaxing around the swimming pool, picnicking in the orchard or walking the surrounding countryside. A totally tranquil place to enjoy your stay. Located in the courtyard garden of the main Charantaise property, facing East and therefore benefiting the sun from early morning to late afternoon. Access to the property is from the sun terrace into the main living, kitchen and, dining areas. The kitchen is equipped with an electric oven/grill, fridge with small freezer compartment, toaster, kettle, crockery, and cutlery. The living area has a large sofa which can be made into a comfortable double bed for the 3/4 person and benefits from a log burner, ideal for keeping warm during the autumn and winter months. A TV, which plays DVD's only is available and guests can request these from the host. The large first floor bedroom consists of a double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and has an ensuite shower room. In addition, a first floor terrace is accessible from the bedroom which is a perfect place to enjoy fresh ground coffee and croissants in the morning or relax in the evening with an apéritif or glass of wine. There is also a separate toilet and wash basin available on the ground floor. The shared swimming pool is located in the courtyard garden and benefits by having the sun all day. Patio seating area with parasol is provided and whilst bedding and bath towels are available in the Gîte we kindly ask guests to bring their own pool/beach towels. Guests can also use the main shared outside eating area alongside their own patio space which is shaded during most of the day. Whilst smoking is not permitted within the property, guests may smoke in outside spaces. Pets are allowed however before committing please contact the host to confirm as some rules do apply. An adjacent 1 bedroom Gîte , sleeping 4, can also be booked allowing for larger parties. please contact the host for details. Additional 2 Single beds for children can be requested and placed in the upstairs bedroom. The main access to the property is via large electric gates which remain closed throughout the day, if required a fob can be provided throughout your stay however we do ask that a refundable deposit is paid should this be required. Parking can either be onsite or provided in an adjacent area. Additional access to the property is also available via a separate gate Property owners live in the main house opposite the Gîte A Vival General Store is located in Chives for any basic requirements. A lakeside restaurant is available during the summer months and is only a 5 minute drive away. Angoulême - 60km Aulnay - 22km Cognac - 42km Matha - 25K Néré - 11km Saint-Jean-d'Angély - 30km