The "loft" of "La Garenne Saint Germain"

In the heart of Aunis, in Charente-Maritime (1/2 hour from the sea), in a traditional Charentais house of the 19th, this house is a haven of peace in the middle of nature (park of 4 hectares, pond) , Near the family farm, which offers large living spaces open to the garden. Activities: biking, walking, horseback riding (equestrian center at 300 meters.), Fishing, golf at 30 minutes, climbing at 20 minutes. Possibility to rent a box / meadow for a horse. Ancient cellar completely renovated in the rules of the art of Charentais. The combination of the old and the modern. This space, used for the manufacture of cognac in the 19th century, has kept its "raw" character with a touch of modernity. Nearly 200 square meters of which half of living space (living room, dining room, open kitchen, reading corner, study) overlooking the garden with the pond in the background. Small plus for music lovers: "dock-speaker" for ipod in the living room. The house is part of a typical "charentaise" House. From the parking, you will access the accommodation by the stable. Neighbours will be at your disposal if you have any questions or need help. The Charente-Maritime is the zone of the sunniest hexagon after the Cote d'Azur! The nearest town (5 km) Surgères, located between La Rochelle and Rochefort, is known first of all by its dairy activity and its good butter. Surgères and the surrounding villages benefit from a central location which make it an ideal place to stay to discover the main destinations of the Charente-Maritime. Surgères is also a medieval enclosure in the heart of the city, sheltering a precious heritage including Notre Dame church within a superb park with centenary trees. In this area, you can discover the islands of Aix, Madame, Ré or Oléron and take a boat trip to the famous Fort Boyard (1/2 hour to 1 hour by car). Rochefort, the arsenal city is an exciting stage to discover maritime history through its sites and heritage. You can also visit the charming villages on the banks of the Charente or enjoy the great sites such as the Palmyre zoo. Train: 2h20 from Paris Surgères TGV station 5 minutes away Car : * 4h30 from Paris (A10 at 40 minutes) * 1h30 from Bordeaux (A837 at 15 minutes) La Rochelle airport 50 minutes away The organic farm, operated for four generations, is a stone's throw from the house. Mathilde bakes her sourdough bread in the farm's bakehouse 3 times a week (she rests the first half of August…:)…) and also offers organic flour and herbal teas, honey from the neighbor and various local products organic. (blog: "lepaindemathilde") In the heart of the Charente countryside, you will see the animals of the house and the farm (horse, pony and two sheep)