Kitchen facilities
Well equipped, with many original stone features including fireplace, original stone oven and sink.

External facilities
As well as the pool there is boules, BBQ and also bicycles available.

Special features
The house is situated on the Route du Pineau, a drink particular to this area. It is made with grape juice and fortified with cognac with the end result served chilled as an apperitif. We can arrange a trip to a local producer to see the process and also for some tasting.

Local activities
A variety of beaches, from small coves to the wild sands of the Cote Sauvage, with a good selection of water sports including sailing, surfing, wind and kite surfing, sand yachting. There is a tennis court in the village. It is a great area for cycling and walking, great for anyone interested in ornithology. The area is bathed in history with lots of Roman churches and monuments. Famous for its wines, a trip across to the Medoc to see the famous chateaux of Margaux, Lafitte etc is a great day out. Also, there is fantastic seafood with oysters being a local speciality.

Nearest beach: 12

Nearest airport: 100

Nearest port: 400

Nearest supermarket: 10

Location
La Blanchetterie, in the village of Chenac, is ideally situated with something for everyone. There are lovely sandy beaches, the closest just 10 minutes away. The historic towns of Cognac, Saintes and La Rochelle are all within easy reach and all have great golf courses. Bordeaux is only an hour away and should not be missed. There are also lots of local markets and restaurants to try. For those who like walking and cycling there are endless opportunities amongst the surrounding countryside.

The living/dining room has doors out into the garden, is very spacious and has a lovely original stone fireplace. There is a TV, video, DCD and stereo and a selection of games.

There are two double bedrooms, one of which has a connecting door to a twin room. Both doubles have superb views across vineyards to the Gironde estuary.