Kitchen facilities
Kitchen (3m30 x 3m80) with gas cooker (4 rings and oven), microwave, single sink with single drainer (water heated by electricity), fridge with freezer compartment, fitted units, worktop, sideboard, cupboard, dishwasher, washing machine (in utility area), mobile barbecue; beamed ceiling; tiled floor; opening to living / dining room; door to utility area, with doors to downstairs bathroom.
External facilities
A partly roofed, paved dining terrace provides an ideal space for outdoor living. It looks onto a private grassy garden well-exposed to the sun and enclosed and screened from the access road by hedges. If you are an early riser, you can drink your (very) early morning coffee watching the sun rise on the second small terrace outside the French windows. Children will love the presence of farm animals in the adjoining field while parents will enjoy meals al fresco. Some outdoor activites provided.
Special features
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Guest Book
There is a visitors’ book for your comments and helpful tips for other holiday makers. All of the following extracts can be read in the visitors’ book: “A very enjoyable week. Extremely helpful and friendly hosts, a charming cottage, and a delightful area ” “It’s been a great week! The cottage is super, the Hicks friendly and helpful.” “This is a wonderful place- quiet, unspoilt and yet near to lots of fantastic places.” “The cottage is probably the best equipped you will find anywhere.” “The garden is lovely and the animals are an added bonus if you have children.” “An excellent property: genial and helpful hosts.” “We had a delightful week at this very special place.” “After a day out, it’s wonderful to come to this peaceful place.” “Everything you could need for a comfortable holiday.” “Best equipped and comfortable cottage with amiable and discreet hosts.” “The cottage is a gem.”
Local activities
In the village - Adventure playground and exercise track hidden in the woods just next to the cottage; visit to vineyard and cognac distillery with the customary tasting and buying of a souvenir bottle; boules, petanque, sports pitch; many kilometres of waymarked walks suitable for walking or cycling. Within 15 km - Outdoor swimming pools, tennis, fishing, riding stables; forest lakes and rivers with swimming and other activities; colourful markets, fairs, and seasonal fêtes. Bars and restaurants.
St Emilion, Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, Cognac, Bordeaux, Blaye, Saintes, Perigueux, Libourne are all very interesting towns well worth a visit. Cognac and pineau tasting, speciality of the region. Swimming in lakes and rivers from the many beaches made specially for safe bathing. If you prefer hire cycles or canoes along the same tracks or rivers. If you are looking for the seaside, the Atlantic coast near Lacanau or Arcachon, or the Gironde estuary near Royan.
One week is just too short.
Nearest beach:
60
Nearest airport:
65
Nearest supermarket:
12
Location
The house is perfectly located, off the beaten track for long, lazy, peaceful, days relaxing in the garden but close to the coast and many cities, sites and attractions if you want to explore SW France. Walkers or cyclists may discover the many waymarked walks close by and will appreciate the abundant wildlife in the forests. The locality has many excellent restaurants and we are close to famous Bordeax vineyards. Visit our website to find more information of what to do in the area
Living rooms
Though a recent conversion (early 1990s) of a 100-year old house (the cottage having been the chais where the wine was made) it retains a pleasing country feel, with typical brick and stone façade and, inside, exposed beams, farmhouse doors, pine furniture and new, rustic-style kitchen. The light and airy interior is made appealing by cheerful fabrics and paintings, and practical furnishings that complete this welcoming and impeccably-kept property.
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Living/dining room (5m10 x 4m30) with table, chairs, chest of drawers, settee, 3 easy chairs, coffee tables, television, DVD, stereo (CD/cassette/radio), bookshelves, lamp, lamp stand, wood-burning stove. Beamed ceiling. Tiled floor with rug. Stairs to first floor. French windows to small terrace and garden.
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people. Bed linen is provided. Towels are available by request.
Bedroom 1 (3m x 2.5m) with 1 queen size bed (1m60), bedside tables and lamps, rocking chair, wardrobe with shelves and hanging space, dressing table. Beamed ceiling. Carpeted floor. Door to en suite shower room with WC.
Bedroom 2 (2m x 4m20) with 2 single beds, bedside tables, lamps, chair, wardrobe unit with hanging space and shelves. Beamed ceiling. Carpeted floor.
Bedroom 3 (1m40 x 3m10) with 1 set of bunk beds (0m80), bedside lamps, cot, chair, wardrobe with hanging space, shelves. Beamed ceiling. Carpeted floor.
On the ground floor - Bathroom with bath, shower, washbasin, bidet. Tiled walls and floor. Separate w.c.
On the first floor - En suite shower room with shower cubicle, washbasin, w.c. Part tiled walls. Vinyl floor.