Kitchen facilities
The cooking area is in the main room in the French style. It is fitted with a cooker and microwave. In the back kitchen is a fridge/freezer and washing machine. Both parts are fitted with wooden units and ther is plenty of storage. The area is well equipped and tea towels etc are provided.

External facilities
The access to the cottage is via a shared courtyard. From the living room are French windows leading onto a raised terrace which overlooks the large enclosed private garden. Garden furniture is provided and a gas barbeque. There is also boules and shuttlecock and plenty of space for kicking a football.

Special features
The cottage has been renovated to high standards but retains many features such as exposed beams. As it is all on one level it is suitable for wheelchair users. The bathroom is equipped with both a bath and a walk in shower. Animals are accepted and the enclosed garden is safe.
An arrival menu is available to save cooking the first night, an honesty wine rack is provided and any shopping required can be done for arrival.

Local activities
There are 5 golf courses within 30 minutes and a further 5 within an hour of the cottage. Horse riding and canoeing are possible nearby and the region is ideal for exploring by bicycle. (Not provided)
There are markets in four local towns from the large in Hesdin and Abbeville to the country in Auxi le Chateau and Crecy. In addition to the Somme battlefields there is the old Crecy battlefield to visit within 10 minutes. On the coast is La Marquenterre bird sanctuary or just visit St Valery from where William the Conqueror set sail, and Joan of Arc spent her last night before being taken to Rouen.

Nearest beach: 40

Nearest supermarket: 10

Location
Located only one hour from both Calais and Dieppe the cottage is set in a quiet village with its own large garden. An excellent base for exploring Northern France, from the Battlefields of the Somme to the wide clean sandy beaches of the Cote d'Opale. The market town of Hesdin is 10 minutes away and Abbeville 15 minutes, and many historic areas in the region. There are several good golf courses in the area and 2 theme parks for children. Paris and Lille are easily accessible as is Belgium.

A large sitting room with dining area and corner kitchen in the French style. Solid wood flooring throughout. The sitting room has a log fire and electric heating. There is satellite television and dvd and vcr available. Board games and books are also provided for rainy days.

There are two bedrooms. The first has a double bed and the second a double bed and a single. Both rooms are large light and airy, overlooking the garden. A cot can be provided on request. All linen is provided and changed weekly for longer stays.