Garden

Bedroom

Aubeterre

Les Colonnes

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Rental periods
Rooms x 2 - open all year	50 euros	£37
Extra bed	12 euros	£9
3 course evening meal - per person	15 euros	£11

Notes on prices
Prices are per room, per night in euros. Prices in UK pounds are for information.

Les Colonnes B&B

2 x bedrooms with double and single bed + additional bed. En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with shower, wc, sink. Private bathroom to bedroom 2 with shower, bath, wc and sink. A spacious living room with UK satellite TV, comfy chairs and a traditional wood burning fire.

Notes on accommodation
Both the bedrooms are light and spacious. One faces the garden and the other the surrounding coutryside. Each bedroom has a large double and single bed with provision and space for an extra bed and/or cot. Both rooms have newly re-refurbished private bathrooms one with a bath and shower, the other with a shower only. Downstairs there is a large sitting room with a log fire for the winter and satellite television, plus a wi-fi connection for the internet. There is a library with comfortable chairs for more quieter moments. Guests could have their meals either in the dining room overlooking the garden or at one of the eating areas on the terrace. Evening meals are usually offered. The hosts are extremely experienced gardeners and cooks, and take pride in offering their guests the best quality fare at the most reasonable price.

Accessibility
Both bedrooms are approached via a wide gently curved staircase and therefore suitable for some disabled people. The ground floor is flat with no stairs or slopes in the garden.

Outside
The garden is large and planted in a romantic French style with many mature trees and shrubs, abundant with lilac, roses, hollyhocks and iris. There is a very wide terrace in front of the house comprising of different eating and sitting areas. It is possible to be sociable or private whichever is preferred, in the sun or shade.

Coast/Beach
1 hr 15 mins drive to the Charente Maritime coastline with beautiful sandy beaches, historic seaside villages and popular resorts.

Golf
Local activities include golf (The Manoir de Longeveau has an attractive 9 hole course approx. 15 minutes drive) tennis, canoeing, fishing, horse-riding, walking and mountain bike riding. There are several river beaches and lakes with restaurants and amenities, perfect for family days out, all within 15 minutes drive.

Travel
Bergerac airport 1hr 30 mins. Bordeaux airport 1hr 30 mins. Limoges airport 2 hours. St. Malo 5 hours. Cherbourg 7-8 hours. Calais 9 hours. Paris (by TGV) 2 ½ hours.

Distances
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne 5 mins. St. Aulaye 5 mins. Chalais 15 mins. Riberac 15 mins. Périgueux 1 hour. Angoulême 40 mins. Bergerac 1 ½ hours. Bordeaux 1¾ hours.

Further details
Aubeterre is officially designated one of the prettiest villages in France. It offers wonderful views of the neighborouring Dordogne countryside. It has a large selection of restaurants from haute cuisine to simple creperies. The listed square is a perfect place to relax and enjoy a more leisurely way of life. The church of St. Jacques remains a marvelous example of 12th c. Romanesque architecture. There is also a Monolithic Church carved out of the rocks which is the largest subterranean Church in Europe. Aubeterre and the surrounding region has attracted many artists and crafts people over the years to set up home and share their creativity. There are many potters, painters and sculptors who exhibit and demonstrate all year round. During Ascension weekend for four days, Aubeterre turns into a 'Montmatre Hill'. If you enjoy music, at the end of July-August, there are choirs, bands, shows and concerts in the square or the Monolithic Church. In Chalais, the nearest town, during the middle of August there is International Show Jumping. The middle of September sees the famous ramparts car racing at Angoulême. The wine growing region of St. Emilion with it's ancient town and vinyards is an easy drive away as is Cognac. The street markets are one of the many delights for all visitors and locals alike. Most places hold their markets on different days; St. Aulaye is Saturday, Aubeterre Sunday, Chalais Monday and Riberac (the largest market in the Dordogne) is held on Friday.

Guest comments
Monsieur et Madame Toulat. 7 Rue Saint Roman, 79700 'An extremely comfortable house. My family were most welcomed. Thank you inprticular for the very delicious cuisine! The salad was par. Excellance, merci a vous.'

Alison & Harriet Miles, 117 Finchley Road, London. 'Annie & Georgina, we had to write and thank you for a wonderful holiday. My mother is feeling considerably better, no small thanks to your kind attentions. The atmosphere you create at Les Colonnes would be a tonic for anybody. We will definitely see you again soon. Kindest regards.'

Mr. & Mrs. A.J Ward. No.1 The Green, litton Cheney, Dorset. 'We were so lucky to find Les Colonnes and are delighted to be buying the house at St. Privat. Thanks for all your help with the immobilier. Things may have been more complicated without you. See you in the spring.'

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