Beautiful French Stone Cottage with all Mod Cons
Truly Tranquil, Completely Private Location
Sleeps 6 + baby (2 double beds and 1 twin)
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This 200 year old stone cottage has been lovingly renovated to the very highest standards. It provides complete comfort with fully fitted kitchen, central heating and all mod cons, this has been achieved without losing any of its charm and character. Inside there is a family kitchen, large lounge with log burning fire and french doors opening out to patio area and garden, cloakroom and utility. Upstairs 3 large bedrooms with master ensuite bathroom and family shower room. Outside there is large lawned area to the rear and side of property with patio opening out from rear of lounge. The front has another patio with beautiful uninterrupted views of local countryside. Sun and shade can be found all day long. The cottage is situated at the end of rural lane leading to woods and fields beyond. Walks, horse riding, fishing, peace and tranquility are in abundance. The nearest bakers, restaurant, bar and pizzeria are only 10 mins drive, with 2 large markets towns 20 mins in either direction.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 17 January 2011 - 1 March 2011 | £400 | 7 | ||
| 6 March 2011 - 17 July 2011 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 18 August 2011 - 31 October 2011 | £400 | - |
Changeover day
Bookings run from Saturday to Saturday particularly in peak season. Some flexibility may be possible during out of season weeks.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Large master bed with, character wooden beams built in wardrobes and ensuite bathroom. Double bedroom with character wooden beams and built in wardrobes. Twin bedroom with character wooden beams built in wardrobes. |
| Bathrooms: | Large ensuite with bath/shower over with character wooden beams, sink and wc. Family shower room with double shower, sink and wc. |
| Kitchen: | Fully fitted oak kitchen with marble work surfaces, electric oven and hob, fridge freezer, microwave etc. Large window overlooking rear garden, oak dining table and chairs and character wooden beams. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, ironing board, broom etc |
| Living Rooms: | Large lounge with sofas, TV and DVD, coffee table, bookcase and french dresser. Terracotta floor tiles and character wooden beams. Feature fireplace with raised granite hearth and wood burning stove. |
| Other: | Entrance hall with original feature stone sink. downstairs cloaks with wc and wash basin. Beautiful wooden staircase leading to first floor landing. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Tea towels, towels and linen are provided, and replaced on each changeover day. Spare linen is available at the house for your use if required. The cottage is cleaned at each changeover and garden maintenance is also done at changeover wherever possible. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board tv central heating cot high chair barbecue |
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Notes on accommodation
We have tried to make this as comfortable as possible and have included books, board games, cards etc and small selection of toys for our younger guests.
Safety features such as stair gates and fire guard etc are on site and we have tried to make it as child friendly as possible.
We aim to make your stay as pleasant as possible and we leave the cottage well stocked with basic commodities such as salt, pepper, herbs etc loo rolls and barbeque fuel. Fresh milk, bread and wine will be there when you arrive so that you don't have to trek off to the supermarket straight away.
Accessibility
As this is an old stone cottage inevitably it has its little quirks. The floors are tiled downstairs with a step up to the lounge. There are low beams upstairs and wheelchair access would be difficult.
The outside is on several levels with steps leading from rear patio to lawn.
Outside
Outside at the rear of the cottage you have completely private space with large patio area leading from lounge, and a large lawned area beyond. Ample outside furniture is provided as is a barbecue. To the front, there is another patio area with table and chairs so that you can enjoy the evening sun and amazing views over the fields to the woods beyond. Ample parking is also available. The cottage does front onto the field road which is occasionally used by tractors and the chase.
Coast/Beach
The nearest coastal resorts are at least 2hrs drive away. However it is possible to swim in the local lakes and rivers and there is a large picnic area and swimming leisure area with restaurant and bar at Ruffec (20 mins drive). There is an outdoor swimming pool at Civray (20 mins drive).
Travel
Poitier Airport is approx 1 hrs drive.
Limoges Airport is approx 1 hrs drive.
Calais Sea port is approx 8hrs drive with modest stops on route.
Distances
Benest and Genouille are the nearest small villages with restaurants, pizzeria, bars, bakers and post office.These are 10 mins drive away.
Civray and Ruffec are two large market towns with all the above and also large supermarkets, banks etc 20mins drive away.
Poitier and Angouleme both very large cities approx 1 hrs drive.
Cognac is approx 2hrs drive.
The northern tip of the Dordogne is approx an hour and a half away.
Further details
There is an abundance of local attractions ranging from horse riding, swimming, canoeing, fishing etc to velo rail excursions. Animal parks including monkeys and kangaroos. Chateaux to stroll around and birds of pray demonstrations.
Poitier is home to the famous Futuroscope, this is a theme park you really should experience.
There are lots of restaurants to choose from and even a disco! if that's your cup of tea.
Booking notes
Please contact Michael or Tina Wright by email or phone to secure the availability whilst booking forms etc are being sent.
Owner profile
About the owner
Retired couple who have a holiday home in Lebouchage. Still living in England but spend six months of the year in this very rural part of France.
Year purchased: 2007
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We bought this cottage from a English lady who moved to a less remote location in Lebouchage. Purchased as a project to stop Mr Michael from returning to work in the UK. Total rebuild of the property to a very high standard (gutted to the bare walls) sympathetically retaining all of the interesting features of a cottage of this age.
Unique benefits of the property
Seclusion in this beautiful rural part of France only the birds and the bee's (and occasional tractor) to disturb your days and the wonderful hospitality of all French and English residents of Lebouchage and surrounding Hamlets.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR4391
Mr Mrs M J Wright
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1455 283259
Tel: (France) + 33 545 300 257
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7805 343 140
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