La Rive, with its riverside location and views of the woods and courtyard, has been tastefully renovated with exposed beams and original stonework giving you a real sense of history whilst feeling comfortable and modern.

This gîte has a private terrace on the sunniest side of the building, accessed via french windows, that overlooks the river and woods, furnished and with a BBQ for summer meals cooked al fresco.The open-plan kitchen, dining and living space has a wood-burning stove for cosy nights in and a well-equipped kitchen including fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher and crockery for preparing fabulous home-cooked meals

On the ground floor there is a private double bedroom plus separate bathroom containing a shower and toilet.

There are twin beds on the open Mezzanine, built into the eaves, above the spacious living area for those with a sense of adventure (partially reduced head height due to sloping ceiling).

La Rive, one of three gites at La Maillerie which occupies a stunning rural position with 7 acres of naturally landscaped garden and woodland beside a small river with gentle waterfall. Yet La Maillerie is just 200m from the centre of the village of Busserolles with its boulangerie (fresh bread for breakfast!), restaurant and bar. Le Vieux Puits offers a fantastic value lunch time traditional 'menu du jour' (Starter, Main, Cheese, Dessert, Coffee and wine included!) as well as evening service.

Bright and comfortable, the gites have all the modern facilities you will require (washing machine, dishwasher, DVD/TV, WiFi access) with bed linen and towels provided. Our gites, retain their original character and charm with wooden beams, pierre apparent stone walls and a wood burner for the colder months. Each gite is sympathetically separated from the others, with private patios and BBQ area, giving you all the privacy you need, whilst at the same time having the opportunity to socialise and dine with other members of your group or families you may meet during your stay.

With a wide variety of facilities onsite for all ages (golf pitching onsite, table tennis, badminton, boules, swimming, sand pit, woodland swings, den making) as well as many other attractions including the night markets, prehistoric caves, golf courses, beautiful chateaux, leisure lakes (with their beaches, bathing and watersports) and adventure centres, the oasis of La Maillerie provides all you need for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.