Peaceful rural surroundings with two fishing lakes Position: Twenty miles south of Angoulême, 56 miles from Bordeaux and 35 miles from the Atlantic coast. Two miles from Barbezieux for good shopping and 20 miles from Cognac. This part of the Charente has many vineyards and is both colourful and picturesque. Built on the owners estate, this spacious house is totally independent with large, south-facing grounds ideal for children. Garden furniture, parasol and barbecue. Swimming pool (11x5m, 01/05-30/09) with retractable cover to keep the water warm. Two well stocked fishing ponds for anglers, accessible at any time.
Interior:
This spacious, rustic house has a living room with four sofas, log burning fire, television and dining area. Small open plan kitchen with hob, oven, fridge, cafetiere, electric kettle and dishwasher. Double bedroom, shower room with washing machine and separate wc. Upstairs, a double bedroom and a large room with three single beds (possible to add a fourth) share a bathroom and separate wc. Electricity payable locally. Cot available. Bed linen included and beds made on arrival.
Property Type: Detached
Number of Rooms: 4
140 Square Meters
Interhome Quality Rating: 2 Star: Basic furnishings. Average standard with practical furnishings usually in local style. Ideal for guests who do not require a great deal of home comfort.
Distances:
* golf : 30 kilometers
Property Attributes: bathandshower, hikingplains, golfing, garden, balcony, bbq, babycot, dishwasher, fireplace, parking, pool, poolprivat, tv, washingmachine, oven
Additional Features: Bed linen (initial supply) Included in the price, Allianz cancellation insurance Included in the price, Cot (up to 2 years) Included in the price
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Resort: Large, quiet, picturesque village, 35 km from AngoulOme, 80 km north from Bordeaux, 130 km from Limoges. In the resort: supermarket, grocers, butchers, bakers, restaurant, bar. For arrivals by plane: airport Limoges (LIG) 138 km. The tourist information office is situated in the Barbezieux castle. Worth visiting: church and nave from the 11th century, Gothic gate from the 12th century, belfry from the 15th century. The town is world-famous for its Cognac and Pineau production. The hilly relief and the small rivers provide a relaxing atmosphere. Barbezieux is home to Etienne Labrousse, the founder of the "Ligue des Droits de l'Homme".
Resort in Summer: Fishing (permit required). Walking path.