Located on a charming renovated farm on the edge of a hilltop village in the tranquil countryside of the Charente Maritime, the gite L’Ouche Aux Fleurs is self contained and adjacent to the swimming pool and shaded patio area with sun-beds and a BBQ - ideal for al fresco dining. Outdoor games and table tennis are provided.
The gite comprises a spacious open plan salon, kitchen and diner together with a shower room and toilet on the ground floor. The salon is equipped with a comfortable double sofa bed while the mezzanine bedroom has twin beds and enjoys glorious views over the rolling Charentaise countryside to the village of Paradis. Whilst the gite is normally rented for 2 people, it can be rented by 3 or 4 people, for a supplementary charge. Bed linen is provided.
The village of Les Eduts is close to the Foret d’Aulnay amidst vineyards and fields of sunflowers, with plenty of opportunities for cycling, country walks or simply relaxing in the sunshine with a good book and a glass of wine. The adjacent village of Nere has a bistro, serving good quality cuisine, a small supermarket, a butchers and an excellent boulangerie/patisserie. 10 minutes away is the ancient Roman Garrison town of Aulnay de Saintonge, with markets, shops and restaurants and its famous Romanesque church, once an important stop for pilgrims en-route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. 20 minutes to the South lies St. Jean d’Angely with boulevard cafes and restaurants, indoor market and boutiques. Less than an hour away is the Atlantic coast with La Rochelle, Royan, the Ile de Re and Ile d’Oleron . There is wonderful sea food in abundance throughout the area. Cognac, the home of excellent brandy, lies 30 minutes drive to the South and in contrast, Futuroscope is one hour to the North near the historic city of Poitiers. | |
