The cottage is a renovated stable block to the rear of what was once a hotel facing on to the village square and the beautiful castle and church. The open plan cottage is set in a sunny courtyard with parking and has access to a large sunny garden with a patio and covered dining area with BBQ, it has a slide and other garden toys. The pool is heated with a decking surround , a seating area and sun loungers. The pool terrace is in full sun from morning until late evening and is not overlooked. We live in the main house with our two boys (aged 21 and 17) and we occasionally use the garden and pool but mostly you will have it to yourselves. The village of Bazoges is very pretty and dominated by the 'donjon' or fortified castle in the centre and the romanesque church. There is a very highly regarded restaurant a short stroll away and the village has a mini supermarket with a small bar and terrace and pharmacy. For bigger shopping, the town of Chantonnay is 10k away and has a large variety of big hypermarkets and other shops.