Le Rossignol A delightful conversion of a stone barn nestled in the heart of the rolling French countryside surrounded by sunflowers. Beautiful family home completely renovated near St Jean D'Angely. Spacious and light, ideal for large families or for several friends holidaying together. Comfortably accommodates 8 people in 4 bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms and spacious open plan living area. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs and a 4th bedroom with a wet room, both suitable for wheelchair access on the ground floor.There is a newly installed heated salt water swimming pool completed August 2019. The pool is private and for exclusive use of guests and is available beginning of May until the end of October. New for 2020- there is a petanque court being installed (4mx13m). There is a patio and outside dining is available together with relaxation chairs. From the moment you arrive at Le Rossignol you will find the pace of life winding down in this peaceful rural setting. The Atlantic coast's sandy beaches, La Rochelle and Île d'Oléron are 50 mins away. The Roman town of Saintes, Cognac and Royan are not far away. The local Château de Dampierre sur Boutonne is a jewel of the Renaissance (16th Century) and is available for tours. The local donkey sanctuary is also not to be missed. The area offers great cycling and walking. Horse-riding available locally and Golf 40km away . All fully equipped, beautifully decorated with antique furniture.The closest supermarket is in Aulnay, about 15 min by car from us. It is open from 9 to 7pm but closed at lunch time except on Fridays and Saturdays. It is open on Sunday mornings (9 to 12). There is also a lovely little market in Aulnay on Sunday mornings with some excellent fruit and vegetables, meat and fish stalls. For children there is a great Zoo at La Palmyre, an excellent aquarium at La Rochelle and an indoor aqua park at Jonzac.