Maison Noyer (Walnut House) is a modern three bedroom two bathroom single level holiday home situated in the small village of St Antione Cumond on the River Dronne and the Charente/Dordogne border, an area renowned for its beautiful scenery, excellent food and wines. Within the village amenities include a bistro/bar Relais 24 and a boulangerie with lovely owners Isabelle and Frank Alexandre. More extensive facilities can be found in nearby Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France) including a range of shops, restaurants, small supermarket, Sunday morning market and a very popular river beach. Close by is the sleepy town of Riberac which comes alive every Friday morning when it hosts the largest market in the Dordogne. The regional produce of food and wine is not to be missed. There is also the larger supermarkets of E.Leclerc & Intermarche. For a change from Aubeterre river beach there is Grand Etang De La Jemay approx 13km away. Fantastic family friendly lake with safe swimming, forest walks, kayaks to use and a couple of places to eat. Maison Noyer was built nine years ago so is the best of both worlds, modern amenities set in the glorious french countryside. Open plan living ideal for holidays with well equipped kitchen including fridge, cooker, dishwasher and utility room with washing machine. Three bedrooms, family bathroom with bath serving two of the bedrooms and main bedroom with en-suite shower room and dressing room. The house sits overlooking the private pool and garden a perfect place to enjoy al fresco dining in peaceful surroundings. This peaceful retreat offers the opportunity for walking, cycling and canoeing in the immediate locality and the region is well known for its markets, restaurants, food and wine. Further afield the cities and towns of Bordeaux, Bergerac, The wine capital Saint Emillion, Brantome and Cognac are all approximately an hour's drive away. Further afield the beautiful coastal towns of La Rochelle and Royan with its super zoo are wonderful places to visit for the day. Should you wish to hire bikes contact Cedric at 0033 (0)9 84 05 58 86 or e-mail dordogne@ and mention the Gite Maison Noyer. Their website has full details of cycle routes in the area Maison Noyer is perfect for six people hoping to enjoy the peace and tranquility of this lovely part of France and all the delights it has to offer.