Charming self-catered two story, sleeping four with gated garden and shared pool

Hortensia is a charming 2-bedroom self-catered cottage on two floors in a 17th-century stone building. The main floor features a tastefully updated country-style ambiance, with a fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher and Cookeo, with living and dining areas with large stone fireplace with wood burning stove. The upper floor has two bedrooms, each with a 160 cm bed and a bathroom with shower. The enclosed private garden faces south and includes a dining table and barbecue. High-speed Wi-Fi, satellite television, electricity, and hot water are provided. Montboulard includes a shared heated swimming pool, a pétanque court, a ping-pong table, and is surrounded by 40 hectares of forest. Montboulard, a haven of peace and relaxation dominated by its tower and stone manor, is located less than a kilometer from various shops: conventional and organic supermarkets, restaurants, gift shops, furniture, clothing, and DIY stores, as well as automotive services and personal care. In just a ten-minute drive—or easily accessible by bus—you can reach the historic center of Angoulême, which offers over forty restaurants, bars, and cafés, a covered market, a Romanesque cathedral, museums, shops, breathtaking views, and public artworks. The Charente countryside is dotted with villages crowned by castles, Roman and prehistoric sites, and landscapes ideal for hiking and cycling. You can also visit the world-renowned Cognac vineyards and distilleries, walnut groves, cheese producers, orchards, deer and trout farms, and market gardens. Montboulard is equidistant from the Atlantic beaches and the destinations of the Dordogne, making it easy to take day trips to La Rochelle, Royan, Bordeaux and its vineyards, Poitiers, Limoges, Sarlat, and Périgueux. Outdoor activities for adults and children abound: kayaking, canoeing, climbing, swimming in rivers or lakes, zip-lining, cycling along the Charente, hiking, and horseback riding. We and our colleagues are always available to meet your needs and requests, ensuring your stay is comfortable. Check-in is between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and check-out is before 10:00 AM. Earlier arrivals or later departures may be possible, subject to availability and additional fees. However, you are welcome to enjoy Montboulard’s facilities, including the pool, before your arrival and after your departure. Please note: We have a meeting space that can accommodate up to 25 people. Fresh pastries and breakfast can be delivered to your cottage each morning. Your dog or cat is always welcome, subject to a supplement. John Hedges and Marc Sotkiewicz acquired Montboulard in 2017.