This delightful Charentaise Country house, which is ideal for summer holiday rentals, overlooks open countryside, sunflower fields and vineyards. The 5 bedroom farmhouse, totally renovated for holiday rentals, maintains a warm traditional feel with exposed beams, mellow stone walls and polished wooden floors. The holiday home offers great accommodation for couples, families or families sharing, sleeping up to 10 people plus a baby. The simply furnished bedrooms in a French country style overlook the walled garden and 10 x 4 heated swimming pool. There’s also a lazy spa for your enjoyment. The large fully equipped family size kitchen is perfect for recreating local French cuisine or early morning petit dejeneuer. The barn at the bottom of the garden is home to the pool table and table tennis table, badminton net, tennis rackets, boules, pool inflatables and inflatable canoe. The large open barn offers shade from the midday sun but is also convenient for evening dining. Enjoy your holiday at our french farmhouse in the Charente countryside. Events in the local area: Locally there are events planned throughout the year Circuits des Remparts, Angouleme September Classic motor car racing around the historical city of Angouleme. Les Vacances de Monsieur Haydn, La Roche Posay, Vienne Festival of classical and chamber music held in La Roche Posay, Vienne. A series of four headline events and a hundred short performances, free of charge, by young musicians, high quality amateurs and students. Grand Pavois, La Rochelle September A major event in the boating industry. It's the only International boat show registered by an association and led by professionals for professionals. Golf: 18 hole golf course at St Brice, Royan, Angouleme, Saintes, Cognac, and another course at La Preze near Montbron. Please see our website for more details Beaches: Forty kilometers of glorious sandy beaches at La Rochelle and Royan are just over one hour’s drive away as is the Gironde estuary with its charming fishing villages. Both are recommended resorts for day visits. The shopping in La Rochelle is particularly good as are the restaurants.