This beautiful farmhouse is set in 4 acres of countryside, the outside grassed area is perfect for group games, football, rounders/baseball cricket golf practice etc,there is lots of outside space, with hammocks to chill out, lots of sun-loungers for everyone,and we overlook countryside on all sides. The house retains a lot of it's original features,beams & stonework but has all the mod cons, large fitted kitchen, American style fridge with ice-maker and filtered cool water,dishwasher etc large dining room,with large extending table and 8 chairs, and a large lounge area, with corner suite, tv ,dvd player, stereo etc, lots of inside and outside games are provided, and a large library of books. There is a patio at the back which overlooks the pool and orchard, and large lawned area. The house has 2 separate staircases on each side of the house, each with 2 double bedrooms, and its own bathroom, this makes it perfect for family or friends, as you have your own side of the house for privcy, with your own shower toilet..We also have a large 2 acre field, perfect for football, cricket, people even practise their golf here !There is ample parking, and we have a stone built BBQ for eating alfresco. The local town of sauze vaussais is only a 5 minute drive/half hour walk, with restaurants, pubs, supermarket, garage, banks, hairdressers etc. The area teams with wildlife, and there are plenty of walks and cycle routes. The large towns of Poiters,with its large Theme park Futurescope, Niort and Angouleme are within an hours drive, These have lots of shops restaurants Chateaux etc, Cognac is great for Boat rides and Cognac tasting,these are very historical with beautiful architecture. There are lots of things to do and see in the area, if you can tear yourself away from the pool! 8 miles away is the town of Ruffec, where the river Charente runs through, there is great Kayaking here, The pool is secure with childproof lock, there is plenty of space for rounder football badmington etc PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ALLOW ANY VISITORS TO THE PROPERTY NOT EVEN FOR THE DAY , the number on the contract should not be exceeded and could result in the whole group being asked to leave, we are not insured for extra people, and there are Covid sharing regulations that state we can not support extra people Please note there is occasional noise from trains,these are fast TGV tains that pass in seconds, do not let this deter you from booking this stunning property,we like to be honest, we know this will not spoil your holiday, for peace of mind read our reviews on booking dot com, Air/bnb very high, so we know it does not effect your holiday and the trains do not run through the night.