L’Échappée Douce -a perfect escape in rural France

A beautifully presented, immaculately clean and very well-equipped farmhouse, with a perfect blend of rural tranquility, elegant surroundings and plenty of day trip opportunities. Located in a peaceful hamlet, with its endless skies and vineyard views, there is good local cycling, bikes to borrow, and your own field – for picnicking, flying a kite and kicking a ball. It has been designed with families or couples in mind and has recently been fully renovated. The space L’Échappée Douce, with its striking blue shutters, is in the pretty hamlet of Mortafont. Home to 11 stone houses built at the turn of the last century, it is surrounded by fields, open forest and vin-de-pays vines. The village is quiet, the neighbours are courteous and gentle and the surrounding countryside is breath-taking. We know that the small things matter and have designed the house so that you feel as if you are staying in a friend's well-appointed, elegant home, rather than in an anonymous holiday let. We can do your food shopping before your arrival or deliver everything you need for a first night barbeque. There will always be a supply of the basics – washing up liquid, soap powder, toilet roll, soap, salt & pepper, olive oil – so no mad dash to the supermarket will be required when you arrive. And we’re a family of cooks, so the kitchen is very well equipped. We’re perfectly positioned for walks (both long and short) which start literally on the doorstep. There’s a lovely circular walk through the vineyards and the forest from the house or take the back route down to Néré and treat yourself to a drink at the bar when you get there. The beds are comfortable, the towels are large, the TV has all the UK channels, the WiFi is great and the house is situated in France's sunniest region - a perfect recipe for a relaxing escape! Guest access The whole property will be available to access and will be exclusive to you. The house is very private and has a walled garden to the rear. Other things to note L’Échappée Douce is the perfect rural retreat to relax, recharge and spend quality time with friends and family. The countryside is beautiful, the air is clear and on a cloudless night, the stars are breathtaking. There is plenty to do and see in the surrounding area but if you want to take it easy, there is nowhere better to kick back, read a few books, enjoy the local wine, indulge in some good French cheese and turn relaxation into an art form!