In the heart of the sunflower belt lies this beautiful separate apartment in a Charentaise farmhouse. With one double mezzanine bedroom,newly fitted bathroom, and separate kitchen with new quality whitegoods, there is plenty of space to sleep 2 people in comfort with capacity for an other two on the very comfortable convertible sofa. The living room, with exposed Charente stonework, opens out onto a private terrace used by the apartment only. The garden overlooks valleys of sunflowers, farmland and forest. Adjacent to the main house is an open sided stone pavilion suitable for outdoor barbecues in whatever weather.
Ideally located in a tranquil setting the Lavender Gite is the perfect spot to sip the local wines and watch the sun set over fields of corn and sunflowers, or gaze at the stars on a warm summer evening.
Just 5 minutes' drive from the well appointed village of Montmoreau with restaurants, bars, speciality shops and supermarket, this property is within easy reach of Aubeterre and Villebois Lavallette, which are counted amongst France's most beautiful villages. The market towns of Chalais and Riberac are also within 20 minutes' drive.
Day trips to the beautiful towns of Saint Emilion, Cognac and Brantome, and the historic Rochefoucauld Chateau are a must.
For the gourmet this region is famous for its duck and game, its wines and cognacs, and for the local pineau. From spring to autumn a visit to the local markets will see you take home the freshest produce to inspire you in the well appointed kitchen. During your stay a visit to Jean Louis Bruneaux's restaurant at Chateau Talleyrand in Chalais is a must - you will enjoy some of the finest food outside Paris at a fraction of the price.
For recreation, the village has a swimming pool or there's a swimming beach on the River Dronne at nearby Aubeterre or the great Nautilus waterpark in Angouleme. Kayaking on the River Dronne from Aubeterre is a delight. Tennis courts in the nearby villages of Montmoreau or Ronsenac are available for rent. Within an easy half hour drive you will have access to golf, horse riding, great shopping, historic churches, chateaux and museums. Futuroscope is an easy day trip. Prehistoric caves and the Valley of the Monkeys, the beaches and aquarium of La Rochelle are all a day trip.
The apartment comprises a comfortable size living room with TV for DVD's and plenty of English language DVDs. The kitchen has a table which comfortably seats 2.
Amenities include a dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, electric cooker, gas BBQ and hair dryer.
Nestled in the heart of the French countryside on 1 1/2 acres of parkland and surrounded by farmland and forest, this very peaceful property is a welcome escape from city life.
