Recently renovated to the highest standard, this 2 double-bedroom, independent gîte with its private entrance and terrace, offers peace and tranquility in a beautiful rural elevated setting with stunning views and yet within walking distance of local village amenities. Set within 5000 metres of landscaped gardens with its 14 x 6 metre floodlit swimming pool, shared with the owners but no other holidaymakers, guests are in an idyllic location, to rest, relax in comfort and explore the captivating region of South West France Saint Séverin is located in the south of Charente where it borders the green Perigord region of France. The region is renowned for its gentle undulating countryside interspersed with picturesque rivers, lakes and sleepy villages. It is also well known for its gastronomy, wines and sunny climate.
Description: The bright and airy ground-floor centrally-heated accommodation, newly decorated in 2008, has been stylishly and tastefully furnished throughout. From a private patio with its garden furniture and barbeque, the front door of the gîte opens to a spacious open-plan lounge and dining area with rustic terracotta tiles throughout. The lounge is furnished with a cosy settee, arm chairs and coffee table. The dining area has a wrought iron glass-top dining table with matching chairs to seat 4. The American-style kitchen with breakfast-bar is equipped with a new electric cooker and ceramic hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer & microwave. Two double-bedrooms lead off from the living area, one with a double bed and French windows overlooking the front terrace and gardens, the other with twin single beds. A vestibule leads to a shower room and wc. Other amenities included are TV with Sky satellite free channels and broadband internet with WIFI. Linen and towels are provided, also an iron, ironing board, a welcome pack and basic cleaning materials, although cleaning services not included. Not suitable for children and pets are not permitted. Guests are requested not to smoke inside the gîte.
Local Amenities: Located on the outskirts of Saint Séverin and a few minutes’ walk to the village centre, guests have every convenience right on their doorstep. There is a supermarket, bakery, bank, butchers, newsagents/tobacconist, pharmacy, doctor, dentist and hairdressers. The property faces public tennis courts. Within the local area there is a golf club open to visitors and riding stables. The region abounds with rivers, lakes and quiet lanes for cycling and walking.
Attractions: Further afield, 7 Kms away, the medieval hillside village, Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is ranked by the French Tourist Authority as one of the most beautiful villages in France and well-worth a visit for its famous monolithic underground church, craft shops, riverside bathing beach, boating, bicycle hire, restaurants and pavement cafés . About the same distance away, just across the border with Dordogne, there is the small bustling town of Ribérac with its famous Friday open-air market. The surrounding area has many interesting places to enjoy: the old quarter of both Perigueux and Angouleme, the caves of Lascaux and Villars with their prehistoric paintings, picturesque St. Emilion, the Bordeaux wine region, Dordogne Valley and Cognac Distilleries are all within easy reach. Atlantic beaches of Royan (90 mins away) Arcachon and La Rochelle (just 2 hours).
How to reach us
By Air: The nearest airport is Angouleme which is 40 minutes away by car. Bergerac airport is less than an hour away. A car is highly recommended and can be hired at either airport.
By Rail: There are regular fast trains from Paris to Angouleme in about 2 hours calling at Montmoreau which is our nearest railway station and just 15 minutes away by car. From here you can be in Bordeaux in less than an hour.
By Road: From Calais the journey by car, using motorways and avoiding Paris, is about 8 hours and from Le Havre about 7 hours.
Routes: The nearest motorway link at Mussidan, about 30 kms away.
