Your Health & Safety:
Smoke detectors are in place at strategic points in the barn. A fire extinguisher and a fire blanket are provided in the kitchen area. Child gates are available for use at the top and bottom of the stairs.
The Hamlet of La Belletière:
La Belletiere is a small farming community, which comprises 14 houses, two of which belong to the owners of the barn (the other being their own holiday home). All the French inhabitants are friendly, welcoming and a real credit to their country's famous hospitable culture. There is a small herd of dairy cows not far away, and an internationally renowned goat cheese farm at the other end of the hamlet. The village of Charnizay is about one mile away, and has a church, grocers, butchers, two bars and a restaurant. It's inhabitants number about 600 people. The golf course at Verneuil, about 10 miles away, is a growing attraction. In addition to the local rivers, there is a pond just outside the village for fishing (local permit required - obtainable from the grocer's shop). There is also a Boules pitch behind the Mairie, although it is perfectly possible to play in La Belletiere, where the locals often pitch in the road!
What kind of holiday?:
The comfortable old barn in its calm, rural setting, the ambiance of the small hamlet and the slow pace of life offers visitors a real chance to relax and unwind. Fantastic for children – with wildlife and outdoor pursuits all around. For those interested in history, the Loire is truly a feast. And then, of course, there’s the food and the wine................
Golf:
Golf is available in Verneuil -sur-Indre which is about 8k from holiday home
Other Activities:
Canoeing not far away at Descartes and La Bellebouche; bikes can be hired at Azay-le-Ferron and Mezieres.
