Beautifully restored cottage, rural setting, close to River Vienne — Property 59725

Beautifully restored cottage, rural setting, close to River Vienne

Maison d'Hibou is a 19th century cottage with original features, set in beautiful countryside close to the River Vienne. The cottage is named for the baby owls found in the loft which held up original renovations for 7 weeks. Situated in a hamlet of 4 houses the cottage has one double and one twin room with an optional sofa bed. The open plan living area opens with a stable door into the garden and there is a wood burning stove in the original fireplace. The 10m x 5m swimming pool is available from early May to October. On site owners assure you of handy advice on local events and leisure pursuits. Boulangerie is a pleasant 10 minutes' walk into the village with supermarkets within 10 minutes' drive.

Location Manot Charente < Poitou-Charentes < France

Manot Charente < Poitou-Charentes < France

 marks the location of this property in Charente

Availability for the cottage in Charente, France

Last updated on:

Sunday, 27 July 2008

Changeover day:

negotiable

Normal availability

All year

Rental rates for the cottage in Charente, France

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Notes to the rental rates

• Christmas, Easter, Short Breaks and Bed & Breakfast rates available on request.
  20% deposit with booking form. Full payment 8 weeks prior to arrival.
  Payment in either sterling or euro cheques.
  
• Cancellation refunds:
  up to 8 weeks - no cancellation charge
  4-8 weeks - 50% of rate refunded
  2-4 weeks - 25% of rate refunded
  Less than 2 weeks - no refund
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the cottage in Charente, France

Running and Walking

There are many marked walking routes throughout the area of various lengths which can also be used for running. The GR48, one of France's long distance footpaths also passes within 0.5k.

Watersports

There is canoeing and rafting on the River Vienne at Exideuil and also canoeing, sailing and wind surfing on the Lacs de Haute Charente. There are also beaches, safe swimming with lifeguards in season and restaurants at these two lakes which are a short drive away.

History and Spectacle

Follow the Richard Cour de Lion route and visit Chalus where he received his fatal wound. At the Chateau de Peyras in late July there is a two week medieval Spectacle and feast. Henry Plantagent and Eleanor d'Aquitane once ruled this area and from the Pyrenees to the Scottish borders and as the 100 years war is part of the fabric of this area there are many medieval chateaux to explore. The Martyred Village and the Centre de la Memoire at Oradour sur Glane is a moving memorial of the Second World War as is the National Necropolis at Chasseneuil sur Bonnieure where more that 2,000 members of the French resistance movement are buried. Confolens hosts a two week Folk Festival in early August with dances and performers from all over the world, there is a colourful procession which should not be missed. On the third weekend in September in Angouleme is the Circuit des Ramparts, the only vintage car rally held inside a French city.