Golf details: Assistance will be given regarding location of golf courses and with bookings. When the new season's booklets detailing golf courses and rates in the Charente-Maritime become available from the Tourist Office we will forward them to you on request.
There are very good golf courses in Saintes, Cognac, Royan and Angouleme to name a few and in Angouleme there is the added bonus of wonderful shopping and restaurants for any ladies in your party!
More local activities: There are numerous stables in the area where riding, hacking & jumping is available. We regret we can't arrange this for you but will send literature if available. In nearby St Jean d'Angely there are swimming baths with separate areas for serious and not so serious swimmers. There are also flumes for the brave. Pond and river fishing is available nearby and on request we would pass on information as available. We regret we are unable to arrange this for you. The Charente-Maritime has many sites of historic interest and the Charente River has beautiful settings. Many local villages & towns have weekly markets, where you can take part in French rural life. There are opportunities for walking and cycling in the area, an added bonus being that it's almost always flat! To sum up walking, cycling, riding, sailing, fishing, golfing, sightseeing, shopping or lazing by the pool, we have a lot to offer our guests during their stay, not to mention the wonderful food & wine available locally.
Our facilities at a glance: Guest rooms adjoin our home and have a private entrance. Rooms have twin beds, en suite shower room, fridge etc. & are on 1st floor, with stair leading from the lounge which has a dining area, English TV & radio, DVD, board games, etc. You can make use of our improved catering facilities or BBQs at any time. There are terraces with sun loungers next to the swimming pool, and tables chairs & parasols for enjoying meals outdoors. For the more energetic, we have a pool table, table tennis, boules ,croquet, cycles for hire, children play area & lovely local walks. We also offer manicures & pedicures for ladies. Don't forget your FREE sun downer & wine each night! With many local golf courses, swimming pools, beaches, historic sites, shopping good food & our own on site facilities we feel we've much to offer the discerning holiday maker.With rooms serviced daily, ladies in the party can have a more relaxing holiday.We have ample parking and have a strict no smoking policy in the house.
Golf:
There are many superb golf courses nearby. These include courses at Saintes, Cognac, Rochefort, La Rochelle and Royan, all between 30 minutes and one hours drive away. We can get Brochures and prices for you and may also be able to reserve t-times. We will be happy to help in any way we can to ensure your holiday runs smoothly. You will appreciate that prices may vary from course to course.
Other Activities:
Pool table, Table Tennis, TV, DVD, croquet, board games, cycles for hire. French boules.