Holiday Farmhouse Poitou Charentes, Chef-Boutonne, France

La Chataigne

   ...ref.no: 471

Accommodation   (Self Catering Farmhouse, sleeps: 10)

Kitchen oven gas hob microwave dishwasher fridge freezer	Bedrooms 4 bedrooms 2 double beds 4 single beds 2 cots	Bathrooms 1 bathroom 2 shower rooms 4 toilets	Dining 2 tables 16 chairs 1 high chair
Laundry washing machine dryer iron+board	Entertainment tv(satellite) CD player DVD player Internet access	Outdoors private garden pool table & chairs sun loungers barbecue games parking

This charming Logis was originally built as a gentleman's residence with a Manor house and private vineyard, then later became a working farm . It has since been sympathetically restored to provide this detached Owners farmhouse and 4 separate quality self catering holiday cottages.

The Owners let this farmhouse by special arrangement at certain times during the summer, otherwise they occupy the house themselves.

Approached through grand entrance gates at the end of a private tree lined driveway, providing shaded parking, the farmhouse and cottages all overlook the picturesque fountained courtyard.

La Chataigne, traditionally described as a Maison de Maitre, the largest property on the Logis estate

• has a private south facing garden leading to a heated swimming pool
  
• The house retains many original features including polished wooden floors, flagstones and log fires
  
• Entered through double oak doors from the main courtyard into an imposing hall with sweeping wooden staircase,the ground floor comprises a large drawing room room with stone fireplace, digital tv & video, a formal dining room with seating for 12 persons
  
• a large well equipped kitchen with range style cooker, double oven and gas hob, microwave & dishwasher
  
• leading onto an open plan breakfast room overlooking fields
  
• laundry room with washing machine & tumble dryer
  
• Upstairs leads to four large bedrooms, two of which each have a double bed, wardrobes and ensuite shower room, toilet & wash basin.
• There are two further bedrooms, one with a double bed and 4 single beds and wardrobes and the other with a double bed and bunkbeds and wardrobe.
• There is also a family bathroom with separate bath and shower cubicle, toilet and wash basin.
  

Outdoors

• a mature garden with patio table and chairs and brick built BBQ
  
• leads to the private heated swimming pool and communal gardens, all south facing
  
• La Chataigne has the private use of an 8 x 4m heated swimming pool with a large sunbathing terrace, sunloungers and parasols
  
• There is a poolside bar where you can buy drinks and ice creams and poolhouse with shower, WC and wash basin
  
• In the communal gardens, there is a further heated pool shared by the 4 cottages, Boule court, grass short tennis, badminton , swings and sandpit
  
• In the Grange, an open barn, there is a common games room with table tennis, a pool table, bar football and air hockey all floodlit at night.
  
• At the end of the gardens there is a country lane leading down to the River Boutonne and woodlands with an abundance of wildlife ideal for picnics, walking and cycling.
  

The region enjoys a wonderful warm and sunny climate and the surrounding countryside of sunflower fields and vineyards, makes this a perfect setting for a memorable relaxing holiday.

The Poitou-Charentes is an area with many discoveries and landscapes, steeped in history and tradition. Here you can explore hilltop villages and medieval towns, visit Chateaux, ancient Abbeys, relax on the many sandy beaches or simply enjoy a drive or cycle ride through forests and woodlands, along meandering rivers, surrounded by beautiful countryside, sunflower fields and vineyards with a variety of wildlife.

'Futuroscope' the famous theme park of moving 3D images is near the town of Poitiers and provides an enjoyable day out for all the family. The ancient walled city of La Rochelle has the largest marina on the Atlantic coast, a wonderful Aquarium and many bars and restaurants. A variety of sandy beaches are found on the islands of Re, Oleron and Aix and around the the resorts at Royan, Chataillion and Fouras, all of which offer excellent seaford restaurants. Some beaches are suitable for watersports, surfing and windsurfing.In the 'Mariais Poitevin'( the Green Venice ) a marshland area of great beauty, there are a labyrinth of waterways linking quaint villages through wetland forests. Here you can take out punts and canoes. There are also paths for hiking and cycling.

Throughout the region there are ideal locations for canoeing, kayaking and dinghy sailing on sheltered lakes and along the River Charente and a variety of other attractions including zoos,liesure parks guaranteed to entertain the whole family

Medieval towns like Chauvigny, Confolens overlooking the converging rivers of the Charente and Vienne, St.Jean d'Angely with cobbled streets and gothic towers and fine cities like Cognac, the Spa town of Rochefort and walled cathedral city of Angouleme are just some of the many historical places of interest to visit for the day or simply to shop and take a liesurely lunch.

Visit the local vineyards for wine tasting and discovery farms selling their own produce from fois gras to escargot vegetables and cheeses.

Whilst sitting on the edge of a quaint village in the peaceful Boutonne valley, the Logis is also conveniently near to the local market town of Chef-Boutonne where there are 2 supermarkets and a small number of shops, bars, banks and restaurants. The surrounding countryside of woodlands and forests are ideal for walking and cycling. The fairytale Chateau Javarzay on the edge of the town has a park and lake just perfect for a picnic or fishing. The Chateau is floodlit at night making a spectacular sight, often the focal point for village events.The source of the River Boutonne to which the town lends it’s name lies deep beneath the church of Notre Dame in the ramparts of the castle in the old town. A regular open market each Saturday in the town square is an opportunity to buy the best of the local produce.

The nearest Boulangerie to buy your fresh bread and croissants in Javarzay is just a minutes drive in the car or a pleasant 20 min walk along a country lane beside the river. The nearest restaurant at ‘Des Cannards’ with poolside terrace is a 10 min stroll from the bottom the garden. There are lots of other varied restaurants in the area to choose from within easy reach by car.

A baby sitting service is available with a qualified nursery nurse (NNEB) from whom a reference is provided.

La chataigne

Private heated pool

Fountain courtyard

Poolhouse and Bar

 

Private garden

Kitchen

Breakfast room

Sitting room

week: Sat-Sat sleeps: 10 s.catering: pool: pvt.garden: countryside: walking: cycling: swimming: canoeing: tennis: fishing: riding: