Description
In the captivating countryside of the Charente, with surrounding landscapes of summer sunflowers, vineyards and pine forests, Les Vignes is a beautifully restored farmhouse which will amaze its guests in every way.
As soon as the owners arrived at this enchanting yet neglected home a few years ago, they fell in love with it. They had a strong vision of what it could become and worked hard with dedicated builders to renovate it into a spectacular farmhouse which offers luxury and comfort alongside original charm.
Les Vignes offers four stylish en suite bedrooms, one a master double with its own bath, another a delightful family bedroom. Downstairs the living space is serene with a pretty lounge with a log-burning fire and an elegant kitchen-diner featuring a range cooker and other high-end appliances including a Nespresso machine. Other modern features include high-speed Wi-Fi, Blue-tooth speakers, an X-Box for the kids and Satellite TV with British channels. For guests staying a week or more the owners will ensure the wine rack is full as you relax at the stylish dining table with a fine glass of local wine.
A pretty vineyard covered terrace just off the living area is a lovely spot for a tranquil coffee or quiet lunch and also features a 'Spacegrill' barbecue. Yet the real pièce de résistance of this incredible home is the open-top barn which has been stunningly converted into a social hub with a swimming pool, hot-tub, decked sunbathing terrace and a traditional farmhouse table for al-fresco dining at its very best. Long days can be spent relaxing in the barn, preparing lunch at the plancha as the kids splash around in the pool or play games. As the evening approaches, gather around the long wooden table with family and friends, enjoy feasts and great wine together as the barn is beautifully lit up at night.
Food-lovers should head to the Monday morning market in nearby Chalais, just a fifteen-minute drive away, where you will also find the local boulangerie, some lovely restaurants and shops. Other great villages and towns to explore include one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’, Aubeterre-sur-Dronne and Ribérac, in the Dordogne which is so close. Wine-lovers will appreciate being within striking distance to Cognac and Saint-Émilion, both within an hour, as well as Bordeaux and Bergerac for spectacular days out.
Closer to home you may just want to spend summer days exploring the nearby turquoise lakes at Guizengeard, discovering pretty nature trails, pony-trekking at Étang Vallier or hiring boats near Saint-Aulaye.
Whether exploring the wider region or enjoying relaxing days discovering local countryside and towns, Les Vignes is an impressive and striking holiday home where you can create wonderful memories in this delightful part of south-western France. /n Security deposit /n €1000 paid via bank transfer to the owner before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. /n Arrival time /n 4.00 p.m. or 6.00 p.m. dependent on changeover requirements /n Departure time /n 10.00 a.m. or 8.00 a.m dependent on changeover requirements /n Energy costs included? /n Yes. /n Heating costs included? /n Included from April to September.
Outside of these months, the cost is €30 per day (paid locally). /n Linen & towels included? /n Yes and changed weekly for bookings of over a week. /n End of stay cleaning included? /n Yes, excluding a €100 fee paid directly to the owner to cover extra anti-viral cleaning. Guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. /n Smoking Allowed? /n Outside only. /n Pets welcome? /n No. /n Changeover day /n Saturday during the Christmas period. Sunday for all other periods. /n Minimum stay /n 7 nights. /n Internet access? /n Wi-Fi included. /n Tax /n French Visitors Tax payable locally in cash (typically costs €1-€3 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required). /n Other Ts and Cs /n 1 Cot and 1 High-Chair are included. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Weddings are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges. Stag/hen parties and other special events are not permitted. /n Pool opening dates? /n The pool is open from mid-April to mid-September, approximately. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.
