Property

Description

This is a region dotted with tiny hamlets and small market towns, a land of trees, mountains, water and pure, clean air. You may not want to leave this sprawling, peaceful haven. A complex of Charentaise barns with a cluster of gites, a large floodlit heated swimming pool with adjacent spa pool and a wonderfully shady and fenced children’s play area. With an impressive list of every item of essential baby equipment you could possibly need, you can most definitely relax and unwind. Book a beauty treatment, watch the spectacular sunsets from your private patio and decide when to indulge in the menus of varied fare on offer. For those wishing to explore a little your hosts will happily create and pre-book a full days itinerary for you in the area or book restaurants all with your littles ones in mind. Or why not make use of the bicycles and large-wheeled, sturdy pushchair available and enjoy the country lanes?

Property Information

• Country:  France
• Region:  Charente
• Bedrooms:  3
• Sleeps:  6

• Price Range:
• Low season:  £462.00 per wk
• High season:  £924.00 per wk
• Click for owners other properties

Facilities Available

• Woodburner
• Shared heated swimming pool
• Washing machine
• UK electric powerpoints
• Towels included (not pool)
• Tots Go Lightly service
• Television
• Stunning views
• Short breaks out of season
• Sauna
• Rural location
• Microwave
• Jacuzzi

• Games room
• Fridge freezer
• Eat in Your Gite - meals
  delivered by hosts
• DVD or video player
• Changeover day: Friday
• Bicycle Hire
• Bed linen included
• Beauty treatments
• Bathroom(s) with shower
• Babysitting
• BBQ
• Personal safe

What Makes it Child Friendly?

• Washing machine
• Toys
• Sun umbrellas
• Steriliser (Avent)
• Stairgates
• Socket protectors
• Sandpit
• Safety locks
• Ride-on toys
• Pushchair
• Potty
• Plastic feeding utensils
• Paddling pool
• Outdoor play equipment
• Microwave
• Mattress protectors

• Highchair
• Hand blender
• DVD or video player
• Cot linen
• Childrens books
• Childrens DVDs or videos
• Child toilet seat and step
• Changing mat
• Bouncy chair
• Booster seats
• Bath mat
• Baby monitors
• Baby gym
• Baby bath
• Cot
• Toilet and changing facilities
  in pool area

Additional Information

The first sight of the fairytale Château de La Rochefoucauld will take your breath away. Visit the caves and the dressing up room which children will love! Talks in French and English. Lovely tearooms nearby selling mouthwatering crêpes and there is also an independent chocolaterie below the chateau, 'La Chocolaterie d¹Antan'...a mere half hours drive...

A selection of guests comments:

We have spent a very peaceful and enjoyable fortnight here and it has been a lovely place for Tom to have his first holiday. We’ll never forget it. (The Bell family)

Two weeks went too quickly. Fantastic setting, good facilities, all the little details thought of. Lots of things to do for the children. Interesting wild life. Lovely ambiance created by the owners. (The Pope family)

A fantastic destination for parents with children who are “full of life”! The swimming has been great and it is fantastic to stay somewhere with lots of toys…hopefully see you next year! (The Muldoon Family)

We have had a wonderful week. Thanks again Paula for babysitting – kids loved it here ‘playing out’ the way we used to do – made us quite nostalgic. James (2) loved ‘Kickle’ the dog. A very relaxing break with great weather. (The Hill Family)

This is my sixth time! I’ve visited when I was single, engaged, married and now with our 3½ month old son. Every visit rain or shine has been fantastic… We’ll see you again next year. (The Henderson Family)

Had a great time, setting fantastic, great space for kids. Very well thought out especially play area. Looking forward to returning and more exploring of the surrounding area. Would recommend to friends to visit. (The Fleetwood family)

Wow! Loved it. Fantastic. Kids loved it, definitely would come again. (The Matthews family)

Holiday Tots Top Ten

•  Chocolaterie Letuffe. Decadent handmade chocolates! Guided tours, children’s workshops and tastings. At Trois Palis. 44 miles, 1hr.
• Parc Animalier de la Colline Enchantée. Animal park with wallabies, llamas, ostriches, emus, stags, deer, yak, antelopes, bison, dromedaries, and farm animals. At Hiesse. 20 miles, 35 minutes.
• La Vallée des Singes. Monkey world. Watch your sandwiches as the monkeys swing in the trees just above your head! At Romagne. 44 miles, 1hr 11.
•  Nautilus Water Park. With both indoor and outdoor pools and a man-made beach. At Angoulême. 39 miles, 55 minutes.
• Parc du Reynou. A large safari park in the grounds of the magnificent estate of the Château du Reynou. Animals have lots of space to roam. At le Vigen, Haute Vienne. 39 miles, 1hr.
• Beach at Manot. A typical sleepy French village. There are tiny deposits of gold on the river bed. Prospect for gold whilst paddling in the cool clear water! 13 miles, 22 minutes.
•  Feeriland. Marvellous animated scale models. From Caesar’s army to the wild west and a carnival. At Veyrac. 26 miles, 34 minutes. Marvellous animated scale models. From Caesar’s army to the wild west and a carnival. At Veyrac. 26 miles, 34 minutes.
• La Guerlie Plage at Lac de Lavaud. Scenic, shady picnic sites, lovely sandy beach and first class lakeside restaurant. At Videix. 3 miles, 5 minutes.
• Parc Bellevue. Amusement park with petting zoo. Great for younger children. At Limoges. 32 miles, 45 minutes.
•  Aquarium du Limousin. Inhabitants of the world’s oceans. From jewel-coloured tropical fish to piranhas. At Limoges. 32 miles, 45 minutes.

How To Get There

Nearest port : St Malo (transfer time 5hr 30) or Caen (transfer time 5hr 30)

Nearest airport : Limoges

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