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Anam Cara Cottage

French holiday cottage in village location - Beautiful old Charentais House with pool and spacious garden

Villegats, Charente, France

Property Ref: HW0386

Accommodation type: Detached Holiday Cottage

Location: Coastal Rural Village

Local amenities:  Swimming, tennis, cycling, fishing, Town, watersports,

Sleeps up to: 6

Nearest large town: Ruffec

Bedrooms: 2 doubles

Nearest Railway Station: Ruffec

English Speaking Owners: Yes

Other rooms: Kitchen, living room, bathroom, WC

Nearest airport: Angouleme 45km; Poitiers 60km

Pets allowed:  No

Short Breaks: Yes

Heating: Electric convection

Nearest Port:  Caen

Open: All Year

Property Description

Use of the following facilities

Lovely house of honey-coloured Charente stone, in walled grounds, offering complete peaceful privacy and relaxation as well as safe, spacious play areas and secure parking. Child-friendly. There is a bar and restaurant that you can walk to in the village. Cheap budget flights.

Situated near to an ancient church in a delightfully pretty village. Excellent air, rail and road links for easy access by ferry or low cost airline.

Ideally situated for enjoying the beautiful scenery, lively activities and cultural heritage of Ruffecois, as well as trips to Futuroscope theme park, Poitiers, Confolens, La Rochelle, Limoges and Cognac country.

Anam Cara is a house of character and rustic charm offering modern comforts. Perfect for couples and for families with children.

Anam Cara (meaning "soul friend") is a place to restore and refresh the spirit. Whether you want to be active in town, or in stunning countryside, or whether you prefer peace and relaxation at home, Anam Cara and the Ruffecois area offers you a warm welcome and everything you could need for a memorable and rejuvenating holiday.

There's plenty to do at home. You have a very large lawned garden with a grapevined suntrap patio dining area, as well as areas of shade under fig, beech, cherry, magnolia and medlar trees.

Easy access to sunflowered fields and vineyards, Futurescope theme park, lively towns, unmatched chateaux, bathing lakes, mills, boating, swimming, superb restaurants, friendly bars, picturesque and interesting villages and a region of rich cultural heritage.

You can play badminton and other games, laze in the hammock listening to birdsong or cool off in the private above-ground pool.

A very short walk takes you to tennis courts, a bar and restaurant or glorious sunny woods, fields and country lanes.

Well-equipped and well-furnished accommodation combines ancient character with modern comforts.

Bedrooms: There are two attractive, light and airy double bedrooms, both with clothes storage, bedside tables, sitting space, reading lights and views of orchard.

Living Room: A large, chandeliered living room, with exposed Charente stone walls, beamed alcoves and fireplace, looks via French windows onto a restful balcony overlooking grapevines and mature gated gardens. Additional double sofabed.

Bathrooms: 1 Bathroom, 1 Shower, 1 Separate WC. The bathroom adjoins the main bedroom and has shower and sink, with a separate WC.

Kitchen: Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Iron. Well-equipped kitchen (including toaster, coffee maker, etc) overlooks the patio dining area. The kitchen receives morning to early evening sunshine.

Dining: Seating for 6. The house is equipped for indoor and outdoor dining. The dining area (to seat 6) in the living room looks out through French windows onto grapevines, lawn and beautiful trees.

• Stereo/Music Centre

• Radio

• Swimming Pool

• Garden & Patio

• Garden Furniture & BBQ

• Off Road Parking

• Childrens Toys

• Bicycles

• Board Games & Books

• Local Information Leaflets

• Microwave

• Fridge-Freezer

• Ironing Facilities

• Bed Linen & Towels Provided

• Hairdryer

• Two Cots available

General: House Linen. Rental includes all utilities, bed linen, towels and a welcome pack which gives you all you need to know about about where to go, what to see and how to get there. Bikes available.

Entertainment: Radio, CD System, Board Games, Tennis Court. Lots of interesting books in French and English(including "Anam Cara" by John O'Donohue) , games, radio, tape and CD player, and music are available.

Outside: Private Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Balcony, Garden Furniture. Above-ground pool . Garage and drive space.Beautiful garden (floodlit for evening dining)and patio area with vines, honeysuckle. (Use the fresh herbs and vegetables if they are ready! ) Well.

Rental Notes: Accommodation is all one one level, but there are steps up to the house.

Location and Local Amenities

Let us know what you like to do and we will get you tourist information to help you plan your holiday. The area has a wealth of attractions for both adults and children.A very short drive or bike ride takes you to indoor and outdoor pools, river bathing, horseriding, canoes, kayacs, picnic areas, a bathing lake with beach, a variety of interesting cafes, bars and excellent restaurants.

Or you can go:

• fishing, explore the forests of Ruffec,

• buy fresh farm produce at local markets,

• visit the cinema, clubs, outdoor concerts, artists' workshops,

• taste the incomparable food and wine at "Gourmet Days".

• Or take a look at the Chateau of Verteuil,

• the panoramic views at Barro,

• the medieval church of Ruffec,

• the silver mines of Melle,

• the 12th century abbey at St Amant de Boixe,

• the protected medieval village of Tusson with spectacular gardens and a museum of rural life,

• the aquatic labyrinth at St Fraigne,

• restored mills at Condac and Villefagnan,

• the frescoes in the Chapel of Courcome,

• the International Dance Festival at Mansle (don't miss the fuchsia gardens),

• the restored chateau of Bayer

Or just explore: you will find beautiful places, local fetes and festivals, and real French life.

As you are five minutes from the N10, (and the main Paris to Bordeaux fast train route) access further afield is quick and easy to :

• the fascinating town of Poitiers

• and the Futuroscope theme park,

• The Vallee des Singes (monkey park),

• Angouleme with its ancient streets and National Comics and Images Centre or the Chateau de la Rochefoucauld (with its nearby chocolaterie.)

• Or go east to the porcelain centre in Limoges and the International Folk Music Festival of Confolens;

• west (1.5 hours drive) to the excellent port of La Rochelle;

• north-west to the "Green Venice" of Marais Poitevin;

• south-west to Cognac (for tours and brandy tasting)

• or the superb Roman amphithatre and town of Saintes.

• Or take the TGV (fast train) from Ruffec to Bordeaux or Paris for the day.

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