self-catering gite near beach and town, pets welcome sleeps 5

self-catering gite near beach and town, pets welcome sleeps 5.Flexible and charming Le Paysage This country cottage has been renovated to create a spacious holiday home. Restored with beams and woodwork that preserve the Charentaise style. There is a large Lounge/Dining Room with a window and an unusual 'bullseye window', separate Kitchen with glass door and 'bullseye window' leading into a small fenced garden with lawn and another garden opposite which gets the early morning sun and provides shade for later in the day. In the garden there are table and chairs, brick BBQ and bikes. See more details at www.sunflowercottages.com

self-catering gite near beach and town, pets welcome sleeps 5 .Proximity to beaches, many activities and historic towns. 5 miles from the tourist town of St Savinien with all services and amenities. This is a comfortable cottage designed with the option of days at home in the garden or trips to the fantastic Atlantic beaches, local swimming pool and surrounding beautiful countryside. Self-catering with character and comfort at the forefront, this charming cottage can sleep up to 5. Fully-fitted integrated kitchens including cooker, washer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and microwave. The lounge has settee, armchairs, dining table and chairs, bookcase and pine pot cupboard, English TV. Electric heating, wall heaters in all rooms. Tiled floors downstairs - wooden flooring upstairs. All linen & towels included, so you can fly-drive from La Rochelle or Bordeaux. Private enclosed gardens with BBQ. Bikes available to explore the beautiful local area. Long-term lets available.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:

Ten minutes to heated open air swimming pool, 20 minutes to nearest beach (Fouras), ten minutes to picturesque and historical tourist town of St Savinien with its church and castle and twisting alleys. Ideal for mini-golf, tennis, kiddies boats, lake, trains, restaurants, market, tourist information office. France's second sunniest region. Plenty of attractions for children and families - astounding aquarium at La Rochelle, animal sanctuaries, Futuroscope. Close proximity to France's best beaches on l'Ile d'Oleron and popular resorts of Royan and La Rochelle. Permanent antique fairs and brocantes, picturesque towns with rich Roman heritage (Saintes), wine tasting tours and visits to distilleries (Cognac). Boat rides on the Charente. River and harbour fishing and horse-riding. Walking and cycling in unspoilt countryside. Beautiful churches dating back to 12th century. Local seafood specialities in restaurants. Learn how oysters are raised and how salt is harvested from the sea.