Rental Country Cottage / Gite Plassac-Rouffiac Poitou -Charentes - Charente France

" Converted Charantaise barn into two luxury gites, finished to a very high standard, capable of sleeping up to 14, located in peaceful, rural countryside. The gites can be divided into two via an inter-connecting door, each having its own kitchen, dining room and 3 double bedrooms. Large 11x7m heated illuminated pool, sunloungers/hammock/parasols and beautiful unspoilt countryside to view whilst relaxing. Set in a quiet rural hamlet close to all amenities. GROUND FLOOR: French-style open plan fully equipped kitchen with cooker,fridge, freezer, dishwasher, toaster, kettle and microwave. lounge-diner, one large enough to cater for up to 14 people. Separate shower/toilet rooms on ground and first floors. Separate utility room with washing machine, ironing board, iron, airer etc. Lounge has woodburning stove, satellite HD TV/Radio, HD DVD and an expanding DVD library. Books and games are also provided. FIRST FLOOR : 3 double bedrooms, one with double bed and two with twin beds. Separate toilet/shower rooms. Rooms have outstanding views over the pool and beautiful countryside. A large garden 1.5acres to play ball games, throw frizbees/fly kites, etc. Also a quality outdoor table tennis table. There is also a Boules Court and croquet to while-away the odd hour. Bathtowels/bedlinen (changed weekly) included. Pool towels also provided.Electricity included in price. A Welcome Pack is provided on arrival to cover your basic needs. ALSO SUITABLE FOR HOUSE HUNTING/EASTER HOLIDAYS/CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS/LONG WEEKENDS etc. Change-over Saturday "

" Angoulême, 20 mins away and home of 'Comic Strip', is full of history, cafes and bars, restaurants from around the world, and a wealth of up-market boutiques. A water park with swimming/fishing/sailing/wind surfing is a mere 15 mins away. Go-Karting also nearby. Boats rides on the River Charente proven to be a relaxing event. Cognac, 35 mins away, is worth a trip for golf and the cognac followers ! Pretty Brantome-sur Dronne is a must, with boutiques, shops, market, bars/restaurants, boat rides on the Dronne and canoeing. Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is another must, reputed to be the prettiest village in Charente, having boutiques, shops, bars/restaurants, canoeing and swimming by a man-made beach on the Dronne, complete with lifeguard in season. It is also famous for its medieval underground church. Plan D'Eau, on the outskirts of Angouleme, has 40 hectares of water with swimming, fishing,wind surfing, boating, cafe/restaurant and a water fun-park. Further afield, the Velo Rail at Roumazieres is a fun-day out, so is the famous 'Futurescope' at Poitiers. Royan on the coast boasts 3 separate beaches and a zoo. "