Lively Charentais village of St Germain-de-Marencennes just 3 min drive, with basic shops, café, tennis and riding. Long sandy beaches at Châtelaillon 40 min drive. Market town of Surgères with its medieval ramparts, is only 6 km, with a good choice of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and bike hire, excellent market 3 times a week. Rochefort 25 min drive, an old naval town with plenty to do and see, including a fascinating old rope museum and harbour. La Rochelle, 40 min drive, for more beaches, pavement cafés, elegant boutiques and golf. International airport La Rochelle 40 km.

In a sleepy hamlet, this delightful old Charentais farmhouse, is attached by part of the side wall to neighbouring property which does not overlook. Adjoining farm has cows, sheep and chickens. Enclosed front courtyard and rear grass garden, hedged and fenced for privacy, with large terrace. Large pool 12 x 6 x 0.8-1.5m depth, with 3 steps running the full width for easy access and security fence. Built-in BBQ.

Exposed stone walls and beamed ceilings, combined with quality furnishings and modern amenities, make this an ideal holiday home.

• Charming sitting room with TV/video, sofa and armchairs, feature open fire, door to front courtyard and stairs to mezzanine.
• Fully-fitted spacious kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, table and 4 chairs, patio doors to paved terrace and pool.
• Dining room with long table and chairs, patio doors to terrace and pool.
• Glazed conservatory.
• Utility area with washing machine and tumble drier.
• Shower. Sep WC.
• Bed 1: king-size double. Excellent power-shower/WC.
• 1st floor, mezzanine (low balustrade)/Bed 2: double sofa bed.
• Beds 3 and 4 each have double bed and floor-level windows overlooking terrace and pool (on request, owner can lock windows if required ).

Some low beams on 1st floor. Cot, highchair and babygate, all on request.