Description
We have created a small child-friendly gîte complex (4 gîtes and a chambre d'hôte) in the heart of the Haute Saintonge. We are situated in a small village (approx 170 inhabitants) surrounded by vines and fields of sunflowers - in the summer.
Pâquerette is our second 3 bedroom gîte.
On the ground floor there is a large (39m²) open plan living space with a large exposed beam. This space includes a fully fitted and equipped kitchen, a dining area and a lounge area with a large sofa , two armchairs a TV (satellite).
On the first floor there is a large (17m²) master bedroom with a king (160cm) size bed, large mirrored wardrobe and chest of drawers. This bedroom has an ensuite shower room.
Bedroom 2 (15m²) can have either two single beds or a king (160cm) bed, large mirrored wardrobe and chest of drawers.
Bedroom 3 (10m²) has 2 single beds and a small wardrobe incorporating two drawers.
Both bedroom 2 & 3 have independent access to the family bathroom (6m²) with shower cubicle, basin with vanity unit and toilet.
All of our gîtes are family friendly with potties, toilet booster seats and steps in all gîtes. We also have available, at no cost, travel cots, bed guards, stairgates, high chairs, plastic cutlery and crockery etc.
To the side of Pâquerette is a large terrace with dining table and chairs, relaxer chairs and a BBQ.
Adjacent to the gîte is the shared laundry room / library. This room has 2 washing machines, iron and ironing . Books for adults and children together with DVDs in both English and French. There is also a selection of tourist information.
In the garden is a large (50m²) fully secured toddlers' play area incorporating a baby swing, slide, sand pit and playhouse etc.
Elsewhere in the garden is our fully secured heated saltwater swimming pool (11m x 5m). The pool is surrounded by a terrace with sun loungers, a solar shower and toilet. There is also a large pavilion with further loungers giving shade from the Charentais sun.
The garden is fully secured and includes a trampoline and a sturdy swing / slide combination.