A Warm Welcome Awaits You
This charming, stone-built, 'roses round the door' cottage in a tranquil location has been renovated to a high standard by the current owners, to provide quality accommodation for couples or families.The pretty, walled and gated garden provides a safe playing area for younger children
Seasonal organic produce from the garden is available on request; this organic produce is the keystone of the delicious table d'hôte (€22 per adult for 5 gourmet courses, aperitifs, wine, coffee and digestif) prepared, on request, in the adjacent farmhouse kitchen and served on the terrace. Vegetarians will be well-catered for.
As an alternative to self-catering:
CHAMBRE D'HOTE (BED & BREAKFAST) IS AVAILABLE
1 adult £45per night Low/Mid Season
2 adults £55per night '' '' ''
1 adult £65 per night High/Peak Season
2 adults £75Euros per night '' '' ''
children aged 14 and under £12 per night
Prices include breakfast
Under 2's FREE!
CIVRAY AND ITS ENVIRONS
The River Charente flows sedately through this historic market town. Civray itself has a large outdoor swimming pool situated on an island in the river. The Romanesque church and other historic buildings make the narrow streets of Civray very pleasant to wander through. The shops and market full of delicious local produce and the availability of wonderful seafood, make self-catering a pleasure; but for the occasional day off from cooking there is a good choice of restaurants in the locality
Horse riding, fishing and canoeing are all available nearby. Birdwatching in the area is amazing, with species that are rare or absent from the UK being common around here. Buzzards, Kites, Montagu and Hen Harriers are 'regulars' and we even had Golden Orioles in our wood this summer; A telescope and binoculars are available for birdwatching or for viewing the clear night skies; shooting stars can regularly be seen.
A selection of bikes are available for guests' use.
FINE DINING AT A REASONABLE COST
Our varied menu uses mostly organic, seasonal produce; the majority of which comes from our own garden.
Examples of the mouth-watering main courses offered for Spring 2009 were;
Pan-Fried Breaded escalope of locally produced Pork with potatoes dauphinoise;
Grilled Salmon Fillet with Lemon sauce and Asparagus;
Roast Gigot of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary
etc...
A five-course dinner with aperitifs, wine, coffee and digestif is €22 pp.
The same food is available for under 14's with the cost varying (€2 - €12)according to the age and appetite of the child.
Of course, fish fingers etc are available if your child insists!
A full vegetarian menu is offered with examples of main course choices for Spring 2009 being;
Ragout of Seasonal Vegetables;
Gougère of Asparagus with Gruyère
Rich Goats Cheese Tart with Creamy Leeks
Dinner is normally served on the large terrace, with a patio heater available for anyone who might feel a chill in the early or late season!
CHILDREN WELCOME and WELL PROVIDED FOR
The family friendly accommodation provides clean, new condition, baby equipment on request (cot, high chair, pushchair, safety gate, night light, baby alarm,etc) ; some toys, games and books are available.
A baby alarm is provided so that you can dine outside, in the full knowledge that your little ones are safely tucked up in bed! Adult, English babysitting available on request. There is a netted trampoline and a sandpit with sunshade.
SPECIAL OFFER !!!
Book for 7 nights LOW Season - only pay for 6 nights!
DOGS WELCOME
Dogs are welcome but, please mention this to owners when booking
FREE WELCOME PACK
This is a NO SMOKING cottage
Guests are welcome to smoke in the extensive outdoor areas
GETTING HERE
The cottage is about 6 hours drive, on dual carriageway or motorway, from a short ferry crossing. We are 10 minutes from a junction of the N10.
The airports of Poitiers, Limoges and Angoulême are equally convenient for flights from the UK (transport to and from the airport can be provided for those not wishing to hire a car. La Rochelle and Tours airports are a little further.
Specially for Children
SPECIAL PROVISION FOR CHILDREN:
Inside the cottage is a safety gate, baby alarm and nightlight together with some small childrens furniture. A selection of clean and new baby equipment is available on request.
Outside the cottage, the large garden is walled and gated for safety. The large selection of bikes available includes one with stabilisers and a toddler seat with helmet for a child weighing up to 22kg. There is a 3m splash pool which is inaccessible to small children without a parent being present. The trampoline in fully netted, for safety and the sand pit has a lid to keep it clean and a parasol to provide shade. For older children, there are mountain bikes, swingball, a tabletennis table, boules and various inflatables and a dinghy to take to the lake.
Adult, English-speaking babysitting can be arranged.
