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The Farmhouse,
Vaufraîche, Saint Savinien, Charente Maritime, France
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This delightful and charming holiday house, with a pretty garden and swimming pool, is located in the hamlet of Vaufraîche, two miles from the market town of Saint Savinien, on the River Charente The house sleeps up to ten people comfortably. There are three bedrooms, one with a king sized double bed and en suite bathroom, a second with a double bed and a separate shower room, whilst the third bedroom (The Dorm) has flexible sleeping with two single beds and two sets of bunks: the latter has an en suite shower room. The accommodation is very flexible but the house is designed for two families with a number of children!

The house has been sympathetically renovated and equipped to high standards. It has a large sitting room with open fire, a spacious hall/dining room and a large homely kitchen with a wood-burning stove. The kitchen is fully equipped, including dishwasher, microwave, gas hob, electric oven and large fridge. There is a downstairs loo and utility room with washing machine.

The south west facing garden is bordered by a small stream and overlooks common land used by the locals to grow vegetables. The view across the valley is very pretty and a shaded patio overlooking the swimming pool is a perfect place to enjoy the evening sunsets. There is also a small stone barbecue on the patio.

The local area has a great deal to offer. Saint Savinien has an excellent Intermarché, a bank, several bakeries, post office, pharmacy, other useful shops and a lovely indoor market on Saturdays.
Atlantic beaches are about 45 minutes away by car and at any time of the year it is possible to get away from the crowds. The beaches on the islands off the coast, Ile d'Oléron and the Ile de Ré, are magnificent and well worth the drive. The towns of La Rochelle, Cognac and Saintes are all interesting from a cultural and historical point of view. Local delicacies of oysters, fish, cheese and wine (including cognac and Charente's own aperitif, Pineau) are available in the freshest form at all the local markets.

The River Charente meanders a mile from the house and walking and cycling are popular pastimes. There are bikes of all sizes in the shed for your use. Tennis and swimming are available in Saint Savinien (5 mins), golf at Saintes (20 mins) and Royan (45 mins) and there is water skiing on the Charente at Taillebourg (10 mins).

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