La Charriere - in the hidden department of Deux-Sevres.
Come here for a holiday and spend your days...
...in the pool...
...out on the bikes...
...off discovering the chateaux and lovely places there are to visit nearby.
Whatever the weather - there's plenty of space here for everyone!
Large heated swimming pool is available for all guests from May to September
There are loungers for pool-side relaxing and inflatables for in-pool fun.
La Baie is our smaller gite offering self-catering accommodation for 8 guests
The lounge at La Baie has west-facing windows, south facing patio doors, log fire, TV and DVD player
Dining area seats up to 10 and has a lovely view of the garden.
(view from the kitchen through to dining room)
Kitchen is fully equipped with large oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer. There is also a washing machine.
Main bathroom has a 'wetroom' style shower suitable for wheelchair users (specialist shower chair available) as well as a bath
Path leads from parking spaces directly to the gite - La Baie
At the other end of the property you find Le Chene...
Le Chene is the larger of the 2 gites and offers spacious self-catering accommodation for 10 guests
Spacious lounge with log fire has Satellite TV, DVD player and comfy seating for all
French doors lead out onto a private patio area
There are 5 good sized bedrooms - 1 double and 4 with twin or super king-size beds.
4 en-suite bathrooms add a touch of luxury
Downstairs one bathroom is a wetroom and suitable for wheelchair users.
Gentle ramps to the front and rear doorways make Le Chene easily accessible for wheelchair users
Large well equipped kitchen/diner has seating for up to 14, dishwasher, oven, hob, grill and microwave as well as a fridge freezer.
Why not eat outdoors - or have a BBQ one evening?
The large barn is set as a badminton / baskball / volleyball court for the energetic visitors...
...or you can take to the roads - bicycles can be borrowed free of charge...
...and we have them in lots of sizes!
Climbing frame for younger children
There are fish in the pond - please don't eat them!
Perhaps you'd rather relax in the hammock...
...and enjoy this view...
...or this one...
...or take a stroll to the bottom of the field for a change of view.
Out and about there is plenty to see and do...
The ruined chateau at nearby Bressuire - open all year round to visit. Take a picnic and enjoy exploring.
Visit the chateau at Oiron...
...which doubles as a fascinating modern art gallery...
...set in period surroundings!
Or go further afield for a trip to Montgeoffrey...
...a charming fully furnished chateau.
Canoeing at nearby Argenton Les Vallees is available most of the year and proves a fun outing for everyone
Also gives you a great view of the town form the river
Chateau Tiffauges is an hours drive but woth a visit
The ruined chateau, armoury, outdoor jousting shows and archery are all worth the visit
Winter at La Charriere...
....brings a different but equally captivating ambience.
Stark but beautiful landscapes...
...and the occasional frozen pond.
The views here are always stunning...
...though they change all the time...
...from evening...
...to evening...
to glorious evening.
How soon can you get here?!
