Luxury 18th C renovated stone house with heated swimming pool in countryside

Le Rossignol

A delightful conversion of a stone barn nestled in the heart of the rolling French countryside surrounded by sunflowers. Beautiful family home completely renovated near the historical town of St Jean D'Angely. Spacious and light, ideal for large families or for several friends holidaying together. Comfortably accommodates 8 people in 4 bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms and spacious open plan living area. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs and a 4th bedroom with a wet room, both suitable for wheelchair access on the ground floor. Cot available. There is a salt water, heated swimming pool (8m x 4m) which is private and for exclusive use of guests and is available beginning of May until the end of October. There is also a covered terrace providing shade at the pool side and a nice place to relax and watch the sun go down in the evening. By the pool side there is also a petanque court (4mx13m) for your leisure. There is a patio and outside dining is available together with relaxation chairs. In the main garden you will find a games room for darts and table tennis (ping pong) together with a further sun room to relax in and escape the heat. From the moment you arrive at Le Rossignol you will find the pace of life winding down in this peaceful rural setting. The Atlantic coast's sandy beaches, La Rochelle and Île d'Oléron are 50 mins away. The Roman town of Saintes, Cognac, Rochefort and Royan are not far away. The local Château de Dampierre sur Boutonne is a jewel of the Renaissance (16th Century) and is available for tours. The local donkey sanctuary is also not to be missed. The area offers great cycling and walking. Horse-riding available locally and Golf 40km away .
All fully equipped, beautifully decorated with antique furniture. The closest supermarket is in Aulnay, about 15 min by car from us. It is open from 9 to 7.15 pm Monday to Saturday. There is also a lovely little market in Aulnay on Sunday mornings with some excellent fruit and vegetables, meat and fish stalls.

For children there is a great Zoo at La Palmyre, an excellent aquarium at La Rochelle and an indoor aqua park at Jonzac.