Property HFT62180, Holiday Villa for rental in Gourville, Poitou Charentes, France

In the heart of Cognac region, only 20 minutes from the greatest houses of cognac (Hennessy, Remy Martin, Martell) only 10 minutes from Courvoisier in Jarnac. Basic shops at Gourville 3km. More shops, supermarket and restaurants at Aigre and Rouillac 7 km. One hour from the seaside, Royan, La Rochelle, the Islands De Ré and D’Oléron. This region has a history which dates back to Roman times and is reflected in the Romanesque churches and the Gallo-Roman theatre at Les Bouchauds 5 kms. Once a month regional market. The medieval town which bears the name of the region has attractive cobbled streets and elegant Renaissance facades. Arrays of guided tours are available which give an in-depth view of the copper stills and oak barrels in which the precious liquor improves. International airports: Bordeaux 148 km/Limoges 118 km/ La Rochelle 116 km/Angoulême 25 km. Set in a peaceful rural area in the depths of rolling countryside with views across the surrounding hill and 19th Century Château. This imposing house, ideal for two families, is built from honey coloured stone typical of the region. Fully enclosed courtyard garden houses a round private pool 7 x 7 x 1.5m depth with security immersion alarm, grassed area and covered terraces. Table tennis, BBQ and pool house with WC and shower, fridge and washing machine.  Traditional light and airy house with wide entrance hall leading to a simple but functional kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher. Separate utility with shower and sep WC. Superb comfortable furnished sitting/dining room with tall ceilings up into the eaves. TV/DVD/CD player and internet access. Additional mezzanine area with double sofa bed with views across the gardens and fields and access to first floor. Ground floor: Bed 1: king-size, shower room/WC. Bed 2: 2 singles. Separate stairs to first floor. Bed 3: double.  Bed 4: wide single and extra single. Bed 5: king size with access to a bathroom with separate shower. Sep WC.  All 1st floor bedrooms are furnished in a traditional French style.  Access to Bed 5 is also possible from the mezzanine. Cot and highchair on request.