Dordogne - Charente Border Charming, tranquil country house with heated pool

Nestled in a beautiful valley, yet near towns and villages of charm and historical interest, Les Etables is a lovingly-restored four bedroom, two bathroom barn full of period charm with exposed beams and stone walls in two hectares of land. Two double bedrooms, one twin-bedded and one single, a large sitting and dining room, and superb kitchen. Ideal for a family - or two - with a spectacular heated swimming pool (12m x 6m not including Roman end) and large terrace overlooking the house and surrounding countryside.

There are two staircases, each with two bedrooms and a bathroom. The kitchen is fully-equipped with cooker, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. There is a washing line discretely sited outside.

An area of softly undulating sunflower fields with Italian style villages perched on hilltops, this area of France is little known and has many treasures to share with its few travellers. L´Etable is close to the beautiful village of Aubeterre, with its boutiques and restaurants lining the square, market and ancient troglodyte church. Canoeing on the Dronne river, Cognac, Bordeaux, St Emilion, Brantome, Bergerac, Perigueux and all the sites of the Dordogne are on the doorstep.

Les Etables was formerly the stable for the adjacent walnut mill. It has been renovated sympathetically and to a very high standard. A shallow stream and large willow trees border the road and the back of the Moulin (main mill house). There is a trampoline with net at the back of the Moulin which you are welcome to use but please do not let young children access that part of the garden unsupervised.

The adjacent house, Le Moulin, is occupied by the owners during the summer and not rented out. There is also a large field at the back of the Moulin, which is ideal for playing games and running off steam. Outside of the high season, you will be met by an agent who lives just 10 minutes drive away, and is easily contactable during your stay should you have any questions or need any help.

The nearest airports are Bergerac, Bordeaux and Limoges. There is a train station in the local town, Montmoreau St Cybard - 7km away. Trains run between Bordeaux and Angouleme, but are not frequent. Both Angouleme and Bordeaux are TGV stops with good access from Paris and the Eurostar. However you are advised that a car is desirable if staying at Les Etables. Cars can be rented at all airports and at Angouleme train station.