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Our Gites are situated in the grounds of " the prettiest Water-Mill in the two Charentes" (that’s according to the Estate Agents we bought it through, anyway)!
Le Moulin du Champ is mid-placed (18mins) between the Cathedral City of Saintes and the ancient Naval – now Pleasure – Port of Rochefort.
We are 30 minutes from La Rochelle and abput 45 mins to Cognac…..and easy drive to the the sunny beaches of Fouras or Chatelaillon on the Charente Maritime coast and about 45 mins
La Praire - 3 bedrooms Sleeps 6 + cot
This our 3-bedroomed gite and actually sits right on our private island, bordered on one side by the main stream of Le Bruant, and on the other by the millrace which once turned the millwheel itself (sadly removed along with all its ‘ mechanism over 20 years ago!) It is named for its superb views over the stream towards the Charente ‘Prairie’ – the river flood plain stretching away to the mighty Charente River itself about 800m away.
All three bedrooms, comprising of two double bedrooms and a twin bedded room, together with the house bathroom are on the first floor with sloping roof. The Master double bedroom has its own small en-suite shower, washbasin & toilet. Some of the 1st floor has exposed stonework and all bedrooms some wonderful views over the Prairie and River below.
The ground floor is open-plan, part dressed stone with Charentaise stone fireplace with working log-burning stove for Winter (or occasional chilly Spring/Autumn!) nights, plus generous lounge & dining areas and fully-equipped kitchen with downlighters and includes gas hob & oven, large fridge, washing-machine, dishwasher, microwave, toaster and coffee maker too. The chimney place has an efficient wood burner for the cooler months.
To the rear of La Prairie is a terrace with table for 6, BBQ & parasol, either under the shade of an enormous Camelia tree, or right by the waterside in the blazing sun (well, we hope so, anyway!)
The grounds comprise a large walled garden ‘clos’ with lawns, shrubs, rose garden & fruit trees including Plums, Apples, Fig & Cherry, plus an enclosed private in-ground Swimming Pool, childrens rustic playground and sandpit, all fenced off from our shady waterside woodland of Plane trees and little private island…..wild-life, freshwater shrimps and fish abound! Please note that 2 of our Gites – La Source & La Prairie – are situated on the stream side of the fencing. These two gites, together with Le Bucher, are all in part of the old Mill building itself; La Terrasse and La Delice du Berger are within a detached, 18th century stone house, covered with climbing roses, just a few yards away.
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