Gîte Le lièvre - 2 personnes

Experience the beauty and tranquility of rural France in our beautifully converted barn for 2 in the Charente. We look forward to welcoming you to 'Le Lievre' our privately owned 2 person gite / holiday home in the heart of the Charentais countryside. Our stunningly converted little barn offers the most magnificent views over the countryside and an amazing sense of peace, tranquility and being at one with nature. It is situated at the end of small country lane so there is no passing traffic. There is a spacious and stylish mezzanine bedroom with en-suite shower room and double doors leading to a balcony with views over the valley and forests beyond. There are two sets of double doors, leading from the lounge and dining kitchen to a large deck with far reaching, magnificent views and with dining table and sun loungers. What could be better than chilling with a cold glass of wine whilst taking in all nature has to offer. The lounge has a wood burning stove for cosy winter evenings and this leads to a well equipped dining kitchen where on long summer evenings dining al fresco is a pure joy. Watching the deer meander across the sunflower fields, listening to the birdsong and if you are lucky watching the wild boar foraging in the woods just adds to the amazing sense of being away from it all, deep in the gorgeous French countryside. There are many beautiful walks from the doorstep, some wonderful cycling and we offer private parking. As you enter Le Lievre you will see the lovely little walled courtyard, where you can take your morning coffee under the shade of our old walnut tree. For anyone keen on stargazing, the absence of light pollution means the night skies are truly magnificent. You are also sure to see the most spectacular sunsets. We are situated in the south east Charente region of France very close to the border of the Dordogne and are surrounded by rolling hills and woodland, maize and sunflower fields but only 2km from the pretty town of Montmoreau St Cybard, with all amenities including butchers, bakers, bank, post office, bar, two restaurants and a large supermarket. The beautiful town of Aubeterre sur Dronne is only 15 minutes away with its unusual Romanesque monolithic underground church and voted one of the most beautiful villages in France. It has a variety of great restaurants, a wonderful river to swim in or kayak on, or you can sit with a chilled glass of wine or cold beer in the square watching the world go by. The area has a wealth of charm and beauty, from the South Charente with its echoes (but fewer tourists) of the next door Dordogne to the gently sloping vineyards of the wealthy Cognac producing West Charente. Spend your time visiting the many wonderful local markets including Aubeterre, Brantome, Riberac, Chalais and Villebois Lavalette with its feudal chateau dominating the region from its hilltop. Villebois has a market every Saturday morning where you can enjoy a plate of fresh oysters with a bottle of Muscadet under the ancient and covered market square. The attractive hill city of Angouleme is 30 minutes away, best known for its stunning Romanesque cathedral, international comic festival and the Circuit des Remparts classic car race and rally held each year. Spend a day tasting the wonders of the great houses of Cognac and learn about the history and production of this glorious amber nectar. The picturesque town of Brantome is just under an hour away where you can wander the cobbled streets, take a canoe around the island town or sit in the park with its huge trees and varied plant life. These are but a few tasters of what our area has to offer, and if it all proves too much, take time out to relax on the deck with a good book and a chilled glass of local wine taking in the breathtaking views around you, not to mention the complete peace and tranquillity this characterful gite offers.