Region	Aquitaine
Location	The historic and tranquil hilltop village of Villefranche de Lonchat is just 4kms away with its two churches, museum, well stocked village shop, baker, chemist and bars.

The Property:
Living/Dining Area - The main entrance is situated under the wooden canopy. This brings you into an extremely large split-level living room and dining area. The high ceiling with exposed beams creates a very open and spacious environment. The view from the large windows and French doors looks out onto the front terrace, garden and pool-area. You can relax in the comfort of our 4-piece suite to listen to music on the Hi-Fi, watch a video of your choice on the combination TV/Video, (there are videos available for all ages) or, simply read at your leisure. The raised dining area has a large mahogany table and 8 chairs for those special meals and a beautiful mahogany display cabinet. There is access from the raised dining area to the kitchen and vestibule, and an open, wooden staircase leads to the 4th bedroom.

Kitchen - The spacious, wood-beamed kitchen is fully fitted with split-level electric cooker and hob, double sink, dishwasher, washing machine, and microwave. There is an abundance of crockery, cutlery, pots and pans. A farmhouse table and chairs dominates the centre of the room, the perfect place for the family meals. We have restored and maintained many of the old-fashioned rustic features, and one of these is the old stone-sink, which can be seen in the kitchen windowsill. This window looks out onto the private sun-drenched courtyard. Access to this is through the kitchen door. Here you can relax, sunbathe or enjoy a meal at the patio table and chairs.

Vestibule - The vestibule area has a large pool-table for your entertainment, and access to the two double bedrooms and twin bedroom, which has an en-suite with an extra door for shared day-time use.

Master Bedroom - This spacious double bedroom boasts a high ceiling with exposed beams, views out onto the front terrace, garden and pool-area, and a large en-suite, both with bath, separate walk-in shower, a washbasin and toilet.

Double Bedroom - This 2nd double bedroom provides a cosy atmosphere with a beautifully exposed stonewall containing a small niche. This room also looks out onto the front terrace, garden and pool-area. The en-suite has shower, washbasin and toilet.

Twin Bedroom - This bedroom looks out onto the back courtyard and it's en-suite, with shower, washbasin, toilet, is the one which doubles as a day-time facility.

Upper Floor - The fourth bedroom, which is accessible from the dining-area via the wooden-feature open staircase is fully carpeted, has twin beds, en-suite with toilet and wash basin, situated under the wonderfully restored eaves. This original hayloft conjures up an atmosphere of former French rural life, now re-designed for your comfort. There is also a child-safe window overlooking the front terrace, garden and pool area.

While you are staying at 'Maison des Bois' the garden and the pool will be attended to. There is an automatic watering system installed but we shall still have to discreetly go about the business of keeping everything perfect. We would ask you to look after Maison des Bois as though it was your own home. If unfortunately, you do happen to break or damage something then please notify us and replace it before you leave. We would also expect the house to be left clean and tidy. There is parking immediately in front of the house.
For out of season prices or discounts on smaller parties, please contact us for prices.

The grounds:
The wood-beamed canopy area has tastefully restored crazy-paved terracing, which match both front and back patio areas. This is the perfect setting for shade, a relaxing BBQ, a game of pool, or, the place to enjoy wealth of tastes of the regions' famous wines. Our neighbour, Calixte Delmas, whose property joins onto the back of our house, is always keen to promote his Chateau Grand Place and Petit Claud vins rouges et vins blancs. The pool, which is heated when the weather is chilly, has Roman steps into it and is surrounded by a large patio area. It is set in the private, secured garden, which has many well-established and unusual trees, providing a frame for this wonderfully relaxing setting. Our pool has child proof fencing around according to French law ( AFNOR STANDARDS).

Nearby:
The historic and tranquil hilltop village of Villefranche de Lonchat is just 4kms away with its two churches, museum, well stocked village shop, baker, chemist and bars. It overlooks the less tranquil Lac de Gurçon . Here one can swim from a sandy beach, windsurf, hire a pedalo and visit several bars and restaurants. There are tennis courts and riding stables too.