Region	Poitou-Charentes
Location	Situated in south-west France between Bordeaux and La Rochelle, just a couple of miles from sandy beaches and boasting the best climate of the country

The Property:
Weddings, family reunions, anniversaries, birthdays, feast days ... for up to 50 people, including the 'Domaine Cottages'... or learn the French language by staying in this French-staffed property in the heart of the beautiful Charente Maritime

Self-catering, eight bedrooms (sleeps 12-14), four bathrooms, five WCs, two living rooms, Dishwasher, washing machine, tumble drier, microwave, cleaning lady, full central heating, big log fireplaces for the perfect winter escape, fully kitted and nicely furnished, TV with some channels in English and a stereo.

Linen, gas, water and electricity are included during peak and high season

Serving staff, interpreter and qualified teacher for language courses can be arranged

The 'Domaine Cottages' leave the chateau completely private and independent, Details of the cottages (with their own pool) can be found elsewhere on this website

The grounds:
The property’s has a tastefully laid out walled garden with it's own private pool.

Nearby:
This is rural France where life goes on a slow and easy pace. You will find no high-rises here, but can enjoy the unspoiled beauty of pine forests, islands and miles of beach.
This area is renowned for its fantastic weather. It typically boasts 2,600 hours glorious sunshine each year leaving the rest of France in the cold with an average 1,700.
The heat map above also shows that the area is several degrees warmer than the inland regions and a lot of the coast too!
The area features markets, chateaux, wines, picturesque rivers, a wealth of seafood restaurants and the island of Oleron. Sporting opportunities are also abundant with cycling, golf and water sports. Swimming is ideal for young children as the coast is protected by the island; alternatively there are several surfing beaches within a short drive of the properties.
Charente Maritime caters for all tastes with a number of picturesque towns and a rich local history. The coast is made up of miles of golden sandy beaches and a deep blue ocean.

Caterer (local cuisine ... sea foods, salads and country pates)

It's perfect!