Manot, near Confolens, Charente
Chez les Rouges Queues, spacious 17th century farmhouse
3 bedrooms, sleeps 5 people

This spacious 17-century farmhouse is situated in the Confolens area of the Charente, with stunning views of the River Vienne. In a quiet hamlet surrounded by unspoilt countryside, most people agree that our farmhouses are amongst the best of the rental properties available and that they have one of the most stunning locations in the Charente. set in one acre of land with large 10m x 5m solar heated shared swimming pool, (available mid May - mid October) the farmhouse has its own exclusive outside dining area - table, chairs and essential barbeque - under its own covered pergola. The house has been restored to reflect the period in which it was built, but with the added luxury of today's home comforts.

The area around Confolens contains many typical French villages with medieval quarters, local markets, chateaux, old churches and lakes with beaches - perfect for swimming or just for relaxing. Manot - your local village, is situated between Confolens and Roumazières, a route indicated as one of outstanding beauty. A typical sleepy French village with the old bridge crossing the River Vienne, the beautiful church dominates the skyline on your approach. Manot station may not have seen a train for some years, but many people pass through it or board from it using the velo-rail. The best way to describe the velo-rail is to liken it to pedalos that run on rail tracks - a great day out for the whole family. Manot also boasts a very small beach by the ruins of the old mill. Here, the beds of the local river contain minute deposits of gold and garnet for which you can prospect whilst paddling in the cool clear water. For the more ambitious it is one of the starting points for the canoe school, where you can paddle up river to Confolens. The village shop is a short stroll away from the farmhouses and is great for the odds and ends you may need. There is also a boulangerie where you can get your freshly baked bread and croissants each morning.

Confolens, with its bars and restaurants, stands at the confluence of the rivers Vienne and Goire, and is a delightful medieval town with a castle keep and natural spring. Every year the whole world meets in its streets to celebrate folklore and traditional music from all over the globe. Canoes and pedalos' are available to explore the river.

There is much to see in the area. Saint-Germain is a pleasant village to explore with its weaver's house, medieval house and 12th century church, and Roumazières is the European capital of terracotta roof tiles. Whilst not as touristic a town as its neighbour Confolens, it conceals some excellent restaurants at the lowest prices. Roumazières also has a plan d'eau which is a cross between a man-made lake and a swimming pool. Etagnac is a tiny village with so much to offer; the Château of Rochebrune with its mirror-like moat, its large swimming lake with sandy beach and bar/restaurant, areas for the keen fishermen, village bar/restaurant and hotel. Chabanais-split in two by the River Vienne, Chabanais has several bars and an excellent restaurant. At the grand village station you can board the train that runs between Limoges and Angouleme. Less than 1 hour's drive is the martyr village of Oradour sur Glane. Early in the afternoon of 10 June 1944 the Waffen SS troops arrived at the entrance to the village and surrounded it. The troops assembled the inhabitants in the village square and separated men, women and children before executing them. Oradour sur Glane has been left untouched since that fateful day and has become a place of remembrance.

The Farmhouse: With three bedrooms and one bathroom, this house sleeps six people. Reclaimed materials and traditional building methods were used to repair and reinstate many features. We have also selected traditional French furniture, especially in the bedrooms and the lounge and dining areas. Whilst the farmhouse was restored to reflect the period in which it was built it also has the added comfort of today's luxuries. Inside you will find thick stone walls, mammoth oak beams and impressive fireplaces.

Downstairs there is a fully equipped kitchen with Smeg dishwasher, microwave, gas cooker and fridge. There are plenty of kitchen utensils and cookware, together with cutlery, crockery and glassware. The living room has a massive Charentais fireplace and a Louis XV style three piece suite - a perfect area to relax in the cool on those hot summer days or to toast near the log burner during the winter evenings, and there is a TV and DVD player. The dining room has a huge oak dining table, with six chairs.

Upstairs there are three good-sized bedrooms - one double, one twin and one single. All bedrooms have traditional French bedroom furniture, and the two front bedrooms have spectacular views of the River Vienne. The bathroom has a mosaic-tiled shower, hand basin and WC. There is a 200 litre hot water supply so there is always lashings of hot water available.

There is a communal laundry area in an adjoining building with washing machine, iron and ironing board.

Contact:

Carol Seale

Tel: +33 (0) 545 30 23 13

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