La Cour de Husson - gîte 2
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The house
Relax at La Cour de Husson in this stunning newly-renovated gîte with a large swimming pool in the heart of the beautiful Charente countryside. It's surrounded by Cognac vineyards and on the edge of a historical village. The gîte is set around a tranquil courtyard and has been lovingly restored in 2023 to the highest of standards with your comfort in mind.
The space
Downstairs -
A large open plan living room with stylish and comfortable seating for 4, TV with Netflix, record player and records.
This leads onto the fully equipped spacious kitchen with island/breakfast bar. There is a large gas range cooker, full size fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle and toaster.
There is also a beautiful bright and airy sun room with dining space for 4 and seating to relax and enjoy the views from. This leads onto a small terrace area with outdoor seating, and the communal courtyard with more dining options.
First Floor -
The gîte comprises two bedrooms all furnished with Emma mattresses, premium linens, & blackout blinds. All the rooms have been lovingly restored and feature beautiful furniture and contemporary artwork.
Bedroom 1 - A very spacious room with incredible views over the sunflower fields. It has a superking size bed, full sized wardbrobe, dressing area with full length mirror and desk area that can be used as a work-from-anywhere desk space or a dressing table.
Bedroom 2 - A smaller but perfectly formed room with double bed, large mirror, and plenty of hooks for hanging clothes. There is also closet space in the bathroom to hang clothes for this bedroom's guests.
Bathroom - The large bathroom has a full sized deep bath with contemporary shower, a large vanity sink unit and toilet. It comes complete with complimentary vegan, organic toiletries.
With each week booked with us we offer two complimentary vegan breakfasts for all guests. Guests can also pre-order picnic baskets for walks and days out, organic vegetable boxes ready for your arrival, and fridge fill services.
Guest access
As well as a large swimming pool and quiet areas with hammocks and fruit trees. There is also a large communal courtyard with an outdoor dining area. There is also a large covered barn seating area which has a dining table, an honesty bar, full size table tennis table, and has beautiful festoon lighting - perfect for escaping the sun in the midday heat or relaxing with an ice-cold beer and a game of monopoly in the evenings.
Other things to note
The discreet yet welcoming owners Jen & Nick live on site with their friendly dog (a cockapoo called Betty) and two cats Peep and Moomoo (they are very shy rescue cats so they mainly stay indoors).
From Summer 2024 there will be two gîtes that will share the pool.
The property is well situated with quick access to several airports and train stations.
Poitiers Airport - 50 minute drive
Limoges Airport - 1.25 hour drive
Bordeaux airport - 1.45 hour drive
The TGV can be accessed from Angoulême (30 minute drive) which has links with Paris (1hr45) and Bordeaux (30 minutes) as well as countless other connections to Europe.
Registration code
(RP)
Facilities
- Independent
- No smoking
- Local contact
- Suitable for large groups
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- Fenced garden
- Cot
- High chair
- TV
- Internet
- Hair dryer
- Bath
- With swimming pool
Surroundings
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Set in a wonderful hamlet on the edge of the historic and stunning village of Tusson, and equidistant to the beautiful village of Charmé, the setting couldn't be more typically French and peaceful. Tusson has a wonderful cafe and flower shop called Gateaux that people travel for miles to visit! There's also a very popular restaurant, wood-fired pizza takeaway, tabac shop, various artisanal makers, and a museum and abbey. Around the gîte there are countless stunning walks to explore including seeing the historic dolmens close by.
The closest markets, supermarkets, and amenities are just a 10 minute drive away in neighbouring Aigre and Ruffec. Aigre has a weekly market and two wonderful boulangeries, a bar, and restaurant. Ruffec has two markets per week and a good selection of shops and restaurants.
The magnificent Verteuil Sur Charente is only a 15 minute drive from the property, with its envious views of one of the most stunning chateau in France. The small but perfectly formed village is full of charm with its several restaurants and bars and weekly Sunday market, it’s a firm favourite of everyone who visits.
The Charente river can be accessed within a ten minute drive and there are many places to hire kayaks, paddleboards, and pedalos along the river, it's a great way to spend an afternoon! There is also a tree-top adventure park 20 minutes away and countless places for stunning woodland walks, outdoor swimming in lakes, and the most picturesque picnic spots.
The location is very well situated to visit other nearby places including the architecturally stunning Angoulême (35 minute drive), which has a huge array of bars and restaurants, shops, museums, and galleries. Angoulême is home to the annual Ramparts classic car race every September as well as the world's second largest comic festival in January.
The exceptionally charming city of Cognac is a 45 minute drive away where you can tour the world-famous Cognac distilleries, have cocktails on rooftop bars, eat in some exquisite restaurants, and shop in the quaint cobbled streets. There are numerous festivals situated throughout the year including the Cognac Blues Festival, and many others showcasing world music, theatre, and art.
Poitiers and Niort are just under an hour's drive away and offer so much for a wonderful day out, including some really exceptional restaurants. Poitiers is also home to the famous theme park Futuroscope which is a fantastic day out.
The magnificent world-renowned beach resorts of Ile De Re, La Rochelle and Il De Olêron are just over 1.5 hours drive away, they are absolutely worth a visit.
- Rural
- Meadows and woodland
- In or near a village
Restaurants, food & wine
The area has an abundance of great produce, with many local markets offering all sorts of wonderful produce. There are also many great restaurants within a short drive, or go slightly further into Angoulême or Cognac for an incredible selection of different cuisines including traditional and contemporary French, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Italian, Vegan and lots more. Situated in the heart of the cognac vineyards, we can arrange cognac or wine tasting tours in many different local vineyards, from the biggest Cognac houses such as Remy Martell or Hennesey.
Additional price info and offers
Both gîtes in the property can be booked together for a large group of up to 10.
For every week booked, we offer two complimentary plentiful vegan breakfasts.
Price includes
Towels, Bed linen
Price exclusive
- Cleaning fee (compulsory) € 50.00