General
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Attractions
Further afield, 7 Kms away, the medieval hillside village, Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is ranked by the French Tourist Authority as one of the most beautiful villages in France and well-worth a visit for its famous monolithic underground church, craft shops, riverside bathing beach, boating, bicycle hire, restaurants and pavement cafés . About the same distance away, just across the border with Dordogne, there is the small bustling town of Ribérac with its famous Friday open-air market.
Interior facilities
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Clothes dryer , Computer and internet , Cooker , Dishwasher , Freezer , Fridge , Heating , Hob , Ironing board/Iron , Linen provided , Microwave , Satellite/Cable TV , Shower , Towels provided , TV , Washing Machine
Bedroom Facilities
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The lounge is furnished with a cosy settee, arm chairs and coffee table. The dining area has a wrought iron glass-top dining table with matching chairs to seat 4. The American-style kitchen with breakfast-bar is equipped with a new electric cooker and ceramic hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer & microwave. Two double-bedrooms lead off from the living area, one with a double bed and French windows overlooking the front terrace and gardens, the other with twin single beds. A vestibule leads to a shower room and wc.
Other amenities included are TV with Sky satellite free channels and broadband internet with WIFI. Linen and towels are provided, also an iron, ironing board, a welcome pack and basic cleaning materials, although cleaning services not included. Not suitable for children and pets are not permitted. Guests are requested not to smoke inside the gîte.
Bathroom Facilities
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Local Amenities
Located on the outskirts of Saint Séverin and a few minutes’ walk to the village centre, guests have every convenience right on their doorstep. There is a supermarket, bakery, bank, butchers, newsagents/tobacconist, pharmacy, doctor, dentist and hairdressers. The property faces public tennis courts. Within the local area there is a golf club open to visitors and riding stables. The region abounds with rivers, lakes and quiet lanes for cycling and walking
Exterior facilities
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Barbecue , Car Parking , Garden , Patio , Private pool , Terrace
Local information
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Car recommended , Car required , Chemist nearby , Doctor nearby , Historical interest , Rural Hamlet , Walking
Local Activity
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Water sports , Tennis , Paragliding , Mountain biking , Horse Riding , Golf , Fishing (fresh water) , Cycle hire , Culture , Bird watching , Astronomy
Nearest Airport
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Angouleme - 45 Km
Location type
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Further Afield
The surrounding area has many interesting places to enjoy: the old quarter of both Perigueux and Angouleme, the caves of Lascaux and Villars with their prehistoric paintings, the picturesque towns of St. Emilion and Brantôme , the Bordeaux wine region, Dordogne Valley and Cognac Distilleries are all within easy reach. Atlantic beaches of Royan are about 90 minutes away, Arcachon and La Rochelle, just 2 hours.
Location
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Walking , Swimming , Rural , Riverside , Near beach , Countryside
Notes
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Local Amenities
Located on the outskirts of Saint Séverin and a few minutes’ walk to the village centre, guests have every convenience right on their doorstep. There is a supermarket, bakery, bank, butchers, newsagents/tobacconist, pharmacy, doctor, dentist and hairdressers. The property faces public tennis courts. Within the local area there is a golf club open to visitors and riding stables. The region abounds with rivers, lakes and quiet lanes for cycling and walking. For those interested in Paragliding, there is a popular club 20 minutes away by car