POITOU-CHARENTES, CHARENTE, CHEZ SICAULT 60-75 Euros a Night

La Roseraie Bed and Breakfast

Main Image La Roseraie Bed and Breakfast is a large, spacious 1850 Charentais stone farmhouse with beautiful exposed oak beams, large fireplaces and with stone and wood floors. The house was recently renovated throughout to a very high standard. The spacious bedrooms, modern bathrooms and large lounges provide space and tranquility for all. FEATURES 5 Bedrooms Billard Table Large Fireplaces Swimming Pool printer friendly page recommend this property Further Information [Feature Icons] The House La Roseraie is a large, spacious 1850 Charentais stone farmhouse with beautiful exposed oak beams, large fireplaces and with stone and wood floors. The house was recently renovated throughout to a very high standard. The spacious bedrooms, modern bathrooms and large lounges provide space and tranquility for all. Large sofas in the salon and on the mezzanine floor provide comfortable places to relax or play. A billiard table is available as are other children's games. A fridge is also available. A very large covered patio with an amazing old built-in bread oven provides an 'al fresco' dining area for hot summer evenings. Garden furniture is provided for relaxation in the sun or under big chestnut trees. Swimming Pool A 10m x 5m ‘Desjoyeaux' swimming pool provides endless hours of summer pleasure. Roman steps for children to safely access the pool. Safety rules must be observed at all times. The Gardens The house is set in two and a half acres of mature gardens with a variety of trees, an orchard, rose and herb gardens and with flowers in abundance. Lawn areas provide delightful areas of relaxation . Three old barns add to the character of the grounds. Fences, hedges and trees secure the boundaries with views of open farmlands and the quiet hamlet of Chez Sicault. Pet Sheep One of the barns and its adjoining field is home to our three friendly sheep that enjoy being fed by children and adults alike. Family suite - two bedrooms, sleeps 4/5 + 2/3 respectively. Two spacious oak beamed bedrooms (The Farmhouse Room and Blue Room) with adjoining private large luxury bathroom (corner bath, shower, two basins and toilet). The Farmhouse Room has a large double bed plus two single beds, a further single bed is available. The Blue Room has a large double bed and an additional single bed or cot is available on request. The White Room - Sleeps 2/3: Oak beamed bedroom with 5' double bed and ensuite private shower, basin and toilet. Access can be gained from within the house as well as via a private door directly into the gardens. An additional single bed or cot is available on request. Yellow Room – sleeps 2/3. Double bed with en suite shower, hand basin and w.c. An additional single bed or cot is available on request. Local Information [Local Icons] La Vallée des Singes (Valley of the Monkeys) near Romagne. – Conveniently located just 500m from La Roseraie. This very popular and fascinating visitor attraction provides a unique experience to see monkeys and gorillas close up, living in a natural habitat in semi freedom. Pygmy marmosets, macaques, gibbons and capuchin monkeys provide hours of entertainment and educational value. La Vallée des Singes has been designed for conservation of species. Over 200 animals roam free on wooded isles and each year new primates are born. The children's farm area and playground ensure fun and entertainment for the whole family. www.la-vallee-des-singes.fr Futuroscope -just outside Poitiers The European theme park of the moving image. Experience 3D cyber trips and space missions, view films on giant flat, circular and spherical screens, Imax cinema, the Atlantis and virtual experiences using the very latest and unique, projection systems. A full day is needed to enjoy all the attractions, music, shows and breathtaking adventures on land, sea and in space. The evening water fountains and light display is a must. www.futuroscope.com Chateau des Aigles (Eagles Castle) in the medieval town of Chauvigny. Giants of the Sky (Les Geants de Ciel) is the title of the new show at the Château: vividly coloured parrots, eagles, vultures and marabous fly among the audience. www.geantsduciel.com Other places to visit Le Chateau de Gencay. Impressive ruins of a medieval castle and with a recreation area. Le Parc floral de la Belle at Magne. 6 hectares of stunning floral gardens. The Ostrich farm at Vaux-en-Couhé. The Château d'Epanvilliers at Brux is 17th century, which also has a museum of the 1900's. Guided family tours are popular and for children this is a particular delight as they can dress in period costume and enjoy sitting in the room sets, at dressing tables, the piano etc. www.epanvilliers.com Architectural heritage Vienne has a highly acclaimed architectural heritage with buildings in the Romanesque style in Poitiers, Civray and Montmorillon. In the area there are Renaissance châteaux, an abbey at Charroux and a 16th Century market hall in Couhé. Outdoor leisure activities. There are holiday activities to suit all tastes including, fishing, cycling, swimming, horse riding, freshwater lakes and dedicated recreational areas. These are all within easy reach of La Roseraie. The Civray area is in the heart of the countryside, a haven of greenery. Be charmed by the small villages, stroll the pathways and enjoy the meandering waterways of the Charente and the nearby River Clain. Fishing Fishing is popular all over the region in rivers, streams and lakes. A ‘holiday' fishing licence is easily obtainable for around 30€. For full information www.federationpeche86.fr.st Nearby recreational areas Les Iles de Payre – A large, popular, dedicated recreational centre for children of all ages. It has a swimming pool with waterslide, a Miniature Port with small electric ride-in boats and Karts on grass for children from ages 3 to 10, ‘.le swin golf' and areas for fishing. Or, a similar facility at the nearby Maison Blanche at Sauze Vaussais. Around an hours drive: The vineyards of Cognac and Confolens. La Rochelle with its quaint old harbour and delightful restaurants many of which specialise in 'fruit de mer'. www.larochelle-tourisme.com Montmorillon, known as The City of the Book. Angouleme (just a half an hour drive) – A town of artistic, architectural and historic interest. The wonderful beaches of Royan and St Palais-sur-mer are just a couple of hours away. Local Restaurants BLANZAY Auberge du Village. Local village restaurant. COUHE, La Chene Vert and La Promenade are recommended for regional cuisine. The Pizzaria at the old covered market a popular local meeting place as is L'auprevoir and Bistro 52 has a good garden restaurant facility. A good selection. CEAUX-EN-COUHE Le Relais de la Bouleur CHAMPNIERS Les Tilleuls CHAUNAY Hotel Central has a fine restaurant, whilst near d'Epanvilliers La Ferme Auberge de Panievre is a must for traditional local cuisine. 05.49.59.02.02 CIVRAY Hotel du Commerce, gourmet cuisine. Two Pizzeria restaurants and other restaurants can be found in this pretty town. printer friendly page recommend this property Availability Legend   Available   Not Available <2009 2010 Availability 2011> January S S M T W T F PCW             1 £0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 £0 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 £0 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 £0 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 £0 30 31 February S S M T W T F PCW     1 2 3 4 5 £0 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 £0 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 £0 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 £0 27 28 March S S M T W T F PCW     1 2 3 4 5 £0 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 £0 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 £0 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 £0 27 28 29 30 31 April S S M T W T F PCW           1 2 £0 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 £0 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 £0 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 £0 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 £0 May S S M T W T F PCW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 £0 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 £0 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 £0 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 £0 29 30 31 June S S M T W T F PCW       1 2 3 4 £0 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 £0 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 £0 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 £0 26 27 28 29 30 July S S M T W T F PCW           1 2 £0 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 £0 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 £0 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 £0 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 £0 31 August S S M T W T F PCW   1 2 3 4 5 6 £0 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 £0 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 £0 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 £0 28 29 30 31 September S S M T W T F PCW         1 2 3 £0 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 £0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 £0 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 £0 25 26 27 28 29 30 October S S M T W T F PCW             1 £0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 £0 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 £0 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 £0 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 £0 30 31 November S S M T W T F PCW     1 2 3 4 5 £0 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 £0 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 £0 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 £0 27 28 29 30 December S S M T W T F PCW         1 2 3 £0 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 £0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 £0 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 £0 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 £0

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