This historic mill has ten ensuite bedrooms, full WiFi and beautiful grounds for you to explore.
The dining room is the perfect setting for memorable evenings overlooking the stream running to the waterwheel.
The poolside cabana can be used in the summer to enjoy meals from the stone-built barbecue or traditional bread oven.
The wealth of facilities on offer are perfect for families, with table tennis, football and a childrens play area to keep you entertained.
The glorious heated swimming pool has its very own kids corner.

Situated in a wonderful location close to a number of historic towns, this property is only 40 minutes from the coast.
Here you can enjoy the regions maritime history and sandy beaches.
A visit to the local vineyards and market towns is also a must.

Voted one of the best 25 villas in Europe this villa is a perfect venue for a holiday, offering you a truly memorable stay. This villa is an exceptional property set in its very own secluded grounds.
Located in the heart of the Charente Maritime countryside, the relaxing surroundings offer a perfect setting to unwind in.

Main House + 1 bedroom in Self-Contained Apartment: 20 pax
Main House Only: 18 pax

Four additional beds (suitable for children) can be arranged on request.

Main House Interior (9 en-suite bedrooms)

Ground Floor

Spacious foyer with the main stairway leading to the upper floor giving access to the East and West wing bedrooms
- Large, spacious reception rooms with beautifully furnished contemporary interiors
Formal dining room, which comfortably seats up to 20 people and a millstream that runs through the house to the Mill-wheel at the rear of the property (there is small wall suitable for seating and viewing the stream via a toughened safety glass viewing panel)
Open-plan modern kitchen with two dishwashers, large dining table and chairs and doors leading onto the covered wooden decked patio area
Large salon with traditional Charantais fireplace, three large comfortable sofas and 50" TV with Freesat (just bring your own SKY card), Blu-ray DVD player and a quality music system
Fully-equipped utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, disabled toilet, baby bath and cleaning equipment
Garden room/bedroom with twin beds, a separate downstairs toilet with large shower, vanity unit and hairdryer

First floor

Balcony with two large sofas and well-stocked library
Five double en-suite bedrooms
Three twin en-suite bedrooms_x000D_

Self-contained Apartment (for two guests)

Lounge with a 42'' flat screen TV, blue-ray DVD player and two single beds_x000D_

Outside Grounds

Large 12 x 6m salt water, heated swimming pool (approximately mid-April to mid-October) with an attached 4x3m kids pool and automatic safety cover
Wooden decked patio area with a large table and chairs and poolside cabana
Charentais stone built BBQ and Weber Genesis gas BBQ
Pizza oven
Wide sun and shaded terraces with extensive grounds
Solar heated pool shower
Children's playground: swing set, slide, trampoline
Grounds feature stream and two small rivers

Facilities

Wi-Fi
50" plasma TV with Freesat (just bring your own SKY card), Blu-ray DVD player and a quality music system
42'' flat screen TV with blue-ray DVD player
CD player with iPod docking system
Gym equipment: step machine, small weights, gym fitness ball
Garden games: badminton, table tennis table
Baby equipment: two cots, baby bath, bath toys and two cots and highchairs
Wii games
Billiard table
Board games
Books and magazines
Toys

Close to the historic towns of Saintes, Cognac, Taillebourg, St Jean D'Angely and only 40 minutes from lovely beaches in the area, the Millhouse is in a wonderful location. There is easy access to Angoulême, the capital of the Charente, the major train stations, international airports, and only 4 hours from St Malo ferry port.x000D

The Charente Maritime region is exceptionally sunny, and has its own micro climate as a result of the Azores' anticyclone, making for mild springs and pleasant autumns. Along its 470 kilometers of coastline, the Charente Maritime has around 110 beautiful sandy beaches. Needless to say, seafood is a speciality here. It is steeped in culture and history and boasts 500 years of Maritime history from the imposing outline of Fort Boyard to the stocky coastal fortifications of La Rochelle. Inland and around the area it boasts over 400 stunning Romanesque churches. It is a place where the land meets the sea and is reflected in the beautiful shades of the wooden shutters adorning the honey coloured sandstone houses.x000D

The house sits among the farms and vineyards that produce the famous Pineau Charente aperitif grapes which produce a sweet wine and is located approximately 14 kilometers from the main Saintonge city of Saintes (saintonge means saintes area). Saintes was originally a roman town situated on the banks of the Charente river. At most times during the year there are various festivals and markets selling local produce, fresh fish, seafood,poultry, fruit and vegetables.x000D

The nearest major airport would be Bordeaux (Merignac Airport) which is about 1-1/2 hrs drive away. La Rochelle a slightly smaller airport is located 45 minutes drive away and there are many budget airlines flying from the UK to La Rochelle.

Paris is about 4-1/2 hours drive from the mill. The mill is also accessible via TGV trains from Paris and the nearest station is Saintes or St Jean D'Angely. Both towns are about 15 - 20 minutes drive away.

Villa FR5053