2 Bedroom Cottage Providing Privacy in a Perfect Hideaway, Saint-Hippolyte, France

La Maison des Amis dates back from 1785 4 years before the French Revolution, and displays many traditional features such as oak beams, tiled floors and external walls constructed from regional limestone rendered in the local style inside. It enjoys the perfect location from which to explore central France.

A 2 bedroom cottage, La Maison des Amis sleeps 3 adults and a child up to three years old. It is the perfect hideaway for a couple or a family to relax in absolute comfort and privacy.

The cottage nestles in an idyllic corner of the Loire Valley in between a productive orchard and open countryside. Its southerly aspect offers guests unlimited views of the surrounding panorama and all day sunlight. In late summer, 20 vines in the cottage's enclosed garden offer, together with the orchard, an abundance of organic apples, grapes and pears.

There is a large combined living room/dining room/kitchen area. The entire floor in this area is tiled with the original tiles which still retain their beautiful old terracotta colour. The kitchen section of the room has a fridge/freezer, a microwave oven, a hob and oven as well as a dishwasher. This charming room has three windows with garden views.

In the dininig area, dining table for 4, all necessary cutlery, crockery and utensils are provided. BBQ utensils, table mats and a tablecloth are provided too.

The kitchen has oak kitchen units, hand made by the local Menusiere, complement this part of the downstairs open plan room. All electrical appliances such as an electric hob, an electric oven, microwave oven and a dishwasher are in place to make the visitors time as confortable as possible.

The sitting area has a wood burning stove in the original fire place. There is also electric heating for the colder winter days. Two comfortable arm chairs and a settee make the place inviting and relaxing. There is a TV/DVD player and Hi-Fi system. WiFi is available too. Plenty of books to relax reading as well as games for all. TV , English and French channels, keep the visitors happy during the rainy days

On the first floor there is a settee, three arm chairs a small table and a bookcase. It is the area in the cottage that one can sit and read, work or just have some time to oneself. A cozy little corner to practise yoga or to meditate.

The main bedroom is through this room. A king size bed with very comfortable mattress, two bedside tables, bed side lights and two arm chairs make this room again very comfortable and welcoming. There is large fitted double wardrobe and a chest of drawers. Two mirrors and book cases complete this lovely bedroom with its old ceiling beams.