Family Friendly Cottage with Heated Pool in Gibourne, Charente-Maritime - THE COTTAGE

A warm welcome awaits you at "Logis de la Croix" located in the picturesque village of Gibourne which is set in the heart of Charente Maritime in the southwest region of France.

We have lived in Gibourne since 2000 and opened our family run business the following year. We have developed this 17th French century farmhouse and attached barns into self catering family friendly accommodation comprising of 4 individual holiday homes / cottages or gites.

Our four family friendly homes offer a variety of comfortable accommodation with heated swimming pool and splash pool. The gites are situated in Gibourne, 20 minutes from St Jean D'Angely

Gibourne is a traditional French village, peaceful and tranquil, and surrounded by rolling farmland. The pretty town of Matha - 5 minutes - has supermarkets, banks, restaurants, bars, and an outdoor pool with slides.


THE COTTAGE: (Sleeps 4)

The ground floor of this 200 year old house is open plan, with exposed beams and stone walls. The massive fire place has been carefully restored. The lounge area has a sofa and chairs facing a TV (with UK Satellite TV) and DVD player with a selection of films.

The fitted kitchen is equipped with a gas cooker, dishwasher, fridge and microwave. (The washing machine is located in the bathroom). On the first floor are 2 bedrooms, a double with views over the pool area and a twin bedded room overlooking the courtyard. Across the landing from both bedrooms is a modern bathroom.

OUTSIDE:
Each gite has its private patio, gas barbecue, table and chairs, loungers and an awning giving shade over the dining area. 

A superb heated swimming pool (15 x 6 metres) plus a children’s splash pool (40 cm deep) in full view from the terrace and patios, in a secure enclosure with a self-locking gate for peace of mind if you have young children. 

Beyond the pool area is an acre of lawn, overlooking fields in a very peaceful setting with plenty of space for football, cricket and a 6 hole crazy golf course. 

This area is equipped with a range of children's play equipment including a wooden fort,  swings, sandbox and slide - guaranteed to keep the young ones occupied.