The Cowshed - long term rentals in Charente France
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The Cowshed is a charming stone built cottage set in 2 hectares of pasture and woodland, deep in the Charente countryside in south-west France. The cottage is just 40 minutes from the city of Angoulême and less than 15 mins from the popular sites of Ruffec, Nanteuil-en-Vallée and Verteuil-sur-Charente. The Charente area is a popular destination for long term rentals due to its long hours of sunshine, mild dry winters, good transport connections, scenic countryside and local gastronomy (including the famous Cognac brandy).
The property comes with one large bedroom, an open plan living room with wood burner, a large covered veranda, garden and plenty of parking. The cottage is available for long term rentals between October and May from €925 euros per month + bills. The normal minimum stay is 3 months, although longer rentals are preferred.
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The Cowshed long term rentals France - facilities
The Cowshed, as its name suggests, was former a farm building which was used for storing hay and housing cattle. Today, the cottage has been transformed to provide simple, but comfortable accommodation for 2-4 people.
Ground floor
You enter the cottage into the open plan living room, with kitchen, dining area and lounge.
- In the lounge, there is a large fireplace with a wood burning stove, 2 sofas (one of which folds out to form a double bed) and a 32-inch HDTV with Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Netflix.
- The kitchen comes equipped with a gas hob, air fryer, large fridge-freezer, coffee percolator, washing machine, kettle and toaster.
- The dining area has a table which can seat 4 people.
- Just off the lounge, there is the bathroom, which comes with a shower, wash basin and WC.
First floor
- There is a large bedroom with 2 double beds. A curtain can be drawn to separate sleeping areas.
Outside:
- The Owner also lives on site (in a separate Farmhouse) and during the summer months tenants have access to the his saltwater swimming pool.
- In the garden there is a vegetable patch, large lawn area and a gas barbecue.
Charente long term rentals France - prices
The cottage is available for long term rentals between October to May. Higher prices will apply to shorter rental periods over the summer months. The prices quoted are based on a 6 month stay. In addition to the rent, there is a monthly provision of €150 towards the electricity, water, Wi-Fi and local taxes. Pets may be accepted through prior agreement.
Long term rentals (6 months): from €925 per month + bills
The Cowshed long term rentals in Charente- Our Opinion
The cottage is very well set-up for a house-hunting trip to the Charente or for a long winter holiday. The cottage benefits from a wood burner, good Wi-Fi and English/French TV. It would ideally suit a couple with occasional guests.
Please note, the kitchen does not have a full oven. There is a gas hob and a large air fryer.
Amenities
Area activities
The nearby city of Angoulême, is the capital of the Charente department. The city has a population of 42,000 people and provides a good range of shops, services, restaurants, schools and a University. The heart of the city lies on a rocky outcrop above the surrounding town and features old fortified walls and narrow cobbled streets. The city hosts an International Comics Festival each year, attracting more than 200,000 visitors. The town is also an important centre for video game production, with over 40 studios producing more than half of the video games sold in France.
Château de Rochefoucauld is one of the most impressive Chateaux in France. The building dates back to the 14th Century, with additional parts added during the 17th Century. The centrepiece of the castle is a large staircase designed by Leonardo da Vinci in the 16th century.
Other transport
There is a TGV train station in Angoulême (20 mins) which has services to Paris in just over 2 hours.
The nearby town of La Rochefoucauld (8 mins) has a train station, which is on the Angoulême to Limoges local train line.
Airports
The nearest airport is located at Limoges (50 mins), which has all year round flights to the UK. In addition, you can fly to:
- La Rochelle airport (2 hours)
- Bordeaux airport (1 hour 40 mins)
Driving directions
The village of Chassiecq is located 40 mins North-East of Angoulême, in the Charente department. The A10/N10 motorway which comes down from Paris can be accessed in 15 mins.
The ferry ports at Saint-Malo and Cherbourg can be reached in around 5 hours drive.
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One month's deposit to be paid at time of reservation. Rent to be paid in advance prior to arrival for rentals of 3 months or less. For rentals in excess of 3 months, the rent is to be paid on the 1st day of each month. In addition to the rent, there is a monthly provision of €100 towards the electricity, water, Wi-Fi and local taxes. Firewood is supplied by the Owner
Minimum stay is normally 3 months.
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