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Chez les Hiboux: Named after the barn owl who used to live in the grenier (attic), but decided to move out after we moved in, this farmhouse was built in 1603, and this was always the major consideration during the restoration. Reclaimed materials and traditional building methods were used to repair and reinstate many features. We have also selected traditional French furniture, especially in the bedrooms and the lounge and dining areas. Whilst the farmhouse was restored to reflect the period in which it was built it also has the added comfort of today's luxuries. Inside you will find thick stone walls, mammoth oak beams and impressive fireplaces.
Downstairs there is a fully equipped kitchen with Smeg dishwasher, microwave, gas cooker and fridge. There are plenty of kitchen utensils and cookware, together with cutlery, crockery and glassware. The living room has a massive Charentais fireplace and a Louis XV style three piece suite - a perfect area to relax in the cool on those hot summer days or to toast near the log burner during the winter evenings. The dining room has a huge Basque style oak dining table, with six leather studded chairs, and matching 2½ metre long carved sideboard. The downstairs bathroom has shower, washhand basin and WC. There is a 200 litre hot water supply so there is always lashings of hot water available.
Upstairs there are three well-sized bedrooms - two double and one twin. The two double bedrooms have traditional French bedroom furniture, with chevets and bedside lamps for that late night reading. The two front bedrooms have spectacular views of the River Vienne. The bathroom has a baignoire (small French bath) with shower, washhand basin and WC.
There is a communal laundry area in an adjoining building with washing machine, iron and ironing board.
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