Maison Poirier - the largest of our 2 gites - is a 240 year old beautifully restored cottage. It comfortably sleeps 8 in 3 spacious bedrooms. Awarded 4* rating by Charente Maritime Tourist Board. All bed linen and towels are provided. Welcome basket on arrival and pool towels are available. There is a large well-equipped kitchen/dining room (which opens to private garden) and a spacious lounge for relaxing. Large shower room/wc and separate wc on ground floor (ideal for those who find stairs a problem) and a further en-suite shower room on first floor. Lounge has satellite TV (French & English), DVD and Bose CD player. Kitchen - oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, Tassimo capsule machine and coffee filter, toaster and ironing facilities. Also includes ample crockery, cutlery and glasses etc. The cottage also benefits from central heating and 2 wood burning stoves for out of season bookings or those colder evenings. During the summer - rental is for a minimum of 1 week period from Saturday to Saturday, with arrival from 4pm and departure by 10am. There are also DVDs, books and games provided. For families with babies, we can offer highchairs, a stroller, stairgates, cots, fireguard, changing mat and baby monitor. This beautiful property is set amongst the famous vineyards and sunflowers of the Cognac region. It has been lovingly restored to provide comfortable accommodation whilst still retaining many of the original charming features. The house has a private garden area and guests can relax around the enclosed roman ended swimming pool (10m x 5m), play in the well equipped games barn - which includes pool table, table tennis, table football, darts, badminton and tennis rackets, bikes (child seats and headgear available) or sunbathe amongst the palm trees in the sunny mature gardens, which includes - Summer House with tables and chairs, basketball net, a swing and hammock chair - lots of space to play tennis/badminton. Chill out, sunbathe, relax, sit in the surrounding tranquil woodland by the slow running stream that runs at the bottom of the garden listening to bird song and watching out for deer. This holiday will feel like a home from home with beautiful weather, a wonderful Summer house, swimming pool, games room and playhouse which will keep your children occupied.