Epenede is a quiet rural village ideally suited for countryside walks & cycling, with lots of wildlife for bird watching and photography. This area is particularly known for its clear night skies and amazing star gazing. Just 3 km from the nearest shop/cafe bar and 13 km from the picturesque town of Confolens with shops, super markets, boulangeries, restaraunts, cafes and cinema. Poitiers, Angouleme & Limoges are about 45 min car journey from Epenede, offering Air & Rail links. The house is in a quiet corner of the friendly village of Epenede, it has a lovely homely feel and is light and airy with beamed ceilings, modern but still with some lovely old features. It has a pretty attached garden with shrubs and lawn and a patio area to have long lazy lunches and warm summer evenings. The house has a well equiped kitchen, with dinning area and cozy log burner. Our comfy sitting room has a television and wifi. Upstairs are 2 large bedrooms each with comfy king size beds one of the bedrooms has a small balcony. There is also a shower room. there is a sunny seating area to the front of the house if you like to watch the comings and goings of the village and have a chat with the locals. Additionally, included in your stay is the use of our idyllic 3ha fishing/recreational lake set in 3ha of mature woodland free of charge for the duration of your stay. The lake is located just a 20 minute car drive (21km) away. Rough camping is permitted for those serious about their fishing, which includes Common & Mirror Carp, Black Bass and Roach amongst others. The largest catch on record was a Carp at 28lbs. We ask that only barbless hooks are used and all fish are returned safely to the lake, after a picture and a weigh in! The use of the lake is conditional on the use of common sense and done so at your own risk. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. A life ring is available in case of an emergency.