You have found the perfect holiday home, B&B or writers/artists retreat in Western France .Situated in an alluring green conservation valley with far reaching views yet close to the heart of the historic city of Angouleme .Full of interesting books and eastern rugs Les Jesuites is the ideal place for a heavenly break at any time of year . The light and spacious house sleeps up to 7 in three well appointed bedrooms lets take a tour around ; Upstairs the bathroom divides two bedrooms,on one side the large mezzanine has a double and a small single bed, on the other side the master bedroom has a kingsize bed and its own door to the outside . Down stairs to the left of the hall is a private twin or double room with a sink and wood burning stove also with private access to the grounds.To the right you first have the shower/wet room .Then we get to the main living spaces,the double height living room comfortably furnished and full of books is the perfect place to enjoy a movie or listen to music or the radio a cool escape from the heat in the summer and in cold weather a cozy space to sit by the wood burner.The house is centrally heated throughout. The well designed kitchen is fully equipped to allow you to explore the wonderful bounty of the region and enjoy the copious organic produce of our garden . With a gas hob/ oven, coffee makers, blenders, proper sharp knives and a marble pastry slab, indeed a full “battery de cuisine”. Designed by foodies for people who cook and including of course the usual dish washer, freezer, fridge etc...this is the heart of the house and leads to the garden and shady terrace with a permanent barbecue for outside dinning and sun loungers for lounging . From here the garden stretches into a meadow full of wild flowers butterflies and crickets for all to wander in. We have a very productive kitchen garden growing a wide range of organic fruit and vegetables . The swimming option is with dragon flies and the occasional frog in a natural 6 meter long spring fed pool plant filtered and chemical free . All in all we think you can enjoy a terrific time here with minimum stress and maximum relaxation with the perfect combination of both the town and country on your doorstep .