MILL IN THE HEART OF CHARENTE-MARITIME (Furnished accommodation )

Excellent. Stunning location. Surrounded by water. A real get away from it all property. Huge plot surrounded by the river which wraps around the site, under and adjacent to the house. Watch kingfishers from the kitchen. Fish for pike, perch, trout and chub in the river which is teaming with fish. The interior is much better than the photographs suggest. There is little to do in the village as it is a very rural area but there are limited facilities in the next village Dampierre-sur-Boutonne which has a friendly little shop which sells basics but also sells beer and wine and pizzas ( very nice) and has a few tables and chairs where you can have a drink and mix with other tourists and locals. Good shopping nearby at Intermarché at Aulnay and even better at St Jean d’Angely where everything can be found including a good veterinary clinic. We drove from England and it is a long way but was well worth it. Unfortunately the weather was mixed and there is little to entertain you if the weather is poor as it is very rural. We had a great holiday and can recommend this property fully. The house is secure, hidden out of the way and very comfortable with good facilities, good WiFi, well equipped and presented. If you like birdwatching and fishing this is heaven. For anglers we caught good sized fish on fly, worms , maggots and lures. Bait is available in a fridge in the supermarket at Aulnay and a decent selection of tackle including lures, lines, hooks etc. Tight lines!

This is a fantastic property with everything you would need for a relaxing, peaceful stay away from home. The host was very welcoming and we felt right at home immediately. Everything we needed was in the property. We have stayed at several gites over the years and this definitely had the best provision of kitchen and laundry items, as well as items we would need for outdoors - loungers, a hammock etc.

This was our second holiday this year at the mill and we will keep returning. Everything you need for a holiday has been thought of, beautiful mill and extensive gardens. Can highly recommend using the patio at the side of the property for meals, very relaxing with views across the river/land. You have access to use herbs/tomatoes etc from the garden which is such a lovely idea. Easy drive to food shops and literary a short walk to Château de Dampierre-sur-Boutonne which is definitely worth a visit. There is also a small shop that sells local crafts/art/honey which is such a fabulous idea to support the local people. The owner Yohann as always was very welcoming, excellent communication prior and during the stay if you require his assistance. He ensures your time at the mill is as enjoyable as possible. You won’t regret booking this gem of a property.

This property is simply fabulous! The plot is just stunning! Water running under the house, the river branching off, leaving little islands to wander round. The grounds are vast so we went running and the children were off exploring, fishing or splashing. Many hours spent reading by the river. It would not have been so relaxing with young children though (our youngest is 8 and we were happy to let her wander freely) so perhaps not best if you have toddlers due to the water. The host was wonderful; very friendly, kind and helpful. The property was spotless and very well equipped, the best we have stayed in. We enjoyed tomatoes from the vegetable patch and played games in one of many lovely areas to relax. Everything has been planned for ease and comfort. We would most definitely recommend this property 10/10!

When you arrive at your holiday property and feel like you have won the lottery! Absolutely beautiful property and surroundings. Everything just perfect, comfortable bed, everything you could possibly need was provided included welcome gifts which shows how much thought goes into making guests feel welcome and comfortable. Yohann was only a call away if needed. Very private property, peaceful and very relaxing. We loved it that much we are returning in September! We honestly did not want to leave at the end of our holiday.

Stayed in this lovely property with our dog, we all loved the open space and amount of land to wonder around was fantastic. Would be wary if I had young children due to the surrounding water, but an absolutely picturesque place to stay.

The property is very secluded in a beautiful setting. It's very tranquil and perfect for a relaxing holiday. The property was clean and had everything you needed for a perfect stay. Our host was only a phone call away if needed.

Fabulous stay again at the Mill, very relaxing and picturesque views over the river and woods. Would highly recommend.