Les Volets Verts - ' the Green Shutters ' - is a large detached property built over 150 years ago of local stone. It is located in a small hamlet close to the village of Roussines and is set amidst the rolling hills and vast woodlands of the rural Charente region in the south west of France. Known as the region of a thousand lakes, the house is just a 15-20 minute drive from two of the loveliest swimming lakes and beaches situated in Pressignac and St. Mathieu. Les Volets Verts has a bedroom on the ground floor with one king sized bed and one single bed, plus there is an ensuite shower/wc. The second ground floor bedroom has two single beds and, via an open plan stairway, you reach another bedroom located on the first floor. This has a king sized bed and there is further shower / WC. The large and open plan 'kitchen - dining - lounge' area enables friends and family to be together in the same space, - even when absorbed in different conversations/activities. The kitchen, - featuring a superb wood burner, - is at one end of the area; a dining table and chairs are in the middle, and comfortable sofas and the television are at the far end. There is a patio with secluded lawn to the front of the property and, just across a little path, there is a two acre grassy field ... perfect when you feel like camping out under the stars!

Swimming in the lakes is a must! These have sandy beaches, cafes/restaurants and are perfect for relaxing, sun bathing and swimming, surrounded by rolling hills and woodland. This area of the Charente is known as a paradise for walkers, ramblers and cyclists. Medieval villages with stunning architecture are within easy driving distance from your holiday home and, virtually on the doorstep, is the world renowned hotel, 'Domaine des Etangs,' which is available to non residents for coffee, fine dining if booked in advance and beauty treatments ... should you wish to seriously pamper yourself.