The cottage is in a small hamlet of about 12 houses, but just 5-10 minutes drive of the nearest small town (Mirambeau) and 20 minutes of a larger one (Jonzac).

In the middle of the countryside (surrounded by vines and sunflowers) but within 10 minutes of the Gironde Estuary and within 30 minutes of the nearest beach.

Situated in the beautiful Charente Maritime ("land and sea : the elements of success"), but in the south of it, where the countryside is more interesting/undulating, and within easy striking distance of the Aquitaine/Gironde, including the Medoc.

The property is close enough to UK to be easy to get to, but far enough away to be warmer (and not to be in the UK!) The area is the second sunniest in France, after the Cote d'Azur - but without their prices or crowds!

There are loads of interesting places to visit and things to do (if/when you tire of just lying around the garden during the summer !!), including sleepy villages and livelier towns, beaches, chateaux/wine tasting, nature reserves, outside activities (for those into them!) including fishing, horse riding, walking and bird watching - or just sitting outside bars watching the world go by!

Just 20 minutes from the tropical complex "Les Antilles de Jonzac" with year round summer warmth, indoor/outdoor pools/lagoons & beach, fitness centre and restaurant.

For those who want more activity, Bordeaux is about 45 minutes away, or Saintes (30 mins), Niort (60 mins) or beautiful La Rochelle (75 mins).

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For locating "La Petite Maison Jardinière" on the maps : it is just 5 minutes from our sister property "La Vieille Grange"  !

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