The house is at the end of a tiny country lane, so there is no traffic and safe for children. There is a myriad of “chemin rural” or footpaths criss-crossing through the woods to other tiny hamlets around us. A lovely half hour walk leads you to the ancient Chateau de Montreal, which has spectacular views from the ramparts and a beautiful 18th century interior.

La Ferme is an original 16th century farm house with a delightful, safe and enclosed garden at the front, with a chestnut tree giving shade for dining on hot days and retains a typical French farm house character. The kitchen, bathrooms and atticshave been renovated adding comfort and space without spoiling its rustic ambiance.

A cosy sitting room with lofty beamed ceiling, big open inglenook fire place and rustic clay tiled floor is partly open to the kitchen and dining area with French doors leading out on to the garden. On the same ground floor level is a utility room and wc a large double bedroom with a beautifully finished shower room.

Steep steps lead to the first floor which has a twin, double and a single bedroom, a bathroom with wc and a separate wc with basin.

The swimming pool (10m x 5m) has a terrace and a child safe fence surrounding it with an area of mown grass for games and a further acre of rough mown meadow.