La Petite Maison - Ideall for couples

Details of the Gite

The self contained gite at Ouismes, compromises a large, comfortably furnished sitting room, with a cosy wood stove for the winter months. There is a fully equipped kitchen in the corner with electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge. The open plan staircase takes you up to a large double bed room with en suite shower room and wc. There is a large window on the stairwell bringing plenty of light and a small one overlooking the garden and valley below.

Outside there is a large terrace with tables and chairs, a border of fresh herbs, flower beds, a lawn and an off-road private parking space. The whole garden and terrace is enclosed by a fence. Guests are invited to enjoy the owners' ‘child free' pool and terrace during the day and 2 bikes are also available.
Local area
The hamlet of Ouismes is situated in the pretty village of Crezieres, one of the smallest communes in France with only 64 inhabitants. From the local goat farm you can buy goats milk, honey and eggs, visit the goats and the rescued Poitevin donkeys.
It is a 10 minute drive (5km) to Chef Boutonne where there are 2 supermarkets, several restaurants and bars, banks and other small shops, including 4 bakers who also deliver daily to the hamlet. The weekly market is held on Saturday in the main square where you can also find the Tourist Office. The source of the river Boutonne is found at a traditional lavoir in town and on the outskirts of town is the Château Javarzay a beautiful little Chateau housing the Musee de La Coiffe.
Melle, 20minutes away, is home to the famous Silver Mines of the French Kings, a 6km nature walk with over 200 species of rare trees and 3 Romanesque churches.


This holiday gite in Chef Boutonne is pet / dog friendly.