B&B near Saintes and la Rochelle with swimming pool

This charming B&B near Saint-Jean-d'Angély is a great spot for a short break near the beaches of the west coast of France. La Rochelle airport and the Atlantic coast beaches are a mere 54kms away and there are numerous places to visit in the area.

In Saint-Jean-d'Angely there's a lively Saturday market as well as numerous cafes and restaurants and a large lake where you can go boating, fishing and kayaking.

The sandy beaches of Royan, La Rochelle, Ile d'Oleron and Ile de Ré are all within easy reach. To the east the beautiful old town of Angouleme and to the south, Saintes and Cognac with its vineyards castles and old town. Niort to the north is a lovely old town, bustling with shops and restaurants.

The B&B guest rooms are in a charming independent house in the gardens of the main house, which was originally the bread oven house. It has its own private terrace with tables, chairs, sun loungers and parasols from where you can sip a home-made aperitif and relax in the tranquillity of the garden.

The B&B has a very welcome swimming pool as well as safe and secure parking in the shade of the trees in front of the main house.

Guests also have a dedicated fully equipped summer kitchen in which to prepare meals for al fresco eating.

Breakfast of orange juice, tea/coffee/chocolate, croissants, home-made jam and butter, can be served on the private terrace or in the main house dining room.