Farmhouse and Gites with Heated Swimming Pool

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A selection of charming accommodation with heated swimming pool nestled in the heart of the village of Fouqueure near Aigre, deep in the South West Charente region of France. La Couronne offers calm and relaxing surroundings within strolling distance of the local bakery, épicerie, bar and café. The accommodation has all been lovingly restored to blend traditional style with modern convenience.

The properties all have individual garden areas/ terraces for those wishing to eat al fresco! In the cool interior of each house soft comfy sofas provide the ideal place for that afternoon siesta and as they are located around/ close to a central courtyard, they are also perfect for larger groups/families wishing to rent two or more properties.

The swimming pool (heated during May and October) is surrounded by a pretty walled garden with a large stone barbecue and terraced area for those late evening cookouts. The summer weather in the Charente, an area renowned for endless hours of sunshine, will ensure that you find plenty of time to relax and soak up some rays. With the Charente river just a 5 minute drive away, those looking to catch their supper are catered for, as fishing equipment is provided free of charge (subject to availability). Our fitness area (exercise bikes, free weights etc) is sure to appeal to those looking to keep in trim whilst on holiday and there are also 6 bikes to hire (subject to avail) for the more energetic.

At La Couronne the following shared facilities are available to guests:

• Swimming pool (heated May and October)
• Sun terrace and sun loungers
• Large stone barbecue and garden furniture 
• Gym (exercise machines, sit up bench, weights etc)
• Bikes to hire (subject to availability)
• Table tennis/darts
• Fishing rods (subject to availability)
• Selection of indoor and outdoor games
• Washing machines in all gites
• Welcome packs on arrival
• Indoor/outdoor games
• Complimentary cots/highchairs/stairgates (must be requested upon booking/subject to availability)
• Fishing and canoeing nearby on the Charente river
• Pool Table
• All bed linen and teatowels included
• Car parking
• Information folder on the local area in each house
• Large range of destinations for day trips
• Bi-lingual service (English and French are both spoken and the friendly English owners are available on site to answer questions and queries)  

Accommodation detail

La Ferme – Sleeps 9 to 10:

• Large Farmhouse Kitchen with gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine.
• Lounge/Dining Area with exposed beams and open log fireplace
• 2 double bedrooms
• 2 twin bedrooms
• 1 single bedroom
• 1 sofa bed for one person in an alcove under the eaves if house is at full capacity.
• Bathroom with bath, wall shower and double basins
• Shower room with shower, basin and wc
• Separate toilet
• 2 outdoor areas (open terrace and enclosed private garden) with patio furniture.

About the location

The rolling countryside surrounding Fouquere, ideal for cycling and walking, is dotted with vineyards and distilleries producing the local speciality... brandy! With a selection of tours to suit all tastes, you are sure to come across some famous names such as Hennessey, Courvoisier, Remy Martin and Hine.

Activities in this region are as varied as the landscape, market towns and traditional villages offer plenty of scope to soak up the culture, haggle at the local markets, shop and immerse yourself in the French way of life. For the energetic and younger members of your group, day trips are abundant, Futuroscope theme park, Nautilus waterpark and slides, inland beaches and lakes, the beautiful seaside town of La Rochelle, the valley of the monkeys, Aquariums, Museums, Chateaux, horse riding, canoeing and much, much more...! At the northern end of the Cognac region, La Couronne makes an ideal base for exploring one of France's best-kept secrets!

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

Activities near by

Badminton, Boating, Boules, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Go karting, Golf, Gourmet dining, Gym, Horse riding, Ice skating, Mountain biking, Sailing, Shopping, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Theme parks, Walking, Water skiing, Wine tasting, Wine touring

See Activities and attractions for more information on nearby activities and places of interest.

How to get here

How To Find Us

La Couronne is located in the heart of the rural village of Fouqueure and is an ideal base from which to explore the Cognac region. Situated 8 km from the N10, between Poiters and Angouleme, the nearest towns are: Aigre (5 km), Mansle (8km), Rouillac (15km) Ruffec (23km) and Cognac (35km).

By Road - Contact us for route suggestions from all channel ports. Journey time depending on port is approximately 5 to 7 hours.

By Rail - TGV services to Poitiers/Angouleme, connect with Eurostar services from London (via Lille or Paris) Journey time is approximately 5 hours from Calais. Car hire is available from Poitiers or Angouleme.

By Air - Ryanair operates a daily service from London Stanstead to, Poitiers, Limoges, Rochefort and La Rochelle. British Airways also operate daily services from Heathrow and other UK Airports into Bordeaux. Car hire is available from all airports.

Please note if not coming by car from the UK, car hire is essential for La Couronne to get the most out of the area.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.