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Le Shire Is part of a larger farm complex in the small French village of Villemorin in the Poitou-Charentes region. The original building was completed in 1780, and has seen many changes over the centuries, the French Revulution, World War 1 and 2. One of the outbuildings bearing the names of German soldiers billeted there during WW2.

The owner has attempted to retain some of the historical aspects of the farmhouse, with the inclusion of modern-day updates to the kitchen and bathroom areas.

The Charente Maritime region has something for everyone; sun, sand, sea, history, culture, countryside, wildlife the list is endless. With the historic cities and towns of La Rochelle , Saintes and Royan, glorious beaches (calm family spots as well as magnificent surfing waves), beautiful countryside and fascinating islands, a holiday here is an opportunity and experience not to be missed.

Throughout the summer months there are markets, festivals and street theatre. Leisure parks, nature reserves and wildlife parks are open most of the year and the majority of museums, art galleries places of historic interest are also open throughout the year. Whether you want a sight seeing trip, a relaxing holiday or a mixture of both, the Charante Maritime region can cater for you.

Villemorin is a tiny hamlet only 45 minutes away for the airports at La Rochelle and Poiters. It overlooks unspoilt rolling countryside rich in wildlife. It is 1.5 km away from Aulnay with shops, bars and restaurants. It is ideally situated for a country or seaside holiday. There are many local attractions and summer activities. Below are a couple of links to some of our favourites:
Futuroscope,
Confolens (music festival),
Angoulême (le Petit Paris),
Limoges (Potteries, birthplace of Renoir)
Oradour-Sur-Glane.

The farmhouse itself has the following to offer:

3 x Bedrooms ( two twin, one double).
Fully fitted bathroom with bath, WC and stand-alone shower.
Fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, fridge freezer and cooker.
Large lounge with T.V. Video / DVD player, bed-settee (if required), DVD music player, Log-burning fire. The owner has kept many original features in the lounge area, to give a true rustic feel.
Large, fully-enclosed garden, with separate barbeque and seating areas.
Swimming pool with secure, gated fencing around it, this keeps small children safe when playing in the garden.
Car parking is off-road. The enclosed garden and barn area can easily park 2-3 vehicles if required.
English gardener / swimming pool maintainer.
English offsite housekeeper (also available for airport pick-ups if required).
Contact details for housekeeper and gardener / pool maintainer will be given prior to holiday commencement.

Le Shire is within easy reach of many attractive villages and attractions for the visitor. Aulnay is the local place for shopping and also boasts a colourful, lively market Thursday and Sunday. Sunday being the larger market and includes some English stalls for books, pies and pasties, local paintings and occasionally a 'typical English' food stall - Fray Bentos pies, Bird's Custard and so on.

Nearby towns include: St Jean D'Angely, La Rochelle, Royan, Cognac, Dampierre Sur Boutonne and Saintes.

Around the farm you may encounter wildlife such as the Hoopoe bird, Humming Bird Moths, swallowtail butterflies and as night falls, watch the bats flitting in and out of the barn entrance and perhaps the large barn owl that visits on a regular basis.

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Place to Visit - The quays at Saint Martin en Ré: