Our beautiful house in the tranquil setting of the sunny Charente
Tap on image to open window with video walk through
Having previously lived in the beautiful Poitou Charente region of South West France for over 5 years before coming to live in Rutland, we still retain our fabulous 18th century farm house for our holidays. It's an ideal location for practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong with beautiful views, stunning countryside and complete tranquility. Together with being near some fantastic eateries, beautiful historic towns and villages and amazing countryside for walking, cycling and fishing it's just an amazing place to relax and get away from it all!
The house has three double bedrooms, a secluded private swimming pool set it lovely gardens and a choice of terraces on which to dine, sip wine, take in the peace and enjoy Tai Chi and Qi Gong workshops tailored to your individual needs.
Please click on the main picture at the top of the page, it will take you to a new window that gives a video walk through of the downstairs of the house, showing the large, well furnished lounge, dining room, kitchen, snug and upper terrace.
Fully catered and daily Tai Chi and Qi Gong Workshops tailored to your individual needs, Meditation and country walks.
How to book
Call 07464 484949 or email taichirutland@gmail.com
Getting there
*Fly and rent a car....or we can pick you up from the airport.
Limoges and Poitiers airports are both about an hours drive away.
Ryanair goes from East Midlands to Limoges
Bordeaux and La Rochelle airports are about 1.5-2hrs away.
*Ferry or Tunnel then car
Calais about 7.5 hours with stops
Dieppe about 6 hours with stops
Call 07464 484949 or email taichirutland@gmail.com
Getting there
*Fly and rent a car....or we can pick you up from the airport.
Limoges and Poitiers airports are both about an hours drive away.
Ryanair goes from East Midlands to Limoges
Bordeaux and La Rochelle airports are about 1.5-2hrs away.
*Ferry or Tunnel then car
Calais about 7.5 hours with stops
Dieppe about 6 hours with stops
Places to visit
We are situated between Cognac, Limoges and Angouleme so there is lots to do if you want to!
Futurascope – Brilliant Theme park, that’s a mix of thrills and education, with lots of rides and 3D and now 4D films – 1 hour drive away straight up the N10.
Vallee des Singes – A fantastic 15 hectare monkey and ape park near Civray in the Vienne the primates live out of cages – about 45 minute drive away
Oradour Sur Glane - Oradour-sur-Glane was a village that was completely destroyed by the SS in June 1944, after killing all the inhabitants, as retribution for the activities of the local resistance, during World War 2. The men of the village were all shot, and the women and children burned to death in the church, before the village was razed to the ground.
The village has been kept exactly as it was at the end of that terrible day, as a tribute and memorial to those who died. You can still see the wrecked cars, prams, and machinery, and the gutted buildings, exactly as they were left. Oradour-sur-Glane also now contains an amazing interactive museum, a tribute to the dead, and a small memorial garden. About a 1 hour drive towards Limoges
Aubterre Sur Drone & its underground church. Officially designated as one of the most beautiful villages in France, it also has an amazing church carved into the cliff face in the 12 Century, with many Knights Templar symbology,a wonderful atmosphere – it will take your breath away!
Cognac – This region is known for its cognac and the big name cognac houses including Hennesy, Remy Martin in the town have brilliant regular tours which also end up with a tasting! About an hour’s drive.
Jarnac – Beautiful small town on the Charente with Courvoisier museum & birthplace and museum of Francois Miterrand
Saint-Simon – near Jarnac, here you can take a trip down the Charente on an old Gabarre, wooden barge that used to carry the Cognac.
La Rochefoucauld Chateau – Restricted opening. Fabulous chateau with great history. About 8 Euros entry. Wonderful stair case, balconies, kitchens, chapel and dungeons. You can even dress up in historical clothing while you are walking around!! About 25 minutes away and The best Bistro around "Chez Steph" is just over the bridge!
La Rochelle -& Ile de Rae – 2 and a bit hours away. Lovely historical seaside port with lots to see .
Closer by....
Verteuil– stunningly beautiful village, with loads of photo opportunities – See the terracotta statue in the church, walk down to the Moulin and have an ice cream or coffee there overlooking the weirs. They also sell the best brioche around!
Mansle – Canoeing – the other side of the river from the Beau Rivage, near the Camping site. You can hire canoes from an hour to a day!You can also hire bikes from there.
Velo Rail – Roumazieres-Loubert and Confolens -Propel yourself on an open carriage where you cycle along a disused railway track through the beautiful Charente country side.
Bioussac - L’Abregement – about 20 minutes away- A huge garden and park. The forest was devastated in the great storms of 1999 and the owners commissioned renowned artists and sculptors to make works of art from the fallen trees. Antony Gormley ( who created the Angel of the North) and Andy Goldsworthy are just a few of the artists who were involved. – There is also the most amazing potager here.
Angouleme – main city of the Charente – Beautiful historic old town with loads of places to eat. It is also internationally known as the comic strip and cartoon capital – you will see many comic strip murals on the walls all over the city.
Relaxation and Massage
“Under the Lime Tree” – Cellefrouin – 10 minutes
Nikki offers 3 types of massage, 1 hour is about 40 Euros, they have a hot tub too overlookingspectacular views and if you like you can make a real Spa occasion and book a vegetarian lunch too!
We are situated between Cognac, Limoges and Angouleme so there is lots to do if you want to!
Futurascope – Brilliant Theme park, that’s a mix of thrills and education, with lots of rides and 3D and now 4D films – 1 hour drive away straight up the N10.
Vallee des Singes – A fantastic 15 hectare monkey and ape park near Civray in the Vienne the primates live out of cages – about 45 minute drive away
Oradour Sur Glane - Oradour-sur-Glane was a village that was completely destroyed by the SS in June 1944, after killing all the inhabitants, as retribution for the activities of the local resistance, during World War 2. The men of the village were all shot, and the women and children burned to death in the church, before the village was razed to the ground.
The village has been kept exactly as it was at the end of that terrible day, as a tribute and memorial to those who died. You can still see the wrecked cars, prams, and machinery, and the gutted buildings, exactly as they were left. Oradour-sur-Glane also now contains an amazing interactive museum, a tribute to the dead, and a small memorial garden. About a 1 hour drive towards Limoges
Aubterre Sur Drone & its underground church. Officially designated as one of the most beautiful villages in France, it also has an amazing church carved into the cliff face in the 12 Century, with many Knights Templar symbology,a wonderful atmosphere – it will take your breath away!
Cognac – This region is known for its cognac and the big name cognac houses including Hennesy, Remy Martin in the town have brilliant regular tours which also end up with a tasting! About an hour’s drive.
Jarnac – Beautiful small town on the Charente with Courvoisier museum & birthplace and museum of Francois Miterrand
Saint-Simon – near Jarnac, here you can take a trip down the Charente on an old Gabarre, wooden barge that used to carry the Cognac.
La Rochefoucauld Chateau – Restricted opening. Fabulous chateau with great history. About 8 Euros entry. Wonderful stair case, balconies, kitchens, chapel and dungeons. You can even dress up in historical clothing while you are walking around!! About 25 minutes away and The best Bistro around "Chez Steph" is just over the bridge!
La Rochelle -& Ile de Rae – 2 and a bit hours away. Lovely historical seaside port with lots to see .
Closer by....
Verteuil– stunningly beautiful village, with loads of photo opportunities – See the terracotta statue in the church, walk down to the Moulin and have an ice cream or coffee there overlooking the weirs. They also sell the best brioche around!
Mansle – Canoeing – the other side of the river from the Beau Rivage, near the Camping site. You can hire canoes from an hour to a day!You can also hire bikes from there.
Velo Rail – Roumazieres-Loubert and Confolens -Propel yourself on an open carriage where you cycle along a disused railway track through the beautiful Charente country side.
Bioussac - L’Abregement – about 20 minutes away- A huge garden and park. The forest was devastated in the great storms of 1999 and the owners commissioned renowned artists and sculptors to make works of art from the fallen trees. Antony Gormley ( who created the Angel of the North) and Andy Goldsworthy are just a few of the artists who were involved. – There is also the most amazing potager here.
Angouleme – main city of the Charente – Beautiful historic old town with loads of places to eat. It is also internationally known as the comic strip and cartoon capital – you will see many comic strip murals on the walls all over the city.
Relaxation and Massage
“Under the Lime Tree” – Cellefrouin – 10 minutes
Nikki offers 3 types of massage, 1 hour is about 40 Euros, they have a hot tub too overlookingspectacular views and if you like you can make a real Spa occasion and book a vegetarian lunch too!
The place to relax, unwind and enjoy the French way of life........