Gîte des Tournesols & neighbouring Gite des Lavandes and Gite des Roses are surrounded by gardens, giving an abundance of room to sunbathe in, which have glorious sun from sunrise until sunset. (Sun beds provided) Perhaps paint in the shade of the cherry tree (don’t forget to pack your paints & easel). For the children, under the walnut tree we have a play area equipped with two swings, a glider & climbing rope ladder. Private BBQ area to enjoy cooking outdoors, however the kitchen is well equipped to cater for most dishes. Dining table indoors & outdoors both seat 6 comfortably, the outside one positioned on the terrace overlooking the gardens. Parasol for shade. A high chair & travel cot are available free of charge (please bring your own cot bedding). One double bedroom to the rear of the property. One twin bedroom, with a velux window, to watch the stars while laying in bed. The double bedroom has a walk in wardrobe, with hanging rails and canvas storage hanging. The travel cot can be found in the walk in wardrobe, along with the high chair if needed. The spacious bathroom with large walk in shower with toilet & vanity unit, is situated to the front of the property off the kitchen. The lounge has a small double clic clac sofa bed, a large comfy sofa, flat screen tv, DVD player, DVD’s & books. The dinning table is also in the open plan lounge area, and seats 6 comfortably. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need, oven, stove with 4 burners, microwave, fridge freezer, toaster, Lots of glasses from champagne flutes, wine glasses, and every day glasses. everything is there to enjoy cooking and eating either alfresco, or in the Gite. A BBQ is provided & utensils for your Well behaved pets are allowed but not on the furniture please. If you are bringing pets, please remove all pet waste in all areas.

Hello & welcome to Gîte des Tournesols, in the heart of the French Countryside, situated in the pretty village of Oradour Fanais. This area renowned for its sunflower fields in the Charente is a hidden gem. Life can be as slow or as fast as you make it. Everyone involved with Gîte des Tournesols loves France and this particular area of France. Enjoy the beauty that the Countryside can bring to your holiday. We have tried to make the Gîte has comfortable as possible, so it feels like home from home. We have a large selection of DVD’s to watch if you so wish, both children’s & adults. We also provide a selection of books. The accommodation has heating if it gets chilly over the Winter months and a small charge may apply. Pets welcome but please wipe up any pet waste inside the gite and outside. Cot & high chair provided free of charge. Private parking within the grounds accessed through the large black iron gates. Room here also to park bicycles if you bring them. Friendly locals make holidaying here a pleasurable experience. Take a stroll along the country lanes, ride your bike around the tree lined roads, soak up the atmosphere, stopping at the local bar for a cold beer or glass of wine.

Gite des Tournesols along with Gite des Roses & Gite des Lavandes are situated near to the grocery shop (fresh baguettes & croissants daily) & bar which hosts live musical events periodically, accompanied usually by a burger van, pizza van or fish & chip van. There is also a post office, taxi rank, electric charging station and petrol pumps. All essentials close to hand. A little further afield approx 10km away in Availles Limouzine, there is a patisserie/boulangerie, butchers, mini market, cash point, the river Vienne runs through it, with water sports available along with an outdoor paddling pool, mini golf, & play park. There are restaurants & snack bars here too, for a lovely day out. Larger supermarkets can be found in Confolens & Bellac with an abundance of restaurants and shops. Confolens also has the river Vienne, with Kayaking and pedalos, along with Velo rail. Zip wires & tree climbing, along with bungee jumping can be done in L’isle-Jourdain not far from here. Lots of lakes locally which have man made beach and restaurants for a fun filled day of swimming & sunbathing. Fishing lakes, Circuit de val de Vienne is close by for keen motor sports enthusiasts. Brillac has a outdoor swimming pool & shop. There are lotsof things to do locally, if you choose to not kick back and have relaxing day at the Gite complex.