Come & relax in this calm space, in the wine region of Saint-Émilion. Charming secluded cottage, (mainly solar power) with fully equipped, spacious kitchen, dining & living room. Large peaceful garden full of trees, flowers & birdsong, with private terrace for outdoor dining and relaxing. Less than 1 km walk to a nature reserve with swimming lake, tennis, fishing, playground. Many local activities; farmers markets, gastronomic restaurants, wine-tasting, chateaux tours. Art classes are available by arrangement; introduction to drawing, watercolour, sculpture, printmaking; individually adapted to the participants level with materials provided. The cottage is in the old stable of the house, complete with fully equipped kitchen, dining area and comfortable sitting room (with double sofa bed). The first floor also has the main bedroom (can be provided with a double bed OR two single beds) and bathroom. Downstairs there's a large cool garden room, with two single beds, leading onto a private terrace/patio perfect for outdoor dining. A baby's crib bed and high chair are available, a further single bed could be added to the garden room if you need it. Two baby gates at top and bottom of stairs available when needed. The garden room is large enough to also provide a workspace and a desk or worktables can be provided should you need them. This is also where art classes would be held if it is either too hot or cold in the garden. This is a bright and beautiful house with large windows & skylights throughout, views of the private garden with many trees & the vineyards visible in the far distance. Electricity & hot water supplied primarily by solar power, so you are encouraged to use all the machines during daylight hours as much as possible. Smart TV, both ethernet & wifi connection, good fibre-optic internet throughout (download 17.2 mbps, upload 36.6 at last test) Netflix & many channels. Please contact me directly to discuss bringing your pets with you, many thanks

Painter ~ Artiste peintre I am available to help with anything that you might need, but unless requested will leave you in peace to relax and enjoy your holiday. Other options available on request for an additional fee, and to be discussed in advance are; One to one Art class of 2-3 hours in the garden, materials provided for an introduction to drawing and painting. English afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, cake and tea (or fizz)

Blasimon is one of the 8 bastide towns in the entre-deux mers region, and many others are well worth visiting; useful information can be found on the gironde tourism website. The Abbey is a beautiful place, also well worth a visit. Blasimon est l'une des 8 bastides de l'entre-deux mers, et bien d'autres valent le détour ; regarde le site web de gironde tourism svp. L'abbaye est un endroit magnifique, qui vaut également le détour. Saint-Emilion, at 20kms is a world renowned Unesco site, and more information can be found on the tourism saint emilion website. Saint-Emilion, à 20kms est un site de renommée mondiale de l'Unesco, et plus d'informations peuvent être trouvées sur leur propre site web de tourisme a saint-Emilion. The swimming lake and 50 hectare nature reserve is within walking distance of the house (less than a km) which has hiking trails of various distances, a cafe, children's playground, tennis courts and supervised bathing. Le lac de baignade et la réserve naturelle de 50 hectares se trouvent à distance de marche de la maison (moins d'un km) qui dispose de sentiers de randonnée de différentes distances, d'un café, d'une aire de jeux pour enfants, de courts de tennis et d'une baignade surveillée. Local farmer’s markets ~ Marche de producteurs à proximité ~ There is a list of all the local markets provide in the guest guidebook. Il y a une liste de toute les marches locale dans le guide a la maison Baskets in the laundry are for your use to go shopping, but please leave here for the next guests. Les paniers dans la buanderie sont à votre disposition pour faire vos courses, mais veuillez les laisser ici pour les prochains invités.