Delice du Berger accommodates 4 people and features include an indoor tree which is growing in the property!  The Garden room leads down into a private, lawned garden where table, chairs and parasol are located and there are two mature cherry trees  laden with fruit in May and June.

The property has a conservatory/lounge furnished with leather sofa and chairs and with large sliding glass doors to the garden. The Kitchen/dining room  is spacious and decorated in delicate yellows and blues.  Equipment includes: gas oven and four-burner hob, a large fridge/freezer, washing machine and microwave. In the dining area, there is an Henri II oak table with carved wood chairs and the focal point of this room is the Charentaise open fireplace.

The Bedrooms can be set up either as a twin and a double for families, or as two double rooms for two couples sharing. The smaller children's room looks west onto the flower garden and swimming pool. On the East side a very large bedroom with a comfortable new king size double bed. has a pine clad ceiling which incorporates a fascinating down lighting system depicting various star constellations, natural stone walls and a huge, blonde beam.

There is a Shower Room and separate toilet.  The property is centrally heated.

This is a three bedroom Gite on its own island bordered by the River Bruant and the millstream!  Outside there is a beautiful terraced area with barbeque and table with seating for six and parasol which has wonderful views over the Charente ‘Prairie’ – the river flood plain.

The ground floor is open plan and split into a living area with a log burning stove in the stone fireplace, a dining area and well equipped kitchen with  gas cooker, large fridge, washing machine, dishwasher,  microwave, toaster and coffee maker.

Upstairs there is the master bedroom which has an ensuite shower, basin and toilet and a twin-bedded room, plus another double and a separate bathroom with WC.  All bedrooms look out over the prairie and/or the  river.

La Source is suitable either for a larger family or for two families sharing. The ground floor is in the part of the mill formerly occupied by the millwheel. The millstream flows directly below, and there is a unique glass-topped coffee table in the floor of the living area which looks into the stream. 

The ground floor is open plan with natural stone walls and oak beams and split into  living, dining and kitchen areas - the latter has pink granite worktops and is fully equipped to include dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, fridge etc.  There is also a downstairs shower room and toilet.

For outside eating or relaxing a door leads out onto a balcony which juts out over the millpond and then connects to a large, enclosed patio equipped with chairs, parasol and barbecue

Upstairs via a wooden staircase, the bedrooms comprise a master bedroom with en-suite shower, basin and toilet, a double, one twin and another room complete with bunk beds plus a spacious Bathroom/WC with Corner Bath.

All bedrooms have wooden beams  and look out over the millstream or the millpond.

This is a romantic and cosy Gite with rose covered outside walls and an enclosed, secluded private terrace planted with aromatic herbs for scent and guests' use.  Accommodates up to 5 people.

A door opens out onto the terrace which has a table, chairs, parasol and barbeque.  The terrace has views of the gardens and pool.

The upstairs area has exposed beams.  The main bedroom is a double with overhead wall lighting and a washroom in an alcove basin and bidet.  The second bedroom is a twin with overhead spotlights, built in wardrobe and pine dresser with a sloping pine panelled ceiling supported by a massive oak beam.  

The exciting feature of the Gite  is an upstairs  "den" area which overlooks the mill.  The "Den" has low tables and chairs and is perfect for reading, board and card games or just relaxing and chatting.  There is a sofabed for a fifth guest located at one end of the "Den" area.

Le Bucher, so called because it was a wood store for the firewood for the mill in its working days, has exposed beams, stone interior walls and outside, has a dramatic Patio/Dining area built out on decking over the millpond itself....the decking and the nearby rustic bridge have railings fitted for safety. 

The downstairs area is open plan with a living area comfortably furnished with a corner sofa suite.  The kitchen is fully equipped  and in the dining area an oak dining table seats five, and this part of the gite looks over the millpond and river beyond. Pale terracotta tile floor throughout this area compliments the beams and stone walls. 

Upstairs, accessed by a hand-crafted pine staircase, there is a pleasantly furnished master bedroom with double bed, which overlooks the river and a twin plus bathroom with corner bath, vanity unit and toilet.  All of this area has wooden floors, exposed beams and natural Charantaise stonewalls.

Where we are, about the Region and what it offers . . . . .

Le Moulin du Champ is nestled in a gentle valley, bordered to one side by a small road with the River Bruant running alongside, linking the nearby village of Romegoux, about a kilometre away, to the next village of Geay. The rural landscape is characterised by fields of crops or glades of open grassland with sheep grazing. Numerous canals criss-cross the meadowlands, and are a haven for bird and animal life, including storks, herons, kites, owls, and the occasional deer. The landscape is ideal for cycling and walking, as well as bird-watching or fishing.

Romegoux, a small residential village, lies just a few leisurely minutes' walk from the Mill. It is home to a fine Gothic church dating from the 15th century, which now displays a large, contemporary stained glass window by the artist Gerard Lardeur. Four kilometres away and just beyond Romegoux is the village of Beurlay (now twinned with Burley in England). This village is renowned for its famous Saintonge-style Galette biscuits and cakes, and has its own factory and shop, as well as a beautiful, floodlit Romanesque church. Beurlay also has a post office, a baker, a friendly bar and café, a hairdresser, and a restaurant offering wholesome and excellent value meals.

There are many local markets selling vegetables, fruit, fresh fish, goat's cheeses, escargots, honey, and local wines, as well as some interesting Brocante and Antiquitie shops selling regional items of furniture. In the nearby town of St. Porchaire, the market is held on a Wednesday morning, and in Pont l'Abbe, a large village close by, it takes place on a Friday. There are a variety of golf courses nearby, with an 18 hole course in Saintes, as well as excellent courses at Royan and La Rochelle. Tennis courts are locally available, as well as an indoor heated swimming pool in Saintes and a new leisure pool complex at St. Jean d'Angely. There is a great choice of boat trips, between the nearby river Charente and the Marais Poitevin, an area of fertile marshland interspersed with numerous canals.

 Being situated between the interesting Roman town of Saintes and the old naval port of La Rochelle, Le Moulin du Champ is an ideal place from which to discover the region’s many qualities: the sea and coastline, the Roman and medieval architectural heritage, and the well-kept countryside. Saintes was founded by the Romans as a trading town on the River Charente. It is mainly a shopping town with many clothes boutiques and bookshops, as well as museums and a large choice of restaurants, within a pedestrian network of cobbled streets. The Roman Amphitheatre is worth a visit, and hosts musical events in the summer. Fresh food markets are held daily in different locations, and there is a huge fair once a month.

The countryside has many intricately decorated Romanesque churches, some dating from the 11th century. The country towns and hamlets have retained their original character and the creamy stone houses and sandy roofs have changed little over the centuries.

The nearest beaches - less than half an hour's drive away - are at Chatellaion (a modern built-up resort town) or Fouras (much more 30's-style, as it was founded in the "Belle Epoque") -  but our personal favourites are the surfing beaches on the famous Ile D'Oleron...about 45 minutes by car.

The seaside resort of Royan is located at the mouth of the Gironde Estuary. It has fine, sandy beaches and an immense seafront with leisurely wide promenades. A dynamic and lively town, one of its newest attractions is "Les Jardins du Monde", a large exotic greenhouse with a Zen garden and a lake area with boats. Just beyond this town is the beach area known as the Côte Sauvage, or wild coast, a natural area of pine forests and natural beaches, which are popular with surfers and windsurfers. A ferry links Royan to the Route des Chateaux de Vin, which takes in the wine-growing areas of the Medoc.

Less than 30 minutes from Le Moulin du Champ is the capital of the Charente-Maritime, La Rochelle. Once a Roman colony, it fell in and out of British and French hands several times in the Middle Ages. It is now a town popular with artists, and there are many shops depicting their works. La Rochelle is famous for its large marina and its many excellent seafood restaurants. The Old town features many interesting museums, including the "Musee du Nouveau Monde", tracing the relationship between La Rochelle and the Americas since the Renaissance. A very large modern aquarium features a tunnel with transparent walls, allowing visitors to wander through a tropical marine paradise. Also well worth a visit is the very interesting town of Rochefort, a former naval port.

What our Guests have to Say . . . . .

Wedding Anniversary we chose 3 gites at Le Moulin du Champ so our family could join us. This proved ideal as we had our own space and peace when needed and at the same time, with other families staying there, our grandchildren enjoyed the company of other children. We all had a great time! The owners, Dereck & Julie, were very friendly and helpful - the gites were comfortable and the grounds around the gites were peaceful and picturesque. The location was excellent being near the coast (La Rochelle and Royan in particular) and close to beautiful towns such as Saintes and Cognac.

Mr and Mrs H - England

Our stay at Le Moulin du Champ was the highpoint of our trip to France. Delice du Berger was spaciously and nicely laid out. The grounds were beautiful and Julie and Dereck Carter were marvellous hosts during our stay. We are heartily recommending the gite to all our friends and look forward to visiting it again sometime in the future

Eric B. - Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Delice du Berger was perfect for our 3 children, including baby, being all one level with direct access to the large, secure garden. The large sandpit & swings/slide kept them happy for long periods enabling us to relax and enjoy the view whilst being able to watch them. Our holiday gite had a bright and airy feel and the huge double bedroom offered that extra luxury for the grown-ups too! Dereck and Julie, the resident owners, were always on hand to provide advice about the local area and even arranged for an Estate Agent to visit us to discuss the intricacies of house-buying in France. As our French is somewhat lacking Dereck kindly acted as translator for us!    

Cherry P. - East Sussex, England

Just to let you know what a wonderful time we had at your Mill home in December and how much we appreciated all your kindnesses and help. We've told everyone who cares to listen how beautiful your gite is and we are heartily recommending you to our friends and family. Hope to see you again in April!   

Henry & Hilary T. - Seattle, Washington, U.S.A

Contact:   Julie Carter

+33-(0)5- 46 90 67 71

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