Fabulous air-conditioned barn conversion with three ensuite bedrooms (sleeps 8)

There is nothing ordinary about this contemporary self-catered home housed in a 17th century barn featuring stone walls and exposed beams. Perfect for a family or friends’ getaway, or a professional retreat. .Suitable for mobility-impaired guests

The airy living area, spanning over 150 square meters and featuring four Velux windows, includes two sitting areas, a massive dining table, a fully equipped open-plan kitchen, and a 50-square-meter mezzanine set up for remote work with an additional bed. The living area is served by a powder room.

The three large bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms (two with Italian-style showers and one with a bathtub). All three bedrooms each have 160cm beds; one also features a mezzanine with an additional 140cm bed.

The bedrooms and living areas are air-conditioned. The living area also boasts a large stone fireplace with wood-burning stove.

The Grange opens onto Montboulard's courtyard with a covered sitting area. The back door opens onto a picnic table with A third door leads to a covered parking.

The Grange offers a laundry room with a washing machine and dryer, and has a separate and fourth toile. Higwh-speed Wi-Fi, a SMART TV with Bluetooth headphones, electricity, and hot water are all included.

Montboulard's grounds feature a shared heated swimming pool, a pétanque court, a ping-pong table, and are surrounded by 40 hectares of forest.

Montboulard, a haven of peace and relaxation dominated by its tower and stone manor, is less than a kilometer from various shops: conventional and organic supermarkets, restaurants, gift shops, furniture, clothing, and DIY stores, as well as automotive and personal care services.

A ten-minute drive—or easily accessible bus—will take you to the historic center of Angoulême, which offers over forty restaurants, bars, and cafés, a covered market, a Romanesque cathedral, museums, shops, breathtaking views, and public artworks.

The Charente countryside is dotted with villages crowned by castles, Roman and prehistoric sites, and landscapes ideal for hiking and cycling. You can also visit the world-renowned Cognac vineyards and distilleries, walnut groves, cheese producers, orchards, deer and trout farms, and market gardens.

Montboulard is equidistant from the Atlantic beaches and the destinations of the Dordogne, making it easy to take excursions to La Rochelle, Royan, Bordeaux and its vineyards, Poitiers, Limoges, Sarlat, and Périgueux.

Outdoor activities for adults and children abound: kayaking, canoeing, climbing, swimming in rivers or lakes, zip-lining, cycling along the Charente, hiking, and horseback riding.

We and our colleagues are always available to meet your needs and requests, ensuring your stay is comfortable.

Check-in is between 4 PM and 7 PM, and check-out is before 10 AM. Earlier arrivals or later departures may be possible, subject to availability and additional fees. However, you are welcome to enjoy Montboulard’s facilities, including the pool, before your arrival and after your departure.

Please note:

We have a meeting space that can accommodate up to 25 people.

Fresh pastries and breakfast can be delivered to your door each morning.

Your dog or cat is always welcome, subject to a supplement.

John Hedges and Marc Sotkiewicz acquired Montboulard in 2017.