This large farmhouse has been renovated to a high standard while still retaining the rural charm. Open plan kitchen, dining and living room make this a wonderful space for family and friends to gather. The large (60sq meters) playroom keeps the kids happy - even on rainy days, and the huge fully-fenced private garden with heated pool, boules pitch, tree house and plenty of grass is a wonderful pla
ce to while away the summer days. Just 3kms away is the delightful spa town of Neris Les Bains, which features natural hot springs dating back to Roman times. A ruined roman amphitheatre acts as a venue for outdoor summer concerts, there is a market in the square twice a week, and plenty of boulangeries, cafes and restaurants to choose from. Other attractions in Neris Les Bains include a theatre, casino, beauty and health spa, mini golf, golf course and some charming country walks. Nearby Montlucon has train links to Paris, large supermarkets, and a beautiful old medieval town centre and chateau. This is a truly unspoilt corner of France where you can practice your French (most of the locals understand English, but are a bit shy about speaking it!), and immerse yourself in the French country lifestyle. The house is fully equipped with WI-FI, and has a TV and DVD player, but we have located them away from the main family areas, to encourage conversation, board games and other family activities and help make holidays here a refreshing break from the frantic pace of the digital world we live in. The property is completely private, and not shared with anyone - you have the place entirely to yourselves. If you need help or have questions during your stay, the property manager lives and works in nearby Neris Les Bains. He is also the owner of the local internet cafe, speaks fluent English, and is happy to assist whether you cant find the corkscrew, or you just want a restaurant recommendation. If you have any special requests - such as babysitting, cleaning or cooking, shuttle service to local airports and so on, just ask!
