My wife Helen and I moved to France in December 2020; at first renting near Bellac in the Limoges region and then, in May 2021, we found Bassinaud. We moved to our little Hamlet at the end of August that year and have spent our time redecorating and refurnishing our four rental gites. However it has not been all work and we have met some lovely people, helped to set up an amateur theatre company and put on two plays and several music nights. As we live at Bassinaud we are usually around to answer any questions you might have, make suggestions for days out and try to solve any problems that may arise. The kettle is usually on so feel free to pop in for a cuppa but please rest assured, we never intrude on your holiday.

Hallyday is a bright and spacious cottage with high ceilings and beautiful views across the valley. The downstairs space is decorated in vibrant colours and is perfect for relaxing with a book or stream music via the Bluetooth turntable. All our cottages are have their own Wi-Fi routers providing reliable download speeds of around 50 Mbps. Hallyday has reversible air-conditioning to ensure you are cool in the summer and warm in the cooler months. The mezzanine bedroom features a king-size bed.

Bassinaud is our quiet hamlet of five cottages, plus our own house, situated in the beautiful rolling countryside of the southern Charente. The nearest town is Montmoreau, 13 km away, which has a supermarket, tabac and several restaurants and bars. One of the most beautiful villages in France, Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, is only 15km away and has a large sandy beach on a bend in the river - perfect for a paddle or a swim - as well as a lovely square surrounded by bars and restaurants. Just 23km away is the market town of Riberac with the largest weekly market in the area every Friday, selling local produce and gifts. You will need a car to get to Bassinaud and these can be hired at both Limoges and Bordeaux airports. We have a large car park and an electric car charging point should you need to charge your car.