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The focal point of the barn is a
large sitting room 9m x 8m which is open to a timbered
"cathedral" ceiling and mezzanine area. This room is full of
character with the original stone walls and wooden beams.
A large Jotul wood burning stove adds warmth and character to this
room, making it a lovely area
to relax in the evening.
The information area features a series of large maps detailing places
of interest. Manuals and leaflets
enable guests to make the most of their stay.
The entertainment area includes a 42" Hitachi HD Plasma
Television connected to a full package of UK Satellite TV channels; DVD
and VCR. There are extensive
number of popular DVDs. The DVD
player is connected to a surround sound stereo system, to enable
enhanced viewing. This stereo system can also play the CDs and albums provided. There is an Ipod docking
station here also.
For further entertainment there is also a 7x4 foot slate bedded
Championship Pool Table which can also be used for Snooker.
The kitchen/dining area leads from the sitting room. The kitchen is 9m
x 4m with beamed ceilings, tiled floors and oak fitted kitchen units.
There is aJotul wood burning stove,
Rangemaster electric double oven and five ring gas hob,
microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and large fridge/freezer.
The dining table can seat twelve.
The original doors to the barn are situated at the far end of the
kitchen, through which the local farmer and landowner, Mr Duteil,
brought his cattle into the barn. Mr Duteil has recently retired to
the bungalow situated at the bottom of the lower garden.
The kitchen opens onto a
partly covered terrace with a BBQ, table and chairs.
From this terrace you can
enjoy the views over the lower garden, and surrounding countryside.
For younger guests there is a sandpit and wendy house here and table
tennis.
Downstairs, the
two bedrooms both have adjacent en-suite shower rooms, with exposed
stone walls and tiled floors. French doors allow direct access onto
private terraces and the swimming pool beyond (both can be locked to
limit access to the pool area)
La Chambre Lavende
This is a Master Four Poster
En-suite Bedroom, and the superking bed is a craftsman solid ash
construction and purchased from a UK company.
Click
here for further details of The Four Poster Bed Company
This room can sleep three (by using a single bed which is normally set
up as a sofa). It is 5m x 4m and contains a wardrobe, dressing table
and two bedside lockers. Tea and coffee making facilities are provided, a safe and Ipod docking station.
La Chambre Vert
This is a Master En-suite
Bedroom with a superking sleigh bed.
This room can
sleep three (by using a single bed which is normally set
up as a sofa). Tea and coffee making facilities and an Ipod docking
station are provided.
En-suite Shower Rooms
Each of these bedrooms has an en-suite Shower Room consisting of a large rectangular shower cubicle
with a powerful shower fed from the pressurised hot water system, a
WC, a basin with a mirror, shaving
light incorporating a 240V shaving socket which can be used for the
hair dryer provided in each shower room. The en-suites are
both fitted with a chrome towel heater to improve the airing of
towels throughout the season and provide heating.
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