L'oume Lodge is a beautiful retreat in 12 acres of orchards and meadows, surrounded by the picturesque countryside. The Lodge is situated on the grounds of a 200-year-old Charentaise farmhouse and boasts a private terrace, garden, and BBQ area for guests to enjoy, as well as a private gated entrance and parking area for multiple cars.

The highlight of the Lodge is the 12x6m heated swimming pool with a summer kitchen, built-in BBQ and wisteria-covered eating area. The depth is 1.25m throughout and there is a shallow side pool perfect for toddlers. The pool is shared with one other gite on the property, but there are plenty of sun loungers and umbrellas around the pool and the surrounding garden for guests to have their own space. The expansive garden and meadow offer a peaceful sanctuary where guests can relax and enjoy the breathtaking views and natural wildlife.

The lodge features an open-plan living room, dining area, and kitchen equipped with various coffee-making facilities and all the cooking equipment and utensils you may need, and comprises two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with a bunk bed and a single bed, as well as a double sofa bed in the living area. There's a spacious bathroom with a jack-and-jill style layout, featuring a bathtub and a shower, and a separate toilet located in the hallway.

The property is on the edge of a small village, located 30 minutes north of Angouleme. The town of Mansle, with all the facilities, is only a seven-minute drive away and there is a local bar/tabac in the village selling some basics.

There's plenty of space for guests to store their bikes or kayaks and we have 2 Schwinn cruisers that guests are welcome to use to explore the local area. There will also be binoculars and a guide of local birds in the lodge for your use as well as a guide to all the local bric a bracs and brocantes on in the local area this year.