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Accommodation

	Comfortable, bright & airy, open plan living area.
	Three Bedrooms. The first bedroom has a fully-tiled en-suite shower room/toilet & a double bed.

	The second and the third bedrooms both have twin single beds.
	The shower room has a freestanding shower cubicle, toilet and vanity unit and is fully tiled.
	The lounge area has comfortable leather seating and low units which house the TV/video and radio/CD/cassette players.
	UK TV Channels
	Free loan of children's videos (in English) from our own collection. Many children's favourites are available; Fireman Sam, Tweenies, TOTS TV, Bob the Builder, Brum, Teletubbies, etc. (We also have a few feature films available too).
	Board games, games and other toys (mainly boys) may also be provided free of charge, on request, depending on availability. All we ask is that the items be returned in a similar condition as when loaned; and that any items damaged, be replaced.
	The new, fitted kitchen is fully equipped with a refrigerator, cooker, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee percolator and, perhaps most importantly, a corkscrew!

Obviously we haven't forgotten to include the basic items such as cutlery, crockery, utensils, glassware and pots & pans.

French doors (what else!) lead to a south-facing raised patio area overlooking the garden, play area and swimming pool. A garden table and chairs are available so that meals can be taken alfresco as and when you like. For safety reasons the barbeque is located on a separate, enclosed patio.

The garden of the cottage is fully enclosed.

The free-form swimming pool (occasionally shared with the owners).

It is 6 metres by 12 metres with Roman Steps to the side, giving easy access to the shallow end. Parents and non-swimmers should note that it is 1.6 metres at the deepest point. We do not add chlorine to the pool for sterilization. Instead small amount of salt is diluted in the pool water (less salty than a teardrop) and this is then converted into chlorine using electrolysis. This system uses much less chlorine, resulting in fresher water and NO SORE, RED EYES!

Sun loungers are available for use around the pool and in the interest of safety the pool area is completely fenced, with lockable gates as the only entry points.

Children playing in the play area can be seen from the patio of the cottage, giving parents complete peace of mind.

4.20m (14ft) Trampoline.

The rest of the grounds extend to over 9 acres, giving you plenty of room to run, hop, skip, jump, play hide 'n' seek and many other games. Perhaps you could even let the children join in too! There are many small lanes and roads close by for safe walking & cycling.

For those house-hunting in France (either for permanent or holiday homes), we are centrally located to explore the Bordeaux, Gironde, Charente, Medoc & Dordogne regions.

Heating is provided throughout the cottage.

What else do we have to offer here at "Jappeloup"?

Guests staying in the cottage are invited to enjoy the peace and tranquility that first attracted us here to "Jappeloup". The south facing garden enjoys the sun for most of the day and has views across the unspoiled, typically French countryside. In summer, afternoon shade is provided by the twelve metre high Christmas tree planted adjacent to the patio, or the large, spreading fig tree on the lawn. A barbeque is provided to entice you to eat alfresco on those long, usually warm summer evenings. Sitting on the patio sipping an aperitif, whilst the unmistakable aroma of barbeque cooking drifts across the garden, is the perfect start to an "evening in". In spring and early summer, as the sun finally drops behind the trees around 10 o'clock, the frogs chorus heralds yet another spectacular sunset.

gite garden sunset

Eventually the daylight disappears completely, leaving the crystal clear stars contrasting brightly against the black velvet of the night sky. Only on a moonless night and when this far away from "civilization" does the night sky look so dark and the stars so plentiful. Being the first person to spot a "shooting star" is a most satisfying way to end the evening!

All in all, "Jappeloup" is the ideal place for unwinding and relaxing, giving you the chance to "recharge your batteries"!

Lounge area has comfortable leather seating and low units which house the video, tv The jappeloup in jappeloup cottage is pronounced JAP-A-LOO!use the TV/video and radio/CD/cassette players.Free loan of children's videos (in English) from our own collection.
Bicycles, board games, games and other toys (mainly boys) may also be provided free of charge, on request, depending on availability.The kitchen is English style and fully equipped with a refrigerator, cooker, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee percolator and, perhaps most importantly, a corkscrew! Obviously we haven't forgotten to include the basic items such as cutlery, crockery, utensils, glassware and pots & pans.
French doors (what else!) lead to a south-facing raised patio area overlooking the garden, play area and swimming pool. A garden table and chairs are available so that meals can be taken alfresco as and when you like.The garden of the cottage is fully enclosed.The free-form swimming pool (shared with the owners) has just been completed, ready for the 2003 season.It is 6 metres by 12 metres with Roman Steps to the side, giving easy access to the shallow end. Parents and non-swimmers should note that it is 1.6 metres at the deepest point. We do not add chlorine to the pool for sterilisation, we use a relatively new technique. A small amount of salt is diluted in the pool water (less than the percentage in a teardrop) and this is then converted into chlorine using electrolysis. This system uses much less chlorine, resulting in fresher water and NO SORE, RED EYES.Sunloungers and a hammock are available for use around the pool and in the interest of safety (and to comply with impending French law) the pool area is fenced, with lockable gates as the only entry points.The rest of the grounds extend to over 9 acres, giving you plenty of room to run, hop, skip, jump, play hide 'n' seek and many other games.For those looking house-hunting in France (either for permanent or holiday homes), we are centrally located to explore the Bordeaux, Gironde, Charente, Medoc & Dordogne regions.All in all Jappeloup is the ideal place for unwinding and relaxing, giving you the chance to "recharge your batteries"!