石のコテージ、プライベートサンテラスとマウンテンビュー

I am self employed and life in London can get quite hectic, so I love the chance to enjoy a different pace of life. The gorgeous countryside, local events and the relative quiet I find when I visit my cottage helps restore the batteries!

I bought my house because I was looking for a retreat somewhere, a place where I could unwind from hectic London life. The village is so pretty and the surrounding countryside very beautiful, I feel very lucky to have found it. There are so many things to do.There are numerous footpaths to explore, many a day can be spent hiking locally with a packed lunch! Also nearby are colourful markets, ancient Cathar sites not to mention the mysteries surrounding the church at Renne's le Chateau. In the summer months there are music events, village fêtes and film festivals to look out for. Unwinding and sampling the great local wines and produce while relaxing on the terrace is how I spend a lot of my time there! Exploring French life is great fun and the pace of life in the country is lovely.

The airport is only 50 minutes away and the Ryanair flight gets me to the house in the late afternoon/early evening. I have driven down in the car and made an adventure of the journey with one overnight stay - the roads are great and with the advantages of sat-nav the routing is very simple. During my stay I often visit the local lakes and rivers for a swim - The hot spring in Rennes-les-Bains actually pours out into the river from an outlet in the wall and its healing properties can be enjoyed by all! The coast is an hour and a half's drive and makes a great day out. There are numerous books and films at the house including Netflix and the quiet that descends as evening comes in is quite remarkable. You rarely see the night sky in all it's glory if you live in a busy city, and spending a few hours on the terrace with a glass of wine looking at the stars is a lovely way to relax.