C18th Charentaise Farmhouse Gîte with Pool near La Rochelle, Ile de Re & Beaches

About Mark Henderson

We are from Sydney, Australia and have visited France regularly over the years. When the opportunity arose for both of us to change our careers, we decided to come to France and combine our love of all things French with being able to offer the perfect setting for others to enjoy a wonderful holiday. There is nothing we love more than seeing the expressions on guests' faces when they arrive at Les Capucines as it really is very difficult to convey the luxury and spaciousness of the property with only limited website photos! "The photos and website don't do it justice" is a phrase we so often hear. We certainly aim to over deliver, which we believe is the best way not only to ensure guests return but also have them tell their friends about their great holiday experience.

Mark Henderson purchased this Farmhouse in 2014

Why Mark Henderson chose Moragne

When my wife and I were looking for a gite property in 2013 we visited over 25 different complexes all over France. Les Capucines was by far the most luxurious, well equipped and most centrally located property that we visited. The Charente Maritime area of France is the second sunniest (after the Cote d'Azur) as well as being extremely attractive, relatively undiscovered and unspoilt. The range of activities are many and varied and there are so many things to see and do whether you are young or old, active or more relaxed. There are a number of fabulous places to visit - ranging from sandy beaches, to historical towns, to rolling countryside and vineyards. The Charente Maritime is also home to some great local produce - in particular, oysters and shellfish, mussels, Cognac, Pineau Charente, cheese and wine. Les Capucines, is a beautiful old 18th century Charentaise farmhouse which has been lovingly restored and converted into our summer home & luxury holiday property.

What makes this Farmhouse unique

Les Capucines is easy to reach by air, sea or road, with most of the budget airlines now flying to La Rochelle from just about everywhere in the UK, and is centrally located to so many places and activities. From the golden beaches of the Atlantic 20 minutes to the west, the historic old towns and villages along the Charente river to the east, to the Chateaux of the Loire to the north as well as the rolling countryside of the Dordogne and the vineyards of Bordeaux to the south ... plus everywhere in between! There is just so much to do for the whole family when you holiday at Les Capucines. Everything is provided for that perfect relaxing holiday, including in-room massage and 'starter supplies' for your cottage when you first really only need to bring your clothes and good company! Les Capucines has continually built a strong following of guests who have come back year after year, some of whom are now seen more as friends than guests.