On a small private island located on the Charente river between Angoulême and Cognac, on the route of the bike path "La Flow vélo", and in the immediate vicinity of the pretty beach of the seaside site of Bain des Dames, comfortable house with private garden overlooking the river. Many activities on site: kayaking, paddle, bicycles, mountain biking and a large games room including billiards, table tennis, table football, darts, board games and many toys for children.
The House benefits from a private garden that overlooks the river. You have the house and its adjoining garden for yourself. Each house has a private garden. The residents of each house cannot cross paths if they confine themselves to the part of the garden dedicated to them. But nothing prevents you from linking acquaintances, it is as you wish.
On the ground floor:
a large living room (TV and DVD player), kitchenette (fridge, dishwasher, 4-burner stove, oven, microwave, washing machine, filter coffee maker for ground coffee, washing machine) and dining area.

Upstairs:
- a bedroom with a double bed and a bathroom (shower + sink)
- a bedroom with three single beds and a sink
- Separate WC


In the adjoining garden, you have deckchairs, a garden table and a barbecue.

Services offered:
- Bed and bath linen provided - free of charge
- Wifi - free
- Baby accessories (cot, bath, high chair) on request before your arrival - free
- 2 paddles (capacity per paddle 1 adult + 1 child) self-service (life jackets included) - free
- 1 kayak (capacity 2 adults and 2 children) self-service (life jackets included) - free
- 4 VTC, 4 mountain bikes, several children's bikes for all ages and self-service scooters (helmets included) - free
- Games room (table tennis, French billiards, table football, darts, basketball hoop, books and board games) - free
- Cleaning of your accommodation on departure, on request before your arrival (Paid service 50 €)
You also benefit from shared spaces between the Maison des Aunes, the Maison des Frênes and your hosts: park and private woods (10,000 m2 of land in total), swimming pool (5mx10m) and games room of 160 m2. Outside the pool you can enjoy the pleasure of swimming in the river.
The house is located on the island of Malvy, a small private island . It is part of the beautiful village of Mosnac-Saint-Simeux and is accessed by a bridge. It is nestled in a green valley and sheltered by the river that surrounds it, so it is a very quiet place.
For a cultural getaway, the island is ideally located between Angoulême and Cognac, respectively 25 and 45 minutes by car. These cities benefit from the label city of art and history and many festivals and events are scheduled throughout the year. There are many villages and sites to visit as well as many activities near the island.
Many activities are offered on the pretty seaside site of the Bain des Dames, which is located like the island of Malvy, on the route of the bike path "La Flow vélo" (pretty sandy beach supervised in summer, slides, swings, zip line, archery, paddle, pedal boat, kayak, fitness trail, bowling alley ...). To reach the Bain des Dames, it takes 15 minutes by bike via the bike path, or 5 minutes by car.
You have the house and its adjoining garden for yourself. Each house has a private garden. The residents of each house cannot cross paths if they confine themselves to the part of the garden dedicated to them. But nothing prevents you from linking acquaintances, it is as you wish.
You also benefit from shared spaces between the Maison des Aunes, the Maison des Frênes and your hosts: park and private woods (10,000 m2 of land in total), swimming pool (5mx10m) and games room of 160 m2. Outside the pool you can enjoy the pleasure of swimming in the river.
Upon your arrival we give you the key to the house and the remote control of the bridge grille, and take the opportunity to give you all the useful information and answer your questions.
We can welcome you from 17:00 pm and at the latest until 20:00 pm. We are grateful if you let us know the approximate time you expect to arrive.
Departures are no later than 11:00 am. Please leave the cleaning fee payment, if you have opted for this service, inside the house, lock the door, and slip the keys into the mailbox located at the entrance of the bridge. We thank you for scrupulously respecting these instructions so that the cleaning lady is able to access the house to prepare it for our next travelers.
Extremely quiet place. The launching of the kayak and paddles at your disposal is done directly from the garden adjoining your house. You are alone in the world, in the middle of nature, cut off from civilization... But only 5 minutes drive from Châteauneuf-sur-Charente (CP 16120), a city on a human scale (3500 inhabitants), enjoying a seaside resort, and offering all amenities:
- Bathing site of the Bain des Dames Chemin de l'île Mattard, supervised sandy beach in July and August, ping-pong tables, fitness trail, bowling alley, slides, swings, zip line, beach volleyball court, archery, handball, football and badminton, kayak, pedal boat and paddle rental)
- Tourist Office, 2 rue du Général Leclerc
- Outdoor swimming pool 2 boulevard Gambetta, equipped with a large swimming pool with several water lines and a small pool for children. Around the pools, a solarium allows you to rest in the sun. Open in July and August
- Tennis courts road of Blanzac
- Open air market, rue Berthe and Jules Noblet, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8am to 12pm, 3 stalls on Tuesdays and up to 10 stalls on Saturdays: fruits & vegetables, fishmongers, butchers, poultry and clothes on Thursday and Saturday.
- Covered market, rue Berthe and Jules Noblet, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8am to 12pm: fish, meat and poultry, fruit and vegetables, bread and cheese.

- Monthly fair every last Saturday of each month, Place de la Liberté, Boulevard de la République (florist stalls, clothes, haberdashery, books ...).
- Epicerie La Belle Verte 6 rue du général Leclerc (bulk grocery store, organic products, zero waste, coffee, wine cellar, beer and snacks)
- Boutique of local designers Jules & Berthe, 11 rue Berthe et Jules Noblet
- Recyclerie Le Vest'hier itinérant, 4 rue des Lilas
- Atelier-boutique L'Atelier de Fred
- Several restaurants including the excellent Vignes and Lila, 13 rue Berthe and Jules Noblet and Graines et Garenne, Chez Bichat, 9 route de Roullet
- Bars like the Chap'ti 6 rue de la gare or the Café de la paix 4 rue du général Leclerc but even closer to the island of Malvy you have the inevitable Pub des Gabariers 2 rue des gabariers in Saint-Simeux
- Super U (supermarket)
- Carrefour Market (supermarket)
- Several bakeries, pharmacies, gas stations, hairdressers, beauty salons, florists, restaurants and bars
- A shoemaker, a jeweler, an optician, a dry cleaner, Gamm vert, a Maison de la Presse
- several doctors, dentists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, nurses
- a media library, an exhibition room


You can park on the island.
You can reach Chateauneuf-sur-Charente by bike, allow 15 minutes of travel (30 minutes round trip).
The train station of Châteauneuf-sur-Charente is located 5 minutes drive from the island of Malvy, it serves Angoulême, Cognac, Saintes, Royan, La Rochelle ...
Angoulême train station is a 25-minute drive from Malvy Island.
The nearest airports are those of Limoges, Poitiers and Bordeaux approximately 1h30 drive from the island of Malvy.
You can order your groceries in advance: there is a Super U drive in Chateauneuf-sur-Charentes (5 minutes from the house).

You have several charging stations to charge your electric vehicle at Super U supermarket