Updated 15th August 2010: Treat yourself to a sunny autumn break, our pool is heated throughout September and into October if requested. Availability from Sat 25th Sept on including half term dates. An easy day's drive from all channel ports to White Shutters, 45 mins to Cognac and the coast. Pool is heated to 26 degrees. Now taking bookings for 2011!

White Shutters is a conversion of traditional 19th Century manoir farm buildings and stables into comfortable family holiday gite accommodation. The house has retained many traditional features such as exposed stone walls and beams.

Outside there is a large private floodlit 12m heated swimming pool for your exclusive use, situated in a private walled south facing garden.

Your family friendly holiday rental sleeps 8-12 in four generous bedrooms and four bath/shower rooms. The arrangement of the house gives ample privacy for 2-3 family groups sharing. Bed linen, towels, baby equipment and wi-fi broadband are all included for a stress free holiday.

This large (200 square metres) light, spacious and traditional house is situated in South-West France in the department of the Charente Maritime (part of the Poitou Charentes region) and is only 6km from the thriving market town of Aulnay. Situated in peaceful countryside dotted with sunflower fields and vineyards, the Charente Maritime offers long hot summers, short mild winters, clear skies and fresh unpolluted air. The quiet roads and gentle terrain are ideal for family cycle rides. The many and varied Atlantic beaches betwen La Rochelle and Royan are within easy reach.

White Shutters is only five hours driving time from the Western Channel Ports (7 hours from Calais) on good auto routes and is less than an hour from three low cost airports (La Rochelle, Poitiers and Angouleme).

White Shutters offers the perfect French self catering holiday for your family and friends. There is so much to do that a fortnight will not be long enough!!