Le Petit Moulin
Welcome to our website and we hope you will find it both helpful and informative.
Please browse through all the sections as this will give you an idea of what we have achieved to date, and give you useful information on our beautiful Millhouse in the sunny Charente Maritime.
The Photo Gallery has many pictures of our facilities, and the before and after picture sections in the gallery will show you how the Mill was before,during and after the extensive renovations.
The team old and new sections have the family, friends and artisans that have made it all happen and without them, it simply wouldn't be the place it is today, and our special thanks go out to them all.
Hopefully the last page you visit will be the booking section and here you can contact us directly.
Please leave your e mail address and contact details in the boxes provided and we can get right back to you.
A 360 degree panoramic view of the Millhouse and pool has been created which gives the feeling of actually being there so click here to see the links
The House
The Pool
we hope you enjoy it.
Set in its own lovely secluded grounds, Le Petit Moulin provides exceptional accommodation in the heart of the Charente Maritime countryside.
The relaxing surroundings combine with the charm of this historic Mill to provide you with the perfect way to unwind.
Originally a functioning Watermill producing flour (the wheel is intact and still turns plus the original breadoven is till in place) it has undergone major restoration and refurbishment by the enthusiastic owners and their dedicated team.
The accommodation has large reception rooms with beautifully furnished interiors and outside are wide sun and shaded terraces with extensive grounds and a large salt water, heated swimming pool plus a beautiful Charentais stone BBQ area.
The 12 meter heated pool has a completely separate 4 meter kiddies pool attached to it, also heated, and this is great bonus for mums with small kids to be with their little ones while they are learning to swim but not too far from the main pool area and the adults.
Le Petit Moulin has a light, spacious interior and sleeps up to 20 people.
Accommodation includes a large fully equipped kitchen with American Fridge, dishwasher,large 5 ring hob, microwave and conventional oven.
The kitchen opens to the front and rear of the Mill allowing everyone to eat outside in sun or shade and there is casual dining space in the kitchen as well as a large formal dining room.
The main lounge or 'Salon' has a large open stone Charentaise fireplace and is well equipped with a 50" Plasma TV with Freesat/Blueray DVD and CD/MP3 music system with an integral ipod dock.
There is also a second large lounge area at the entrance foyer and the 1st floor landing area library provides even more space for reading, chatting or just chilling out with one of our many books.
Evening meals can either be taken in the large formal dining room which has the illuminated Millstream running through it or on our large garden terrace at the rear of the kitchen, overlooking the gardens.
Our illuminated Millstream with glass viewing panel is a lovely feature and a great talking point while having dinner.
There are 8 double bedrooms,all of which have lovely en-suite bathrooms and there is a downstairs WC/shower just off the dining room which doubles as the bathroom for the 'Garden room'bedroom.
The garden room is effectively the 9th bedroom and has a queensize sofabed.
There is another queensize sofabed in the largest bedroom in the west wing and this room is perfect for teenagers that like to share.
All bedrooms have ceiling fans to circulate cool air around the bedrooms during the hot summer summer days and nights.
We supply beautiful hotel quality monogrammed linen on each of the beds to give you a wonderful nights sleep, and when you wake up,you will have superb quality large fluffy bathtowels to enhance your bathing experience.
The house lends itself to different size parties and the East wing of the Mill can be closed off for smaller groups (at a reduced rate) if required and the downstairs reception rooms are exactly the same whether you book 4 or 8 bedrooms but we can only offer this feature during the low season.
Close to the historic towns of Saintes,Cognac,St Savinien,Taillebourg and St Jean D'Angely and only 40 minutes from lovely beaches of the Atlantic coast, Le Petit Moulin is in a wonderful location for a perfect holiday.
With easy access to Bordeaux,La Rochelle, Cognac and Angoulême (the capital of the Charente) and the major train stations, international airports, and only 4 hours from St Malo ferry port, Le Petit Moulin is the ideal setting for a perfect stay.
Here are some of the nice things our previous guests have said
I cannot enough express our satisfaction, amazement and I’d go as far as to say euphoria, about our experience there. It is an overwhelmingly beautiful house and grounds and it is fitted out to the highest of standards with clear loving attention to detail.
Thomas H. - Manchester, UK
An absolutely fantastic house, exceeded only by the welcome and friendly help throughout our stay from Steve and Manisiah. We cannot praise the whole experience enough
Sue D. - Kent, UK
We have had a wonderful stay here at Le Petit Moulin. It was so much better than expected. It’s a beautiful house in an idylllic location. The kids have enjoyed the pool and play toys in the back garden. Your gardens are so beautiful too as well. We hope to be back some day.
Al and Lene B. - California, USA
Thank you so much for such a beautiful house in such a fantastic setting and allowing us to enjoy a little slice of heaven.
Our kids, Adam and Ella had a ball, the pool, the games which you provided you have really thought of absolutely everything for all ages. Once again thank you Manisiah.
Dr Karl K, Wexford, Rep of Ireland
We have found a litle piece of heaven at Le Petit Moulin. peace - tranquility and elegant living, where the standard set by Manisiah and Steve is excellence. When we leave here we will have a greater understanding of 'le joie de vivre'.
Ed and Family-Wexford, Ireland
Very impressed with the attention to detail in this fantastic property and the quality of fittings and furnishings were above expectations.
We have spent a week as part of a group of 16 and everyone had ample room to relax and enjoy their stay and we would highly recommend Le Petit Moulin as a first class holiday home. Thank you Steve and Manisiah
Clint, Philippa, Kirra and Tasmin Rigby from Moreton Island, Queensland, Australia
I am thoroughly impressed and have enjoyed our stay at Le Petit Moulin. Although knowing the area/region well - we have discovered a new holiday and a magical coastline that is only known to those that know - and that has been a joy.
Looking forward to many more holidays and good times with our hosts Steve and Manisiah-Chris B, London, UK.
A fantastic holiday with so much to do and see. The house and surroundings are beautiful, and the hosts made sure we lacked nothing so thank you for the conisderation you have shown to us.- Diana and Robin C, London, UK.
We have had a wonderful holiday. The house is so beautiful and the total en-suite facilities added so much.
Your hospitality has helped to make the holiday so memorable and we hope to see you again.
If you are ever in Dreysdon, we will be very pleased to see you-Malinda and Eric Jackson, Dreysdon, UK
We can only echo what other guests have said ! This is a lovely house - so typically french to look at.
The surrounding gardens are a pleasure, beautifully kept, and the pool area is fantastic - child friendly, but fun for adults too. Steve and Manisiah have been most welcoming, friendly and helpful and we would certainly recommend Le Petit Mouin ! -Smith Family, Surrey, Yorkshire and Tyne and Wear UK
What a wonderfull weekend. The house and setting is very special, we wish we could have stayed longer, but our time at Le Petit Moulin will be fondly remembered by all.
Amanda S. - London, New Zealand
First impressions are so important. This was an ideal place to celebrate our dear friend’s 50th birthday. Thank you for the exquisite holiday.
Adrian and Judith E. - Languadoc, France
We had an excellent time with dear friends and Le Petit Moulin set the scene for this success. We shall look forward to our return and will definitely recommend this bijoux property to family, friends and clients.
Michael, Pauline and Tamara J. - UK
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