COME SEW WITH ME IN THE CHARENTE
Maison D’Hibou is our adorable gite - a converted barn adjoining the main house (Chez Dauve) set in 2 acres of meadow gardens and an orchard among the vineyards of the Petite Champagne region of the Charente. Down a quiet country lane away from traffic, the gite retains all the original oak beams and traditional "pierre apparent" stonework unique to this region of France.
Our Gite - Your relaxing workspace and accommodation
You will sleep in the gite in one of the 4 pretty bedrooms………or sometimes we use the extra bedrooms in the main house……
a large open plan ground floor dedicated to sewing with a communal lounge
10 modern sewing machines one for each guest including Phaff, Toyota, Brother, Janome and Singer plus 2 overlockers
Lage cutting table, scissors, rules, pins, everything you could possibly need and more
4 elegant and pretty bedrooms …2 twin ensuite bedrooms 1 twin with adjoining bathroom and one double with separate bathroom
pop up shop - selling fabrics patterns and gifts
kitchen area - tea, coffee, soft drinks are provided
A large fridge for your own tipple
INSIDE
Private garden with sun terrace
outside sewing area (in the shade)
Heated outdoor pool with patio and plenty of sun loungers and parasols
Orchard and herb garden
fabulous views across fields of vines
In tranquil surroundings
Most meals are outside where the lime tree provides shade
take a walk in the countryside on our doorstep
A large covered terrace where you can sew or relax
Open Plan Sewing space and Lounge Area
We converted the barn into a 4 bedroom gite and decided to host sewing holidays The first was in 2022
The whole downstairs area is open plan which lends itself perfectly to a suitable sewing space
A useful refreshments area on one side. Large Patio doors open onto the huge gardens overlooking the local vineyards and fields of sunflowers. Other double doors situated at the rear of the sitting room lead to your rear covered terrace with a seating area and a big totable. There is a gate into the garden and heated outdoor pool. This whole area is very secluded and un overlooked. Sun loungers galore. Towels, pool towels and linen provided, changed weekly.
From every aspect there are fields of sunflowers and vineyards.
The gite is situated in the grounds of the main house “Chez Dauve”