Le Moulin de Beaumont, its pool, garden and places of interest in the diverse Charente Maritime
We hope these additional photos will give you an idea of the mill house and the wildlife it attracts in its tranquil surroundings, along with towns such as Cognac and Saintes, beautiful beaches like La Grande Cote, St Georges de Didonne and Royan, and the pretty ports of Talmont sur Gironde and Meschers sur Gironde.
Welcome to Le Moulin de Beaumont
Light, airy, spacious well equipped kitchen at the heart of the Mill House
Breakfast in the sunshine inside ...
Or take your breakfast outside whilst watching the wildlife from the shade of the loggia
French dresser in the large kitchen looking towards the French windows and terrace
Spacious, sunny, double aspect sitting room benefits from patio doors leading to the loggia and garden beyond
Bright, sunny Master Bedroom overlooking the garden, stream, pool and farmer's fields beyond
En suite to upstairs Master bedroom with 'rain' shower
Downstairs double bedroom with wardrobe and chest of drawers
French 'daybed' for those lazy afternoon snoozes or simply to relax on with a good book
Spacious Twin Bedroom with high ceiling
Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and bath with overhead shower
Shaded loggia to shield from the heat of the sun, while enjoying mid morning coffee
Or for an al fresco French breakfast or light lunch
The private, sheltered, heated, salt water pool area for swimming from May to September
View from upstairs of the private, sheltered pool area with farmer's fields and fruit trees beyond
Le Moulin de Beaumont with plenty of space for games or just endless running around
Fragrant, colourful lavender grows in abundance around the pool area
Garden path leading from the terrace to the private, sheltered, heated pool
View from the bedroom window, looking down to the wooden bridge under which the millstream flows
And lilies and irises adorn the banks of the river, where the millstream rejoins it as it flows through the garden
Back over from the bridge and into the main garden, you will find another shady seated spot to relax under and escape the midday sun
Sunflowers in full bloom growing in the nearby field
Vivid hollyhocks sway in the breeze and line the whitewashed villages of Talmont sur Gironde, Mornac sur Seudre and the Ile de Re, as well as in the moulin's garden
One of the many common blue butterflies which frequent the garden
As do the swallow tail butterflies (photograph courtesy of a Moulin guest)
And colourful demoiselle dragonflies, one captured here as it lands on the terrace
Along with a Golden Ringed dragonfly settling near the stream, taken by a guest during their stay
The nectar loving bees keep busy amongst the lavender bordering the garden
While the hummingbird moths feed on 'Miss Ruby' buddleja opposite the patio
The vividly coloured kingfisher is frequently seen on the bridge; magnificently photographed by a guest in its usual spot
The peaceful pool ready for a midnight dip under a starry sky
Miles of wonderful soft sand along La Grande Cote just passed Royan
Sand sculpture on the beach at St Georges de Didonne
Traditional 'carrelets' and troglodyte caves well worth a visit at Meschers sur Gironde
Sheltered coves at Meschers sur Gironde, perfect for rock pooling with younger members of the family
Enjoy the high ropes and zip wires at Royan or La Palmyre
The pretty port of Mortagne sur Gironde with restaurants along the quay offering the local freshly caught fish
Saint Radegonde's Church, Talmont sur Gironde
One of the many picturesque lanes in nearby Talmont sur Gironde as the sun starts to set
The brightly coloured hollyhocks adorn Talmont's lanes as they sway in the gentle breeze
Take a trip to Saintes and discover the region's history looking through Germanicus Arch as swallows and swifts fly over head
Saintes from the River Charente, where boats can be hired, with Cathèdrale Saint Pierre in the distance
Explore the Roman Amphitheatre at Saintes
Charentaise rooftops at medieval Pons viewed from the top of the 'Donjon'
Take a boat trip on the Charente River, passed the entrance to Cognac's quaint pedestrianised streets
Local vineyards nestling near the coast at Talmont sur Gironde
Hiring canoes, navigating the River Seugne provides fun for all the family
Wonderful spices to suit every culinary taste at a nearby market
And gorgeous cheeses to buy and taste at the market too, as well as much smaller ones of course
Along with a sizzling 'French' paella at the night market in Jonzac
Watch the sunset from the moulin's terrace for apéro with a local rosé
Le Moulin de Beaumont awaits your arrival
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Guest Comments
Well worth the 2 day drive! Photos didn't really do it justice - we immediately felt at home. Such a peaceful place. Whether it's a swim in the pool, watching the hoopoes on the lawn, photographing t ...
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