Author and fashion editor wife require a reliable and committed house / cat sitter for eight weeks, over Christmas and New Year, in the quiet picturesque French town of Montmorillon, located half-way between Poiters and Limoges. We are leaving Monday November 20th, 2017, and return on Saturday January 13th, 2018. Home-loving couple preferred. Non-smokers only.
Chez Gigi is a quirky four-floor house situated on a quiet lane on the banks of the river Gartempe, set within an enclosed walled garden with three terraces. House comprising large kitchen/dining room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, large living room/ library, office, all accessed by internal spiral staircase. Full internet access and WiFi. Satellite UK TV and radio. The house is close to shops, cafes and restaurants, with two major supermarkets within a five-minute drive. Although situated in the middle of town, a car is essential for shopping and generally getting about the area. Our own car can be available if required (automatic, right-hand drive Hyundai).
We do not have central heating, primary winter heating is a wood burning stove, with supplemental electric radiators throughout the house. The wood burning stove will necessitate regular chopping of wood, from pre-supplied small logs.
Cooking is by a gas-fired range, gas bottles (supplied) will need to be changed at least once during stay.