Le Moulin De Malineau, Messac, Charente-Maritime, France

We rented this lovely gite last year and I highly recommend it. Neil and LInda (live on-site) were so friendly and really go out of their way to accommodate whatever you need. The gite is in the heart of beautiful french countryside, you are surrounded by the most amazing sunflower fields (thousands and thousands of them - quite surreal!) There is a lovely pool, sandpit, wendy-house, swings, slide, bikes all available in the huge gardens. There is also a lake for fishing! The children were happy to spend the week just in the garden and the pool but there were some beautiful french villages and towns all within short driving distance. FAB HOLIDAY!