There are two properties available for holiday lets. The first is a 5-bedroom property - 4 double and 1 twin; the twin bedroom being interconnected to a double to form an ideal family room. As well as a spacious living room with log-burning fire, there is a large fully-equipped kitchen with fridge, dishwasher, cookers(both gas and electric) and microwave. There is access to a washing machine situated in one of the outbuildings. Downstairs there is a toilet and adjacent to the kitchen is one of the double bedrooms which leads to a bathroom with a shower area and a wash-hand basin. There is a further shower room and separate toilet upstairs where the other four bedrooms are situated.

Next door, the second property consists of lounge and dining area (approximately 30 square metres in size) and a fully-equipped kitchen downstairs (comprising 4 electric cooking rings, oven, fridge, washing machine, microwave, kettle, toaster and cafetiere) with two bedrooms (one double and one twin) together with bathroom(shower, bath and separate w.c.) upstairs. The main front doors of both properties open onto the "courtyard" and each property has its own patio area and is equipped with table, chairs and bbq facilities. There is also a swimming pool situated in a beautiful location to the side of the property.

It is possible to interconnect both properties offering the facilities of both for one large party of up to 14 people.

Chez Mesnard is at the heart of the Charentes Maritime region being well placed for all facilities needed to enjoy a holiday in a warm climate; a climate which rivals mediterranean resorts of the South of France in the Summer.

The nearest town of significance is Pons, and Chez Mesnard lies less than 10 minutes by car to the South-East of this town. The slightly larger town of Jonzac lies about 15 minutes to the South. This town has a newly-built "Oasis" style water park - "Les Antilles". Both towns have plenty of shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants and thriving weekly markets. In addition, both towns have an "Aire de Loisir" offering play facilities, bar, restaurant, pedalo hire, horse riding. Jonzac has a man-made lake and "beach" for safe bathing besides separate boating lake all in attractive surroundings.

Further afield but within a 30 minute drive are the beaches of the Gironde Estuary, as well as such memorable towns of Mortagne and Meschers. The extensive sandy beaches of St George de Didonne, La Palmyre and Royan are a little further up the coast but must not be missed. La Palymre is also the location of an extremely impressive zoo which both children and adults can enjoy.

Heading inland from Chez Mesnard there are the towns of Saintes to the north and Cognac to the east, both about 20kms away. As well as a monthly market which takes over the whole town, Saintes offers a full range of shops, restaurants and bars, and boat trips on the Charentes -which flows through the town- as well as having an excellent example of a well-preserved Roman amphitheatre. Cognac, again situated on the River Charentes, offers the same sort of extensive facilities as Saintes but with the added attraction of a number of Cognac houses - Martell, Hennessey, Otard and nearby Remy Martin.