| Merlot Gîte accommodates up to eight people plus babies. Originally a stone barn, the stone walls and wooden beams have been retained and lovingly restored to make this beautiful holiday home ooze with rustic charm. |  | ![Merlot Gîte & Pinot Gîte [click to enlarge] Merlot Gîte & Pinot Gîte [click to enlarge]](http://www.vinegites.com/sites/letsites/clients/vinegites/photos/vinegites_011_.jpg) |
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![Merlot Gîte : the kitchen [click to enlarge] Merlot Gîte : the kitchen [click to enlarge]](http://www.vinegites.com/sites/letsites/clients/vinegites/photos/vinegites_013_.jpg) |  | The spacious, open-plan country kitchen has been fully equipped with a range of modern appliances and kitchen utensils. In addition, a high chair and child-proof crockery & cutlery have been provided for toddlers and babies. |
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| The dining area has a huge wooden table which seats up to ten people - just perfect for family breakfasts, leisurely lunches and relaxing suppers. |  | ![Merlot Gîte : the dining area [click to enlarge] Merlot Gîte : the dining area [click to enlarge]](http://www.vinegites.com/sites/letsites/clients/vinegites/photos/vinegites_014_.jpg) |
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![Merlot Gîte : the lounge [click to enlarge] Merlot Gîte : the lounge [click to enlarge]](http://www.vinegites.com/sites/letsites/clients/vinegites/photos/vinegites_015_.jpg) |  | The sitting area has plenty of cosy seating and a wood-burning fire for the cooler months. Also provided are English satellite TV and a DVD player with a selection of films. |
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| From the sitting area, French doors open out to a private patio overlooking the garden and swimming pool. The private patio has garden furniture and a barbecue for guests wishing to dine alfresco. |  | ![Merlot Gîte : the patio [click to enlarge] Merlot Gîte : the patio [click to enlarge]](http://www.vinegites.com/sites/letsites/clients/vinegites/photos/vinegites_012_.jpg) |
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![Merlot Gîte : the Rouge bedroom [click to enlarge] Merlot Gîte : the Rouge bedroom [click to enlarge]](http://www.vinegites.com/sites/letsites/clients/vinegites/photos/vinegites_017_.jpg) |  | Merlot Gîte has four bedrooms - two with double beds, two with twin beds. Luxurious cotton bed linen and fluffy hand & bath towels are included in the rental cost. The Rouge bedroom has been furnished with an antique rosewood double bed and has a private en suite shower room. |
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| The Blue bedroom has an antique pine double bed with lovely views of the pool and surrounding countryside. It, too, has a private en suite shower room. |  | ![Merlot Gîte : the Blue bedroom [click to enlarge] Merlot Gîte : the Blue bedroom [click to enlarge]](http://www.vinegites.com/sites/letsites/clients/vinegites/photos/vinegites_016_.jpg) |
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![Merlot Gîte : the Lilac bedroom [click to enlarge] Merlot Gîte : the Lilac bedroom [click to enlarge]](http://www.vinegites.com/sites/letsites/clients/vinegites/photos/vinegites_018_.jpg) |  | The Lilac and Pink bedrooms both have twin beds and share a family bathroom. The bathroom has a corner bath with a seat (ideal for younger children) and a shower. |
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| In the grounds, relax on the sunloungers next to the swimming pool and watch the swallows swoop and dive over the water. There is also a children’s play area (located away from the pool) which should keep the little ones occupied for hours. |  | ![The pool [click to enlarge] The pool [click to enlarge]](http://www.vinegites.com/sites/letsites/clients/vinegites/photos/vinegites_019_.jpg) |
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Both a friendly welcome and a first-night parcel with wine await you... ... so come and have a great family holiday chez nous! |
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