Between the cities of Laon and Soissons, in the quiet village of Lizy, this country home invites you to experience the charming woodlands and striking chateaus of the French countryside.

Spend your days in the garden enjoying the fruits of the orchard and castle views – the outdoor sofa is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your surroundings. When you feel like exploring, there are six bikes available which are perfect for cycling through the forest or paying a trip to the village to pick up some local ingredients to cook on the barbecue. For a change of pace, take a drive to one of the nearby towns, where you can discover ancient architecture, wine shops and cafes.

This home puts family time front and centre, with garden games and even a ping pong table on offer. When night falls, head indoors to cuddle up around the wood burner, or take a relaxing soak in the bath.

Home truths:
*This home is laid across two floors with internal stairs between them

*There's free private parking available here – we'd recommend renting a car if you're keen to explore the area

*Some of the single beds can be pushed together to form a double bed

*Your host can provide a cot, high chair and children's dinnerware for free upon request

*This home has its own fireplace – fire wood can be provided for free

*Your host welcomes well-behaved dogs here

*You'll have your own private entrance

*At full occupancy, two guests will be sleeping on pull-out beds

*The nearest restaurant is 1.3 miles away

*The nearest airport is Reims – Champagne Air Base – it's 29 miles away