Angouleme holiday home rental, Charras with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Chateau de Charras (house)

Home:63706
Sleeps up to:6   (3 bedrooms)
Rates:£350 to £550
Will consider:Long term lets (over 1 month)
Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:Flexible
Access:Car advised
Nearest amenities: 0.3 km
Notes:Sorry - no pets allowed
Suitable for children
No smoking at this property
Self-catering

Home description

This family house is set within the 13 acre grounds of the 18th century Chateau de Charras. The house itself originally formed part of the Chateau's wine store and has recently been sympathetically renovated with many original features retained - ie exposed stonework including a large stone fireplace and wooden beams. There is also a courtyard at the back of the house with furniture for outside dining. The extensive grounds are very pleasant and relaxing to walk through with stone staircases , walls and balustrades recalling a much different lifestyle from long ago. There are panoramic views across the countryside from the hill top position of the Chateau and guests can enjoy the shared use of the 15m x 6m heated swimming pool and 2 tennis courts during their stay. The Chateau is in the heart of the village of Charras and has it's own boulangerie , general store with post office and bar / restaurant all within easy walking distance.

The swimming pool.
The swimming pool.
View of the grounds.
View of the grounds.
The lounge.
The lounge.
The kitchen / diner.
The kitchen / diner.
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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente region

- On the borders of the Charente / Dordogne.

-The village is bordered by forest and agricultural land perfect for walking, cycling and picnics but within easy reach of very picturesque towns and villages. Local weekly markets are a must to visit.

- Easy access to lakes for swimming , sailing , windsurfing and fishing.

Horse riding , golf , go karting , fishing , canoeing all available within easy reach.

The historic city of Angouleme is only 25 minutes away.


Angouleme / Charras area

The city of Angouleme , with it's many restaurants , cinemas , theatre , museum/ art gallery and picturesque ancient quarter , is 25 mins away. There are many festivals and events held throughtout the year including a 3 day classic car event climaxing in a whole day of racing around the city streets. This famous event is called the 'Circuit des Remparts' and is held every September.

Places to visit include -

-The market towns of Piegut , Brantome , Nontron to name but a few!

- Brantome , known as the Venice of Perigord, is 30 mins away. This picturesque market town is situated on the river with it's many cafes and restaurants. Canoeing and pleasure boat rides are available. The magnificent caves ' Grottes de Villars' are just outside of the town and well worth a visit.

- Cognac , famous for it's brandy industry is 45 mins away. Tours of the Remy Martin and Hennessy distilleries
are available and much much more.

- Perigueux . Founded more than 2000 years ago , the capital city of the Dordogne is a great blend of ancient and modern.

- Bordeaux. This elegant city has a wealth of classical architecture. This region is , of course , also world famous for it's wine production. There are many chateaux which can be visited for wine tastings.

- Combiers. Just 10 mins away , this small village has a very popular nightclub for all ages.

- La Rochefoucauld with it's beautiful Chateau and charming restaurants.

- The Atlantic coast is only 2 hours away with it's ancient seaports including La Rochelle and beautiful resorts and beaches.

- There are also local lakes with beaches for walking , swimming and picnics. The water park 'Nautilus' is at Angouleme.


How to get there

By air - This area is very well serviced by major and budget airlines which helps to make it very acessible from the UK. - Angouleme airport (30km) , Limoges (70km) , Poitiers (120km) , Bergerac (90km) , La Rochelle(140km) , Bordeaux (125km). Car hire is available at all airports.

By car , the journey will take you 7-8 hours from Calais , 5-6 hours from Caen and 5-6 hours from St Malo.

By train - The TGV to Angouleme links with the Eurostar at either Paris or Lille from London.



Activities near Angouleme

Sports:
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing

Great for:
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays


Facilities

Luxuries:Log fire, DVD player
General:Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Table tennis
Standard:Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:Clothes dryer, Dish washer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:Bedrooms (3), Bathrooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:Shared garden, BBQ, Shared tennis court on site, Shared outdoor pool (heated)
Access:Secure parking

Further details indoors:
Enter into a large kitchen / diner with all modern facilities through to a lounge wth open stone fireplace and woodburner. Courtyard with furniture for outside dining to the rear.
Stairs to first floor with 2 double bedrooms ( one with kingsize bed and one with double bed) and bathroom with bath/shower over and wc.
Stairs to second floor with 1 bedroom and 2 single beds.
TV provided for use with DVD and Videos only - a good selection will be available for use during your stay

Further details outdoors:
Shared 15 x 6m heated swimming pool to a constant depth of 1.5m. No shallow end.
Estate is secure for children with lockable main gates and stone wall perimetre.


Further details

Welcome pack on arrival.
English speaking representative on arrival and is on hand to answer any questions.
Heated pool open between mid May and mid September.
Pool towels provided.
Cot , highchair and stairgates available on request.
Bike hire available nearby.
Information pack for sightseeing etc provided.


Conditions

- 20%of rental fee is payable at time of booking. Balance required 6 weeks prior to arrival.
- For late bookings , full payment is required at time of booking.
- A refundable breakage deposit of £150 is required at time of booking.
- A supplement for electricity will be added during the winter months. Details available on request.
- Guests to arrive after 4pm on arrival date and vacate by 10am on day of departure , unless otherwise arranged with the owner.


Rental rates

Rental prices originally quoted in: British £Convert to:
PeriodFrom
To
Weekly
Nightly rate Minimum 
stay
WeekdayWeekend
High season 30 Jun 086 Sep 08£  550--1 Week
Mid season 6 Sep 081 Nov 08£  450--1 Week
Low season 1 Nov 084 Apr 09£  350--1 Week
Mid season 4 Apr 0927 Jun 09£  450--1 Week
High season 27 Jun 095 Sep 09£  550--1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

All prices are per week commencing on a Saturday. However , shorter breaks ie for weekends / mid week are also available on request.

Rates for long term lets are available on request.

We can accept cheques or bank transfers in GBP or Euros.

Prices may be subject to change at the owners discretion.


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Name:Tracey West
Tel:+33 (0)545 253661
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