La Gite
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£520–£680 / week
About the home
Newly decorated gite. Retains all original features but has been tastefully modernised. Large, comfortable sitting room, with TV & DVD, WI Fi & I pod docking station. Courtyard suitable for outside dining and BBQ. Garden furniture supplied. Well equipped kitchen. Very light and airy and cool in the summer. Beautiful views onto the back garden. Full use of parkland, which is ideal for strolling around. Two outside swimming pools, overlooking gorgeous valley and church.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Lacs du Charente, 35km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 500m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Private outdoor pool (heated), Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property |
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| Pools: | Private outdoor pool (heated), Private outdoor pool (unheated), Childrens pool |
| General: | TV, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (2), Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private outdoor pool (heated), Private outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Bathroom comes equipped with bath and shower. There is ample storage room for clothes.
Further details outdoors:
Two swimming pools one for adults and one for children.
Further details
Dogs welcome.
The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente region
The Charente is situated in Central Western France. It is mainly quiet and rural, with stunning views. The climate of the Charente is one of the mildest in France, and the coastal area of this region is the sunniest part of France outside the Mediterranean coastal areas.
In brief, the region covers the central part of France's Atlantic coastal plain, together with a gently undulating hilly area further inland, the first foothills of the Massif Central. In the southern part of the region, extensive vineyards provide the grapes that are used in the production of Cognac and the famous local apéritif wine Pineau des Charentes.
The Beaulieu-sur-Sonnette area
Beaulieu-sur-Sonnette is a charming, very quiet village, situated on a hill, overlooking fields bursting with sunflowers, corn and vineyards. It has a well stocked, village shop and post office. It is ideal for walking, cycling, fishing, swimming. The area is full of many excellent restaurants and bars. Every year on the 14th July there is a spit roast to celebrate Bastille Day, and all day celebrations, including firework display.
Historic Angoulême, Limoges and Poitiers are the nearest cities, with excellent restaurants, shops and attractions. Angouleme Music Hall has events throughout all the year. Angoulême is home to the world famous Cartoon Museum. There is a cartoon festival every year. Enjoy classical music all the year round at the City's theatre. Gastro events at Les Halles, a large covered market place. September: Les Ramparts, racing vintage cars.
Le Rejellant – leisure base, 15 minutes from Beaulieu. Safe bathing area, beach and waterfalls. Canoes for hire. Young children's play area, picnic and barbecue area, bar and restaurant.
La Rochefoucauld – pretty riverside town with impressive chateau and museum of prehistoric exhibits. Saturday market. It runs a small free summer Music Festival.
Confolens – attractive town on the Vienne river; novel excursions by Vélo-rail, set up by a group of railway enthusiasts to keep an old line open. You pedal on specially adapted 5-seater four-wheeled carriages. It holds an annual International Festival of Music and Dance
Cognac, famous for its distilled products, most of the famous cognac houses offer guided tours. Boat rides along the Charente river. Cognac runs a Jazz and Film Festival over the summer at the start of July with great headline acts.
La Rochelle's aquarium and Arche de Noé (Noah's Ark) animal farm are perfect for children.
Le Puy du Fou – theme park with performances of falconry, jousting, magic and music. Reconstructions of a Norman fort, a medieval town and an 18th-century village. Evening Son et Lumière show.
Futuroscope – over 50 hectares of audio-visual high-tech. Giant screens, 3D cinemas, circular cinemas and other state-of-the-art exhibits create a unique experience.
Royan – gently sloping sandy beaches, perfect for children. Large harbour for pleasure craft and an active fishing fleet. Boat trips along the coast.
Vallée des singes – park covering over 15 hectares with around 350 primates living in near-total freedom.
Oradour-sur-Glane – memorial to a village, massacred by German Waffen-SS troops in June 1944.
Chauvigny – large birds representing many parts of the world, flying free over the castle ruins.
Bois de Saint-Pierre – Smarves (86), 7km south of Poitiers. 248 hectare park with woodland walks, mini zoo, activity centre for school children, outdoor swimming pools, pony club, play area and lots more.
Chouette Land – Smarves (86). Near Bois de Saint-Pierre, for youngsters aged from 2 to 12 years. Lots of giants In Confolens there is an international Festival of Music and Dance, in July/August.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Limoges: 74 km |
| Railway: | Angouleme: 47 km |
| Ferry: | St. Malo: 314 km |
Daily flights from Stansted to Poitiers & Limoges.
Trains from London St Pancras (Eurostar) via Paris or Lille to Angouleme or Poitiers
Activities near Beaulieu-sur-Sonnette
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 02 Oct 2011 |
The gite was much more spacious than we expected, with lovely grounds and pools. The kitchen was easily big enough for our daily provisions and also to support more people coming over for various dinner - we had extended family staying close by as we were all over for a wedding in the area. The tables outside for breakfast and dinners were a great way to enjoy the fresh air and expensive views. The wifi coverage was a bit limited and having just one bathroom required a bit of shower logistics, but didn't take away from the experience. Would stay again if we were returning to the area. |
Guestbook for La Gite
The Aytos arrived the end of May to christen the gite. Truly home from home. We could not have been more comfortable and we have been made so welcome. Definitely a place to return to. Loved it. Thank you.
The Fraser family arrived to a very warm welcome. All were friendly and attentive hosts. The gite is comfortable, well appointed and spacious. The pool cold but fantastic. The village is truly beautiful. Places to visit within an hour or so; Poitiers, Angouleme, Cognac. Good cafes and restaurants to sit and watch the world go by. Thanks very much.
Ian and Fran Nuttall booked last minute but everything was in place and we were made most welcome indeed. We have enjoyed staying at the gite very much indeed. Thanks again for your hospitality.
Arrived at the last minute but we were welcomed warmly. The gite surroundings and company were so relaxed that we rarely felt the need to go out. The pool was a God-send in the 100 degree plus heat.
Très agreeable gîte. On se sent bien, ou calme, à la champagne. Jolie decoration! Merci.
C’était très bien, très propre et très agreeable. Mais la pause à la champagne restait la bienvenue! Merci
Merci pour votre acceuil. Bisous à Gillian et Jim
Sanders Family 30th July - 13th August 2011
Wonderful, relaxing holiday. Gite was perfect and the countryside beautiful. Gil and Jim looked after us throughout our stay - a big thank you to them for making it so enjoyable. Thank you Chez Colthurst
Cowen Family 15-22 August 2011
We have had a great relaxing holiday, chilling by the pool. Gitte has been lovely and the scenery gorgeous. Hope to come again one day!! Thank you to Jill and Jim for everything.
Doyle Family 23-30 August 2011
Brian, Lissa, Sienna and Jack. Ww have loved staying here. It's such a special place. It is such a beautiful place. We are all so relaxed and have had a fantastic time with the Wallden family. We look forward to our next visit.
Wallden Family 28-30 August 2011
Rachel, Jim, Ella, Daisy & Flora. We have had the most relaxing time staying at Chez Colthurst. The house is beautiful as are the gardens and pools.
We have enjoyed great food, wine, surroundings, all topped off with most excellent company - la family Doyle!! Thanks to Gill and Jim for making our stay so enjoyable, we really hope to visit again. A bientot.
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Off Peak Autumn | 1 Sep 11 | 1 Mar 12 | € 500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Off Peak Spring | 1 Mar 12 | 1 Jul 12 | € 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 1 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 850 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
No additional costs
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Languages spoken    The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2012. This gite has received 1 review from previous guests.  |
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