Le Marronnier
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| Special Offers: | Late Deal | Sat 15 Jun - Sat 13 Jul 2013 | €650.00 (approx £556.00) / week |
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About the home
Le Marronnier has been sympathetically restored from an old charentaise stable block and furnished to a high standard, blending contemporary with traditional features (with beautiful, old oak beams and honey-coloured stone). The spacious, detached gite (90M2) is well-equipped and it benefits from having an extensive (50M2) private patio which is furnished with seating and a BARBQ for dining alfresco. With one master bedroom (king size bed) a twin bedroom and a king-size sofabed, the gite is ideal for families. The gite benefits from having mosquito blinds to all bedroom windows.The gite has a large, well-equipped kitchen and an extensive, light living area. The gite enjoys shared use of a large, floodlit swimming pool, safe children's play area, table tennis table, badminton court, boule court and gym. Le Marronnier enjoys fast and free WiFi throughout the gite and on its patio!
We are minutes away from a superb choice of local restaurants and some thirty minutes' drive from the superb beaches of the Cote Sauvage. There is a mouth-watering choice of places to visit locally (the beautiful beaches of the Cote Sauvage, Royan, La Rochelle, Cognac, Pons, Saintes, Angouleme, Bordeaux, La Palmyre Zoo and sleepy villages) and a host of activities, including walking, cycling, fishing, canoeing, horse-riding, golf, tennis, swimming and surfing. You can enjoy a relaxing walk or cycle ride to the nearby villages for your breakfast croissants or bread.
Share the tranquility and the wonderful climate of the Charente Maritime - relax in an idyllic setting in Poitou-Charentes. Our luxury family-friendly gites and chambres d'hôte are nestled in the heart of the 'Petite Champagne', the grape growing region that produces the world renowned Cognac brandy and the local aperitif, pineau.
Le Marronnier is located in six acres of well-maintained, landscaped grounds on the outskirts of Brives sur Charente, just ten minutes' drive from Cognac. Quiet and peaceful, the gite has easy access to all amenities, including local markets for bargain hunting, and many excellent restaurants for eating out. We hope you will choose Gites de Brives to savour what France has to offer the discerning visitor with something for the whole family!
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Royan, 58km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 2km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Gym, Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property |
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| Pool: | Shared outdoor pool (unheated) |
| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Table tennis, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Climbing frame, Swing set |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
The property is suitable for year round letting as it benefits from full double-glazing, insulation and central heating. High speed internet access (WiFi). We can supply highchair, cot and a pushchair (at no cost). A luxury, family friendly gite.
Further details outdoors:
On site amenities: well-equipped gym, boule-court, safe children's play area, table-tennis, badminton and superb swimming pool. Bicycles for hire.
Further details
A full information pack is provided detailing nearby places of interest etc.
All properties are cleaned on a weekly basis with all linen and towels provided (see Booking Form). We do not supply beach/swimming pool towels.
There is one step in Le Marronnier - other than that the gite is all on one-level.
Conditions
Gites de Brives benefit from having resident owners, Phil and Glyn Silvester, who look forward to meeting new friends (and old ones!).
Strictly no pets or smoking (indoor). Luxury, family-friendly gites.
Prices are in euros per week. We can accept payment by bank transfer or cheque in euros or sterling (at the prevailing rate of exchange) - see our Booking Form for more details. We require a 25% non-refundable deposit to secure the booking and the balance is payable 8 weeks prior to arrival. When the balance is paid a 200 euro cash deposit is payable (to cover the cost of any damage/breakages during your stay). This will be refunded within 2 weeks of departure, subject to any deductions.
We are able to negotiate discounts for winter lets, large group bookings and reductions for stays of more than 2 weeks. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Larger Groups or Organisations:
We have experience of providing corporate hospitality and can arrange bespoke weeks focusing on team-building, leadership training, wine/cognac/pineau tasting, relaxation, yoga and pilates, local walks, French, painting or machine embroidery (etc!) - especially in the quieter months.
If what we can offer appeals to you or your organisation - please contact us to discuss your individual requirements. We can accommodate up to 30 people at any one time in our B&B and luxury gites.
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Share videoThe Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente Maritime region
The Charente Maritime enjoys fantastic weather! The Charente Maritime is the second sunniest region of France, after the Mediterranean; we enjoy a quite superb micro-climate. We also have short but cold winters - so we have the best of both worlds!
Dining alfresco and enjoying the long warm evenings while you are on holiday is the stuff memories are made of...
The Brives-sur-Charente area
The surrounding area has a great deal to offer from the buzzing town of Cognac (lots of cafes and boutique shops, not forgetting the world-famous distillery tours - Hennessy, Otard, Remy-Martin, Martell and Camus!), to the beautiful ancient towns of Pons and Saintes. Weekly local markets are held in Cognac, Pons and Saintes. There are a multitude of local restaurants and bars all within an easy drive. Some are (luckily!) only about 15 minutes by bike.
The beautiful beaches of St George-de-Didonne and St Palais-sur-Mer are a 30 minute drive way and La Palmyre Zoo (one of the biggest zoos in Europe with over 1600 animals to delight all the family) is about an hour's drive.
Other 'bits':
Post Office: Brives sur Charente.
Local shops: Salignac, Perignac, Dompierre and Rouffiac.
Supermarkets: Cognac, Pons or Saintes.
Cash point: Chaniers and at all local supermarkets.
Banks: Cognac and Pons.
Golf: Cognac, Saintes & Angouleme.
Tennis: Rouffiac or Ars.
Swimming (indoor and outdoor): Cognac and Saintes, Charente, coast.
Fishing: Charente.
Canoeing: Charente, Seugne (Pons), coast.
Aquatic Centre (pools, gym, sauna, massage): Jonzac.
Doctor, Dentist & Hospital: Cognac.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Angouleme: 55 km |
| Railway: | Cognac: 11 km |
| Ferry: | St Malo: 440 km |
We are 12 mins from Cognac and 12 mins from Pons - with Saintes 20 minutes away.
Getting to Brives sur Charente is easy - exit the A10 at junction 36 (Pons). We are 4-5 hrs drive from St Malo and Caen; 6 hrs from Cherbourg, Le Havre and Roscoff; 7 hrs drive from the Tunnel, Calais and Boulogne (Brittany Ferries & LD Lines offer good services).
You will enjoy using your car while you are here because there is so much to see and do!
Train: TGV (Paris to Angouleme or Saintes, 2.5 hours -ish). Connexion to Cognac (local station).
Local Airports: Angouleme 30 mins, La Rochelle 1 hr 10 mins, Bordeaux 1 hr 15 mins. It is also possible to fly to Nantes, Poitiers or Limoges but the airports are almost a two hour drive away. Try Ryanair, Easyjet, BA, Flybe, BMIBaby and Air France.
You can hire cars at all airports (Hertz, Avis, Holiday Autos, Europcar etc.) and in Cognac or Saintes.
Activities near Brives-sur-Charente
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 21 Sep 2012 |
The owners, Phil and Glyn, were extremely welcoming and friendly without being intrusive. This is an ideal location for a relaxing 'get away from it all' holiday. Miles and miles of quiet... more |
20 Apr 2012 |
Phil and Glyn are very welcoming hosts. They have considerable knowledge of the area and helped us understand more about life in the Charente. La Marronnier provides the essentials and much more. With charming decor and a 'welcome pack' to die for, this comfortable and functional gite immediately felt like a home. La Maronnier is stylish, clean, and it has every conceivable gadget and home comfort. As the perfect hosts, Phil and Glyn made sure our needs were met, while proactively assisting in our quest, in an unobtrusive and thoughtful way. The prefect combination. We highly recommend Gites de Brives. |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Xmas & New Year | 8 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 642 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 5 Jan 13 | 23 Mar 13 | £ 342 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Easter | 23 Mar 13 | 13 Apr 13 | £ 642 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 13 Apr 13 | 18 May 13 | £ 471 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 18 May 13 | 20 Jul 13 | £ 642 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Peak Season | 20 Jul 13 | 31 Aug 13 | £ 855 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 31 Aug 13 | 28 Sep 13 | £ 471 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 28 Sep 13 | 19 Oct 13 | £ 342 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 19 Oct 13 | 26 Oct 13 | £ 471 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 26 Oct 13 | 7 Dec 13 | £ 342 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Xmas & New Year | 7 Dec 13 | 4 Jan 14 | £ 642 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Special Offers: | Late Deal | Sat 15 Jun - Sat 13 Jul 2013 | €650.00 (approx £556.00) / week |
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The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Gites de Brives are professionally managed, benefiting from resident owners - Phil and Glyn Silvester - who look forward to meeting new friends (and old ones!).
All electricity, water and services costs are included in the tariffs, please download our Booking Form and Pricing Guide from our web site - Thank you.
Strictly no pets or smoking (indoor).
Prices are in euros per week. We can accept payment by bank transfer or cheque in euros or sterling (at the prevailing rate of exchange) or by credit card - see our Booking Form for more details. We require a 25% non-reundable deposit to secure the booking and the balance is payable 8 weeks prior to arrival. When the balance is paid a 200 euro cash deposit is payable (to cover the cost of any damage/breakages during your stay). This will be refunded within 2 weeks of departure, subject to any deductions.
We are able to negotiate discounts for winter lets, large group bookings and reductions for stays of more than 2 weeks. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
Larger Groups or Organisations:
We have experience of providing corporate hospitality and can arrange bespoke weeks focusing on team-building, leadership training, wine/cognac/pineau tasting, relaxation, yoga and pilates, local walks, cycling, French, painting or machine embroidery (etc!) - especially in the quieter months.
If what we can offer appeals to you or your organisation - please contact us to discuss your individual requirements. We can accommodate up to 30 people at any one time in our B&B and luxury gites.
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