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Gite |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Celles sur Belle in Poitou-Charentes/Vendee

£109–£257 / night
£760–£1800 / week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

La Baronnerie is a typical Poitevin-house with a practical holiday interior and many original features like exposed beams and a flagstone entrance. It is spacious and ideal for families with children or for adults favouring a more laid-back holiday experience and on the outlook for an ideal starting point for visiting interesting places like Cognac, Bordeaux , the Dordogne valley or who would like to visit the Medoc wine region by taking the ferry from Royan . Closeby smaller villages are waiting to be explored offering market days with fresh local products, bistrots and a life far away from hectic and stress.

The property , set in 5000 m2 , is located in a small hamlet between 2 historical towns(Celles andMelle) and it takes just about 1hrs drive to the atlantic coast and the lovely medieval town of La Rochelle and the Ile of Re.
It offers access to roman architecture, authentic french way of life, leisure centres (lake - horsebackriding - golf etc.) and local events in the second sunniest regions of France.The Poitou-Charentes region is also ideal for walking and cycling and sunflower fields or other might be just one of the items if you like painting.

For a day out many centers of interest (Bordeaux and Medoc vineyards,St. Emilion wine growers ,Loire valley chateaux, Dordogne with Perigord foie gras -truffels-mushrooms products, the Atlantic coastline with lovely sandy beaches and/or oysterfields etc.etc.) are easily accessible and promise to enhance your holiday. Should one day out not be sufficient - reasonably priced accommodation for one or two extra nights close to your favourite excursion spot are usually not difficult to be found. The english-speaking owners are at hand with hints and information , glad to be able to help in planning visits or stays or attend to any queries you might have.
Back on the premises the lower garden provides afternoon shade to the sound of a small water feature, whereas the pool area will stay sunlit till late evening. Enjoy the Mediterranean touch and ,when in season , help yourself to organic fruit in our orchard above the pool area, (apples, pears,plums, figs, hazelnuts, cherries, kiwis) Up there is also a small field where boys can kick their football or enjoy any other ball games.
This is the perfect place to laze around the big pool at your entire private use unless you prefer to participate in activities proposed by the local tourist office or by local enterprises (guided tours, horse back riding exploring the botanical path with fit par cours, etc.) Whatever your day has been like, the built-in barbecue in the pool area is definetly part of the outdoor living philosophy in its most agreable way.
Look at the swallows hover over the pool at dusk whilst getting your chops on the grill and enjoy the timeless atmosphere in a still very safe countryside-setting.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The house has apricot coloured shutters, a downstairs entry with flagstones and beams. On your left there is a lovely open-plan country kitchen with a dining area seating 8/10 .A separate larder provides extra storage room in addition to 2 fridges and a freezer.
On the right we have the comfortable lounge with 2 sofas, 3 armchairs, a piano and sideboard tables - all in a more rustic style,.Beams - original wooden floor and chemine (gaz) make this room very homely. Here you will enjoy a glass of wine and view your favourite TV programme, so pse don't forget to bring along your Sky-card for more choice in programs .
Opposite the entrance door there is the downstairs shower room/toilet with washing machine and a door leading out in the back to the washing lines.
The staircase leads to the upper floor with a generous carpeted landing and 3 rooms.
1 double room with extra bed (3), a smaller twin room (2) and the separate 'Loft' (family room with mezzanine) that can sleep up to 4 and still has its own lounge area.
Separate WC , Bathroom with large and comfortable acrylic corner bath on the landing.

Further details outdoors:
Parking space for 2 -3 cars at the back of the house.
Pse enter the property by car using the driveway behind the house and access the premises through the wooden pergola.
The front entrance has dark blue iron gates and a pebbled foot path leading to the house.
Directly in front of the house there is a large terrace and you will appreciate taking your breakfast or meals there or in the lower garden, to the sound of birds and/or a small water feature agreeably welcoming the occupants of this holiday home.

The lower garden, pool and barbecue area, most parts of the upper garden destined for ball games are for the entire use of our clients.
Upon arrival the owner will welcome you in their own private little pub and show you around before checking into the house. This 'pub' can be yours for a special evening for example - and you can also buy drinks or order food on the premises if you are not in the mood of cooking or going out.

You will appreciate your own access to the private pool (approx. 11mx5m) that has gentle roman steps and
goes from a depth of 30 cm to approx. 2.20 on the deep end. For the protection of children and in accordance to french law an iron wrought fence has been installed to keep this area safe.

A fixed barbecue on the paved pool area invites for al fresco dining, the ping pong table shortens the waiting time to the meal, the palm and pine trees provide protective shade and there are enough tables, chairs and sunlounges enabling you to relax and laze around:
Of course, there is also the obligatory pool shower - necessary for getting off all that excess sun-oil before entering the pool. AS our trees and the lower garden provide enough shade umbrellas are not supplied.

Further details

Beds made up upon arrival.
After arrival:
Small check in procedure - handover of keys against refundable safety deposit ( a safeguard against damages = €400 - cash only)
Additional costs (usually deducted on site before returning your safety deposit):
electricity (30 cts/kw - however, first 75 kwh/week free) - rent of towel = € 6.-/set per stay -
optional end cleaning charge = € 65.- gas heating = flat rate depending on the month
Possibility of French Language courses in relaxed atmosph - on the grounds (pse ask for a quote)

French language courses available - babysitting/child-minding available - occasionally private cook possible -
(all against extra charge - pse .enquire within)

English-speaking French Owner at hand and living on the same grounds to ensure regular cleaning and maintenance of pool and gardens and upon demand to help with any queries (in regard to your holiday rental but also in case of any other problems , hints to house-hunting,
Please always inform us of your approx. arrival time on arrival day by phone to see if we can let you in somewhat earlier than the stated arrival time (this depends on whether or not the house is ready yet and /or our availability)
Check-in time: Earliest 17.00 hours - Latest : no check-in after 22.30.hrs please
Check-out: Latest 10.00 hrs - Under certain conditions it might be possible to stay on till 14.00/15.00 hr

Conditions

Booking- procedures:

An initial deposit of 30% when making a reservation to secure the holiday period will be asked for,
the balance of 70% being due 10 weeks before arrival in order to definitely block the property.
Each time we shall acknowledge and confirm payments as soon as credited onto our banks account.
Should payment delays not be respected we reserve the right to attribute ''LA BARONNERIE" to another
client after having verified with you.
Refunds: will only be made on the deposit amount with a deduction of 12% to cover our expenses
Basically no refund when having made a final booking and paid the balance - but of cours we accept change of names i.e. changements within the booking party .
Payments in Euro only and via Euro-Bank-Transfer. Bank details will be given as soon as you have taken the firm decision to rent our property and are ready to secure with a deposit

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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Deux Sevres region

Known as the second sunniest region of France the climate here is generally mild and agreeable and in addition to the classical summer season June and September have proved to be amongst the most wonderful months.
being located in the south of Deux-Sèvres there are many places of interest - the classic roman architecture present in nearly every small town, the historical past between catholics and protestants, small chateaux and
quiet waterarms - all this contributes to the authentic France feeling.
Also one of the routes of Jaques de Compostelle led through Melle, where you can also visit silver mines. Those had their importance during the reign of French kings for producing coins. Many cultural events take place especially during the season (concerts, expositions, flea markets, (open air)theatre etc:etc) We have our own Venise ,called Marais Poitevin - just 10 minutes away from Niort - where you can take boat-trips and explore the many waterarms rimmed by trees - leading you into a world of silence and quietude.

Niort is a lovely small town -busy and bustling, but not yet overcrowded by tourists - with a good market on saturday, but also tuesday and thursday: All the surrounding little villages have their specific market day. The closeness to the coast provides plenty of fish and lovely seafood ( oysters, mussels, prawns) at more than reasonable prices but amongst other food fantastic goat cheese from local places will tempt you to the glass of red that goes with it.

For children there are quite a few zoos (Mouton-Village, Zoo de Chizé, Zoo de la Palmyre, Valée de Singes ) to visit

The Celles sur Belle area

Celles and Melle are only a few miles from each other.
Close to Celles there is ' Plan de Lambon', an artificial lake (small entrance fee) as a fantastic alternative to the pool for children as it has playgroundspedalo-boats and a small sandy beach.Celles itself offers its abbey and gardens, public pool, tourist office and guided tours. bakery and a few other shops and restaurants.
Sometimes horse jumping competitions take place on abbey-grounds.

Melle is bigger and provides 3 supermarkets and one discount (Aldi) - the latter being closer and the most convenient to our property. Market day=Friday. With its 3 churches, the silver-mines, a botanic fitness path leading around town, a motorcycle museum, a horseriding centre and apart from shops, the tourist office etc. Bakeries, banks, drug stores, post-office, shops and restaurants are all in place.
St. Roman les Melle is only 2kms from La Baronnerie - its a tin y spot, but you can get your bread for breakfast there, the local pub does meals at lunchtime and serves as an outlet of one of Melle's supermarkets

Local activities like fairs, car boot sales, riding, fishing in lakes and rivers, cycling, horseback-riding, playing tennis, golfing are all available and details can be obtained whilst here.

How to get there

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'La Baronnerie' is within easy reach via Ryanair/Easyjet to either La Rochelle or Poitiers and its hamlet is situated about 5 miles in between Melle and Celles, both 2 very interesting small towns.
Limoges, Tours and Bergerac are also serviced by the same companies.

International airports are Nantes, Bordeaux (Easyjet) and Paris. All airports propose a wide range of car hire companies

.We are at about a 20 minutes drive from Niort as indication for guests travelling from northern ferry ports.
(Caen, Roscoff, Calais, Cherbourg) Depending your trajectory you might save time exiting the motorway at
La Mothe St. Heray /St. Maixent and cut through to Melle via a comfortable country road.

If you have your own transport, directions will be sent to you when booking this property

Activities near Celles sur Belle

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	30 Jun 12	14 Jul 12	1390€ 1390	-	-	1 Week
	14 Jul 12	21 Jul 12	1490€ 1490	-	-	1 Week
	21 Jul 12	28 Jul 12	1700€ 1700	-	-	1 Week
	28 Jul 12	11 Aug 12	1950€ 1950	-	-	1 Week
	11 Aug 12	18 Aug 12	1700€ 1700	-	-	1 Week
	18 Aug 12	25 Aug 12	1590€ 1590	-	-	1 Week
	25 Aug 12	1 Sep 12	1450€ 1450	-	-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	8 Sep 12	1190€ 1190	-	-	1 Week
	8 Sep 12	15 Sep 12	950€ 950	-	-	1 Week

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	30 Jun 12	14 Jul 12	1490€ 1490	-	-	1 Week
	14 Jul 12	21 Jul 12	1560€ 1560	-	-	1 Week
	21 Jul 12	28 Jul 12	1850€ 1850	-	-	1 Week
	28 Jul 12	11 Aug 12	2050€ 2050	-	-	1 Week
	11 Aug 12	18 Aug 12	1850€ 1850	-	-	1 Week
	18 Aug 12	25 Aug 12	1700€ 1700	-	-	1 Week
	25 Aug 12	1 Sep 12	1550€ 1550	-	-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	8 Sep 12	1225€ 1225	-	-	1 Week
	8 Sep 12	15 Sep 12	1000€ 1000	-	-	1 Week

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	29 Jun 12	14 Jul 12	1590€ 1590	-	-	1 Week
	14 Jul 12	21 Jul 12	1700€ 1700	-	-	1 Week
	21 Jul 12	28 Jul 12	1950€ 1950	-	-	1 Week
	28 Jul 12	11 Aug 12	2250€ 2250	-	-	1 Week
	11 Aug 12	18 Aug 12	1950€ 1950	-	-	1 Week
	18 Aug 12	25 Aug 12	1800€ 1800	-	-	1 Week
	25 Aug 12	1 Sep 12	1590€ 1590	-	-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	8 Sep 12	1250€ 1250	-	-	1 Week
	8 Sep 12	15 Sep 12	1050€ 1050	-	-	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.

Other than the summer season, the house may be available at any other time of the year - pse enquire for a quote for monthly occupation only. No pets allowed.

SATURDAY CHANGEOVERS ONLY

(Exceptions can only be made during off season i.e. May - June - September at certain periods)

Payment via Euro-bank-transfer to a continental bank in Euros only. Bank details will be communicated when reserving and for payment of the required down deposit of 30% of the amount of the booked period.

RENTAL RATES FOR 4 pax WILL NOT BENEFIT OF ANY FURTHER DISCOUNT from July 21st to

August 24th.

YOUR BONUS - save money with the following on regular bookings

Sunnystay = 5% off when staying 2 consecutive weeks , on the week with the lower amount

(EXCEPT for late deals etc.)

Thunderbird = 10 % off when staying 3 consecutive weeks, on the week with the lowest amount

Longrate = upon request for periods of and above 1 month (whole summer possible)

We would like to thank all our 2011 happy holidaymakers at 'LA BARONNERIE' for their custom and hope their stay at this property has been an enjoyable one.

New for 2012 Clients (NOT AVAILABLE FOR SPECIAL or discount RATES)

- Initiation French language by your host (1.5hrs per stay) included

- Degustation Moules-frites per stay included for the whole family

- Cheese and Wine Hamper upon arrival as your personal welcome greeting

NEW: ' la Baronnerie' now owns a chalet (6/8) in the Austrian Mountains opening X-mas 2012 -

enquire within

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Availability notes:

Basically the property is for rent also in spring and autumn - if interested for a stay of at least 10 days pse get a quote.

Contact the owner

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1 years listed You are contacting Gilles Simonnet Landline 33 5 49279275 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This gite has so far received no reviews.

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