Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Not suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Perfect for couples. Superb conversion of an 18th century stone barn - specifically for two. Having discovered how difficult it is to find a holiday gite for two which retains character and original features, yet also offers a beautiful fitted kitchen and bathroom with a light and airy atmosphere and private outside space; we created this.
Downstairs is a large open plan kitchen with dining area and also comfortable seating. It has ambiant lighting and opens onto a terrace and small private garden equipped with bbq and garden furniture. Stairs lead up to a large L shaped bedroom with a seating area overlooking sunflower fields. The spacious en suite shower room is tastefully designed and flooded with natural light.
There is a small gymnasium ajoining the gite, which is available to for your use.
A laundry service is available and breakfast/evening meals may be provided on request.
The restoration work has only just been completed in June 2008, but already we have received numerous compliments on the layout and design of the property.
The Gite
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/58757
The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Vienne region
The area of Poitou-Charente benefits from the second warmest climate in France. Its vast array of peaceful walkways are ideal for walking or cycling - many of them are waymarked and include the famous St Jacques de Compostella route, which passes 10km from the gite. The gently undulating terrain - in summer a patchwork of sunflowers, and corn and poppy fields - is punctuated by small sleepy hamlets built in the local sandstone and larger more lively market towns centred around a 12th or 13th century church.
The historic cities of Poitiers and Angouleme host numerous musical events and are large vibrant cities with every possible activity on offer - both within a 40 minute drive.
Futuroscope is on the northern edge of Poitiers and offers exciting and educational virtual reality entertainment and superb laser shows - 45 minute drive.
La Rochelle is approx 1 and a half hours west, with its medieval harbour and array of bustling market stalls and fish restaurants.
Cognac, with its famous distilleries and river trips along the river Charente, is 1 hour to the south.
Confolens (40 mins away) is a beautiful medieval town and hosts a world famous music and dance festival in August each year.
Angouleme (40 mins) with its host of pavement cafes and restaurants, holds a vintage car rally around the ramparts in September.
There are numerous beautiful chateaux to visit within an hours drive northwards to the Loire Valley.
Huge number of other activities and events on offer throughout the year.
Civray / Blanzay area
Blanzay is 1km away with boulangerie, grocery shop, church and tennis.
Nearby attractions within cycling distance or 10-15 minute drive:
Different local market every day of the week and larger monthly markets and fairs Wonderful churches with wall frescoes from 12th century and beautiful stained glass Vallee des Singes (Monkey Park) - superbly presented and a wonderful day out for adults and children Chateau d'Epanvilliers Outdoor swimming pool in Civray Numerous Plan D'eaux (Lakes with beaches and swimming water sports) Excellent fishing Horse riding Bird watching Several good quality restaurants
Further details indoors: Gite is equipped with brand new electrical goods, plenty of books and games and a welcome pack (milk butter eggs wine etc) on arrival.
Further details outdoors: Table chairs and parasol Barbeque Sun loungers Gymnasium with cross trainer, stepper, exercise bike, trampoline 2 mountain bikes Boules set 2 sets golf clubs
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Period
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Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Mid
10 May 08
27 Jun 08
300£ 300
5050
5050
3 Nights
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31 Jul 08
30 Aug 08
400£ 400
6060
6060
3 Nights
Mid
30 Aug 08
18 Oct 08
300£ 300
5050
5050
3 Nights
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18 Oct 08
28 Feb 09
250£ 250
3535
3535
3 Nights
Mid
28 Feb 09
27 Jun 09
300£ 300
5050
5050
3 Nights
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The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Guestbook
Best gite we have ever stayed at We shall be back next year!
Availability notes
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