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Flexible
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Car advised Nearest amenities: 2 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This 17C French Chateau St Seurin, with its exclusive swimming pool and set in 12 acres of tranquil garden and parkland, provides an ideal location for families and also larger groups, to enjoy a self-catered holiday in the warm/sunny climate of South Western France.
Either relax and enjoy the peaceful countryside and facilities of the Chateau St Seurin, or visit one of many holiday attractions in the local area. Within a short driving distance are blue-flagged beaches, wine and cognac tours, shopping, golf, karting and many other activities and delights.
Les Etables Alongside vineyards and arable fields and set in the estate of the Chateau St Seurin, the old stables and groom’s tower have been renovated into a comfortable and stylish French gîte that can accommodate up to 12 people. A fantastic BBQ and decked swimming pool area lead into a spacious living area, fully equipped kitchen and open plan dining room ...
Le Domaine du Chasseur Overlooking the front parkland of the Chateau St Seurin, 'The Gamekeeper's Lodge' incorporates what used to be the cognac and wine press for the Chateau Estate, giving you an exceptional self-catering holiday gîte with the traditional flavours of South Western France. They have been transformed into an impressive holiday home with a fantastic double height, open plan living area...
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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente region
On the Atlantic coast between the châteaux of the Loire Valley and the Bordeaux vineyards, lies Poitou-Charentes and the Vendee. This is one of the sunniest corners of the western coastline of France.
There is an astonishing average of 2250 hours of sunshine a year, making Poitou-Charentes one of the most consistently desirable places to visit in France. The warm air might give you the impression you're in the Mediterranean, the coast however with its dunes, pine forests and long beaches, are unmistakably Atlantic.
Further inland you find the River Charente and valley that epitomises rural France. The Charentes was once a busy industrial shipping inland waterway, today it's a peaceful lush land with plenty of vineyards and chateau.
There are plenty of cities and lively resorts that hold great charm and interest in the Poitou-Charentes region of France. Noirmoutier, Re, Oleron, Cognac, Poitiers and La Rochelle are all have their own appeal.
The principle town of Poitou-Charentes is La Rochelle, which is one of the prettiest and most distinctive towns in France. It is worth noting that the coast around La Rochelle is great for family holidays with shallow waters and miles of safe beaches. This historic and pretty town now has a modern marina that compliments the old port, and the waterfront restaurants are always busy and are of a high quality. And perched on a hilltop overlooking two rivers, Poitiers for its ecclesiastical architecture and history is worth a day trip at least.
Just northwest of Poitou-Charentes lies the rural department of the Vendee. The Vendee is dramatically crossed by four rivers, the Sèvre Nantaise, the Vendée, the Lay and the Sèvre Niortaise (which is over 150km long). The coast of the Vendée stretches to over 160km of mostly sandy beaches, many of them surprisingly unpopulated.
The Vendee has an exceptionally mild climate, that has long attracted large numbers tourists from France and abroad. Some of the more popular resorts include Les Sables d'Ollone, La Tranche-sur-Mer and St Jean de Monts. Several of the Vendee’s beaches are "blue flagged" for cleanliness.
Inland, the chief attractions include the Marais Poitevin (an area of marshlands famed for wildlife), the forested area around the village of Mervent, the rolling countryside of the Bocage and the historical theme park at the Puy du Fou. However, the main attraction and focus of the Vendee is the 90 kilometre stretch of coast between scenic Ile de Noirmoutier, and the stylish and chic Les Sables-d'Olonne. Les Sables-d'Olonne is popular with the Parisians and has an excellent art collection. And Ile de Noirmoutier was a monastic settlement in the 7th century and now is one of France's premier tourist resorts.
Cognac is made in the Charente so a trip to the medieval town is always interesting! This locally produced spirit is world famous. And the great food speciality of the Vendee and Poitou-Charentes is oysters.
With the climate, history and cuisine, Vendee and Poitou-Charentes is among the most popular holiday chateau destinations in France.
Cognac area
The region of Charente Maritime is one of the sunniest parts of France and benefits from a mostly sunny and warm climate from April through to October. The influence of the Gulf Stream means that winters can be as mild as the Mediterranean. "I remember someone telling me that if western France were a bird, it would almost certainly be an early bird since it possessed everything it could ever want from a country. Within its boundaries, I was told, I would find the best of France - its art and architecture, its landscapes and seascapes, its food and wine, its history, its traditions and its people. My informant was not far wrong". Travel Writer Martin O'Brien, on Charente Maritime.
Within an hours drive are many places of interest including beaches, historical towns and cities, vineyards and Cognac houses. Please see Local Attractions for more information. Local Attractions Wine and Cognac Visits can be arranged to French viticulteurs who speak English for a stress free visit.
Wine This region is one of the best known and highly regarded for its wine production. Among the bordelais vineyards worth visiting are St Emillion, Medoc and of course Bordeaux.
Visits can be arranged to a variety of Vineyards where you will have an informative guided tour of the vineyards, distillery and chais, prior to a degustation of their various wines.
Cognac The immediate area is even better known for its cognac production and there are many local producers who are happy to welcome visitors and customers. The city of cognac itself however is well worth a visit, with the famous houses of Hennessey, Martel, Remy Martin, Otard, Courvoisier all offering guided tours in several languages.
Beaches Within an easy drive of the Chateau are several blue-flagged, sandy beaches including the 3 star Michelin rated 2km long fine sandy beach at Royan, Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, Meschers, St Palais sur Mer and La Plage des Vergnes where you will also find caves and rock pools. Slightly further a field but still making for a great day out are the Ile de Re and Ile d’Oleron as well as Talmont, a beautiful white-washed village with narrow pedestrian streets winding to the coast.
Sports Over the whole region, good sailing, swimming and water sports, walking and good cycling make this an attractive region for holidays.
Two of the best golf courses in the West of France are at Cognac and Royan with other fine courses to be found at Saintes and Bordeaux. All are inexpensive.
There are several horse-riding centres nearby where lessons can be arranged for those with some experience.
How to get there
2 mins - La Seugne & 5 mins - La Charente 20 mins - Cognac & Saintes 40 mins - Royan
Activities near Cognac
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Private outdoor pool (heated)
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Fax, Games room, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Further details indoors: The Chateau has 8 double bedrooms and is ideal for large parties, groups of friends or several families holidaying together. To the rear, the Chateau overlooks a large secluded garden and parkland with various fruit trees available for free picking to Chateau guests. The building retains some unusual features including an elegant wide spiral staircase, leather wall coverings and a rare late 19th century decorative woodburner. The communal rooms are spacious and comfortable and some of the huge bedrooms can accommodate extra beds to make family bedrooms. All bathroom/shower rooms contain washbasins and WCs.
Holiday Accommodation includes:
All bed linen and house towels. Guests must provide their own pool towels
Ground Floor: • Twin Bed Bedroom with En suite Bathroom/ Shower over bath. • Shower Room by the garden entrance - handy for the swiming pool • Main Salon with piano, stereo system, English Satellite TV and Radio, cd player • Broadband Internet Connection • Snooker room with full size Snooker table • Dining Room • Fully equipped kitchen with gas and electric cookers, gas hob, microwave oven, dish washer, washing machine, 2 large fridge freezers, toaster, electric kettle, coffee percolator
Overlooking the parkland, 'The Gamekeepers Lodge' incorporates what used to be the cognac and wine press for the Chateau estate. Transformed into an impressive holiday home with a fantastic double height, open plan living area, le Domaine du Chasseur sleeps up to 10 people. This property has been recenty renovated and leads on to a sheltered outdoor eating area, swiming pool and outdoor BBQ. All bathroom/shower rooms contain Washbasins and WCs exept one downstairs which has a separate WC.
Holiday Accommodation includes:
All bed linen and house towels. Guests must provide their own pool towels.
• Broadband Internet Connection
• 2 Double Bedrooms
• 3 Twin Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Gallery overlooking living area
• Large, airy lounge area with stereo system, English satellite Tv and radio, cd player, leading to
• Open plan kitchen and dining room with breakfast bar, including electric cooker, gas hob, microwave oven, dishwasher, large fridge/freezer, toaster, electric kettle, coffee percolator.
• Covered Terrace with BBQ and exclusive Swimming Pool
• Exclusive large garden and 1.5 acres of parkland with trees providing natural shade and a safe area for children to play
The gite is situated near the beautiful Charente Maritime coastline which is one of the most splendid scenic areas in Poitou Charentes.
Les Etables - Gîte in Charente Maritime Alongside vineyards and arable fields and set in the estate of the Chateau, the old stables and groom’s tower have been transformed into an impressive property that can accommodate up to 12 people. A fantastic BBQ and decked pool area lead into a spacious living area, and separate fully equipped kitchen and open-plan dining room. There are two very large bedrooms with large en-suite bathrooms where extra beds can easily be added. Downstairs are further bedrooms with the tower housing two more. All bathroom/ shower rooms contain Washbasins and WCs exept one downstairs Bathroom which has a separate WC.
Holiday Accommodation includes:
All bed linen and house towels. Guests must bring their own pool towels.
Internet Connection
• 3 Double Bedrooms
• 3 Twin Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• 1 Bathroom with shower over and separate WC
• 1 Shower room
• Living room with working fireplace and stereo system , English satellite TV and radio, cd player
• Fully Equipped kitchen with electric cooker, gas hob, microwave oven, dishwasher, large fridge freezer, toaster, electric kettle, coffee perculator
• Exclusive Swimming pool and BBQ with decked eating area
• Exclusive large garden with 1.5 acres of parkland with trees providing natural shade and a safe area for children to play.
Further details outdoors: Each of the 3 properties has....
• Exclusive Swimming pool and BBQ with decked eating area
• Exclusive large garden with 1.5 acres of parkland with trees providing natural shade and a safe area for children to play
Conditions
Security deposit: £500 per property. This is paid on arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection. Linen & towels: All linen and towels are included in the rental price. Energy costs: Included in the rental price. End of stay cleaning: Included in the rental price. Arrival time: 4.00pm onwards. Departure time: 10.00am. Pets: Pets not allowed. Smoking: No smoking in the property. It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Please ask the owner for recent testimonials or see them on my personal website. Link below.
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