Confolens holiday gite rental, Manot with private pool, walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Chez les Rouges Queues (gite)

Home description

One of three 17th-century farmhouses situated in a quiet hamlet surrounded by unspoilt countryside, most people agree that the farmhouses are amongst the best of the rental properties available and that they have one of the most stunning locations in the Charente.

The houses have been restored to reflect the period in which they were built, but with the added luxury of today's home comforts and are far removed from the idea of the typical French gite of yesteryear.

Chez les Rouges Queues	Lounge
Swimming Pool	Dining Room

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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente region

The area around Confolens contains many typical French villages with medieval quarters, local markets, chateaux, old churches and lakes with beaches - perfect for swimming or just for relaxing. Confolens, with its bars and restaurants, stands at the confluence of the rivers Vienne and Goire, and is a delightful medieval town with a castle keep and natural spring. Every year the whole world meets in its streets to celebrate folklore and traditional music from all over the globe. Canoes and pedaloes are available to explore the river.

The ruins of the fortress of Saint-Germain-de-Confolens, built in the 12th and the 15th centuries, dominate the valleys of the Issoire and Vienne. Its inner courtyard is flanked by four towers. For several years a group of young volunteers has been working to preserve and restore the site and largely thanks to their efforts you can admire the arrow slits, loopholes and vaulted rooms of the basement. Saint-Germain is a pleasant village to explore with its weaver's house, medieval house and 12th century church.

Roumazières is the European capital of terracotta roof tiles. Whilst not as touristic a town as its neighbour Confolens, it conceals some excellent restaurants at the lowest prices. Roumazières also has a plan d'eau which is a cross between a man-made lake and a swimming pool. There is no entrance fee and is excellent for those with younger children.

Etagnac is a tiny village with so much to offer: the Château of Rochebrune with its mirror-like moat, its large swimming lake with sandy beach and bar/restaurant, areas for the keen fishermen, village bar/restaurant and hotel.

Split in two by the River Vienne, Chabanais has several bars and an excellent restaurant. At the grand village station you can board the train that runs between Limoges and Angouleme.


Less than 1 hour's drive is the martyr village of Oradour sur Glane. Early in the afternoon of 10 June 1944 the Waffen SS troops arrived at the entrance to the village and surrounded it. The troops assembled the inhabitants in the village square and separated men, women and children before executing them. Oradour sur Glane has been left untouched since that fateful day and has become a place of remembrance.

Confolens / Manot area

Just a scratch on the map but Manot is situated between Confolens and Roumazières, a route indicated as one of outstanding beauty. A typical sleepy French village with the old bridge crossing the River Vienne, the beautiful church dominates the skyline on your approach.

Manot station may not have seen a train for some years, but many people pass through it or board from it using the velo-rail. The best way to describe the velo-rail is to liken it to pedaloes that run on rail tracks - a great day out for the whole family.

Manot also boasts a very small beach by the ruins of the old mill. Here, the beds of the local river contain minute deposits of gold and garnet for which you can prospect whilst paddling in the cool clear water. For the more ambitious it is one of the starting points for the canoe school, where you can paddle up river to Confolens.

The village shop is a short stroll away from the farmhouses and is great for the odds and ends you may need. There is also a boulangerie where you can get your freshly baked bread and croissants each morning.

How to get there

The region is well served by budget airlines flying to Limoges and Poitiers

Activities near Confolens

Facilities

Further details indoors:
This house is a new addition to the estate and over the past few decades it has been home to several generations of Rouges Queues (Black Redstarts), who have built their nests and raised their young.

Reclaimed materials and traditional building methods were used to repair and reinstate many features. We have also selected traditional French furniture, especially in the bedrooms and the lounge and dining areas. Whilst the farmhouse was restored to reflect the period in which it was built it also has the added comfort of today's luxuries. Inside you will find thick stone walls, mammoth oak beams and impressive fireplaces.

Downstairs there is a fully equipped kitchen with Smeg dishwasher, microwave, gas cooker and fridge. There are plenty of kitchen utensils and cookware, together with cutlery, crockery and glassware. The living room has a massive Charentais fireplace and a Louis XV style three piece suite - a perfect area to relax in the cool on those hot summer days or to toast near the log burner during the winter evenings. The dining room has a huge oak dining table, with six chairs.

Upstairs there are three well-sized bedrooms - one double, one twin and one single. All bedrooms have traditional French bedroom furniture, with chevets and bedside lamps for that late night reading. The two front bedrooms have spectacular views of the River Vienne. The bathroom has a mosaic-tiled shower, washhand basin and WC. There is a 200 litre hot water supply so there is always lashings of hot water available.

Further details outdoors:
These farmhouses are set in one acre of land with large 10 x 5 m solar heated swimming pool, with security fence and there are plenty of sunloungers available. Each house has its own exclusive outside dining area - table, chairs and essential barbeque - under its own covered pergola.

Further details

The house is rented on a weekly basis and changeover day is Saturday. Time of arrival is after 4 pm and time of departure at the end of the holiday is 10 am. All bedding (duvets and pillows) and bedlinen (duvet covers, sheets and pillow cases) are provided. Towels can be provided at a cost of £5 per bale (a bale includes 2 bath towels, 2 hand towels and 1 flannel).

Conditions

A 20% deposit is payable on booking. The balance is due 8 weeks before the start of the holiday, together with a £200 security deposit for breakages.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Christmas	27 Dec 07	5 Jan 08	520£  520	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season	5 Jan 08	26 Jul 08	460£  460	5050	5050	Flexible
High season	26 Jul 08	30 Aug 08	795£  795	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season	30 Aug 08	20 Dec 08	460£  460	5050	5050	Flexible
Christmas	20 Dec 08	3 Jan 09	520£  520	0-	0-	1 Week

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Duo rate: £330 per week for 2 people sharing (includes pack of essential household items and towels)

Duo plus rate: £345 per week for 2 people + baby (under 4 years old)

Duo rates also offer changeover days of Saturday and Wednesday

Weekend and short breaks: £50 per night based on 2 people sharing (£15 per night for each additional person)

Long term lets available for off season househunters from £170 per week (excluding electricity, gas and logs)

Guestbook

Had a very enjoyable week here recharging the batteries. Good fishing and very child friendly: Ali, Pauline & Oliver, Manchester

Lovely place, lovely weather, lovely country. Thanks: James, London

Our holiday has rounded off our wedding to perfection in such relaxing surroundings: Steve & Jayne

As return visits go this couldn't have been any better. Many more fantastic memories for all three of us. I'm sure we'll be back: Ben, Lindsay & Clara, Callander

A most enjoyable holiday in a lovingly restored and well equipped cottage - weather gloriously hot & sunny all week. Gary & Carol made us feel most welcome and we would certainly consider a future visit: Peter, Judy, Daniel & George, Leics

Availability notes

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Contact details for home 29057 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Carol Seale
Tel:	+33 (0)5 45 30 23 13
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