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4 bedrooms
Sleeps 10
7 nights min stay

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Beach / lakeside relaxation
Swimming pool
Child friendly
Car advised
Pet friendly
Private garden

From the owner

Welcome to our beautiful holiday home in Charente Maritime, France. La Retraite is a traditional Charentaise farmhouse renovated to an exceptionally high standard. It has its own private heated pool and is located in the hamlet of Simoussais which is surrounded by fields of sunflowers during the summer months. Simoussais is just north of the picturesque market town of Surgeres with its choice of bars and restaurants offering everything from good local food to gourmet dining.

The outstanding beaches of the Atlantic Coast are only a short drive away as are the beautiful Ile de Re and Ile d’Oleron. The totally unspoilt town of La Rochelle with its medieval streets, harbour side restaurants and bars, marina and aquarium is less than 30 minutes away.

Sandy beaches, fields of sunflowers, historic towns and excellent restaurants, welcome to La Retraite.

Further details

La Retraite is available on the basis of a Saturday to Saturday changeover with a 4pm arrival time and 10am departure time. This allows the house to be fully cleaned and tidied before your arrival.A welcome pack of provisions will await you offering: bread butter cheese tea coffee milk water beer bottle of wine Local supermarkets in Mauze and Surgeres are open until 7pm Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9am to 1pm. There are a number of shops including boulangeries, charcuterie and a newsagent selling English newspapers in Mauze just a few minutes drive away.All pillows, duvets, bed linen, bath towels, hand towels and tea towels are provided and there are hairdryers available.The laundry room contains a washing machine, separate tumble dryer and ironing board/iron for your use. There are two cots and two highchairs at the property.Cool bags, ice packs and plastic picnic ware are available for your use. A barbecue and a number of bicycles are located in the barn.There are guide books/tourist information and restaurant recommendations in the bottom of the upstairs bookcase. All utility bills are included in the rental price.A babysitting/child minding service is available, please contact the owners for details

Further details indoors

La Retraite is a traditional Charentaise farmhouse sympathetically renovated to an exceptionally high standard. It retains original features and stonework and has been beautifully decorated and furnished in a contemporary manner. The house can be cosy for two but can easily sleep up to ten plus two infants. The house has full central heating making it ideal for winter breaks. La Retraite has a large lounge with leather sofas and chairs arranged around an original working fireplace (logs provided for winter lets). This room has a quality CD Stereo system and numerous board games.Next door, the separate TV room has a DVD player and Playstation 2 (with a good choice of DVDs and games). English HD TV and radio are available through the Satellite system on the 42inch flatscreen TV.The kitchen/breakfast room incorporates a fully fitted fridge and separate freezer, a glass induction hob, sizeable oven and dishwasher. The kitchen can seat up to seven people if desired.The independent dining room contains a bespoke table which seats ten, there is also an additional sofa here overlooking the garden.Upstairs La Retraite has four large bedrooms, two of which contain king size beds. There is a twin bedded room and a room containing a set of bunks and two single beds. All the bedrooms have shutters and blinds and due to the thick walls are cool even in the height of summer. There are also two cots and two highchairs at the property free for your use.Also upstairs is a large bathroom incorporating a freestanding bath with separate walk in shower. Two sinks are set into the tiled unit opposite. There are two further shower rooms/WCs, one upstairs and another situated downstairs next to the laundry room which contains a washing machine, separate tumble dryer and ironing board/iron for your use.

Further details outdoors

The front and rear gardens are laid to lawn and fully enclosed, and are therefore extremely safe for young children. Outdoor tables and chairs are available in both gardens. We now have a 10m x 5m private heated swimming pool. The pool is in its own walled garden area with lockable gated access for safety reasons. The pool has a large terrace with sunloungers and a decked area with pergola for shade.Behind the garden gates there is secure parking for two or three cars. In the barn there is a large barbecue and a number of bicycles for guests use.If additional bicycles are needed these can be hired in Surgeres

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

Bedroom 1: 4 Single Beds
Bedroom 2: King Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4: King Bed
1 Family bathroom, 2 Shower rooms

Families

Great for children of all ages
Pets welcome
2 Cots available
High chair available

Access

Parking
Secure parking
Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

Wi-Fi available
Private outdoor pool (heated)
Private garden
BBQ
Patio
Balcony or terrace

Bicycles available
Internet access
Central heating
Fireplace
Cooker
Fridge
Freezer
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Clothes dryer
Iron
High chair available
TV
Satellite TV
DVD player
Stereo system
Linen provided
Towels provided
Housekeeping Included

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Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
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Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: £200.00

Smoking

No smoking at this property

About the owner

Alan T.

Calendar updated:: 18 Apr 2024
Years listed:: 17

Languages spoken: English, French, German

This House has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and sleeps 10. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 25 Apr 2007. Located in Charente-Maritime, it has 26 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £802 to £3435.

The Owner has a response rate of 91% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 18 Apr 2024.

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A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

Fantastic farmhouse in beautiful area

Sep 2020

Have just returned from this beautiful farmhouse, the photos do not do the house justice it is just wonderful. The house is very well equipped and has everything you need. The pool was very welcome as… More

Reviewed 16 Sep 2020

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A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

Lovely family holiday!

Jun 2019

What a lovely holiday we had at La Retraite. We was a family of five including my elderly parents and there was nothing that hadn’t been thought about in this lovely home. The house is beautiful… More

Reviewed 3 Jul 2019

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Owner's reply:

Thank you very much for your kind review.

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Lee V

Wokingham, United Kingdom

Wonderful farmhouse in an amazing area

Aug 2018

This farmhouse is stunning and the owners communication throughout was first class. He was very quick to respond and answered all of our questions promptly from first booking to leaving at the end of … More

Reviewed 27 Aug 2018

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Owner's reply:

Thank you for your kind review. We look forward to welcoming you again.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Camper756569

A great place for a holiday

Aug 2018

We had a wonderful holiday at La Retraite. We were a large group including five young children. The house is spacious and very well equipped. It felt like a home rather than a rental property. It has … More

Reviewed 9 Aug 2018

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Owner's reply:

Thank you for your kind review. It’s nice to hear of guests making use of the bikes. We hope to welcome you again.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

richieoldfield

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Fab family holiday

Jun 2018

Beautiful house and grounds and perfect for a family holiday. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with fabulous decor, and house is v well equipped - with everything we could wish for. Very safe for l… More

Reviewed 30 Jul 2018

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Owner's reply:

Thank you for your kind review. We look forward to welcoming you again.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Review 1-5 of 26

FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Alan (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

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What if I have questions before I book?

Send Alan (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Alan (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Alan the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Alan (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

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You can also request a quote from Alan (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Alan (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Alan (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Alan (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Alan (the owner) a message.

If Alan (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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