Apartment "Belle Jardin"
About the home
Please don't be frightened by how low the price is to rent this super apartment, it's spacious, clean and very well equipped, it's just great value for money!
Sun, sea and sand are freely on hand here. This apartment occupies the whole ground floor of a private house, the upstairs is never in use during the times the apartment is rented, therefore, peace and quiet is guaranteed.
"Apartment Belle Jardin" or apartment Beautiful Garden is named for it's large private gardens and patio, a real sun trap. What's on offer here is recession busting quality clean and tidy accommodation at a genuine budget price.
Enter the apartment into a lounge with a lovely old dining table and chairs, four cushioned wicker chairs around a small coffee table, listen to quality audio or watch TV (UK or FR) or make use of the fully equipped corner kitchen including washer, full sized cooker & oven, full size fridge, micro-wave etc.
There are two good sized bedrooms, each with a double and a single bed, a shower room incorporating WC and basin, a utility room with a freezer and sink. Outside is a very large lawned private garden just beyond a substantial patio which is equipped with BBQ, tables, parasol and chairs. Everything you need for a coastal holiday with a highest price of under £300 in hi season.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Meschers/Royan/St George, 24km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 200m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player |
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| General: | TV, CD player, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, BBQ |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Belle Jardin is just a five minute walk from the centre of the by-passed village of Gemozac with it's weekly market, bars, shops and restaurants . From the apartment, you can WALK to the supermarket in 5/12 minutes (there are two), bakers in 5 minutes, weekly market, restaurants&bars in 5/10 minutes, Tabac, newsagents, banks are all just five minutes walk. The heated open air pool (open in hi-season only) is only a ten minute walk away with open air and indoor tennis courts.
Everyone who has stayed here has loved it's simplicity, cleanliness and practicality.
The fabulous 50 miles of beaches on the sunny Atlantic coast start a mere 20 minutes drive away. Royan Meschers, St George, St Palais, Vaux and many more fab beaches are awaiting your visit!
This spacious apartment represents super value, comfort and space with great gardens private parking, come soon for aa affordable French experience, it's better priced than all the caravans and ready erected tents, offers more space and peace and tranquility.
Further details outdoors:
A BBQ, chairs and tables, a huge lawned garden to sunbathe on, private parking for several cars. Thats about the height of the outdoor facilities. Sorry, forgot to mention the sun, the vin-yards very nearby, the wine tastings, the fact that Cognac and more visits and tastings are very close, there's more Roman history in the area than most places outside Italy. Visit Saintes and it's super Roman aqueduct, bridge and amphitheatre. The Roman village at La Fa. Close to this is Talmont sur Gironde, 500000 visitors a year, it's that pretty, but still just 86 residents (but they all run a tea rooms or gift shop).
There's so much to do! Check it out!!
Conditions
A small deposit secures your hols, the balance payable six weeks before you arrive. A small security deposit on arrival which is returned to you on your return if the place is clean and intact!
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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente Maritime region


The Charente-Maritime region is famed for a unique micro-climate which delivers long balmy summers and milder drier winters. As well as glorious sunshine, we do get some rain, hence the region is green and grows the grapes for local wine, Pineau, a local fortified wine as well as the world famous Cognac.
There are so many places to visit, it's almost impossible to list them here. But here's some more information on places to see.
Mortagne sur Gironde is a delightful port lined with bars and restaurants and only 15 mins drive. The Medoc, famed for it's wine is just over the estuary (the Gironde is Europes largest, longest and widest natural estuary), the Chateaux are stunning and reflect the opulence created by the world renowned wines. As mentioned, the beaches are amazing and endless. The Cities of Bordeaux and La Rochelle are within an hours drive and each offer unique attractions. Bordeaux is a major French city with an amazing historic waterfront, along the river banks are bars, restaurants, wine museums, wine merchants offering tastings and many attractions. The city boasts Europes longest pedestrian precinct.
La Rochelle has the most stunning medieval harbour and walled city centre with a truly cosmopolitan shopping centre. It also boasts beaches, casino's and trips to all the islands, including the famoud Fort Boyard, Ile de Oleron (home of the Dep family, Johnny and co), ile de R�, a beautiful millionaire island. Have you heard enough yet? NO? Here's some more, the resort of Royan is only 25 minutes away and has seven beaches, one is 3kms long. cove beaches, long white sand beaches, surf beaches, even a naturist beach or two, it's all here.
The zoo at La Palmyre is the best the writer has ever seen (and I used to live in Chester), it has a walk plan route which ensures you miss nothing, attractions include all the usual suspects including a sealife show, parrot show polar bears, ephelumps, tigers, lions etc etc.
If you want more info to fill your hols, give me a call!!!
The Gemozac area
Gemozac has a market every Friday morning, every third Friday of the month, it has the fair which is a bigger market filling the whole small town centre. On sale is everything from a spanner to a live chicken to all foods to all wears, you name it it's here.
Gemozac has several restaurants including La Caravelle, a typical French restaurant offering a 4 course lunch evry day for 11 euros including wine. There's an excellent Italian pizzeria and restaurant with a very full and popular menu, the Kebab restaurant and takeaway is popular with the younger visitors. The town hotel, the Lion D'or (Golden Lion to you or I) allegedly has a chef who worked at the "George cinq" in Paris, the food is good and sensibly priced. Restaurant La Rose is just out of town and worth the trip, again, a low price four course lunch with prices a little dearer in the evenin but not breaking the bank.
You've got to come and try it!!
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Bordeaux, La Rochelle & Angouleme: 95 km |
| Railway: | Pons: 11 km |
| Ferry: | Roscoff/ St Malo etc: 240 km |
All ferry ports are accessable within a days travelling. The northern ports of Calais, Boulogne, Dunkirk are about 500 miles and the ports of Roscoff, St Malo etc are less than half this distance.
Bordeaux, La Rochelle and Angouleme are all within an hours drive and well served by various budget airlines including Ryanair, Easyjet, BMI baby, Jet2, Fly-be and BA. Almost every uK airport flies in to at least one for the above French airports.
Limoges, Bergerac and Poitiers airports are all within a two hour drive. All these airports have car hire and public transport links.
Activities near Gemozac
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 14 Sep 2011 |
We were looking for a "budget" out of season holiday break and some friends recommended La Belle Jardin. It was nicely situated on the fringe of a small town, walking distance to shops, restaurants and market, and an easy drive to the city of Saintes, the beaches and countless other lovely places. The apartment itself was quite adequately furnished, and despite the chilly evenings of March, we were very cosy thanks to radiators in every room. When we arrived the apartment was spotlessly clean and the beautiful garden was neat and tidy, its huge terrace was perfect for alfresco breakfasts and lunches and we now cannot wait to go back in the summer to enjoy evening barbeques too! |
Guestbook for Apartment "Belle Jardin"
2009 visitors were our first in this great value comfortable close to the coast apartment.
KR from Northampton said :- A perfect holiday bolt hole, handy for the beaches with a great garden to relax and BBQ in.
MD from Guernsey said;- We thought we could not afford a week on the beautiful Charente-Maritime beaches until we saw your lovely apartment. Loved the nearby restaurants and market, we'll be back.
TL from Limoges said:- We liked it so much we stayed twice in 2009 and again in 2010. Thanks for 3 great holidays.
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Winter 2011/12 | 5 Nov 11 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 220 | 45 | 45 | Flexible |
| Spring 2012 | 31 Mar 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 240 | 45 | 50 | Flexible |
| Summer 2012 | 30 Jun 12 | 14 Jul 12 | £ 320 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Hi Summer | 14 Jul 12 | 25 Aug 12 | £ 380 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 25 Aug 12 | 8 Sep 12 | £ 320 | - | - | 1 Week |
| French Fall 2012 | 8 Sep 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 250 | 45 | 50 | Flexible |
| Winter | 3 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 220 | 45 | 50 | Flexible |
| Noel, fin d'annee | 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 300 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter | 5 Jan 13 | 30 Mar 13 | £ 220 | 45 | 50 | Flexible |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Often a discount for more than one week, tell us what you want, we'll try and organise it. Small deposit secures your holiday. Book now to avoid that expensive caravan at Blackpool!!
Prices exclude bedding & towels but these can be provided very reasonably to save you carrying and washing when you get home.
Prices include electricity, gas and water
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 3 years listed You are contacting Ian & Jayne Thomas
Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This apartment has received 1 review from previous guests. ![]() |
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