Pets welcome Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
Separated from the seaside by the vineyards & the agricultural lands of Sainte-Marie, this tastefully decorated cottage will allow you to appreciate a still wild & authentic area of the island. Le Courlis cottage is a single storey house with 2 separate gardens : - one in front of the cottage with wooden deck, teak furniture & large australian BBQ, - the other one at the back of the cottage with another wooden deck and garden furniture.
These 2 gardens allow you to follow the sun or, when it is very hot in the summer, to follow the shade & the fresh air (see Further Details About Interior Facilities hereafter).
Welcome to Courlis, a cottage 100 meters from the sea
The living room with its wood-fuelled stove
The open-plan kitchen
The front of the garden with its teak terrace
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/17186
The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente Maritime region
The department of Charente-Maritime is situated on the west coast of France between Nantes and Bordeaux. Beautiful sandy beaches line the coast and the area is famous for its oyster farms and salt flats. The historic port of La Rochelle lies at the centre of the department and is the access point for the Ile de Ré.
The Ile de Ré is a beautiful island just off the coast of La Rochelle which has managed to keep much of its authentic character. It is dotted with nature reserves where multitudes of wild birds and animals live, protected from the advance of technology and mankind. The island is famous for its salt, which is collected by salters towards the western end of the island, its oysters and its potatoes, all of which you can enjoy in the many restaurants scattered throughout the island’s villages.
The waters around the Ile de Ré are loved by all watersports enthusiasts – windsurfers, yachtsmen and all sailors. The Atlantic Ocean is much less dangerous here than in other areas of the mainland coast so bathing is recommended for all.
To make your way around the island, get yourself a bike – it is by far the easiest and healthiest way to travel. There are more than 60 miles of specially adapted cycle paths which link all the main villages and beaches. In addition, the island is exceptionally flat so hard work is kept to a minimum. You can hire bikes, child seats, carriages - you name it, from the multitude of rental shops throughout the island.
Ile de Re / Sainte-Marie area
Dressed in vines and marsh plantations, Sainte-Marie-de-Ré is the most agricultural community on the island, but no less maritime for all that. Excellent shellfish hunting is to be had on the expanse of sand revealed by the retreating tide, and the town’s old fish traps are carefully looked after. The village of Sainte-Marie where Le Courlis cottage is situated has a particularly lively market in the summer.
How to get there
By car La Rochelle is situated half way down the west coast of France, between Bordeaux and Nantes. Since 1988 the Ile de Ré has been connected to La Rochelle by a 3 km long toll bridge (about 16 euros for a round trip).
By train to La Rochelle Daily trains to Nantes, Bordeaux, and Paris Montparnasse (TGV). Paris-La Rochelle takes a little less than 3 hours. You can then take a bus (Ré bus) from the station of La Rochelle (it goes through all the villages).
By plane to La Rochelle From London Stansted by Ryanair or from Birmingham by Flybe.
Where the bike is king... On the Ile de Ré, it is not necessary to have a car thanks to more than 60 miles of specially created and signposted cycle paths.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
La Rochelle (for London Stansted): 10 km
Railway:
La Rochelle (for Paris): 10 km
Ferry:
La Rochelle: 10 km
Activities near Ile de Re
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Le Courlis cottage - 90 m² - 3 bedrooms - sleeps 6
- open-plan kitchen giving onto the living room (sofas, fireplace, flat screen TV) with dining area, - 2 twin bedrooms, - 1 double bedroom, - bathroom & WC.
Further details outdoors: - in front of the house, wooden deck with teak furniture & BBQ "plancha" - at the back of the house, garden of 200 m² with wooden deck with teak furniture
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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High season
30 Aug 08
27 Sep 08
1070£899
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Low season
27 Sep 08
25 Oct 08
590£496
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Mid season
25 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
860£723
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Low season
1 Nov 08
20 Dec 08
590£496
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20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
860£723
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Low season
3 Jan 09
4 Apr 09
590£496
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Mid season
4 Apr 09
4 Jul 09
860£723
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High season
4 Jul 09
11 Jul 09
1070£899
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Peak season
11 Jul 09
29 Aug 09
1540£1,294
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Mid season
29 Aug 09
26 Sep 09
860£723
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Low season
26 Sep 09
24 Oct 09
590£496
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24 Oct 09
31 Oct 09
860£723
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31 Oct 09
19 Dec 09
590£496
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19 Dec 09
2 Jan 10
860£723
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Electricity included from June to September
Breakage deposit : €600
Optional services
- end of stay cleaning : €60
- bed linen & towels (2 towels per person) : €20 per person
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To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/17186
Contact details for home 17186
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Didier Pele
Tel:
+33 (0) 546415975
Mobile:
+33 (0) 603691606
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Advertiser joined: 14 Sep 2005 This property added: 15 Nov 2006
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