May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Rustic french charm with modern facilities, this little cottage is ideal for a summer break or a base to hunt for proprerty. It has an open plan downstairs with authentic French decor. Upstairs has a double bedroom mezzanine with an en suite bathroom.
Carefully renovated in 2005, this quiet cottage provides a comfortable base in the centre of many hot spots like La Rochelle, Cognac, The Marias Poitevin and Aulnay. Sit in the spacious mature grounds and enjoy bbqs, balmy summer dusks and long sunny days round the pool. Visit our own personal website at the bottom of the page to see both houses, more photos, floorplans and much more...
Frontal View of Le Petit Logis
8m by 5 m swimming pool
Lounge area
Kitchen
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/19856
The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente Maritime region
The Charente Maritime region is famed for its record sunshine hours and has a hot sunny summer climate second only to the Cote D Azur. With a cooling Atlantic breeze, a suntan is a gimmie but not at the expense of hot uncomfortale nights.
The cottage is situated in the sleepy village of Villeneuve La Comtesse, an ideal location for seeing all of the area's hot spots. The village itself is surrounded by sunflower fields. A two-minute walk brings you to all local amenities, which include a bakery, post office, hairdressers, mini market, bar-restaurant, chemist and railway station. The main house overlooks a park – with another park a short walk away that has children's activities. The area is also superbly suited to cyclists, with plenty of quiet roads in and around the village.
If the village doesn’t satisfy your local needs, there is also a choice of quality shops, markets, bars, restaurants and banks in Surgeres (10 mins), St Jean D’Angely (10 mins) and Loulay (5 mins).
St Jean D'Angely is an historical, vibrant town, with a twice weekly market, bars, restaurants and many other visitor attractions.
Cognac country with its rolling vineyards is only 20 minutes away. Boating on the Charente river is a must in Cognac and Jarnac with the world-famous Courvoisier and Hennessey distilleries on its banks.
The Marais Poitevin ( known as "Green Venice") is picture postcard perfect with its winding rivers and can be reached in just 15 minutes. From several landing stages in the various picturesque villages of this area it is possible to hire a boat (with or without guide) to explore the peaceful meandering waterways soaking up the wildlife and tranquillity and even to stop for a picnic.
Surgeres, famous for its butter, is on the outskirts of La Rochelle and has links with the TGV. A visit to the town's park reveals its chateau and the Romanesque church of Our Lady (Notre Dame).
Golfing is popular in the area with some of the finest courses in the region at Cognac (there’s also a 9-hole course at nearby Surgeres). Walking and cycling are a perfect way to unwind either in the nearby forests or just around the picturesque old villages.
If chateaux are your thing you will find a magnificent example 10 minutes away in the nearby village of Dampierre Sur Boutonne situated in the green valley of the river Boutonne. Its well-known renaissance chateau is built on an island in the river.
La Rochelle (1/2 an hour drive) is the jewel in the crown. Around the harbour restaurants galore entice the fish lover, whilst along the cobbled streets of the town the hundreds of boutiques and gift shops will have many a shopaholic melting the plastic! The spectacular Aquarium (complete with sharks!) is a wonderful experience and a good day out for everyone.
Connected to La Rochelle by a bridge over the sea is the beautiful Ile de Re (frequented by Parisians and celebrities) with its white washed villages. Further down the coast lies the Ile D'Oleron, famous for its oyster parks. This island is also reached by a bridge from the mainland near to the town of Marennes. The island features long sandy beaches to one side, whilst to the other is the wilder, more rocky and windswept stunning Cote Sauvage. With a good choice of restaurants, many of which specialize in freshly caught seafood, the island is well worth a visit.
Royan (40 mins) has vast sandy beaches and an excellent nightlife. La Palmyre Zoo at Royan has a lot to offer all the family. Further up the coast is Chatelaillon Plage, with its 3km of uninterrupted white sands where the locals enjoy windsurfing and parasailing.
Poitiers, to the north, boasts the theme park Futuroscope, which is a firm favourite with kids and adults alike. Also Zoodesee, a zoo of European Fauna set in the heart of the Chize forest, is well worth a visit.
The ancient town of Saintes is 45 minutes away and lies on the main ancient pilgrimage route to Spain. The river Charente runs through the town, which has a good variety of shops and restaurants along side beautiful historical architecture.
Only 1 and a half hour’s drive away via the easily accessible A10 is beautiful metropolitan Bordeaux. The countryside around Bordeaux is packed with vines and is home to such famous villages as St.Emillion whilst the city itself is alive with fantastic architecture, gardens, restaurants, specialist wine stores and boutiques.
* * * * * * * * * * * A comprehensive collection of information on local places of interest will be provided upon your arrival.
La Rochelle / Surgeres area
Central to many attractions including the coast, Cognac, the Marias Poitevin, Aulnay forest, the area is flat and ideal for cycling. Quant hamlets and villages are dotted round sunflower and maize fields, many with little markets and bars.
La Rochelle has a dusk till dawn appeal and is ideal for shopping, eating and boat trips. 2 islands are connected from La Rochelle and nearby Marennes. Local seafood speciaties include Moule Frites which are outstanding in front of the habour.
Surgeres holds regular markets and has a good array of restaurants and public parks.
Aulnay is 15 minutes away and offers French charm in the form of markets, churches, forests and much more..
The Marias Poitevin is Frances answer to the Norfolk Boads and can be reached within 20 minutes.
How to get there
4 hours drive from the port of St Malo (230 miles) 5.5 hours drive to the port of Caen 9 hours drive from Calais 40 mins drive from La Rochelle airport 1.5 hours drive from Bordeaux airport 1.5 hours drive from Poutiers airport Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries, Eurostar, BMI, Ryan Air
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
La Rochelle: 55 km
Railway:
Villeneuve La Comtesse: 1 km
Ferry:
St Malo: 326 km
Activities near La Rochelle
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster
Utilities:
Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bedrooms (1), Bathrooms (1), En suite (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 2, Sleeps maximum of 2
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Traditional style kitchen with stainless steel oven, tiled work surfaces, ceramic sink, fridge with freezer compartment. Open plan dining area and lounge with exposed limestone walls, wood burning stove and sofa bed.
Upstairs has a charming double bedroom with en suite shower room with toilet and wash basin. Furnished in authentic french style. Visit our own personal website at the bottom of the page to see both houses, more photos, floorplans and much more...
Further details outdoors: Le Petit Logis has an area to eat outside over looking its own lawn. The swimming pool is located to the rear of the cottage and is in a walled garden ensuring privacy and child safety.
Further details
25 % booking deposit Balance to be paid 8 weeks prior to commencement of the stay. £100 damages deposit is required on top of the rental. This is returned after satisfactory inspection of the property when you leave. Longer rentals are available in winter, spring and Autumn.
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Discounts for 2 weeks in June and September, Long Lets over 1 month carry a discount.
Bank transfer is preffered, Cheques (English) are fine.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 19856
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Tim Cookson
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+44 (0)1943 863977
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