Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Located on the edge of a lively market town within easy walking distance to the market square with superb open air market, wonderful restaurants, cafes, mediaeval chateau walls, river walks and parkland, La Belle Cachette sleeps up to 8 (plus cot) and comprises 2 double bedrooms and 1 twin room on the first floor and an extra ground floor day room with double sofa bed overlooking the pool. Lovely beamed kitchen/diner very well equipped and beamed salon with open fire and 3 sofas and armchair. There are 2 bathrooms, one on each floor . The downstairs shower room has shower with hydromassaging body jets, marble vanity unit and wc. The upstairs bathroom has bath with overhead shower, twin basins in marble vanity unit and separate wc. Both bathrooms newly installed this year. There is an additional ground floor reading room with sofa and armchair. Walled garden and 10x5 metre private swimming pool, covered verandah for al fresco dining equipped with BBQ, sun loungers and garden furniture.
La Belle Cachette
Swimming Pool
Salon
Kitchen/diner
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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente Maritime region
Situated in the South West of France, No need to drive anywhere if you just want to relax by the pool and walk into the delightful town for some fine cuisine or local market produce.
Typical driving times from ferry ports: St Malo - 3hrs 30 mins Caen - 4 hrs 20 mins Roscoff - 4 hrs 30 mins Cherbourg - 4 hrs 55 mins Calais - 6hrs 50 mins
Cheap flights to La Rochelle from various UK airports: Ryanair - Stansted & Dublin Flybe - Southampton, Birmingham & Manchester Easyjet - Bristol & Gatwick Jet2.com - Leeds/Bradford & Edinburgh
TGV train station stop just 5 mins away in Surgeres (trains from Paris-La Rochelle)
La Rochelle / Surgeres area
La Belle Cachette is located on the edge of a lively market town, within easy reach of the chic city of La Rochelle, with its sailing harbour, magnificent beaches and the nearby wonderful islands of Ile d'Oleron and Ile de Ré. You can even take a ferry to Fort Boyard. Golf and tennis is available nearby. The town has its own cinema and fine sporting complex. There is so much to do and see in this area, from the Roman town of Saintes, Royan with its nearby Zoo, the delights of Cognac (tasting a must!), a leisurely boat trip on the canals of the Marais Poitevin (known locally as the Green Venice) and Poitiers the home of Futuroscope (France's second most popular attraction to Disneyland, Paris) - all within a day trip. The Charente Maritime revels in its own micro climate. Reputedly 2,300 hours of sunshine every year. Beautiful countryside is on your doorstep and magnificent beaches, historic towns and villages, extensive fields of sunflowers and vineyards are all not far away. La Rochelle is generally considered to be the most beautiful port in France - fresh oysters and mussels and wonderful seafood are waiting to be experienced. During the summer months the local cultural groups organise a variety of events for everyone to enjoy Come and explore this beautiful region with its micro climate, the second hottest area to the Cote d'Azur and so much closer!
How to get there
30 minutes from La Rochelle airport, town and beach. On the outskirts of lively market town. Easy access by motorway from the ferry ports or the TGV train which stops in Surgeres, just 5 minutes from the house. La Rochelle has an airport offering cheap flights from UK. Ferry ports all within 3-5 hours drive.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
La Rochelle: 20 km
Railway:
Surgeres
Ferry:
St Malo
Activities near La Rochelle
Sports: Tennis in town Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation City breaks Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen provided, please check with the owner regarding towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Please note the 4th bedroom is also an additional day room and has a double sofa bed. During the winter months you can enjoy the open fire in the beamed salon. Special off season rates for house hunters. £250 pw for minimum 2 weeks let or £200 pw for 3 or more weeks (Nov-Mar - excl Xmas, New Year & Easter). Enquire for long winter lets. A wonderful base to explore this fascinating region.
Further details outdoors: Swimming pool has safety fencing and protect-a-child safety gate to comply with French legislation.
Further details
Provisional bookings accepted with 25% deposit - balance due 8 weeks prior to booking commencement. Bed linen included but please don't forget to bring your own towels.
You can book for next year at this year's prices for a limited period. Summer weeks normally go fast!
Conditions
**STOP PRESS - RYANAIR ARE CURRENTLY OFFERING FREE FLIGHTS TO LA ROCHELLE!**
Sorry no pets allowed. No smoking.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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5 January to March 2008
5 Jan 08
15 Mar 08
250£ 250
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15 Mar - 3 May 2008
15 Mar 08
3 May 08
650£ 650
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3 May - 7 June 2008
3 May 08
7 Jun 08
750£ 750
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7 June - 5th July 2008
7 Jun 08
6 Jul 08
850£ 850
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6 Jul 08
6 Sep 08
1600£ 1,600
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£100 discount special
6 Sep 08
4 Oct 08
750£ 750
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4 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
650£ 650
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1 Nov 08
20 Dec 08
250£ 250
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20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
750£ 750
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3 Jan 09
4 Apr 09
250£ 250
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4 Apr 09
2 May 09
650£ 650
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2 May 09
6 Jun 09
750£ 750
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6 Jun 09
4 Jul 09
850£ 850
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4 Jul 09
5 Sep 09
1650£ 1,650
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5 Sep 09
3 Oct 09
850£ 850
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3 Oct 09
7 Nov 09
650£ 650
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7 Nov 09
19 Dec 09
250£ 250
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19 Dec 09
2 Jan 10
750£ 750
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27 Mar 10
250£ 250
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Changeover Day: Saturday
October half term available @ £650 pw
** Special offer - Last 2 weeks in Sept now offered @ just £750 pw (£100 discount) **
Provisional bookings accepted with 25% deposit - balance due 8 weeks prior to booking 2009 bookings now accepted at this year's rates for a limited period only.
Don't be disappointed, book now!
Winter bookings are minimum 2 weeks (exc Xmas/New Year).
Christmas and New Year still available!
Or why not experience a Charentaise break in the spring or autumn? This is a lovely time to visit this wonderful region where we have our own micro climate from May-October - The Charente Maritime is the second hottest region to the Cote d'Azur and so much nearer.
Guestbook
'After six years of renting gites in France, this is without doubt the best ever!'
'Great house and pool, excellent facilities, will certainly recommend'
'Great bedding and linen, good sunspot, handy for many locations, very good restaurants in town, excellent holiday and welcoming arrrangements.'.
'Beautiful'
''Wonderful getaway - beautiful place. Loved it. Lovely place. Everything we needed'
'Fantastic holiday. Love the area. We will be back'
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 9419
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Name:
Lindy Hennessy
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+44 (0)1242 222403
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