La Galerie
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About the home
Set in 3 acres in a small hamlet in the heart of the Charente Maritime countryside near to Cognac but only 30 minutes from the golden beaches of Royan lies La Galerie & occupies an enviable location surrounded by vineyards, sunflowers & superb woodland for that idyllic holiday away from the hustle & bustle of everyday life.
La Galerie is conveniently situated only 4.5 hours from the ferry port of St. Malo and 55 minutes from both La Rochelle & Bordeaux airports & only 10 minutes from the A10 motorway which connects all of northern France with Charente Maritime. The village of Lorignac is a 3 minute drive away with shop and bar/restaurant. The nearest town (Mirambeau) with bars, shops and supermarket is a 15 minute drive away. The nearest village to Lorignac offers butcher, baker, wine shop, post office & much more.
30 minutes from nearest beaches
20 mins from amazing Jonzac and 40 mins from Saintes with its amphitheatre and cathedral, music festival in June and fireworks for Bastille day
1 hour from Bordeaux with its amazing shops, restaurants and wine festival which is held every 2 years.
In addition the area offers lots for families, birdwatchers, walkers, cyclists, photographers, golfers etc.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Meschers, 33km |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 2km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire 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, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 2 shower rooms |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Swing set |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Complimentary welcome basket .
Tv and satelite with all main UK channels
Large safe garden for children
Views of the surrounding countryside
A holiday where you can do as much as you want or as little as you want, the choice is yours
Further details outdoors:
Shared 12m x 6m swimming pool.
Terrace with table and chairs and BBQ.
Large garden to play in. Various games eg badminton set, racquets for you to use.
Bikes and helmets available for guests to use.
Conditions
Refundable breakage deposit of 210 euros/£150 Sterling
Personal Travel Insurance not included.
Travel to and from the property not included.
Owners on site.
The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente Maritime region
The Charente Maritime has a unique micro climate that makes it the second sunniest place in France after the Cote d'Azur.
There is fantastic countryside with lovely villages, vineyards and fields of sunflowers.
The Atlantic coast boasts some fantastic golden beaches and superb seafood restaurants.
The Lorignac area
Lorignac is situated close to the Gironde Estuary, the Atlantic Coast but only 1 hour from the bustling city of Bordeaux with its easy tram connection to the city centre. La Rochelle is just 1h 30 with its rich history but closer to home is the wonderful towns of Saintes, Cognac, Jonzac and Pons.
Saintes hold a yearly music festival in June, there are always fire works every year for Bastille day (14th August) in all the towns, one on a different night so you can see fireworks three times in one week if you wish to.
We are only 10 minutes from the very pretty marina of Mortagne Sur Gironde with several restaurants and 30 minutes from Talmont sur gironde, named as one of the prettiest villages in France, highlights include a weekly night market during the summer.
Royan & St. George de Didonne are premier coastal resorts only 20-30 minutes away offering all the sophistication of French beach life, various water-sports and beach activities for children.
Cognac, the heart of Brandy making is 30 minutes away making a good day out to visit the famous Cognac houses such as Hennessy, Courvoisier & Hine.
The large town of Saintes is only a 30 minute drive away with its shops and restaurants and amphitheatre.
For sports lovers the quiet country roads are perfect for a bike ride and there are lots of specially marked tracks for mountain bikes, horse-riding (the local stables is 10 mins away) and walkers. There are 18 hole golf courses at Royan, Cognac and Saintes and a 9 hole course at Montendre which are all within 45 minutes.
Being right in the country, there are many birds to see so it is a great place for those with an interest in birds.
Also for nature lovers, a good place to visit is Vitrezay, by the estuary where there is also an exhibition centre and bar/restaurant.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | La Rochelle: 90 km |
| Railway: | Jonzac: 20 km |
| Ferry: | St Malo: 400 km |
6h 29 from Le Havre ferry port
5h 40 from Caen
5h 12 from St Malo
La Rochelle airport is just 1h30 and Bordeaux 1h with their low cost airlines, Ryan air, Easy jet and British Airways. All airports have car hire available
1h 30 from Angouleme TGV station giving you train access to Europe including London and the euro tunnel
Activities near Lorignac
Tennis in town
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for La Galerie
''Lovely, relaxing stay, comfortable accommodation and beautiful views"
"Idyllic spot. Very relaxing. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay."
"The house is charming. The host and hostee just as they should be. All in all a week of joy, happiness and fun. Will hopefully be back"
A really relaxing holiday in peaceful surroundings. After sightseeing the pool is a real bonus."
Rental prices
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| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Sept/Oct | 3 Sep 11 | 28 Oct 11 | £ 500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| march | 31 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 350 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April | 31 Mar 12 | 28 Apr 12 | £ 460 | - | - | 1 Week |
| May | 28 Apr 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 565 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June | 2 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 735 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July/Aug | 30 Jun 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 875 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Sept | 1 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | £ 500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| long term winter rental | 27 Oct 12 | 2 Mar 13 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Month |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Out of season bookings accepted for arrival and departure on any day of the week.
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