Le Petit Chataignier
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About the home
Under new ownership, completely redecorated and up graded, 2010/2011
Le Petit Chataignier, (The Little Chestnut) is a spacious comfortable farmhouse with the benefit of your own above ground pool.
Set in a small hamlet in the countryside, it offers peace and quiet.
The property has six comfortable bedrooms accommodating max 12 people in 2 double bedrooms and 4 x 2 single bedded rooms, (no fold up or soffa beds) + 2 shower rooms with toilets.
A large farmhouse kitchen with wood burner and farmhouse style table, big enough for 12 to enjoy their meals, sitting, enjoying each others company. Fully equipped with fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee machine, iron/ironing board and all usual gadgets.
The large homely lounge with wood burner and comfortable sofas has TV with satellite freeview channels, and a DVD player that also plays music CDs, with small library area with a choice of books, games, jigsaw puzzles etc.
Outside is the large garden, a swimming pool, loungers, seating, tables and swings in approx one acre. The garden enjoys sun for most of the day but with the benefit of plenty of natural shade for those who wish it, with fruit trees and flowering plants. We enjoy wonderful sunsets,- so perfect in the evening after a good meal and a glass of wine- just chill out and enjoy the sun going down. A comment was made by a guest, "it's like we're living as Kings in France" they were having a good time!
Part of the large barn has been turned over to a games room with table tennis, 5ft. snooker/pool table and dart board," keeps the kids,of all ages occupied for hours" Tennis and badminton rackets are also stored in here.
We also have bikes for hire at reasonable rates for those who wish to explore the locality or do a little shopping without having to drive.
Also for the big boys and girls we have two classic cars for hire, an MGB + Mercedes 280sl both cabriolets and both for hire by the day or longer if required, - a wonderful way to explore this area, cruising, top down, enjoying! Prices on request.
Another service available! Brigitta and I are both professional masseurs, specializing in "relaxation therapy' massage, a great way to leave behind some of the tensions we carry with us daily. Please contact either of us on arrival.
Brigitta is also a fully qualified 'Reflexologist' able to deal with other ailments, again please don't hesitate to speak to us.
Locality.
The local village, Lorigne, is 3 mins away, has a small boulangerie.
Sauze Vaussais is 6 mins away with boulangeries, bars and restaurants and a large supermarket. It also boasts a Plan D'eau, with pleasant walks and fishing lake,
Chef Boutonne is 15 mins away by car, again with all the usual shops and restaurants, you would expect. Plus a Chateau with a fishing lake and riverside walks.
In the next hamlet of Pioussay, is the Chateau de Jouhe. There are many activities to be enjoyed in the area depending on your requirement. Generaly a rural area, not suited to 'Disco Man' so rural pursuits, walking, fishing, cycling etc.
There are many interesting historical sites to be visited, and the towns of Angouleme, Niort, La Rochelle, Poitiers and Confolens are all within an hour or so. Or just go out and explore- you will always find something of interest.
As for us, we are always on hand to help, but the gite is not overlooked by us, and we have our own separate garden, which makes yours very private We only visit to maintain the pool or garden.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 12, 6 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential Nearest amenities: 2km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | TV, CD player, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Games room, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 6 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 2 shower rooms |
| Furniture: | Single beds (8), Double beds (2), Cots (2), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 12 |
| Other: | Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Childrens pool, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Swing set |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
We can provide a high chair, a cot with a waterproof mattress cover, but not the linen.
Further details outdoors:
There is a well in the garden but this is securely covered to keep the little ones safe.
In the garden there is plenty of room for our guests to spread out with there never being the need to feel "crowded'. The fenced pool is at the lower end of the garden enjoying the sun virtualy all day therefore keeping a good temperature. We also have a smaller padling pool for the use of supervised youngsters to enjoy.
There is plenty of room on the graveled terrace for outside eating/ sitting with two garden tables and enough chairs. The garden is generaly private not being overlooked by neighbours.
Further details
We have no objection to well behaved/trained animals, we do have a large dog our selves and a friendly cat.
For health and hygiene reasons please walk your dog off the premises as we do.
Conditions
Breakage deposit of Euros150 per booking, to be paid with the balance due.
25% of rental fee due on booking to secure, the balance due eight weeks before your stay.
Welcome pack with tea, coffee, bread, jam and cheese supplied, as well as enough cleaning materials and toilet paper to keep you going until you get to the shops.
If you wish us to do a 'shop' for you, this can be arranged at cost to you.
If you wish to speak to me about the gite, please ring the land line number or text our telephone number and we will ring you back.
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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente region
The Charente has a warm sunny climate and mild winters.
The agriculture is crops such as sunflowers and cereals.
Vallee des Singes (monkey valley) is 15 kms. Walk through the park and be greeted by the monkeys, just keep your hats off or you will loose them!
Golf approx 50 mins
Futuroscope (45 mins) Many indoor and outdoor activities
Niort (40 mins) Lovely shops and pedestrianised areas
Cognac (60 mins) All the brandy making museums and tours - some by boat
Angouleme (30 mins) Old walled town
La Rochelle (80 mins) With its beaches and wonderful port. Sit in the port area watching the world go by eating moules and frites.
Limoges (90 mins ) With its cathedral and porcelain factories
Confolens (30 mins ) A medieval town on the vienne river
Oradour-sur-Glane- (90 mins) Eerie memorial to the war time massacre of 642 villagers
La Palmyre zoo (100) mins. Wonderful Zoo committed to conservation, although a drive away, its a full days walk around it.
The Lorigne area
Markets -
Sauze Vassais 6 mins - Thursday and small veg & fish one on Saturday morning
Chef Boutonne 10 mins - Saturday morning
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Poitiers: 75 km |
| Railway: | Ruffec: 18 km |
By sea -
Calais approx. seven hours drive
Boulogne approx. seven hours
St Malo approx. five hours
Caen - 6 hours
By plane -
Poitiers airport 35 minutes from us
La Rochelle airport 90 minutes
Limoges airport 90 minutes
Bordeaux airport 2 hours 15mins
Car hire can be arranged at all airports
Classic car hire on site.
Activities near Lorigne
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Fishing
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 03 Feb 2012 |
It was our first holiday in France, we received a warm welcome, and felt immediately at home. The gite offered us loads of space, which was great with the kids, and as we were travelling with another couple, the way the accommodation was set up was perfect. The garden was huge and very peace full with loads of room for the kids to play and run free, they slept like logs :-) The two boys made great friends with Tim, the owner, who let them 'help' with cleaning the pool and gardening, and now they often ask "when are we going back to France?" I received a very professional reflexology treatment from Brigitta, which I can definitely recommend to anyone, being a professional masseur myself All in all we had a great and relaxing vacation, and will be sure to return in the coming years. Thanks T+B your doing great. |
02 Feb 2012 |
2009 and 2010 saw me spending Christmas and New Year's Eve at Le Petit Châtaignier. 2011 would not let me and I was seriously bummed. The peace and quiet, the coziness, the lovely people, the well behaved cuddly dog and friendly cat… A piece of heaven I sorely missed last year's end. Meanwhile, I have spent a week at Le Petit Châtaignier in September and loved it then too. The gîte was a perfect temporary home to come back to, the beds were better than at many a B&B I have spent the night, the fig tree in the back yard was loaded with fruits free to eat, and the ever cheerful owners made sure their place is the first to pop into my mind whenever I want to spend time abroad. The reception was very enthusiastic and remained so throughout my stay. While I was there, the owners showed me all the places worth visiting, treated me like a family member whenever I showed my face and went out of their way to accommodate me. For example, when they went out for groceries, they asked me if I needed anything and would bring it when I did or I could ride with them. (I don't drive.) They made me feel right at home! The area is great for walking and biking and warming myself by a blazing fire is just one of the many pleasant memories I have. I am definitely hoping to go back this year. Thanks again for a lovely time, guys. |
26 Jan 2012 |
We travelled with a large group ranging from 7 to 70 year olds. We were charmed by the prperty very rustic but equipped with everything you could need. It was lovely to have a welcome basket of regional goodies on the table when we arrived. there are 3 rooms in one wing and 3 in the other with a batthroom at the bottom of each set of stairs.. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need and we ate at the property everyday and cooked for 11 so we know! There was a selection of games and DVD;s but we did not use them much as the weather was glorious. we appreciated the pool and sunloungers more. We found the owners very friendly and extremely helpful without being intrusive, we loved having the dog Shriva stay with us in the garden |
Guestbook for Le Petit Chataignier
Dear T&B, we had an excelent holiday, and the massage was to die for! Will definately recomend you back home.Steve& Cara, UK
Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely house,it has the best garden and pool in the World, Maisie, age 7 UK
Lovely atmospheric gite, the pictures didn't do it justice - Mrs K, Cornwall.
Very much enjoyed our stay, the kids loved the garden & playroom, thanks for your kindness and assistance, your doing a great job, Cecile & Simon & family. Havant. UK
Our third holiday in a French gite, and for a number of reasons, our best, we would love to return in the future. For those who visit after us, we hope you also have a great experience. The Hedges family. Southhampton UK
Dear Tim & Brigitta, thanks so much for letting us share your little piece of heaven, the massage was just what I needed., Ricki & Rebeca. Oakville, Canada
It was the best, felt like comming home! Lier & Styn, Belgium
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Mid Season | 17 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | € 525 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 7 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | € 395 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 31 Mar 12 | 30 Jun 12 | € 525 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 12 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Low Season | 7 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | € 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 31 Mar 12 | 30 Jun 12 | € 875 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Peak Season | 30 Jun 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 1350 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 1 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | € 875 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 27 Oct 12 | 15 Dec 12 | € 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 15 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | € 875 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Change over day - Saturday, low season flexible
Heating charge of Euros 25 per week in low season as required
Bank Transfer is our prefered payment method.
WE NOW OFFER THE GITE FOR GROUPS OF UP TO SIX PEOPLE, in low and mid season for EUROS 300 PER WEEK Inclusive heating cost.
AND WILL CONSIDER SHORTER STAYS FROM A MIN, OF 3 NIGHTS, STARTING AT EUROS 200.
Note! Large group prices remain the same.
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Peter Wingate
Languages spoken     The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This farmhouse has received 4 reviews from previous guests.  |
