Families/couples preferred Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The house is actually 3 old stone cottages joined together, one of which is 300 yrs old. Including a large kitchen/diner, 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms and large gallery for sleeping and indoor recreation this comfortably furnished property is perfect for family holidays. There are also 2 wood burning stoves for colder weather, making the property a delight all year round.
Le Temple is a small commune with friendly neighbours and animals! The surrounding area is low hills, woodland and fields. Sunflowers and maize in summer. There are rivers, lakes and lovely old towns in the area as well as local supermarkets and weekly markets for shopping.
Front View of the House
Front Garden
Front garden and The Barn
Garden
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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente region
Charante region is traditional farming country. Crops are mainly sunflowers and maize and the landscape is one of low hills and woodland (mainly chestnut and hazel). There are small local vineyards with larger wine-growing area to the south, nearer to Bordeaux and Cognac.
It is possible to visit the beaches of La Rochelle (to the west) or the city of Limoges (to the east), these would each be a full daytrip by car.
Mansle / Cellefrouin area
The village of Le Temple de Cellefruin is approximately 10 miles east of Mansle, a small town on the river Charante which lies between Poitiers and Angouleme. Excellent local produce can be obtained from supermarkets in the towns of Mansle or Roumazier (juist 3o mins drive). There are man-made lakes about 12 miles from the village where watersports and swimming are available, with safe areas for small children to paddle and an abundance of picnic sites!
The small town of St Claud is just 4miles away and boasts an excellent outdoor swimming pool.
At Mansle there are opportunities to canoe on the river ( which you can also swim in).
Angouleme (30 mins drive) has a wonderful food market and excellent restaurants, night life etc as well as a very impressive cathedral.
La Rochfoucauld has a spectacular chateau, still occupied by the family but open to visitors most of the year.
Other chateaux and places of interest all around. A quiet and peaceful area. (Not ideal for teenagers wishing to 'live it up!')
How to get there
Drive from anyone of the Brittany/Normandy ferry ports.
Fly into Bordeaux , Limoges or Poitiers and drive a hire car to the property.
More details available from the owner.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Bordeaux: 90 km
Ferry:
St Malo: 300 km
Activities near Mansle
Sports: Watersports
Great for: Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (5), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Stone tiled floors downstairs and wood floors on first floor. There is a utility area next to the kitchen, hot water is from an immersion heater, and there are additional electric fires and fans for use in cool or hot weather.
There are plenty of books, games etc at the house appropriate for family use.
Further details outdoors: Outside there is a garden, field and large stone barn, and the property has garden furniture for outdoor eating and relaxing. There is space to park at least 3 cars adjacent to the property.
Further details
Animals are welcome, but please note if pets cause damage this will have to be paid for.
Conditions
Deposit of £50 payable on booking - balance 1 week prior to arrival.
Essential to advise local house manager of approximate time of arrival so that property can be opened up and water/electricity switched on. Keys avilabale at the property.
A local English couple look after the property and help with any emergencies, they will get in food supplies if necessary and can advise on popular local entertainments.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Christmas Rate
21 Sep 07
31 Dec 07
350£350
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Low Season Nov & March 2005
1 Mar 08
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200£200
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1 Apr 08
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250£250
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Mid Season :May &Sept/Oct
1 May 08
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300£300
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High Season :June to August
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400£400
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Guestbook
"The children quickly discovered the village and a kind of freedom not posible in England. We visited many rivers, lakes and lovely chateaux and also went further afield to a wonderful European wild animal park and to Futurescope. The men went round the cognac distillery at Cognac and came away with lots of samples..."
"We had BBQs each night under the stars and spent our days discovering the surrounding towns and villages. We loved Angouleme with its vast Romaesque cathedral and were so impressed by the chateau of La Rochfoucauld. We found our visit ot Oradour, a village where the entire population was massacred by Nazis in WW2, which has been left as a Memorial to those who died profoundly disturbing, but still worth a visit. We stocked up with excellent wine at ridiculous prices and made friends with your neighbours."
"We all loved the peaceful countryside. We went picnicking by local rivers and explored the manmade lakes with their range of watersports facilities. We discovered caves to the south nearer to Angouleme and even ventured to the sea one day. the house was comfortable and spacious; there was room for us all. We even had friends to stay for a weekend and there were 11 of us then!"
Availability
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Availability notes:
Available between May and October for lettings of 1-3 weeks, and 'out of season' by arrangement with owners.
Contact owner
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Contact details for home 5165
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Name:
Mrs M A Hithersay
Tel:
+44 (0)1730 893 790
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Advertiser joined: 28 Feb 2005 This property added: 28 Feb 2005
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