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House |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Meschers-sur-Gironde in Poitou-Charentes/Vendee

From £700 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

« Les Mouettes » is situated in the charming seaside village of Meschers, just a few minutes south of Royan and St. Georges de Didonne. There is a two minute walk from the house to the nearest beach, La Plage des Nonnes, this is a beautiful sheltered cove, surrounded by the typical cliffs of Meschers. The town centre and port are very close, easy to walk or cycle.

In Meschers there is a daily market where one can buy delicious fresh fish and seafood, lots of fresh local fruit and vegetables. The Super U has a good range of food, wine, cheese etc. The local bakers provide fresh bread, croissants, cakes every day. From the port of Meschers one can hire bikes, (great fun as there are hardly any hills), arrange boat trips to fish or for sight seeing, there are several restaurants, including “La Fôret” which serves delicious food at very good value, and “La Caravelle” on the port, seafood and local cuisine.

The house is set in its own garden, fully fenced off, lots of flowering bushes, flowers and lavender. There is a large terrace with sun/shower blind and a barbecue to cook and eat outside. There is an outside table and chairs, parasols and sunbeds provided. There is a private parking area

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The house comprises of a large living-dining room, separate kitchen, three double bedrooms, two with double beds, one with two singles, one of the bedrooms has a shower room and W.C. en suite. There is a full bathroom and separate toilet.

The kitchen is fully equipped with fitted oven, hob, large fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. In the dining area there is a farm table and six chairs, in the living area there are 2 sofas and easy chairs which provide a cosy place to sit.

There is a wood burning stove and full central heating for out of season lets. On your arrival the beds are all ready made up with one fitted bottom sheet and a duvet with one duvet cover, pillows and one pillow slip per pillow, tea towels, loo roll and soap to start you off.

Further details

Rental is from Saturday to Saturday during high season, please enquire regarding short or long lets.

Arrival time is from 4 pm.
Departure time is at 9.30 am.

Babysitting & extra cleaning available at 10€ per hour. Please say beforehand so that we can organise it.

It's possible to rent our 3 bedroomed house "Le Cottage" in the countryside for one week to enjoy both beach & countryside. (1 week at Le Cottage & one week by the sea in "Les Mouettes" at only 1 1/2 hours from Le Cottage), please enquire by e-mail.

Conditions

Smoking okay on the terrace.

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"Les Mouettes"

 

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The closest beach "La Plage des Nonnes"

 

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The dining area

 

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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente Maritime region

In the area you have the beautiful villages of the estuary to visit, just a five minute drive to the medieval village of Talmont, the flowers, the ancient church is very beautiful and peaceful, lots of arty crafty shops, restaurants and cafés.

A little further down the road is St. Seurin d’Uzet, charming port, Camarguais horses and foals in the salt plains by the port. Try the local caviar, this is one of the only villages in France to make caviar from sturgeon out of the estuary.

Just a little further on you will come to Mortagne sur Gironde, another beautiful port scrambling down the typical cliffs of this part of the world. The views over the Gironde estuary are lovely, you can see Blaye and the Médoc. Go mad and have the lobster at the Restaurant du Port, (price per 100 grammes of lobster), it’s devine and worth every penny, otherwise all their menus are good, very friendly welcome.

The seaside resorts of Royan and St. Georges are five/ten minutes up the coast, “la Grande Côte” with kilometres of sandy beach, is north of Royan, the Atlantic rollers often present, to surf or body board. The Zoo at La Palmyre is well worth a visit.

This area is famous for its Pineau, (a local Cognac based aperitif drink) and Cognac brandy, there are many places to visit and taste these drinks.

The Meschers-sur-Gironde area

Meschers-sur Gironde is a typical Atlantic coast seaside village, which is lively and always has things going on during the summer period. There is a daily market where as well as fresh fish and produce you can find local craftspeople displaying their wares. There are 4 beautiful beaches, La Plage du Cadet, des Nonnes, des Vergnes and Suzac, all worth a visit.

The beach, “La Plage des Nonnes” is our closest beach, only two minutes walk from the house, literally turn left out of the gate, left up the tiny lane, “rue des Lauriers” and you can see the sea !! It is a sheltered sandy cove, a decent sized beach which has regulary been awarded the the European Blue Flag for quality and cleanliness, (2007). During the season there is sailing from the beach.

There are two restaurants, “Tina’s Café” and “El Surf”, both provide food, Tina’s is Tex Mex, very good, all home made, live music and very friendly atmosphere. There is music and hot and cold snacks at the “El Surf”.
We bought the house April 2001 and have totally refurbished it to be our own holiday home, so is extra special for us.

We provide boules, spend an evening learning how to play boules, “Pastis” is essential, though if you don’t like the taste of aniseed, try the local rosé! There are tennis courts nearby, within walking distance.
In the area you have the beautiful villages of the estuary to visit, just a five minute drive to the medieval village of Talmont, the flowers, the ancient church is very beautiful and peaceful, lots of arty crafty shops, restaurants and cafés.

The seaside resorts of Royan and St. Georges are five/ten minutes up the coast, “la Grande Côte” with kilometres of sandy beach, is north of Royan, the Atlantic rollers often present, to surf or body board. The Zoo at La Palmyre is well worth a visit on a grey day, happy and healthy animals set in hectares of pine forests.

How to get there

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Ryan Air, Flybe, BMI Baby etc fly to nearby Bordeaux or La Rochelle airports.

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Reviews

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31 Oct 2011

“half term break” Arrived in the rain but the weather improved. good location but very steep steps down to the beach ........good exercise though. all facilities excellent at the house ,safe garden, good outdoor... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
2nd to 9th June	2 Jun 12	9 Jun 12	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
9th June to 20th July	9 Jun 12	21 Jul 12	850£ 850	0-	0-	1 Week
21st July to 31st August	21 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	1150£ 1150	0-	0-	1 Week
31st July to 14th Sept	1 Sep 12	15 Sep 12	850£ 850	0-	0-	1 Week
15th Sept to 12th Oct	15 Sep 12	13 Oct 12	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

£100 reduction for two week bookings

50% deposit on booking, the balance 8 weeks prior to arrival.

Other dates and small parties please enquire.

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You are contacting Alison Dru Landline +33 5 45 60 67 93 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This house has received 1 review from previous guests.

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