Les Ecuries No1

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Gite |1 bedroom |Sleeps 4

Poitiers in Poitou-Charentes/Vendee

From £210 per week |  From £30 per night

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Swimming pool, car advised, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

A pair of bright little cottages, ideal for couples and young families, sort breaks and holidays, each gite has a double-bedroom, a shower-room and an open-plan kitchen/living room with a double sofa-bed. The grassed courtyard has a benches and parasols for al fresco eating. The fenced swimming-pool has a patio area with garden furniture and a barbecue for guests' use and a large grassed area for your sun-loungers and for games of badminton. There is off-road parking. You will find a ping-pong table in one of the barns and of course a boules set is provided. There are plenty of board games to choose from and books to read. There is a laundry room with washing machine, iron and ironing board for guests' use. Ideally situated just off the RN10, there are so many things to do and see in this area you will be spoiled for choice!
See Property Ref. 22308 La P'tite Boulangerie, an individual cottage opposite Les Ecuries. Book all three cottages and receive a 10% discount.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Two character properties with exposed beams and tiled floors. Cosy and attractive, each one generously equipped for 4 people. Baby cot with bedding, high chair and baby bath available on request. Bed linen and bath towels are provided - please bring your own swimming towels. Smoking is permitted outside but not inside the gites. Pets (dogs) are welcome - there is a resident old dog and a family of house cats (3 kittens born on 20th March 2007). Further information to be found on the owners' website.

Further details outdoors:
This is good cycling country, so bring your bikes if you can. There's a small airfield nearby where you can have microlight lessons; there are golf courses; horse riding stables; the Ramparts Race for cars in Angouleme once a year; the Tour de France is coming our way this year; and of course the many local markets and bric-a-brac fairs during the summer months.

Further details

You will be welcomed by a bottle of wine, tea, coffee, sugar and milk on arrival.
The swimming pool is open May to September, weather permitting.
The pool and gardens are shared by all staying at La Charronniere.
Smoking is permitted outside - no smoking inside the cottages.
We speak English and French.

Conditions

£50 non-refundable deposit per gite per week or part week will secure your booking. The balance for your holiday is due 8 weeks before the start date. You are recommended to take out comprehensive travel insurance. Arrival time is not before 4.30 p.m. and departure by 10.00 a.m. Arrival and departure days are flexible depending on previous bookings. Length of booking charged pro-rata. Only those guests listed on the booking form are entitled to stay at La Charronniere and use the facilities. Dogs are welcomed and should be kept under control at all times. The owners live on-site and are available to assist when required. We endeavour to make your holiday a very enjoyable experience and welcome any special requests.

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Les Ecuries

 

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Les Ecuries outside

 

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L'Ecurie No. 2 living

 

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L'Ecurie No. 2 bedroom

The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Vienne region

The Poitou-Charentes is reputed to be the second sunniest region of France after the Cote d'Azur. The local people are very welcoming, especially if you try out your French. Poitiers has a lovely old centre, lots of restaurants and shops. Angouleme has it's ancient ramparts to explore and Cognac has it's distilleries to tour and compare brandies. La Rochelle on the coast has a wonderful old port with many fish restaurants, and the walled centre with little alleyways and many shops must be visited. The aquarium at La Rochelle is one of the best we have seen. The RN10 runs down the border with Deux Sevres and on to the border with Charente, so you can visit three departements in one day! Limoges porcelain is renowned throughout Europe.

The Poitiers area

There are so many things to do and see in the area that a folder is provided in each gite with information for everyone. As an example, La Vallee des Singes is nearby, Futuroscope at Poitiers - a must see, l'Ile aux Serpents, Zoodyssee, the war memorial village at Oradour-sur-Glane, Velorail at Roumazieres and Confolens, and so much more.

How to get there

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La Charronniere is 2 miles from the small market town of Chaunay which is just off the RN10 between Poitiers and Angouleme on the border between Vienne and Deux-Sevres.
Fly by Ryanair to Poitiers; other airports - Nantes, La Rochelle, Bordeaux, Limoges, Angouleme.
Train by Eurostar to Lille or Paris, then TGV to Poitiers
Channel Tunnel to Calais - approx. 6.5 hours' drive mainly by autoroute to Chaunay.
Ferry to any of the main French ports.
Route finders: Mappy, Via Michelin.

Activities near Poitiers

Guestbook for Les Ecuries No1

'We greatly enjoyed our stay at la Charronniere. You can get there in a day from London by-passing Paris now that the A28 south of Rouen is open. The gites are well appointed and comfortable and the setting is delightful - you really can relax and unwind in this appealing corner of France. Some very interesting places are within easy reach so there's plenty to do if you want a break from the pool. Our only regret was that our stay was too short - we'll put that right next time'. Richard and Penny Bird, Surrey

'We wanted to say thank you so much for being such a fabulous hostess, you made us so very welcome at La Charronnière. Self catering is often limited so we were very surprised to see such a well equipped holiday home, you had thought of everything, from extra towels so I could wash my hair, a fantastic bottle of wine & nibbles for our grumbling tummies even treats for the dogs, which they loved'. Best Wishes, Caro & Gavin & of course Mono & Bailey, Marbella, Spain.

'Thank you so much for the lovely few days we spent with you. La Charronnière is lovely and we really enjoyed our time there. Thank you for all your kind help and for making us and our dog so welcome'. Kind regards, Carole, Paul and Murphy-the-dog, Surrey.

'Far from the madding crowd; La Charronnière offered us more than ample peace, tranquility comfort and style - it was an ideal gateway to explore the region's gastronomic and historic wonders! Thank you, Louise, for your wonderful hospitality and friendly advice. Our thanks to your incredibly friendly chooks for their deliciously fresh eggs!' A bientot!! Jean and Alice, Paris

'A fantastic, restful break and explore of the area. The swimming pool is lovely and tranquil and the water feels like silk. Lounging on the bright green inflatable, trailing my hand in the water was so relaxing. The kittens are so funny and sweet - I can't wait to return'. Best wishes, Penny, Lectoure & Seaford

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid Season	2 Apr 11	28 May 11	315£ 315	4545	4545	Flexible
High Season	28 May 11	2 Jul 11	350£ 350	5050	5050	Flexible
Peak Season	2 Jul 11	3 Sep 11	385£ 385	5555	5555	Flexible
Mid Season	3 Sep 11	1 Oct 11	315£ 315	4545	4545	Flexible
Low Season	1 Oct 11	17 Dec 11	210£ 210	3030	3030	Flexible
Christmas Season	17 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	280£ 280	4040	4040	Flexible
Low season	7 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	210£ 210	3030	3030	Flexible
Mid Season	31 Mar 12	2 Jun 12	315£ 315	4545	4545	Flexible
High Season	2 Jun 12	7 Jul 12	350£ 350	5050	5050	Flexible
Peak Season	7 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	385£ 385	5555	5555	Flexible

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

Low season is priced at £30 per night; Christmas/New Year is priced at £40 per night (decorations included!) - minimum 3 nights' stay preferred, but flexibility offered. If two gites are booked together for a week or more a 10% discount applies, all three gites on site booked together for a week or more a 15% discount applies. £50 non-refundable deposit secures your holiday per gite per week; the balance to be paid 8 weeks before the start date. Payment by cheque in sterling or discuss bank transfer with the owner. Payment in Euros can be made at the rate of exchange current at the time of payment. Last minute bookings and rates are negotiable. Changeover day is flexible - please discuss with owner. Returning guests gain a 5% discount as well as any others offered.

Availability

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5 years listed You are contacting Louise Finch Landline +33 05 49 42 99 72 Mobile n/a Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This gite has so far received 0 reviews.

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