Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised
Notes:
Families/couples preferred May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Late deal: 16 Aug 2008 to 30 Aug 2008. £281 per week.
Home description
A pair of freshly painted 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, a newly renovated cottage on site. Book all three cottages and receive a 10% discount.
The Pool
Les Ecuries
Pool in distance
L'Ecurie No. 2 bedroom
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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 product. 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.
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
Chaunay 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. 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.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Poitiers
Railway:
Poitiers
Ferry:
Caen
Activities near Poitiers
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
General:
TV, CD player, Table tennis
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
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, milk and water on arrival. The swimming pool is open May to September, weather permitting. The pool and gardens are shared by all staying at La Charronniere. We speak English and French.
Conditions
£50 non-refundable deposit per gite per 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. Min 3 nights stay. 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.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Low: January - 30 April
1 Jan 07
30 Apr 07
175£ 175
2525
2525
1 Night
Mid: 30 April - 26 May
30 Apr 07
26 May 07
260£ 260
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1 Week
High: 26 May - 30 June
26 May 07
30 Jun 07
300£ 300
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1 Week
Peak: 30 June - 1 Septemb
30 Jun 07
1 Sep 07
375£ 375
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Mid: 1 September - 21 Dec
1 Sep 07
21 Dec 07
260£ 260
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0-
1 Week
Christmas: 21 Dec - 2 Jan
21 Dec 07
3 Jan 08
245£ 245
3535
3535
3 Nights
51
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Low season is priced at £25 per night; Christmas/New Year is priced at £35 per night (decorations included!) - minimum 3 nights' stay preferred. If both gites are booked together a 10% 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. Last minute bookings can be discussed in low and mid-seasons. Changeover day is flexible - please discuss with owner.
Guestbook
'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
Availability notes
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Late deal: 16 Aug 2008 to 30 Aug 2008. £281 per week.
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