Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 6 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Les Tilleuls is an old Charentais farmhouse and distillery in the pretty hamlet of Echebrune, surrounded by rolling hills, fields of sunflowers and cognac vineyards. The barn has been converted to provide a spacious 4 bedroom gite, La Grange, and the ancient cognac distillery, which still retains the original alembic, has been converted into a cosy 2 bedroom gite, Le Chai. Both have their own private patio area, access to 3 acres of meadowland and stunning views over the surrounding countryside. Enjoy the tranquility of the French countryside, visit the local 12th century church on the hillside, wander along the chalk lanes through the vineyards, cycle around the local villages or just laze by the 12x 6m pool!
Les Tilleuls
Laze by the pool
La Grange living room
La Grange double bedroom
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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente Maritime region
Les Tilleuls nestles at the foot of the hill in the small hamlet of Echebrune in the Charente Maritime region of south west France. The Charente Maritime region is renowned for its sunny, mild climate and its variety of sights and places to visit. The area is very proud of its hectares of vineyards stretching in the distance producing the world renowned cognac, and also in mid-summer the vivid colours of the sunflowers interspersed with villages of mellow charentais stone and gardens abounding with hollyhocks, wisteria and geraniums. Visit the pretty ports and beaches of the Gironde or venture further to the surfing beaches of the Atlantic, explore the the historic towns of Cognac, Saintes, La Rochelle or Bordeaux or enjoy a round of golf at one of three local 18 hole courses.
Pons area
Echebrune, with its beautiful hilltop XIth century church, is just 4 miles from the pretty town of Pons which, with its mediaeval keep and pilgrims hospital, provides supermarkets, banks, post office, bars and restaurants and a twice weekly market. Les Tilleuls is also conveniently situated for the old town of Cognac with the houses of Hennessy, Martell, Remy Martin, etc offering fascinating guided tours of their cognac distilleries which, of course, include tastings! The Roman town of Saintes, with its Roman amphitheatre and bustling shopping centre, is also close by as are the beaches around the resort town of Royan. The pretty fishing ports of the Gironde estuary are within 30minutes. For children, visit the renowned zoo at La Palmyre, discover the Chateau des Enigmes at Pons or enjoy a day at the ‘Antilles de Jonzac’ an aqua playground of 10,000 sqm. Or just simply relax, explore the pretty surrounding villages and try Pineau des Charentes, the local aperitif
How to get there
FERRY: Brittany Ferries or Condor Ferries to St Malo, Caen or Cherbourg. LD Lines to Le Havre or Dieppe. Speedferries or P&O serve both Boulogne and Calais. ROAD: 5 hours from St Malo or Caen, 7-8 hours from Calais or Boulogne take the A10 motorway to Pons, junction 36. Les Tilleuls is only 10 minutes from this exit. AIR: Bordeaux, 1 hour away by motorway with BA, Flybe, BMI Baby or Easyjet La Rochelle also 1 hour by motorway with Ryanair, Flybe or Easyjet, all from many regional UK airports RAIL: By TGV to Angouleme Car Hire is available at airports and in local towns - Hertz, Europcar, Avis, etc
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Bordeaux or La Rochelle: 90 km
Railway:
Pons: 6 km
Ferry:
St Malo or Caen: 400 km
Activities near Pons
Sports: Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (2), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 10, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Swing set
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: La Grange is a spacious 4 bedroom gite and although completely modernised still retains the character of the original barn. The ground floor is open plan with a fully equipped kitchen, island unit with hob and oven and a breakfast bar opening on to the living area which has French windows on two sides, exposed beams, original stone walls and seating for 10 people The dining area has a large pine table and also seating for 10 people. There is also a shower room and toilet on this floor. Stairs lead to 4 bedrooms, 2 with double beds, exposed stone walls and superb views over the pool and garden. There are also 2 bedrooms with twin beds and a bathroom with shower and toilet. A private patio area surrounds the property with access to the garden and meadowland and views over sunflower fields and vineyards. La Grange is fully centrally heated for all year round holidays.
Further details outdoors: From the french windows step out on to the gravelled patio with dining table and chairs, parasol and barbeque over looking the pool and meadowland. There is also access to the enclosed parking area and children's play area with swings. The 12 x 6 m pool is fitted with a safety alarm and roman steps lead to the 1m depth with a gentle slope to the 2m depth. The pool is surrounded by raised decking with room for sunloungers, lunching beside the pool or just lazing in the shade of the walnut tree!
Further details
La Grange is attached to Le Chai, a smaller 2 bedroom gite and the property can be let as a whole sleeping up to 12 people if required. All linen, bedding and towels are included and changed weekly - pool towels are available. A welcome pack is provided on arrival and we can also provide a meal on arrival at 15 euros (including wine) - please ask for details. We are also happy to introduce you to our local wine and cognac producers for a tour of their distillery and a chance to taste the local product!! For anyone interested in purchasing in the area, we are always happy to share our experiences of purchasing and renovating a charentais home.
Conditions
Normally, bookings are 4 pm Saturday to 10 am Saturday but we can be flexible, especially out of season, and are happy to take mid-week bookings and offer discounts for long or short term bookings.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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High Season
12 Jul 08
30 Aug 08
1025£ 1,025
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30 Aug 08
27 Sep 08
625£ 625
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27 Sep 08
20 Dec 08
425£ 425
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20 Dec 08
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625£ 625
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10 Jan 09
23 May 09
440£ 440
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23 May 09
11 Jul 09
675£ 675
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11 Jul 09
29 Aug 09
1125£ 1,125
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29 Aug 09
26 Sep 09
675£ 675
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Low Season
26 Sep 09
19 Dec 09
440£ 440
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19 Dec 09
9 Jan 10
675£ 675
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5 Nights
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. A 25% non-refundable deposit is requested on booking with the balance due 6 weeks prior to the holiday, payment may be made by cheque in sterling or euros. A refundable Damage/Cleaning Deposit of £100 is required with final payment. Discounts for couples at Les Tilleuls, and also for long or short term bookings out of high season. Heating charges may apply in winter All linen and towels are included plus a welcome food pack on arrival A meal can also be provided on arrival at 15 euros per person - please enquire
Guestbook
Beautiful place, excellent gite, wonderful hosts - what more could anyone ask for. A real family holiday, cheers. LG, Hong Kong Fantastic gite - thank you so much you have been great hosts - we appreciate your thoughtfulness and have had a great holiday. R&L C, Finchley Many thanks for fabulous time - we don't want to leave!! S&C L, Devon Great site, so different from anywhere else, lovely area of France and truly wonderful people as hosts. A&J D, St Albans
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 20865
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Name:
Lesley Sando
Tel:
+33 (0)546 956084
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Advertiser joined: 15 Feb 2007 This property added: 15 Feb 2007
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