Sorry - no pets allowed Not suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
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The gîte at Limorlin provides luxury self-catering rental with pool, rural views and is located near the Charente River (great for fishing) and the spectacular Atlantic beaches.
Newly opened in 2007, the gîte at Limorlin is part of a 17th century farmhouse estate set in the tranquillity of the countryside in one of the sunniest regions of France. From your terrace on the south side of the gîte, you’ll enjoy an uninterrupted view of the countryside, with the historic town of Pons on the horizon.
Whether you decide to linger by the pool or just relax on the terrace, or by the open fire in winter, Limorlin is the perfect place to unwind all year round.
Pool and main house at Limorlin
Lounge with open fireplace
Plenty to read in the lounge ...
Bedroom with double bed or twin beds
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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente Maritime region
The Charente-Maritime is renowned for its sunny climate, splendid beaches and its historic towns and Roman ruins.
Equally famous are the specialities of this wine-growing area: Cognac and Pineau des Charentes. Many Cognac houses offer guided visits. St Emilion and the other renowned Bordeaux wine-growing chateaux are also within easy reach.
Pons / Bougneau area
Limorlin is conveniently situated between the historic towns of Saintes, Cognac and Pons. La Rochelle, Rochefort, Royan and the fascinating and picturesque ports of the Gironde estuary are all within easy reach.
It is only 40 minutes to the wide sandy beaches of the Côte de Beauté adjacent to Royan and about an hour to the spectacular wild beaches of the Côte Sauvage.
The Charente river offers cruises and fishing, the quiet roads through the vineyards are perfect for walking or cycling and there are three magnificent golf courses in the region.
Enjoy the true taste of French cuisine in the many local restaurants and sample the local wines, Cognac and Pineau des Charentes.
In the gite, we have provided a comprehensive information pack, with information about local shops, markets, restaurants, picnic spot, fishing and events, as well as maps and brochures from the local Tourist Offices.
How to get there
For those who wish to drive here, Limorlin is just 10 minutes from the A10 Paris-Bordeaux motorway (Junction 36 - Pons).
Alternatively, we suggest a fly-drive (or rail-drive) holiday: Fly to La Rochelle or Bordeaux - Limorlin is about 56 miles (by motorway) from both (1 hour).
By Eurostar/TGV via Lille to Angouleme (40 miles, about 45 minutes).
Cheap flights available to La Rochelle from: London Stansted and Dublin with Ryanair (also from Glasgow) - www.ryanair.com London Gatwick and Bristol with Easyjet - www.easyjet.com Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow with Flybe - www.flybe.com Edinburgh and Leeds with Jet2 - www.jet2.com Cork with Aer Arann - www.aerarann.com
Cheap flights available to Bordeaux from: Manchester and Birmingham with bmibaby - www.bmibaby.com Southampton with Flybe - www.flybe.com Bristol, Geneva, Luton and Lyon with Easyjet - www.easyjet.com London Gatwick with British Airways - www.britishairways.com Galway and Waterford with Aer Arann - www.aerarann.com Amsterdam, Brussels, Geneva, Lille, Mulhouse and Strasbourg with Air France - www.airfrance.fr Dublin with Aer Lingus - www.aerlingus.com Berlin, Cologne-Bonn, Dresden, Leipzig, Munich with Germanwings - www.germanwings.com Frankfurt with Lufthansa - www.lufthansa.com Oslo and Stockholm with Norwegian Air Shuttle - www.norvegian.no Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec, Toronto and Vancouver with Air Transat - www.airtransat.ca
Rental cars available at La Rochelle and Bordeaux airports and Angouleme station
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
La Rochelle + Bordeaux, both: 100 km
Railway:
Cognac + Saintes, both: 20 km
Ferry:
St Malo: 430 km
Activities near Pons
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Bedrooms (1), Ensuite (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 2
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The gîte has been carefully and tastefully refurbished and provides modern comforts while retaining its original charm and features. It has one bedroom and sleeps 2 in double or twin beds. Bed-linen and bathroom towels provided. En-suite shower-room with toilet.
Further details outdoors: 15mx6m swimming pool (with adjoining 2mx2m paddling pool) Apr-Oct - occasionally used by owners. Sunbeds, outdoor table and chairs. Boules/pétanque and lawn badminton sets. Table tennis. Bicycles. Board games.
Great for: - Rural / countryside retreat - we have no children and no near neighbours - Relaxing and unwinding - Swimming in or lazing by the pool away from crowds - Exploring the area - by car, bicycle or on foot - A winter sun break - Walking holidays - Cycling holidays - Fishing - Golfing.
Further details
Bed-linen, bathroom towels and kitchen linen provided. Comprehensive welcome pack included (bottle of bubbly, breakfast ingredients for your first day, sparkling and still water, salt/pepper, oil, vinegar - using local products whenever possible). Gourmet meal on arrival by prior arrangement - option of gourmet vegetarian meal on request. .
Conditions
We do not accept children, babies or pets. We regret no disabled access or facilities. No smoking on the premises.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Winter
25 Jan 08
15 Mar 08
240£ 240
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15 Mar 08
29 Mar 08
350£ 350
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Spring
29 Mar 08
3 May 08
240£ 240
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Early Summer
3 May 08
28 Jun 08
350£ 350
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Mid Summer
28 Jun 08
30 Aug 08
450£ 450
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Late Summer
30 Aug 08
1 Nov 08
350£ 350
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Autumn
1 Nov 08
20 Dec 08
240£ 240
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Christmas/New Year
20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
350£ 350
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Winter
3 Jan 09
4 Apr 09
250£ 250
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Easter
4 Apr 09
18 Apr 09
360£ 360
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Spring
18 Apr 09
2 May 09
250£ 250
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2 May 09
30 May 09
350£ 350
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Early Summer
30 May 09
27 Jun 09
370£ 370
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Mid Summer
27 Jun 09
5 Sep 09
470£ 470
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Changeover day flexible except in Mid Summer, when it is Saturday. Comprehensive welcome pack included. Gourmet meal on arrival available by prior arrangement - option of vegetarian gourmet meal on request. 25% deposit with booking form. £200 security deposit with balance of rental, 6 weeks prior to beginning of rental period. If making payment from outside UK, please allow for bank charges (or currency conversion charges) that may be deducted before we receive your funds.
Guestbook
"The gîte is fantastic, every amenity you need. Location is perfect, very accessible to all areas. Views are very picturesque - ideal for a bbq with maybe a glass of vin or two !! Lots of good places to visit nearby. Will be definitely recommending this lovely gîte to friends and family !!"- Brendan & Catherine, 31st May 2008 "We have holidayed in France for more than a quarter of a century (!!) and have never stayed in a better or more memorable gîte. Nelly's cooking is truly unforgettable. A fitting climax to our month in France, we shall remember it fondly in the years to come. We recommend Limorlin most warmly." - Barbara and Deryck, 24th May 2008 "Peaceful, tranquil, beautiful and very relaxing... could have stayed much longer ... a wonderful break." - Lynne & Spence, 6th May 2008 "We'd return whenever possible for the peace and tranquility, warmth and hospitality of the gite ... But we would return TOMORROW for Nelly's wonderful cooking." - Kate & Richard, 5th April 2008 "We have had a wonderful week here at Limorlin & are wishing we could stay longer. This holiday has been so relaxing and enjoyable. This is the most well-equipped and homely gite we have ever stayed in. We hope to be able to return sometime soon." - Chris & Becky, 18th August 2007 "Two weeks of absolute bliss:- peace, calm and quiet. The gite is beautiful and a credit to you both. The welcome we received was superbly complemented by Nelly's stunning meal. Thank you for a wonderful holiday." - John & Chris, 11th August 2007 "A very enjoyable and relaxing break ... just what we needed. An absolutely lovely meal on our last evening which rounded off our stay here perfectly. We hope to see you again next year." - Barbara & Jimmy, 28th July 2007 "The meal Nelly prepared was superb and beat anything we had on our travels. The gite is lovely and well thought out. We have enjoyed a relaxing holiday." - Kay & Steve, 14th July 2007 "We have had a truly relaxing, peaceful & enjoyable week. Wonderful house & gite in beautiful countryside" - Jo & Andy, 7th July 2007 "A beautiful gite in fantastic countryside ... But best of all, Nelly, your fantastic cooking... See you next year!" - Wendy & Tony, 30th June 2007 "A huge thank you for making our stay so enjoyable! Your enthusiasm and knowledge of the area has made it an even more fulfilling stay than we had hoped. " - Pete & Tanya, 18th June 2007
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Name:
Nelly & Donald Gardiner
Tel:
+44 (0)1920 824 828
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Advertiser joined: 28 Feb 2007 This property added: 28 Feb 2007
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