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Gite |1 bedroom |Sleeps 2

Bougneau in Pons

From £420 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

The gîte at Limorlin provides luxury self-catering holiday accommodation in a tranquil setting in the countryside, with splendid rural views, large pool (May-Sep), two terraces (facing South and East respectively), in peaceful surroundings - and exclusively for adults to preserve the calm environment (absolutely child-free, no neighbours, sole gîte on the property).

It is the perfect place to unwind - idyllic as a romantic break for couples and an ideal holiday for teachers and others with stressful jobs who need a complete break away from children and other disturbances.

Limorlin is located near the Charente and Seugne Rivers (both great for fishing) and the spectacular and wide Atlantic beaches, and provides an ideal base for exploring the area (beaches, chateaux and forts, gourmet restaurants, Cognac houses, vineyards, roman ruins, fishing, golf, etc).

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 12th Century Donjon (castle tower) of the historic town of Pons on the horizon.

Whether you decide to linger by the pool or just relax on the terrace, Limorlin is the perfect place to unwind.

If you are looking for a self-catering holiday rental for adults only, with no children to spoil the quiet and calm, this is your ideal choice.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The gîte has been carefully and tastefully refurbished and provides modern comforts while retaining its original charm and features. It is double-insulated so it stays cool in summer and is very easy to keep warm out of season.
As well as electric heating throughout, there is a wood-burner in the lounge.
There is one bedroom which sleeps 2 in double or twin beds.
Bed-linen and kitchen/bathroom towels provided, change provided weekly.
En-suite fully-wet italian-style shower-room with wash basin and toilet.

Further details outdoors:
15mx6m swimming pool (with adjoining 2mx2m paddling pool) May-Sep depending on weather - very rarely used by owners.
Sunbeds, outdoor tables 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
- Romantic holiday get-away for couples
- Teachers and others who work with children but who want a relaxing break without children around
- Relaxing and unwinding
- Swimming in or lazing by the pool away from crowds
- A spring/autumn sun break
- Exploring the area - by car, bicycle or on foot
- Lots of historic and other places to visit
- Markets, fairs and events
- Walking holidays
- Cycling holidays
- Fishing
- Golfing
- and much, much more ...
In the gîte there is an extensive folder which has loads of information/suggestions on what to do, where to go, where to eat, etc

Further details

Bed-linen, bathroom towels and kitchen linen provided, change provided weekly.
Comprehensive welcome pack included (bottle of bubbly, breakfast ingredients and basics for your first day, condiments, etc).
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.

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Pool and main house at Limorlin

 

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Lounge with open fireplace

 

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Plenty to read in the lounge ...

 

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Bedroom with double bed or twin beds

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.

The Santiago de Compostela pilgrim route that many pilgrims used during the Middle Ages (and still do today) passes through Pons. Traditional halts nearby include the Pilgrim's Hospice in Pons, the church of Aulnay and the church of Saint-Eutrope in Saintes.

Places to visit and things to do nearby:

- Forts, chateaux, abbeys and other historic buildings;
- Pretty villages and historic towns such as Pons, Saintes, Cognac, Talmont, Mornac, Jonzac, Royan, Rochefort, La Rochelle, Angoulême, Saint Emilion, etc;
- Sample Cognac and Pineau des Charentes (and history) in a local Cognac House;
- River cruises on the Charente or Seugne, or hire your own electric boat, pedalo or kayak;
- Sea cruises from Royan, La Tremblade, Fouras or La Rochelle - modern motor boats offering short and long cruises, or old sailing boats offering day-long cruises;
- Explore the many antique and bric-a-brac shops, markets and fairs;
- Les Jardins du Monde at Royan, Aquarium at La Rochelle, Zoo at La Palmyre, Paleosite near Saintes, Lascaux and other caves in Perigord, Futuroscope near Poitiers and 14 nature centres in the area;
- Thermal baths at Jonzac - both 'les Antilles de Jonzac' for fun and underground baths for thermal cures;
- Try hot-air ballooning or take a helicopter tour of the region;
- and much more...

Whether by foot, bike, or on horseback, the Charente-Maritime is a paradise for hiking and riding. Make the most of the organised footpaths along the ocean’s edge, across the marshes, in the heart of the countryside and the vineyards, surrounded by a rich and varied heritage – all in all, a world of unique landscapes. There are 850 km long-distance footpaths and 2,700 km of local footpaths, sign-posted and maintained to allow you to discover the secrets of the area at your own rhythm. There are also 1200 km of maintained and signposted bridal paths, from 20 to 40 km long, including variants for both riders and carriages.

Renowned for its coastline and its generous sun, the Charente-Maritime offers immense opportunities for sea fishing. The inland region is criss-crossed with waterways, rivers and streams which are a haven for leisurely fresh water fishing.

The 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. Maps for ten of the local walking/cycling routes are in the gîte, with circuits from 7 to 15 km to discover.

There are 3 great 18-hole golf courses nearby. These three courses combine varied technical aspects with something to please players of all levels, delightful surroundings, views over the sea, forested sections, unspoilt countryside and outstanding facilities.

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

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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 60 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, Dublin, Cork, Oslo and Brussels (Charleroi) with Ryanair - www.ryanair.com
- London Gatwick and Bristol with Easyjet - www.easyjet.com
- Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester and Southampton with Flybe - www.flybe.com
- Edinburgh and Leeds with Jet2 - www.jet2.com
- Cork with Aer Lingus - www.aerlingus.com
- Rotterdam with Transavia - www.transavia.com
- Brussels, Dusseldorf, Lille, Lyon, Metz, Poitiers, Strasburg, Stuttgart with Airlinair/Air France - www.airlinair.com or www.airfrance.fr

Cheap flights available to Bordeaux from:
- Edinburgh and Cork with Ryanair - www.ryanair.com
- Manchester with bmibaby - www.bmibaby.com
- Belfast, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester with Flybe - www.flybe.com
- Bristol, Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Luton, Lyon, Geneva and Basel/Mulhouse/Freiburg with Easyjet - www.easyjet.com
- London Gatwick with British Airways - www.britishairways.com
- Amsterdam, Brussels, Geneva, Lille, Lyon, Mulhouse and Strasbourg with Air France - www.airfrance.fr
- Dublin with Aer Lingus - www.aerlingus.com
- Geneva with Baboo - www.flybaboo.com
- Copenhagen with Cimber - www.cimber.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 at Angouleme station.

Activities near Pons

Reviews

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22 May 2011

“An idyllic French countryside retreat” You'll find Limorlin about an hour by car from Bordeaux or La Rochelle, tucked in among gently rolling fields of grain and grapes, far from anywhere noisy or ugly. Perfectly set up as a... more

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Guestbook for Limorlin Gite

"This will be the place we dream of back in England. A truly exceptional holiday in your fantastic gite. Highlights have been fresh figs every morning [straight from the tree] as we breakfast on the terrace and 2 divine meals cooked by Nelly. So much to see, 2 weeks isn't long enough – we hope to return! " – Anna & Simon, August 2011
"A wonderful holiday in this place of real peace and tranquility. We will return to this special place in the future." – Paul & Vivienne, August 2011
"We have enjoyed 2 lovely weeks here. We found the gite to be sparkling, bright and well appointed. As so many have testified, Nelly's meals are of the highest quality, calibre and served so elegantly. There are so many places to visit and the hosts have provided a wealth of information with detailed maps and descriptions." – Aidan & Jennie, July 2011
"For the first week of our honeymoon, we could not have found a greater treasure. From the meal on our first night to the pool and exceptionally well equipped gite, leisurely cycles around the area, to the immensely helpful suggestions for good things to do in the area, we were thrilled and delighted to have found ourselves in Limorlin." – Nessa & Gavin, July 2011
"A fantastic holiday, lovely gite and area. Nelly's meal on my birthday equalled that we had at Longueville Manor on Jersey! The peace and tranquility were just what we needed." – Vivienne & Peter, June 2011
"We have been enormously impressed by the welcome and quality of the accommodation. Everything has been taken into account to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. The surrounding area is beautiful with many interesting towns." – Jackie & Peter Leach, June 2011
“Limorlin gave us the opportunity to switch off from the hustle and bustle of life back home & spend some quality time together. We have loved our cosy evenings by the fire. The gîte itself is beautiful & we have instantly relaxed.” – Kat & Pete, November 2010
“We loved it so much last year, we had to come back again. The beautiful warm, sunny weather has enabled us to relax, swim, cycle and discover the Charente area. After having stayed in such a tastefully decorated and well-equipped gîte, any other holiday let will find it tough to beat! So … we will just have to come back again. Thank you Nelly for another wonderful meal.” – Nicki & Adrian, September 2010
“Your gîte is absolutely beautiful and wanting for nothing. We have loved being here and returning here at the end of every day.” – Debbie & Andy, August 2010
This has been a most restful and enjoyable holiday. There is so much to do in this beautiful area, yet it is a real pleasure just to sit in the lovely garden, by the pool, and simply enjoy the tranquillity. Limorlin is certainly a place to recharge those batteries.” – Janet & Peter, August 2010
“Thank you for a wonderful holiday. We have had a fantastic time discovering the area and the body-boarding beaches! The gîte is fabulous, a real home from home and the pool and facilities are excellent. Nelly, thank you for making our first wedding anniversary so memorable with your wonderful meal.“ – Sarah & Tony, August 2010
“My complete idea of paradise – the view, the pool, peace, quiet, comfort. The gîte is incredible, equipped so you don’t need to bring anything but your clothes/wash stuff. The food cooked by Nelly can’t really be described by words as none would do it justice. All I can say is I have never been cooked such an amazing meal on my birthday – which we chose to do after having our meal on the first night – why would you go out to a restaurant??? Inspired!! George and I will return and recommend this place to anyone looking for peace, quiet and tranquillity.” – Nicky & George, July 2010
“Fantastic! Tranquil! Beautiful! Limorlin was all of these and more. The gîte was such a delight with every detail planned with such care. We cycled to the distillery to collect our wine – made here, grapes grown here – now, where else could you do that? The information available in the gîte with maps, step-by-step directions & descriptions made choosing which delightful place to visit a little easier. L’Ile d’Oléron, St Georges (beach) and Pons were most enjoyable. A delight to spend our 40th wedding anniversary here”. – Cynthia & Michael, July 2010
"'Haute Cuisine' has lost one of its greatest disciples whilst Nelly does not cook for a wider clientelle, but guests are the winners here in so many ways ... and that swimming pool - divine! A l'année prochaine." – Paul & Christine, June 2010.
"We could not have chosen a more peaceful & tranquil location and stayed in such a beautiful gite. The meal Nelly cooked was fantastic." – Kevin & Julie, June 2010.
"We have stayed in many gites over the past 20 years and this has to be the tops. The care and thought and attention to detail is unsurpassed. Nelly's cooking is perfection personified." – Eamonn & Miriam, May 2010
"A wonderful stress-free week. The calm, quiet & opportunity to relax was just what we needed." – Maria & Steve, April 2010
"We had such a brilliant relaxing time here in July this year that we simply had to return." – Clare & David, October 2009
"It has been a superb, relaxing holiday. The meal on our first night was amazing - beautifully crafted and carefully prepared. Limorlin is a beautiful place to relax and simply to 'be'." – Nicki and Adrian, September 2009
"The gite is amazing! Absolutely everything you could need, Nelly's cooking was FANTASTIC! Wish we had the chance for more." – Stephen & Rachel, August 2009
"A real gem: beautifully finished, the ideal layout and immaculately clean. A memorable holiday." – Gavin & Claire, August 2009
"Beautiful gite and so spotlessly clean. Fabulous meal cooked by Nelly on our first night ... so good we had a second meal on our last night." – David & Clare, July 2009
"Great gite, exceptionally clean and full of many thoughtful extras. Beautiful location. Nelly's food was exceptional, beautifully presented and tasting as good as it looked ... we felt totaly spoilt." – Neil & Fran, June 2009
"A perfect place to relax and unwind away from our hectic jobs and lives in London. We will certainly return, not only for the beautiful location but also for Nelly's exquisite cooking - top class restaurant food." – Rachel & Paul, May 2009
"We have had a wonderful holiday in this haven of relaxation. The gîte is perfect with wonderful views of the countryside [and] spectacular sunsets. The most amazing meal ... so delicious and beautifully presented. Truly unforgettable, we shall return!" – Andrew & Ann, September 2008
"A very enjoyable week in a beautiful and immaculately kept gîte, with lots to do and see in the area. Excellent hosts, full of care, attention and good humour. We had two exquisite meals, thoughtfully and expertly prepared and exquisitely presented." – Allan & Geoff, September 2008
"The gîte is a triumph of good taste and comfort. Nelly's fruit soup with parfait au Grand Marnier would have Gordon Ramsay resorting to the F... word - you cannot leave Limorlin without at least one Nelly meal." – Ian & Maggie, August 2008
"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, 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 & Deryck, May 2008
"Peaceful, tranquil, beautiful and very relaxing... could have stayed much longer ... a wonderful break." – Lynne & Spence, 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, 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, August 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, July 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, June 2007

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring	3 Mar 12	2 Jun 12	420£ 420	0-	0-	1 Week
Early Summer	2 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Summer	30 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	620£ 620	0-	0-	1 Week
Late Summer	1 Sep 12	6 Oct 12	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	6 Oct 12	22 Dec 12	420£ 420	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas/New Year	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Rates quoted above in any currency except £sterling are approximate only. Please contact us for the exact weekly euro rates if you wish to pay in euros.

Changeover day Saturday in June, July August, flexible at other times.

Comprehensive welcome pack included.

Gourmet meal on arrival available by prior arrangement - option of vegetarian gourmet meal on request.

Bed-linen, bathroom towels and kitchen linen provided, change provided weekly.

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.

Note: All text and images on this page are Copyright © Donald & Nelly Gardiner 2007-2009

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