La Petite Maison
About the home
Germignac is a small hamlet located in Charente Maritime which is one of the most beautiful areas in France, The property is well situated for sight seeing, with Bordeaux in the south, Royan in the west , La Rochelle in the north and Anguoleme in the east. We are located about in the middle of them all!. There are numerous activities in the area. Outside swimming pool in the next village, which is open from june to end of august,(4.5 kls).
It is great area for walking, the bridalways go for miles, you can also cycle the bridalways on a off road bike, landscape is quite flat with the odd gradient.
Cognac is approx 17 klms from the property with its distilleries, shops and supermarkets. Slightly further a field is the historical town of Saintes with its Roman history. The area is well served with brocantes on a weekend,for those who love to look at allsorts of bits and pieces.
The property has been constructed from a barn which was built in 1924, all the fittings and furniture were new when it was built in 2008. The luxury showeroom is located on the ground floor at the rear of the spacioucs living accommodation, which consists of a large well fitted Kitchen and dining area, lounge area has large oak bed settee, which accommadates two sleeping places. The front door is double opening so good access for a wheel chair.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 1 bedroom |
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| Nearest beach: | Royan, 57km |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 3.2km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
There is a good sized mezzanine bedroom which has a set of drawers and wardrobe. This section can be screened off if required.All Towels and Bed Linen are provided, (except beach towels). .
Heating if required is by a large cast iron gas stove,and electric panel heating.
We have a large range of videos and DVDs to rent for 1 euro/night. when you fancy a night in watching the tele.
Further details outdoors:
Externally there is a private garden with BBQ, table and chairs , there is a large sun shade for when you need to retreat from the sun, extra tables and chairs are available on request should you have some vistors,. At the rear
of the garden,are fields.
Parking for two cars is to the front of the premises in a gated area.
We have two bicycles both are used but roadworthy, sorry no helmets.(one male , one female)
Touring motorcycles can be parked on hard standing again to the front of the building.
Further details
Most of the facilities are all located on the ground floor , so please feel free to contact us if you have a member of the family in a wheechair, as we maybe able to accommadate. We do not permit smoking inside the property you are quite free to smoke outside. Same Rates As 2008!!!
Touring motorcyclists welcome.
The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente Maritime region


The land around Germignac is very much agricultural, of which the bulk is vinyards for the production of cognac. The lay of the land is quite flat and ideal for cycling or walking. driving around the countryside is a pleasure as the roads are not congested. If we set off south towards Blaye, you start to run into the vinyards of Bordeaux where you can purchase the local produce from the side of the road. Also located at Blaye is a fort with a moat, the castle over looks the estuary of the La Gironde.
Going along the coast northwest towards Royan you can visit the small but beautiful seaside Halmet of Talmont well know for its church .
Royan has a large beach located next to the restaurants and shops well worth a visit. For a good day out there is the Island of 'ILE D'OLERON, with oyster beds and good surfing beachs. You can purchase oysters from the colourful huts at the side of the road.
For those who have an intrest in the second world war, there is the silent village of Oradour - Sur - Glane,
this village and the people, where distroyed by the retreating German army, the village has been left as it was.
The distance from the cottage is approx 138klms about a two hour drive.
The Pons area
Pons is a unspoilt town with a few bars and cafe's good parking for cars can befound by the Tower castle in the centre of pons, The tower is open to the Public most of the Year. Jonzac is a very nice historical place,and there is a indoor waterpark with its own indoor beach ,water slides and restaurant.
Water jousting can be found on a weekend in Cognac down by the river, this is where the rival cognac houses fight it out. (only in the summer).
There are numerous markets and Brocantes run from April through to October, we have a book which provides up todate info on the dates places and size of each brocantes.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | La Rochelle: 111 km |
| Railway: | Cognac: 18 km |
| Ferry: | St-Malo: 461 km |
The location of the cottage is well situated,if you want to fly or drive. Both Bordeaux and La Rochelle airports are approx one hours drive, plus there is the opening of Anguoleme airport which will also be about one hours drive. Pons is approximately 15 klms from the property.Cognac is located 17 klms north.
For those who wish to drive we are midway between the A10 (j36) and the N10 (Barbezieux). We have undertaken the drive from most Ferry Ports the longest drive being Dunkerque ( 8.5 hrs), the shortest being St-Malo (5.0 hrs).
Activities near Pons
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for La Petite Maison
Thank you for the time we spent at your place, it was just great and we were very happy. Good luck to you and all the best Tomasz & Justyna (from Poland) 2010.
What more could you ask for?? brilliant accomadation with every facility you could ask for. Mine hosts and benny the Dog are so friendly and full of local invaluable information . Our compass had palitations for for a fortnight. Sandie & Graham (cornwall).
Thank you for a wonderful few days break on our way to Spain. The Gite was modern, French, comfortable + very clean. Complete with everything you may need in a lovely pretty home.. Hope to see you again. Kate & Pete.
We have enjoyed our week exploring your region. Thanks for all your help.
Lynne & Richard (france).
The Gite offered us everything we needed for a calm 3rd week of our holiday. well equiped, comfortable and charming, only to be surpassed by the kindness of Phil & Lynda (not forgetting benny the dog). Weather fab, plenty to see and do Sandy beaches are a must! Michael & Pam (Great Barr).
Rental prices
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| 1 Apr 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 250 | 40 | 40 | Flexible | |
| 1 Jul 12 | 30 Sep 12 | £ 325 | 47 | 47 | Flexible | |
| 30 Sep 12 | 28 Oct 12 | £ 250 | 40 | 40 | Flexible | |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
We have kept the rates the same as 2008. A deposit of £50-00 is required for each week booked, with a completed booking form, cheques acceptable, remaing amount payable on arrival. The deposit is not refundable. The property most be vacated by 10.00 am on day of departure.
We require a small deposit for the door key. Breakages most be declared so an assement of the cost can be agreed before departure..
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 3 years listed You are contacting Philip Redmile
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