Royan holiday cottage rental, Le Gua with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Home description

This delightful, well equipped cottage is full of character and offers spacious accommodation. Large main bedroom, attractive lounge and dining area with stripped wooden floor, satellite TV, DVD player, open fire place and newly upholstered lounge furniture. Recently re- fitted kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and built in hob and oven. Bathroom with bath, shower and WC. Separate WC and utliity room/ kitchen with washing machine. Surrounded by garden. Garden furniture and Weber BBQ. Walking distance to local village with bakers, butchers, charcuterie etc

Close to the local beaches at Royan and 30 minutes drive to the ocean waves on the Ile de l'Oleron. Ideal location for visiting La Rochelle, Saintes and Cognac.

Property and front garden	Dining Room
Le Chay beach (15km from property)	Lounge area

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/21001

The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente Maritime region

This area is well known for its exceptional sunshine record (over 2400 hours per year), mild climate and tranquil way of life. The area has a charm of its own and you will be met by big skies and a clarity of light which is much appreciated by artists. The safe beaches of fashionable Royan are 20 minutes away and it is here that you will find shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. Inland, and life is much slower and relaxed and it is not hard to find medieval villages full of charm.

Other places of interest within easy travelling time include: Saintes(to see the Roman Amphitheatre and take a boat trip on the Charente); Talmont (a very pretty small town with a 12th century church overlooking the sea); Mornac (another very pretty village with a small port); La Rochelle (a suberb walled town with a very attractive harbour and many open- air restaurants. See http://www.ville-larochelle.fr/english/index.php); Ile d'Oleron (wonderful beaches and Atlantic breakers); Ile de Re (very attractive harbours and open air eating in St. Martin and la Flotte); Cognac (visit the brandy distilleries of Martel, Courvoisier and Hine. See www.ville-cognac.fr)

Royan / Le Gua area

The village of le Gua is within walking distance and provides for everyday needs (small supermarket, bakers, butchers, charcuterie, fishshop, pharmacy, tabac, bars and restaurants). A small market is held on Sunday. An excellent 3* restaurant is within easy walking distance from the house as is a wine shop selling pineau and a range of wines and gifts. The nearest large supermarket, open on Sunday is approx. 10km.

The attractive small town of Saujon offers a shopping centre (bars, restaurants, and range of shops/ supermarkets) as well as a comprehensive leisure centre with swimming pool and tennis. The monthly market is a real event and worth visiting if you are here on the first Monday of the month.

15km away is the fashionable, bustling resort of Royan with its sandy beaches and abundance of cafes, restaurants and bars along the seafront. The nearest beach, Le Chay is very safe for swimming and is supervised during summer months. A market is held every day and the Sunday market is well worth a visit.

During summer months numerous cultural events are held in Royan and surrounding towns. Visit the tourism website: www.tourisme.fr/office-de-tourisme/ROYAN

How to get there

By air:
La Rochelle (Ryanair and Flybe): 45 minutes
Bordeaux: 1 hour
By Ferry:
St. Malo: 4.5 hours
Caen: 6 hours
Calais: 8 hours
By Train:
TGV to Angouleme and then local train to Saujon

Activities near Royan

Facilities

Further details indoors:
This family owned, south facing house is light and airy and full of charm and character. Our visitors have described the house as, 'a very good, well equipped house in a suberb location' and 'the most comfortable and well equipped gite we have stayed in'. The re-fitted kitchen is very well equipped, as one visitor commented, 'this is the year I brought everything with us only to find that it was here and more!' The lounge and dining areas are very comfortable and provide a range of facilities (Satellite TV, DVD, CD, books and games) to help you have a relaxing holiday. The recently re-decorated large, double bedroom has plenty of hanging and drawer space and a lovely outlook onto the garden. Linen available at an additional charge.

Further details outdoors:
This south facing house is surrounded by a private, secure garden to the front and side and provides an ideal spot for eating out of doors and BBQ. The house is reached via a private lane and is not overlooked. Secure parking available. Two adults bicycles available.

Further details

Linen available at an addtional charge (£10 per week)

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season	4 Oct 08	1 Nov 08	230£ 230	3535	4040	4 Nights
Low season	11 Apr 09	23 May 09	230£ 230	3535	4040	4 Nights
Mid season	23 May 09	11 Jul 09	300£ 300	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	11 Jul 09	29 Aug 09	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	29 Aug 09	3 Oct 09	300£ 300	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	3 Oct 09	7 Nov 09	230£ 230	3535	4040	4 Nights

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

Electicity and oil use included in tariff as well as cleaning before you arrive. A deposit of £100 is required to secure a booking ( this is non refundable). The balance is payable eight weeks before you depart and after this time cancellation charges apply. We also ask for a 80 euro deposit against damages on arrival (fully refundable). Linen (bedding and towels) is available at an extra charge of £10 per week.

Flexible dates possible during low season.

Guestbook

Mr and Mrs N, ' We both realized a few hours after we had left that we hadn't written in the
guest book - I am so sorry about that because we both enjoyed it so much and
just loved your house.

Mr and Mrs M. 'We had such a lovely holiday at your cottage. What a wonderful place;
we feel that this was the best gite we have had in France in over 20
years! '

Mr H. ' Felt I had to drop you a note on our return to Edinburgh to thank you for letting us use your house.
It was very well presented and equipped and we enjoyed our stay immensely.

(We) felt pivileged to have spent time in this family home full of character.... Great weather for two weeks. Hope to come back!'

Mr and Mrs S. 'Another great holiday spent here this year. New kitchen much appreciated'

Mr and Mrs R. 'A very comfortable house, had a relaxing week........Hope to return again. Thanks very much. PS Love your kitchen!

Availability

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Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/21001

Contact details for home 21001 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Felicity Hilditch
Mobile:	+44 (0)77591 25771
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