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Gite |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Romegoux in Saintes

From £271 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car advised, no pets allowed

About the home

Le Bucher is probably the most characterful gites here retaining its charm with original limestone walls and beams yet offering today's modern comforts. It is quite tranquil & perfect for couples or families alike.
Immediately outside on the side of your terrace is the Millstream & very pleasant to while away an evening or two with your BBQ & wine in hand watching the fish & wildlife around you

Mosquitoes are very rarely seen here due to an abundance of returning "Hirondelles" (swallows as we know them!) who consume their weight daily in Mosquitoes we were told by the previous owner so no worries here plus they are fun to watch skimming over the river at dusk!


Offering 5 gites in total, Le Moulin du Champ is an 18th. century house and watermill, set in peaceful countryside yet only 30 mins from the beaches at La Rochelle . This four acre site contains a 10m x 5m swimming pool (fenced) and safe children's play area with large sandpit. Set within attractive gardens with shady trees and small woodland leading to the river. Perfect for fishing, birdwatching, cycling & walking too.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The former Mill was an important flour Mill in days gone by and dates back to early 18th century - in fact "Le Bucher" used to be the wood storage barn & there are some old writings on one of the walls in the kitchen still!
It was converted in early 2004 and has been regularly occupied by people (not wood!) since.
This 2 bedroom is quite charming and has exposed stonework and original Oak beams and offers tranquility and is quite romantic & tranquil with original beams & exposed stonework
Comfortably sleeps 4 with space for small cot but if wishing to bring other family and friends why not combine with one of our other gites in the Mill offering you privacy from eachother yet still the ability to share meals/BBQs together - please ask for further deails and any Special offers if booking several together!

On 2 floors the ground floor is split on 2 levels and opens into the lounge area with a corner sofa suite & coffee table & looks down through glazed double doors onto the terrace and river beyond. Up a couple of steps to the kitchen/diner with large window (you can actually fish from this window and fish have been known to be caught here - honestly!) Near the window is the oval Oak dining table & matching chairs and the fitted Oak kitchen to the right with a fridge/freezer, electric eye-level oven & gas hob & extractor, as well as microwave & coffee machine etc.
An interesting & historical centre piece in the kitchen is the large rustic wood "thresher" which was found in the property before it was converted & was used to sift the grains - we decided to bring it back to life & varnished it and installed lights and glass panels so it is now a characterful kitchen wortop as well as serving as a useful divider from the lounge!
Of course there is a radio/CD player for your enjoyment - so do bring your own although we have a selection too!
This property is ideal for low season lets especially if house-hunting in this charming region. (Available longer low season stays from September to end of April (May by arrangement)

Further details outdoors:
Facing both North & West is the decked wooden terrace just outside the lounge overlooking the river - please note it is railed but is not child-proof so if you have very adventurous tots you might be better with "Delice du Berger" also 2 bedrooms and without stairs too!

The grounds comprise a large walled garden on the West side with lawns, shrubs, rose garden & fruit trees including Plums, Apples, Fig & Cherry, plus an enclosed private in-ground Swimming Pool, children's rustic playground and sandpit, all fenced off from our shady waterside woodland of Plane trees and little private island�..wild-life, freshwater shrimps and fish abound, including Carp, Trout & even a Pike has been spotted! Bring your rods although we have a few available for use.

Further details

The fenced swimming pool (10m x 5m) unheated is normally open from mid/end May to the end of September (weather dependant) and faces SSW so in sun virtually all days so heats naturally and today was 24C! - perfect!


Obligatory end of stay cleaning of gite Euros 45

This gite is available for longer, out of season lets at very preferrential "monthly" rates so please enquire asap as demands starts early! Min. 2 months. Please enquire now!

October? Just a couple?? Choose your start date to suit your flights and ferry crossings!
Special offers for limited perod

STOP PRESS!! Couples only in September or October?
Book for a minimum of 1 week & bedlinen & hand/bath towels included! (Please quote this Special Offer)


ALSO La Prairie gite (3 bedrooms with 2 double bedrooms, bathroom and shower-room so IDEAL FOR 2 COUPLES !
Make a party with another couple for September anor October weeks and a box of local Charentaise wine will be offered with our compliments!! (Please quote this offer)

(Special Offers may be removed or changed at owner's discretion)

Conditions

FACILITIES AVAILABLE
Bedlinen hire if required
Extra cleaning help (10 Euros ph) - after all it is YOUR holiday!!

COT and/or hgh chair available for hire Eu 15 per iweek. (Please prebook)
Babysitting may be available subject to demand Eu 25 an evening

STOP PRESS! New for this Summer a Bar in the next hamlet - about 500m! has recently opened Friday and Saturday evenings only - 3 floors offering chldren's room, Bar billiards, outside terrasse and regular live Music on some weekends - mostly Blues & Jazz!! so no need to take the car!

Last minute!!!
One remaining week from Sat 16th July now offered at 545 Euros for the week, normally 955 Euros!
ALSO All September weeks now reduced to 475 Euros per week - bring some friends and family and rent 2 or 3 gites together - for every EXTRA gite you or your family book I will offer a box of Charentaise wines too!!
(Limited offer)





STOP PRESS!!! Perfect for couples as peaceful & romantic - so book now for that September or October break - midweek arrivals possible in lower season too!
Couples booking during these 2 months for min 1 week stay will be offered bedlinen and towels inclusive and flowers & a bottle of bubbly to set the right mood!!

Please book early so as not to be disappointed!!!

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Idyllic setting of the Moulin and gites in Charentes countryside

 

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View of LE BUCHER from the River Bruant

 

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Swimming pool in sunny West gardens

The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente Maritime region

The Charente Maritime, the region in which we are situated, is the 2nd sunniest in all of France, after the South and we know as we have lived here for over 11 years! The Summers are long and hot but there is plenty of shade if required in our gardens with lots of trees and parasols outside each gite. From May & June you will find the evenings stay quite light until at least 10 pm so perfect for dining outside, especially after the little ones are tucked up and you can sip your wine peacefully over candlelight & watch the sun going down!

The region is full of Roman history and our nearest Roman town is Saintes, on the River Charente and less than 20 mins away. This is an interesting and lively town, popular with locals and holidaymakers alike, as there is so much on offer - from the wide choice of restaurants offering traditional French cuisine, Creperies, Italian, Indian, Chinese/Asian and even a Moroccan one too, you will be spoilt for choice. For those of you with families there are a number of "pedestrian only" roads in the centre and many restaurants offering terraces with outside dining. With theRiver Charente running through the centre of the town there is opportunities to hire electric boats as well as enjoy one of the pleasure boats linking Saintes to Cognac or to the excellent Restaurant at Chanier "Le Moulin du Baine" - not to be missed! Its greatest asset & well worth a detour is its Roman Amphitheatre - still in a fine state of preservation and in August several musical & cultural events are held in the Arena for the general public's pleasure - but far more pleasurable than was its original entertainment of course!! An excellent town for shopping too with large hyper markets and many interesting boutiques in the centre.

We have an abundance of small villages close by most offering a weekly Market - Saintes itself has an excellent daily Market with a Fish market too and a big Foire on the 1st Monday of each month.

Bordeaux and the wine region can be reached in just over 1.30 hours and St Emilion makes for a super day out Of course the Charente Maritime also produces its own local wines both Red, White and Rose and there are many local producers where you can stop and visit where they will be delighted to show you around plus you can do a little sampling too (for the non-drivers in your party of course!) Pineau de Charente, is the locally produced Aperitif and is delicious served chilled or in Fresh Charentais Melon - the French also use it in their sauces too! It is not available outside of France yet so worth buying in a few bottles - we have a cellar full should you forget to buy some or wish to stock up!!

For the beachlovers amongst you our nearest beach is at Fouras - a charming, former bathing town in the 20's which has not become too touristic and has maintained some of its original charm along with many of the old seaside houses - now much in demand with prices to match alas!!

The Saintes / Romegoux area

Le Moulin du Champ is mid-placed (18mins) between the Cathedral City of Saintes and the ancient Naval – now Pleasure – Port of Rochefort. We sit in a small valley between 2 small villages of Geay and Romegoux. Romegoux itself is purely residential and has a Romanesque Church, a Primary school, Library and Town Hall plus, of course, a Boule area!
Geay, has a small Post Office open 3 times a week and an "Epicerie/Bar" a little like a village shop but which is in a bit of a time warp actually! You have to go there to see what we mean though! Just 4kms away on the Route Nationale 137 is the small town of Beurlay which has a Baker, a small Co-Op (selling almost everything!) a friendly Post Office, a Hairdresser, Town Hall and an Electricians, Kitchen shop & so on - just on the outskirs is a "Truckers' Restaurant" - the well-known Routier Restaurant where you can be served an excellent value 4 course lunch plus the obligatory bottle of red wine for about Euros 11 with a help yourself buffet to start with! You can't find value like that anymore in the U.K. anymore can you?

The local area is ideal for walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers as having the River Bruant in our grounds plus the mightier River Charente only 5 mins away attracts lots of water birds including Kingfishers (we have a regular pair in our garden!), Herons, Storks and various birds of prey - some of which could easily be mistaken for Eagles! Good walking too along the local canals only a few minutes from our home offering some delightful fishing spots as well as for pic-nics! Do bring your binoculars and cameras as well as fishing rods although the latter we have a few at hand should you forget!

St. Porchaire, a local Market town is just 7kms, and offers a Post Office, Bank (with cash machine), Ecomarche, Chemists, doctors, dentists, Newsagent (selling at least 5 different British papers!), Co-Op, Bars and an excellent restaurant for that "special" meal (preferably without the kids if they are younger as they really will not appreciate the superb cuisine!) - don't worry we can offer baby-sitting (depending on demand).

We are in an ideal cycling and walking location so do bring your bikes or bikes can be hired locally at St. Savinien, just 9kms from our home

How to get there

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By Air
*You can fly into La Rochelle Airport, only 30 mins away with daily flights with Ryanair (see www.ryanair.co.uk) from Stanstead or Flybee from Southampton & Birmingham (daily flights) Collect an hire car at the Airport.
*Bordeaux Airport is just over 100 kms and from there you can get onto the A.10 motorway Bordeaux To Saintes and then only 20 mins on the RN 137!
By Car and Train
*From Paris it is about 5 hours drive or you can take the TGV (France's fastest train) which goes via Poitiers and get off at La Rochelle.
*The A.10 has exits at both St Jean d'Angeley (just 23kms from us) and Saintes (about 22kms) and then an easy 20 mins drive onto to us - we are happy to provide you with precise directions .
By Ferry
*St. Malo is our closest port in less than 4 hours, then Cherbourg 5 hrs. Roscoff and then Calais about 8+ hours in peak Summer.

Activities near Saintes

Guestbook for La Bucher

Very relaxed and peaceful - absolutely great for kids and adults alike!: Boating, fishing, pool, birdwatching . . .
In house food was greater - wine even better!!!
Mr. & Mrs. S. Clake & Ethan & Render family, Buckden, Cambrs. UK

A week just hasn't been long enough to make the most of this fabulous part of France! We feel we have only just begun to discover the delights on offer. La Praire has been perfect wih a wonderful view & the boys would have been content to live in the pool & sandpit & playing with their new found friends. Dereck, Julie & family have created a wonderful, tranquil haven through all their hard work & vision. Tremendous hospitality - thanks!
The Grimwood family, Bucks, UK

Truly experienced the ambiance of the Charente Maritime - unforgettable! Add to this the pleasure of staying in this gite at Le Moulin du Champ with hosts Dereck & Julie & the result is a wonderful, full and memorable family holiday. Thank you!
Neil, Ewan, Tricia & Callum Reid, Alberta & Ontario, Canada

From the moment we enquired about "Le Moulin du Champ" gites to the time of our departure we have rarely had such a warm, informative and delightful "acceuil".
Julie, your information on the area, your super directory and your wonderful emails made me think I was coming to stay with family!
We have fallen in love with your charming gites and most particularly "Delice du Berger"!
We came here for a wedding at "LA Roche-Courban Chateau" nearby and it paled in comparison to your magnificent property.
Coming to you from our home in Canada we truly hope to return to this delightful corner as soon as possible!
Sheila & Karl Ruban, Quebec, Canada (31 May 2010)

An idyllic and tranquil setting "Le Moulin du Champ" just "oozes" charm! Despeite some mixed weather we have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves
Thank you for your invaluable advice on the area and for a wonderful holiday!
Allison, Barry & Rosie Sutton (June 2010)

Julie, what a beautiful, peaceful oasis! We have had an absolutely wonderful time - even when it was 12 degrees and raining! Now its 30 degrees and still great!
The wildlife has been abundant including several sitings of the "coypu" (beaver animal) - we looked it up on google!
We go home relaxed, happy and with lots of lovely memories (and a fair few photos!)
The Todd family (25 June 2010)

We loved the spot, it was so peaceful and full of wildlife. The Table-tennis and computer room were great facilities. The pool was great - we went swimming in it daily! We also enjoyed the fantastic meals you served us! We will miss here and thank you for an amazing holiday!
The Donnelly children - County Cork, Ireland (4 July 2010)

Dear Julie - Our best family holiday ever! - really!! Thank you for being such a wonderful hostess. I hope we make it back here again soon
(Mr & Mrs Donnelley - Ireland) July 2010

We have had an absolutely lovely holiday here for 2 weeks with fantastic weather and great surroundings! Le Moulin du Champ is a perfect place for peace and relaxing which our family much needed. Thank you so much for letting us stay and for your very helpful guiding tips!
The Smaland family (Bergen, Norway) July 2010

Brilliant swimming pool - This is the best place ever!! 10/10!!! John (10 years) Ireland July 2010

We al thought it was a piece of heaven here! Juie was fantastic and so helpful. The wildlife was great but never did manage to catch a photo of that Kingfisher! I even caught a fish in the river! Would love to come back soon!
The Kenneddy family Ireland (July 2010)

Very nice here for everyone! The boys could swim, fish, play Table tennis, play int he garden with the other children etc! Beautiful gardens and you were so helpful!
Thank you and lots of success!
The Randerack family - The Netherlands (July 2010)

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	8 Jan 12	5 May 12	325€ 325	0-	0-	1 Week
	5 May 12	19 May 12	465€ 465	0-	0-	1 Week
	19 May 12	23 Jun 12	575€ 575	0-	0-	1 Week
	23 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	995€ 995	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Please Note:

All payments to be made in Euros and can be easily effected by bank transfer (please ask)

Availability

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