Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The house is ideal for family holidays, Christmas breaks and special celebrations. The spacious living space and the large bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, allow for flexible ways of accommodating and entertaining large groups of people. The high ceilings and the cool interior, together with the beautiful pool and gardens provide an ideal summer vacation residence. Charente maritime has relatively mild autumns and winters and this together with the centrally heated rooms make for an equally pleasurable stay outside the summer season.
Heated pool
Magnificent living room with vaulted ceilings
Mezzanine lounge
Cosy living room by log fire
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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente Maritime region
Charente Maritime is the second sunniest region of France and therefore offers relatively mild springs and autumns, as well as warm summer months. It is famous for its seafood and oysters in particular, as well as its famous aperitif, Pineau Charente.
The area is generally flat which makes it popular for cycling with many bike hire shops and plenty of good routes.
There are many long and wide sandy beaches in the area, which are popular with families.
There are a number of historic and beautiful towns and villages dotted around the region.
There is a wide range of activities, which makes it ideal for large groups. There is something for everyone!
Saintes area
Saintes, the nearest major town is beautiful, steeped in art and history and was the capital of the Roman province of Aquitaine in the first century. There are museums, the Abbaye aux Dames, superb churches, a roman amphitheatre, the arch of Germanicus amongst many other architectural treasures. Great market everyday except for mondays.
Cognac with its elegant architecture and its famous distilleries is 15 mins drive from the house. A distillery tour is highly recommended.
La Rochelle with its lovely harbour, shops and restaurants less than 1 hour away. Il de Re, the Cote d'azur of the west is across the famous bridge from La Rochelle.
Ile d'Oleron, is the second largest French island after Corsica and has some excellent beaches and cycle tracks.
Bordeaux - A visit to this glorious city is highly recommended. There have been massive recent renovations and the excellent tram service means you can park your car on the outskirts and ride into the centre for very little money. The old city is very rich in architecture, the wealth testimony to a successful trading history.
Other attractions and activities: 3 public golf courses nearby in Saintes, Cognac and Royan. A tennis court is within walking distance. Horse riding nearby. Cycling very popular. "Easy" trout fishing where you can have your catch cooked and served to you in the next village.
La Palmyre zoo within 40 mins.
The Paleosite, an archaeological excavated site dating back to the Neandertals 35,000 years ago, with interactive animations and many spectacles, is situated within 5 mins of the house.
Many music and dance festivals during summer around the area.
How to get there
Ryanair from Stansted to La Rochelle and Angouleme. La Rochelle airport is under 1 hour and Angouleme 40 mins. Ferry to St Malo from Portsmouth and then 4 hours drive Car essential Train from Paris to Angouleme just over 2 hours, and this combined with Eurostar from London make a very relaxed journey.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
La Rochelle and Angouleme
Railway:
Angouleme
Ferry:
St Malo
Activities near Saintes
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Private outdoor pool (heated)
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Table tennis, Wi-fi available
Single beds (8), Double beds (2), Cots (2), Dining seating for 14, Lounge seating for 20, Sleeps maximum of 12
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ, Climbing frame, Swing set
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The main living area is an impressive vaulted room with beamed ceiling & a beautiful chandelier, with a grand dining table sitting 14 people. The area in front of great fireplace is set up as a comfortable sitting area containing a number of sofas.
Galleried mezzanine above the main living room is another sitting area with TV, DVD player and plenty of sofas.
Rustic kitchen has a dining table sitting 6-8 people comfortably.
Large utility room has a second fridge, washing maching and tumble dryer.
All bed linen will be provided. Bath, hand and pool towels will be provided. For stays of more than 1 week, fresh bed linen will be supplied weekly at no extra charge. Please bring beach towels.
2 of the en suites share a loo but have their own bath/shower.
Further details outdoors: - House at edge of quiet village - Village has small shop and a bar - A number of supermarkets withing short driving distance - 10 mins to historic town of Saintes - 15 mins to Cognac with famous distilleries and elegant architecture - Nearest beach 30 mins (Royan) - La Rochelle (and the airport) less than one hour away - Bordeaux 1.5 hours - Fishing, tennis, golf, watersports, cycling all nearby - Catering, site-seeing, airport pick-up, golf may all be arranged
Further details
Pool is gated and alarmed and is open from May to October and could be open for Easter stays, if weather reasonably mild.
Conditions
Sorry no pets. Smoking only in the garden please. Refundable breakages deposit of £500 required 2 weeks prior to arrival and will be refunded after your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
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High Season
4 Jul 08
5 Sep 08
2700£ 2,700
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Medium Season
5 Sep 08
3 Oct 08
1800£ 1,800
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Low season
3 Oct 08
19 Dec 08
1200£ 1,200
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Christmas
19 Dec 08
2 Jan 09
2000£ 2,000
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Low season 2009
2 Jan 09
27 Mar 09
1200£ 1,200
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Easter 2009
27 Mar 09
17 Apr 09
2000£ 2,000
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Medim season 2009
17 Apr 09
3 Jul 09
1850£ 1,850
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High Season 2009
3 Jul 09
4 Sep 09
2950£ 2,950
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Medium Season 2009
4 Sep 09
2 Oct 09
1850£ 1,850
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Autumn 2009
2 Oct 09
18 Dec 09
1850£ 1,850
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Christmas 2009
18 Dec 09
8 Jan 10
2100£ 2,100
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Chaneover days are fridays but there may be some flexibility outside the High season
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds. Long winter let discounts are available. Please contact the owner.
10% deposit secures the booking. The balance is payable by 8 weeks before arrival date. In case of cancellation by the guests, full refund may only be made if replacement could be found at no net loss of rent.
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 62680
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Name:
Nooshin Turner
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