Magnificent 18th Century House
About the home
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.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 12, 5 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Royan |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 1km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Private outdoor pool (heated), Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Table tennis, Games room, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 5 Bedrooms, 10 bathrooms of which 4 family bathrooms, 5 en suites and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (8), Double beds (2), Cots (2), Dining seating for 14, Lounge seating for 20 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (heated), 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.
A fully-equipped kitchen has a dining table sitting 6-8 people comfortably
Large utility room has a second fridge, washing machine 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 within 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.
pool heating supplement applies.
Conditions
Sorry no pets.
Smoking only in the garden please.
Refundable breakages deposit of £600 required 2 weeks prior to arrival and will be refunded after your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
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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!
The 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
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | La Rochelle and Angouleme |
| Railway: | Angouleme |
| Ferry: | St Malo |
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.
Activities near Saintes
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for Magnificent 18th Century House
"...the feeling of real space, both inside and outside of the house, which makes this house so peaceful and relaxing...
"...seeing my children in and out of the pool, playing in the tree house, playing in the games room made this holiday perfect.."
"..a great location for so many lovely places to visit, with lots to do, we didn't have time to do everything we wanted to"
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 12 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Early summer 2011 | 3 Jun 11 | 1 Jul 11 | £ 2300 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Peak Summer 2011 | 1 Jul 11 | 2 Sep 11 | £ 2900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late summer 2011 | 2 Sep 11 | 30 Sep 11 | £ 2000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn 2011 | 30 Sep 11 | 23 Dec 11 | £ 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Xmas and New yr | 23 Dec 11 | 6 Jan 12 | £ 2500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring 2012 | 6 Jan 12 | 30 Mar 12 | £ 2000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Spring 2012 | 30 Mar 12 | 1 Jun 12 | £ 2500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Summer 2012 | 1 Jun 12 | 29 Jun 12 | £ 2800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Peak summer 2012 | 29 Jun 12 | 7 Sep 12 | £ 3500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late summer 2012 | 7 Sep 12 | 28 Sep 12 | £ 2200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn 2012 | 28 Sep 12 | 21 Dec 12 | £ 1900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Xmas and New Yr | 21 Dec 12 | 4 Jan 13 | £ 2500 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Chaneover days are FRIDAYS. Our guests have told us they find travelling on fridays to be a much more pleasant experience as less busy. Other transfer days are possible outside the High Season. Pls contact owner.
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds. Long winter lets are available - fuel supplement applies. Please contact the owner.
A deposit of £500 per week secures the booking. The balance is payable by 3 months prior to the 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
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