Le Vieux Monastere - 20 beds
About the home
Le Vieux Monastere consists of luxury cottages accommodating up to 18 people in 9 bedrooms plus cots. They are spacious and well equipped providing a luxury home from home experience. The cottages have been finished to a very high standard whilst retaining attractive original features. These can be rented individually or in a combination. Facilities include a 12m by 6m swimming pool, heated May to September, a well equipped games room and plenty of grassed areas for playing or relaxing. WiFi available free of charge. Welcome drinks evening and group meal evening available during peak season. Superbly positioned in stunning open countryside, we are positioned between the roman town of Saintes and the historic town of St Jean d'Angely. Ideal for visiting Cognac, La Rochelle and the beautiful beaches of the Charente Maritime.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 18, 9 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Fouras, 45km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 3km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Surrounded by vineyards and sunflower fields, an intimate group of seven exceptional self-catering holiday cottages sleeping up to 40 which are ideally located near La Rochelle, Ile de Re and Cognac and convenient for facilities of the historic towns of Saintes and St Jean d’Angely. |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property |
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| Pool: | Shared outdoor pool (heated) |
| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Table tennis, Games room, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 9 Bedrooms |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Shared outdoor pool (heated), Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Swing set |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Parking space |
Further details outdoors:
Set among sunflower fields and vineyards Le Vieux Monastère and its grounds provide privacy and seclusion within the stone walls that surround the property. This ensures a safe and secure environment for children, allowing parents the freedom to relax and enjoy our tranquil location and facilities. We also offer babysitting to enable you to enjoy that special evening out. Whilst Charente Maritime offers many attractions and places of interest to visit, Le Vieux Monastere is a perfect place in which to soak up the sun and unwind.
Our games room includes table tennis, table football, children's toys and book exchange. We also have a library of DVD’s available.
The large area of lawn lying central to the grounds is bordered by the cottages, creating a pleasant village green atmosphere. It is a perfect play area for all sorts of outdoor games including boules and croquet, volleyball and kwik cricket. There is a swing set for the younger children and we also offer bicycle hire.
Further details
The swimming pool is heated between May and October. English speaking owners are on site to lend a hand and provide local information.
Le Vieux Monastere is an ideal location for a group booking or celebration event. We can provie equipment for group entertaining and catering, and can also provide group meals on request and outside caterers if required.
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Enquire nowThe Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente Maritime region
Charente Maritime is a coastal departement of Poitou-Charente, enjoying a sunny maritime climate. We are within easy reach of the islands and beaches of the coast whilst being close to the roman town of Saintes and the town of Cognac, famous for its distilleries.
We are within easy reach of the channel ports with approximate journey times by car as follows: St Malo 4 hours; Caen 4.5 hours; Cherbourg 5.5 hours; Le Havre 6 hours; Calais 7 hours. La Rochelle airport, served by several low cost airlines is an hours drive.
The St Jean d'Angely area
Our nearest town is St Jean d'Angely, a medieval market town with pretty squares and narrow cobbled streets. We are also located near the Charente river which has numerous pretty riverside villages close by.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | La Rochelle: 70 km |
| Railway: | St Hilaire de Villefranche: 3 km |
| Ferry: | St Malo: 400 km |
Easily accessible from all channel ports and low cost airlines to La Rochelle
Activities near St Jean d'Angely
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 05 Jul 2012 |
I was with a private group booked on one of their 'Speciality Holidays' called French Treats. The owners made us feel welcome from the moment we landed at La Rochelle airport to our... more |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 18 | ||||||
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| LOW | 3 Sep 11 | 31 Oct 11 | £ 1755 | - | - | Flexible |
| LOW | 1 Apr 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 1895 | - | - | Flexible |
| MID | 2 Jun 12 | 9 Jun 12 | £ 2595 | - | - | 1 Week |
| LOW | 9 Jun 12 | 23 Jun 12 | £ 1895 | - | - | Flexible |
| MID | 23 Jun 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 2595 | - | - | Flexible |
| PEAK | 21 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 3615 | - | - | 1 Week |
| LOW | 1 Sep 12 | 31 Oct 12 | £ 1895 | - | - | Flexible |
| LOW | 5 Jan 13 | 25 May 13 | £ 1895 | - | - | 1 Night |
| MID | 25 May 13 | 1 Jun 13 | £ 2595 | - | - | 1 Week |
| LOW | 1 Jun 13 | 22 Jun 13 | £ 1895 | - | - | 1 Night |
| MID | 22 Jun 13 | 27 Jul 13 | £ 2595 | - | - | 1 Night |
| PEAK | 27 Jul 13 | 31 Aug 13 | £ 3615 | - | - | 1 Week |
| LOW | 31 Aug 13 | 21 Dec 13 | £ 1895 | - | - | 1 Night |
| PEAK | 21 Dec 13 | 4 Jan 14 | £ 3615 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
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* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Graham Dove
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