Les Trois Puits

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Les Trois Puits is a beautifully restored farmhouse, set in the Charente Maritime region (renowned for being the second most sunny part of France). The house can be found in Chambon Bourg, a typical French hamlet with beautiful areas for birdwatching, cycling and walking. The baker's wife delivers bread week days and the town of Surgeres, 5 miles to the east, has supermarkets, bars and restaurants, an indoor swimming pool and pretty river walks. Aigrefeuille d'Aunis, 5 miles to the west, has an outdoor market twice a week selling fresh fruit, vegetables and fish. It also has an outdoor swimming pool and a landscaped lake. Historic La Rochelle is only 25 mins drive away. Here you can sunbathe on the beach at Les Minimes, visit the aquarium or take the bus boat from Les Minimes to the beautiful harbour and enjoy the excellent sea food offered in the restaurants on the harbour front. La Rochelle airport has direct flights from the UK and Ireland with low buget airlines such as Ryan Air.

Kitchen

Master bedroom

 

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Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.

Changeover day
Saturday. Departure time is 10am and arrival after 2pm.

Accommodation

 

Notes on accommodation
Sorry, no pets. The farmhouse has heating. The three bedrooms and lounge have radiators with programmed timers. The lounge and kitchen also have wood burning stoves.

Amenities/Facilities provided

 

Outside
It is a mature, walled garden with original quaint entrance into the parking area which is separated from the garden. The grassed area in front of the house is a suntrap and perfect for sunbathing.There is a terrace with barbecue and garden furniture.

Coast/Beach
30 minutes drive to a long sandy beach with sailing school, crazy golf and water park at Chatelaillon Plage. 25 minutes drive to the popular, sandy beach at Les Minimes in La Rochelle with rock pools and pretty park on the headland.

Travel
There are very reasonably priced direct flights to La Rochelle from London, Stansted and Dublin with Ryan Air; Southampton, Birmingham, Glasgow and Manchester with Flybe; Edinburgh and Leeds with Jet2; London, Gatwick and Bristol with Easyjet and Cork with AerArann. The gite is 1.5 hours motorway drive from Bordeaux airport. Europcar, Hertz or Budget can arrange hire cars from either airport.

Distances
The town of Surgeres, 5 miles to the east, has supermarkets, bars and restaurants, an indoor swimming pool and pretty river walks. Aigrefeuille d'Aunis, 5 miles to the west, has an outdoor market twice a week selling fresh fruit, vegetables and fish. It also has an outdoor swimming pool and a landscaped lake. Historic La Rochelle is only 25 mins drive away.

Further details
The village of Chambon Bourg has an historic church and cemetery in which a number of French Resistance workers are buried. Les Trois Puits was used by the French Resistance during the war. The separate village of Chambon-Gare, 2 miles to the south has a post office. Flat country lanes fan out from Chambon, providing quiet and safe walking and cycling routes. The tall hedgerows lining the lanes harbour many species of songbirds. Buzzards, harriers, kites and owls are frequent visitors. Deer and hares are also to be seen. One walk that we enjoy will take you through the avenue of trees in the grounds of the Maison de Repos (a convalescent home) at nearby Marlonges, then through the village of Marlonges and back home. During June and July many of the fields surrounding Chambon are full of sunflowers. A 25 minute drive west will take you to La Rochelle with its historic medieval towers guarding the entrance to the beautiful Old Port. The choice of excellent places to eat and drink is endless. Street entertainments around the harbour every night during the summer make for a pleasant after dinner stroll. At the nearby modern marina complex of Les Minimes can be found many museums and a small beach. The famous Aquarium is now located near the old port. Other beaches can be found to the south of La Rochelle at Chatelaillon Plage and Fouras, both of which are a similar journey time from the farmhouse.

Booking notes
30% deposit at time of booking. Full amount payable 3 months before the holiday.Cheques payable to H Feeney.

Guest comments
1. We've been coming to France for 30 years and this is the best gite that we've stayed in. So well equipped too.
2.We had a wonderful vacation at Les Trois Puits. It is so very peaceful and the surrounding countryside is a beautiful area for walking.
3.Accomodation is spacious and kitchen well equipped. The garden is pleasantly secluded. The location of Chambon Bourg is ideal for exploring Charente Maritime.
4.Super accommodation; central for all areas. Well equipped and cosy for autumn evenings.
5.Had a lovely time. Lovely weather;spacious gite. Lots to do.
6. Lovely place;very quiet. Love the stars!
7. Hazel, this is simply to say that we had a great time and to thank you for your help. We really enjoyed the house and the location and hope to return.
8. Thank you for a super week!

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