Gites and Farmhouses in France for holiday rental.
Farmhouse, House and Cottage with Shared Pool
Tranquil Rural Location Surrounded by Vineyards
Farmhouse Sleeps 8 / House Sleeps 8
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Ancient farmhouse, beautifully restored, set in 2.5 acres, gardens, exotic trees, alarmed pool with sun patio. Individual BBQ and patio area for each property. Situated close to the beautiful ancient town of Jonzac, with its walls, chateau, and the fabulous Les Antilles water park. Marked walking routes with maps provided, are all around. The famous Cockleshell Heroes escape route passes the property. Free baby sitting by arrangement, farm visits for children (even big children!) and distillery & wine visits for the grown ups. Welcome pack includes local free range eggs, bread, milk, wine, water, juice, lemonade, paté, cheese and butter. Table tennis, boules, badminton, water volleyball are all included. All UK free to air TV programmes also included, as is WiFi internet connection. Horse riding, fishing and tennis are all available locally.
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| Rental periods | House 7/8 persons | Farmhouse 7/8 persons | Cottage 2 persons |
| January - April 2009 | £590 | £590 | £290 |
| May / June 2009 | £690 | £690 | £350 |
| July / August 2009 | £1090 | £1090 | £450 |
| September / October 2009 | £790 | £790 | £350 |
| November / December 2009 | £590 | £590 | £290 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Special rates for long winter lets!
Changeover day
In Mid and High Season, bookings can only be accepted Saturday to Saturday. Accommodation will be ready by 4.00pm on date of arrival, and must be vacated by 10.00am on date of departure.
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Le Petit Sorin House (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6/8)
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One double bedded room with en-suite, one triple single bedded room, and one twin bedded room, all with drawer units, wardrobes and dressing tables. One additional private bathroom, with showers, WC, and vanity units. Huge kitchen dining room fitted with gas cooker, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, electric kettle, and full range of pots, pans, utensils etc., with patio doors leading to paved area with BBQ. Separate large comfortable lounge overlooking gardens, with open fireplace, beautiful exposed stone walls, TV & Video/DVD player. |
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Le Petit Sorin Cottage (1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2/4)
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1 double large bedroom, wardrobes etc. En suite with shower, wc and hand basin. Kitchen, dining area with doors to patios with BBQ. Fitted with cooker, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, electric kettle, and full range of pots, pans, utensils etc. Comfortable lounge with double sofa bed, beautiful exposed beams, UK free to air satellite TV. |
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Notes on accommodation
Electrical central heating, using the latest soft heat radiators.
Accessibility
The cottage has wide access doors, no steps, and grab handles in bathroom. The door to the patio lead down a shallow slope, and from the patio to the poolside is also via a slope and ramp.
Outside
Each property enjoys its own private area, with patio furniture and BBQs and they share a modern oval pool (10m x 6m across Roman steps), set in a paved patio, with steps from the front garden.
Coast/Beach
The Gironde estuary is about 30 minutes away (Port Maubert) with Talmont, Royan, St Palais sur Mer, and Vaux sur Mer around 45 minutes drive. La Rochelle is also within 1.1/2 hours drive.
Golf
Cognac Golf Club is a Championship course located 40 minutes away with excellent clubhouse facilities. Saintes GC is another excellent course, though very hilly on the front nine; it has a nice restaurant and facilities, and is about 45 minutes drive away. Royan GC is set in pine forests and is a lovely links type course, and less than 60 minutes away.
Special interest holidays
Walking holidays, especially the Frankton Trail, the escape route taken by Blondie Hasler and Bill Sparks, the only two of the original 'Cockleshell Heroes' to return. The Frankton Trail runs from St Genes de Blaye, on the Gironde, to Ruffec in the north of the Charente. The Trail passes by our property. Over 80 other excellent walks, well marked by the CDRP, (Comité Départemental de Randonnée Pédestre) are all around us. Times and distances vary from 1 to 4 hours. Full details on request.
Travel
Bordeaux Airport is 60 minutes away, La Rochelle about 90 minutes, and Poitiers about two hours. Channel Ports, Calais 8 hours, Caen 6 hours, Le Havre 6.5 hours, St Malo 5 hours, and if you prefer a mini-cruise in advance, Britanny Ferries sail to Santander in Spain, which is about 6 hours away. Transport is a must, and car hire can be arranged by the owners.
Distances
Leoville village is 2 miles, Baignes market town is 5 miles, ancient fortified towns of Jonzac 8 miles, and Barbezieux 12 miles, Cognac 24 miles, Bordeaux 50 miles. Aubeterre sur Dronne which is reputed to be the most photographed village in France and has an amazing underground church, is about 30 miles away. Blaye, with ferry across to the Medoc region, with all of the beautiful Chateaux, is around 20 miles. Saint Emilian is less than 1 hour away, and beautiful Brantome under 2 hours.
Further details
Boulangerie, boucherie/general store, in village of Leoville. Small supermarket, various shops, restaurant/bars, bank, weekly market in town square, in Baignes. Jonzac and Barbezieux both have a good selection of shops and restaurants. Jonzac has a brilliant water park (Les Antilles de Jonzac) with indoor and outdoor lagoons and beaches, wave machines and flumes, and is next door to Casino de Jonzac which has an excellent restaurant and regular shows, outside of the gaming areas. Visits to local distillery for Cognac and Pineau tasting, can be arranged. There are many wine cooperatives around the Bordeaux Region, that provide free tastings, well worth a trip.
Booking notes
Signed booking form with 20% deposit, confirms booking, with balance due 8 weeks prior to commencement of holiday.
For booking and further information
Patricia Leaf or Brian Sedgwick
Tel: (France) +33 (0)546 86 46 15
Mobile: (France) +33 (0)615 08 98 66
Email: Click here
Owners Website: Click here
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and has advertised this property with us since March 2004.
Property Ref FR143
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