Holiday accommodation in St Jean D'Angley, Poitou-Charentes, France
Group of Four Child Friendly Cottages with 50m2 Heated Pool & toddler splashpool
Safe, Enclosed Play Areas and Pool Area, Easy Drive to Beaches
Each with 3 Bedrooms
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The Nie valley (just East of St. Jean D’Angely) is about 40 mins drive inland from Rochfort and only 4 hrs drive from the port of St. Malo, our location is the midst of a part of hidden France, where time seems to have stood still for centuries. A former (Napoleonic era) farm, we are well established and centrally located for easy access to both the coastal and many inland attractions of Charente-Maritime. We are specially set up for families with younger children (12 and under). The main lawn/swings area is enclosed, gated and within full view of all the cottages, so that parents can relax while the children play with all their new friends. In addition to the communal areas, all cottages have their own private outdoor areas with dining furniture, parasol and BBQ. The seaside and the coastal towns are an easy day out; beaches within 1hr drive. 3 historic market towns within 15 mins drive. Peaceful, quiet, rural valley. Cots, stairgates, highchairs, strollers etc. provided FOC.
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| Rental periods | "Verdhello" (5+cot) Sunday change | "Chasselas" (6+cot) Saturday change | "Columbard" (6+cot) Saturday change | "Syrah" (7+cot) Sunday change |
| 25 May - 14 June 2008 | £295 | £320 | £345 | £370 |
| 15 - 28 June 2008 | £345 | £370 | £395 | £420 |
| 29 June - 19 July 2008 | £545 | £570 | £595 | £620 |
| 20 July - 29 August 2008 | £745 | £770 | £795 | £820 |
| 30 August - 13 September 2008 | £345 | £370 | £395 | £420 |
| 14 - 29 September 2008 | £295 | £320 | £345 | £370 |
Notes on prices
Prices are per week in UK pounds.
Changeover day
Chasselas and Columbard have a Saturday changeover
Verdhello and Syrah have a Sunday changeover
Arrival time from 4pm (earlier times should be specifically requested well in advance)
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Chasselas (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6 + cot)
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Originally the main farmhouse (late 18th century stone/oak construction). Master bedroom with super-king oak 4 poster and wash basin accessed from the back of the living area (on ground floor). 2 twin bedrooms with twin beds (upstairs). 4 steps to the large bathroom with tiled bath (converted from an old stone wine cuve) shower, basin, wc at mezzanine level. Main entrance to open plan living area with washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, fridge freezer, full-sized oven + 4 ring gas hob. Sofa, armchairs, coffee table etc. Dining table for 6. Option of TV/DVD or TV/VHS (20 euros/week including collection of DVDs or Videos). Chasselas is accessed from the main lawn. Enclosed, small private lawn area with outdoor dining for 6, parasol, BBQ, herbs etc. Outdoor dining area offers a very good view of the main lawn/playground. |
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Verdhello (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5 + cot)
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Originally the farm cognac store (early 19th century stone/oak construction) Master bedroom has an en suite with spa-bath, shower, wc and super-king sized oak frame four poster bed. Accessed through double oak doors from the back of the living area (on ground floor). Upstairs (steep flight): bedroom with twin beds, bedroom with single bed, small shower room, wc and basin. Verdhello is accessed from the main lawn. Enclosed, small private garden area with outdoor dining for 5, parasol, BBQ, herbs etc. Outdoor dining area offers a very good view of the main lawn/playground. Main entrance to open plan living area with washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, fridge freezer, full-sized oven + 4 ring gas hob. Sofa, armchairs, coffee table etc. Dining table for 5. Option of TV/DVD or TV/VHS (20 euros/week incl. collection of DVDs or Videos). Wheelchair-friendly cottage. |
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Syrah (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7 + cot)
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Large private lawn, private parking. Separate outdoor dining terrace under mulberry tree Super-king sized oak frame four poster bed in master bedroom (which also has an en suite). From the back of lounge is a downstairs bedroom with double and single beds and basin. Staircase (steep) from kitchen to main bathroom (with bath, shower, wc, basin) and twin room. Large separate kitchen. Entrance to open plan lounge/diner with sofas, armchairs etc. Large farmhouse dining table with benches (seats 10). Option of TV/DVD or TV/VHS (20 euros/week including collection of DVDs or Videos). Also off lounge: kitchen with washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, fridge freezer, full-sized oven + 4 ring gas hob. Syrah is accessed from the main lawn. Private terrace area with outdoor dining for 7, parasol, BBQ, herbs etc. Gate from terrace through to private lawn and parking. |
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Notes on accommodation
Linen and bath/hand towels provided (beds made up for arrival)
Babysitting is available @ 10€/hr (experienced childminders)
All cottages have been made as child-friendly as possible. Cots, highchairs, stairgates, stroller, baby monitor, toy and book boxes and any other baby/toddler equipment are provided FOC on request.
We want the whole family to relax on holiday so we don't normally don't ask for a security deposit. Our cottages are clean and comfortable but devoid of expensive high tech equipment, antique furniture or "precious breakable nic-nacs". We don't encourage kids to draw on the sofas, but if they do we won't spit the dummy !
All cottages have thick stone walls and so remain generally cool but are well equipped with electric fans in case of prolonged heatwaves.
All kitchens are equipped with dishwasher, washing machine, gas oven and hob, microwave and fridge/freezer. Lot of pots and pans etc. + plastic crockery and cutlery for small children to use.
Accessibility
One cottage (Verdhello) has a self-contained downstairs area specially set up for wheelchairs. Low ramp from garden, extra-wide doors, turning areas, large shower with seat, grab bars, raised w.c. etc. Outside there are no steps. There is a ramp to the pool area and everything else is on the same level. Wheelchairs can be hired locally if necessary.
Outside
The swimming pool (shared between the four cottages) is 50m2, tiled and heated with 65% coverage solar panels - approx 6 degrees warmer than unheated outdoor pools. (Average July temp 29 degrees during 2006). The pool has underwater lighting and the area is fully enclosed and gated for safety.
The pool area has it's own lawn, marquis and sun terrace with pool beds and tables.
Pool depth is from 90cm (shallow end - centre) with a diving pool (2m) at the deep end. There is a separate inflatable splash pool for smaller children.
The children’s' playground forms part of the main lawn, which is fully enclosed by the cottages and the barn. There are two gates between the main lawn and the pool area (the two are separated by the main car park).
The playground has two sets of swings, a hammock, trampoline, small slide and large covered sandpit.
Off the main lawn there is a barn with table tennis. There is also a field where we hold regular soccer matches during high season.
Coast/Beach
Nearest beach is at Fouras (approx 45mins). Many good beaches are within about a 1hr drive.
Travel
La Rochelle (1hr)
Poitiers (1hr 15mins)
Angouleme (45mins)
Limoges (2hr)
Bordeaux (1hr 45mins)
Distances
Matha (10mins)
St. Jean D'Angely (15mins)
Cognac (25mins)
Saintes (30 mins)
Rochfort (40 mins)
Angouleme (45 mins)
La Rochelle (1hr)
Further details
Top 25 Favorite family activites (not in any particular order, taken from our guest books )
1. LaPalmyre Zoo
2. Aquarium, LaRochelle
3. Electric Boats at St.Savignan
4. Atlantis indoor aqua park in St. Jean
5. Moules and Frites near the beach at Fouras
6. Chizes European animal park
7. Punt and picnic at the “Venice Verte”, near Niort
8. Cognac Park playground/boat rides on the Charente
9. Beach and Boats at Thors park
10. Donkey sanctuary near Dampierre sur Boutonne
11. Playground and mini-golf at Les Touches de Perigney
12. Chocolate factory and ramparts at Angouleme
13. "Nautilus" Giant water park near Angouleme
14. Funfair at LaPalmyre beach
15. Cognac distillary tours
16. Local Vine walks and tastings
17. Aulney, Saintes, Matha and St. Jean markets
18. Roman ampitheatres at Roulliac and Saintes
19. Outdoor Summer theatre (often FOC and in spectacular locations)
20. Isle D’Aix (ferry/Napoleon museum) and Isle D’Oleron
21. Valley of the monkeys
22. "Paleosite" Prehistoric centre
23. Chateau des Enigmas
24. Chateau Roche Courbon
25. Isle de Ré, Cycling and lunch around St. Martin de Ré
Booking notes
Deposit £100/week.
Balance paid 2 months before start of holiday.
No security deposit is required.
(We don't have breakable nic-nacs or antiques in the cottages and our furniture is comfortable but not expensive. We want our guests to relax on their holiday!).
Guest comments
Some guest comments from 2007:
"Fantastic location and superb facilities for young children"
Urquhart Family, Columbard July 2007.
Very well equipped gite, especially child friendly for young families. We couldn't imagine a better set-up of garden, pool and sitting area and have never found it in any previous gites, villas or apartments we've stayed in. Reid Family, Columbard, July 2007.
We very much enjoyed our holiday at LaVendange - The garden (in particular the slides and the chickens!) was a hit with our daughter who loved running around and letting off steam. The peace and quiet of the area was fantastic and there are plenty of interesting places to visit for all ages. Could have done with longer than a week to fit it all in! Sayers Family, Columbard, June 2007.
Very toddler friendly gite and gardens - a perfect layout for young families Smyth Family, Syrah, June 2007.
For booking and further information
Sarah Cameron and Richard Dale
Tel: (France) +33 (0)546339623
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