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Manoir La Betoulle (Chambres d'Hotes)

Swimming pool, 17 x 10 metres!

Beautiful secluded luxury villas in the grounds of imposing Charentaise Manor House. Set in 90 acres of farmland and woods with a vast shared swimming pool, tennis and giant chess board. Manoir la Betoulle offers ornate architecture in tranquil surroundings, with views over sleepy fields and woods, just 1km away from the village of St Claud. Ideal for relaxation or time out with the family. Perfect for walkers, cyclists, artists, bookworms, birdwatchers. Beautiful touring country through forests, vineyards and along the rivers Charente and Vienne. Excellent choice of restaurants nearby including the prestigious La Grange aux Oies at Le Chateau de Nieuil, short 5 minute drive away.

La Tiede main bedroom

Le Petit Bois, ideal hideaway for two

 

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Notes on prices
Prices are for the B&B per room per night in Euros and per week in UK Pounds for the villas. Villa heating costs (underfloor) charged at cost if required. Linen (bedding, towels and pool towels) for villas charged extra. Discounts available if booking both villas &/B&B rooms. B&B prices all inclusive of linen, breakfast, complimentary tea, coffee and heating.5 euros/room/night discount if staying 3+ nights. Additional Taxe de Sejour on all stays June-Sept.
Both gites now available, 12

Changeover day
Gite changeover day in high season is normally Saturday but by combining B&B nights with villa stays, greater flexibility can be achieved.
Arrival any time after 4pm (ideally prior to 8pm).
Departure is prior to 10am for villa guests, 11am for B&B guest

Accommodation

 

 

 

Notes on accommodation
Manoir La Betoulle is a non-smoking establishment, though smoking is permitted on the terraces and in the grounds.
Underfloor heating off-season, fans are provided in all rooms and both villas for the summer months.
Manoir has geo-thermal heating system and remains cool in summer. All rooms are extremely spacious and the manoir offers several private seating areas indoors and out, guest kitchen and a dining room where a buffet breakfast is served. WiFi access in all rooms & terraces.
Underfloor electric heating available in villas for small fee.
Bedlinen and towels available for villa guests for small fee.
No age restrictions on villa guests, though parents should be aware villas are not infant-friendly, due to the size of the swimming pool children need to be supervised at all times.
Accommodation in Manoir is not suitable for children under the age of 8 years.
Pets are not accepted.

Outside
The manoir and 2 villas are set apart from each other, offering complete privacy and all have use of the luxury 17m x 10m tiled Roman style pool, giant chess, table tennis and tennis court. The pool is surrounded by sun terraces on all sides and benefits from poolside shower and WC facilities. The whole is enclosed in security fencing and gates in keeping with the new law. A range of sunbeds with cushions, parasols, tables and chairs are provided. Table tennis table.
A range of bicycles, tennis racquets + balls available for hire.
The larger villa has 3 private sun terraces.
The smaller villa has 2 grassed garden areas with a paved patio.
Both villas have private off road parking and are fully equipped with outdoor seating, picnic tables and gas BBQs.
The La Betoulle estate covers approx 90 acres, much is farmland, though the manoir and villas are set in approx 20 acres of unspoilt woodland, park and meadow. Walks may be made around the estate perimeter or through woodland.

Coast/Beach
Several man-made beaches with lake/river swimming nearby - the closest is at Roumazieres - 20 mins.
Condac on River Charente - 20 mins.
Lacs de Haute Charente and Nautilus at Angouleme, 30-40 mins.
Coast of Western France accessible by road, between 2 and 3 hrs.
Royan and the beaches of the Gironde Estuary, 2 hrs.
La Rochelle, Rochefort and Isle de Re, 2.5 - 3 hrs.

Golf
Several excellent golf courses within 40 mins drive - Angouleme, Bellac, St Junien, Montbron. Further afield more courses at Cognac & Poitiers.
New golf course being constructed in Champagne Mouton - 10 mins away - planned opening 2009/10.

Travel
If arriving by air, car hire is essential.
Easily accessible via several airports with daily flights from UK.
As from 2008 flights to Angouleme, approx 25 mins.
Flights from Stanstead, East Midlands, Liverpool and Southampton to Limoges, approx 40 mins.
Flights from Stanstead to Poitiers, approx 70 mins.
Tours, 2hrs.
Bordeaux - 2 hrs
Ferry ports of Caen, St Malo, Le Havre approx 5 hrs
Ports of Boulogne, Calais & Eurotunnel appox 7 hrs

Distances
St Claud, 1km.
Nieuil, 5km.
La Rochefoucauld, 20km.
Confolens, 20 km.
Angouleme, 40 km.
Limoges, 65 km.

Further details
St Claud has 2 bakers, 3 hairdressers, a bank, post office, small supermarket, hotel, restaurant and 3 bars. Several excellent supermarkets are within a 20km radius. There is a wide range of restaurants to suit all budgets within 30 mins drive, but for something special we recommend La Grange Aux Oies, gourmet dining in beautiful setting, just a 5 mins drive. Otherwise the nearest (4 mins drive) is Le Marronnier, regional cuisine, open daily in season or La Cassotte, local bar offering plat du jour.
Easy access to water activities at Les Lacs de Haute Charente. The beautiful chateau at la Rochefoucauld is just a 15 min drive away, well worth a visit and to complete the day combine with a visit to underground caves and a wine tasting nearby. Just a half-hour drive from the historic town of Angouleme, famous for the Vintage Car Road Race every September, comic strip museum, covered market and restaurants. An hour's drive to the beautiful towns of Limoges, Poitiers, Cognac, Aubeterre, Brantome and Perigueux. The city of Bordeaux is an easy 2 hour drive. Wide range of acticities for all the family nearby including Velo rail, adventure park, horse riding, canoeing, kayaking as well as pool, chess and tennis on site. Many vineyards to visit in the region. Local Pineau/Cognac distilleries with extensive tastings...

Booking notes
B&B reservations require a small deposit of £50/room to secure the room, balance payable in euros during stay.
Villa bookings:
50% deposit is payable on booking (initial 10% deposit which is refundable if repeat booking or booking prior to New Year) together with signed copy of terms & conditions.
Early bookers pay 40% on 1 January.
Balance due 2-3 weeks prior to arrival.
Payment in UK Sterling by cheque or Internet bank transfer
A refundable security deposit is also required.

Guest comments
La Tiede is very luxurious… We loved the space. Penny and John, what great hosts you are – endless patience for our stream of questions and your generosity must be unequalled.
F H & family, Newport, S Wales.
We found the gite comfortable, clean and well equipped, the pool was just fantastic, very quiet and relaxing. We both had a super holiday and would like to thank both of you for your hospitality and of course the free vegetables... We found the manor house stunning!
G & L H, Co Armagh, N.Ireland
Lovely pool for swimming and the tennis court was well used. The large grounds are great, beautiful surroundings for walking. Penny and John could not have been more helpful especially after we lost our car in a fire.. We may never have got home otherwise! Thank you both for your hospitality and all the free vegetables. We had a brilliant holiday here and look forward to coming back next year. M H and family, Ashford, Kent.

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