House for holidays in St Thomas de Conac, Charente Maritime
Charming, Restored House with Private Pool
Peaceful Location, close to Gironde Estuary
Sleeps up to 7 (3 Bedrooms)
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This beautiful house has been lovingly restored by French craftsmen to combine the charm of yesteryear with the everyday practicalities of modern living. The kitchen and bathrooms are all new. The house is furnished with a mix of antiques and modern, creating a mellow, comfortable ambiance. The secluded pool is fenced off from the rest of the large garden. Le Petit Manoir is perfectly positioned in a tiny, peaceful hamlet of just 4 houses yet within a bike ride of the boulangerie for the essential morning croissants!
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | ||
| 13 September - 3 October 2008 | £795 | |
| 4 October - 14 November 2008 | £725 | |
| 18 April - 22 May 2009 | £745 | see website for further info |
| 23 May- 19 June 2009 | £845 | |
| 20 June- 10 July 2009 | £1050 | see website |
| 11 July - 28 August 2009 | £1395 | see website |
| 29 August- 11 September 2009 | £1050 | |
| 12 September - 2 October 2009 | £795 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Out of season, contact us.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday May - October, other times by arrangement. You are welcome to arrive between 4pm - 6pm and depart before 10 am. Late arrivals will be accommodated where possible by advance arrangement.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with wrought iron double bed. Bedroom 2 with original "Breton" double bed (matching bedside cabinets). Bedroom 3 with small double original "bateau lit" bed plus single bed. nb- all the beds have new, comfy mattresses! |
| Bathrooms: | Ensuite shower room to bedroom 1 with shower cubicle, vanity washbasin, wc Upstairs shower room with shower cubicle, vanity washbasin, wc. Downstairs wc. |
| Kitchen: | Gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, large fridge freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee maker, food mixer, fruit juicer, lots of good quality pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and glasses (matching!). Kitchen table plus 7 chairs, Godin log burning stove. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, tumble dryer (Nov - March), iron, ironing board, vacuum cleaner, brushes etc. |
| Living Rooms: | Large sitting room with 2 big squashy sofas, comfy chair, rectory stool, side tables, escritoire, chair, huge armoir housing the TV (satellite), DVD, video, CD, decanter ,glasses and ice bucket. |
| Other: | Breakfast room with round table and 4 chairs, plus sideboard, which can be used as a sep dining room for 2 groups. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All towels (excluding pool towels) are included in the rental, as is all the linen and an end of stay clean. Maid service can also be arranged if you desire. |
Amenities/Facilities provided
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
Accessibility
There is a state of the art oil central heating system for winter rentals and all the upstairs windows, plus some downstairs, are double glazed. The property is suitable for children. We do not allow smoking in the house and have a ‘no pets’ policy. We try to use eco friendly products where possible and have a solar shower in the garden. We encourage recycling!
Outside
The grounds of Le Petit Manoir are lovely, providing privacy and areas of both dappled shade and full sun, especially around the pool area! The private pool is 10.5 m x 5 m and the depth is 1 m- 2.1 m with a safety ledge all around the deep end, there is also a solar shower which is rather popular with our younger guests ! We provide sun loungers for every member of your party as well as a table and chairs for dining al fresco. There is a BBQ and 4 bikes are provided. There is a separate area just outside the double doors of the breakfast room with a smaller table and 4 further chairs which is great for that morning coffee time. If you fancy a game of table tennis you can play this in the large barn, or maybe boule?
Coast/Beach
The waters of the Gironde can be seen in the distance and an half hour drive takes you to the award winning blue flag beaches of Meschers, St George de Didonne and Royan. The vast Arcachon beaches and sand dunes are just over an hour away
Golf
Many of our guests have brought their golf clubs with them as there are courses at Royan, Saintes and Cognac, all about half an hours drive away, plus the Bordeaux courses within an hour's drive (esp good, Plessac)
Travel
Bordeaux airport is under an hour's drive. La Rochelle airport is just over an hour away. Bergerac and Toulouse airports are under 2 hours away. St Malo is the nearest Channel port at 4.5 hour's drive, Caen is about an hour longer.
Distances
The nearest village for bread/cafe etc is about 2 miles away. We are surrounded by pineau, cognac and wine producers. The tiny ports dotted along the Gironde Estuary are nearby and many have good restaurants. The area is a wildlife haven and a wildlife reserve is about 5 miles away where it is possible to take a boat on The Gironde from Vitrezay, either to sightsee or cross over to The Medoc.
Further details
If you want a slightly bigger place to shop then Mirambeau with it's supermarket, banks, dry cleaners, restaurants etc is around 5 miles away.Jonzac is about 14 miles, where the nearest hypermarket can be found.
Booking notes
We accept 25% payment as the deposit, the rest is due 8 weeks before your holiday. There is a £250 damages deposit. You are welcome to arrive between 4pm -6pm and depart before 10 am. Late arrivals will be accommodated where possible by advance arrangement.
Guest comments
"A beautiful old house, lovingly presented, in a location that is just about perfect. Everything about this place is just a little bit better than we had expected. The pool is really big and so pristine & inviting. The house has so many original features and yet is so well adapted to modern living. Everything works! What a joy to be able to shower after shower with oodles of hot water! On top of this, such a perfect location: plenty of garden grounds for the kids to run safely wild, lots of nature study courtesy of the neighbouring wood and easy access to pretty villages among vineyards and sunflowers! Thank You! 3 generations of family R - Edinburgh & London
For booking and further information
J. E. Meredith
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1789 766297
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