Beautifully Restored Detached Luxury Charentaise Cottages, Idyllic Heated Pool Set in Orchard
Peaceful Hamlet Surrounded by Vineyards and Sunflowers, Yet Just 5 Minutes from busy Market Town
Two x 3 Bedroom Cottages (each sleeps 6 + cot)
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Located separately in 2.5 acres of gated grounds at La Rose des Vents, a Charentaise manor house, surrounded by vineyards and sunflowers. Both spacious cottages have been sympathetically restored to preserve the original character & have been awarded 4 stars by the French Tourist Board. Fully equipped with every luxury including ensuite bedrooms and WIFI internet connection. Each cottage has it's own private flower filled garden and patios equipped for outdoor dining and BBQs. The heated 11 x 5.5m swimming pool(for sole use of guests)set in the fruit orchard has views over the vineyards. Dinner on first night & B & B minibreaks available. La Tacherie is just 15 mins (by car) from the centre of Cognac. Even closer is Matha, a typical market town with a full range of shops incl. supermarkets. The Roman Town of Saintes is 30mins away, as is the medieval town of Pons. 40 mins drive will take you to Angouleme & in just under an hour you can be enjoying the delights of the Atlantic coast.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 October 2011 - 28 October 2011 | £750 | - | ||
| 29 October 2011 - 23 December 2011 | £650 | - | ||
| 24 December 2011 - 6 January 2012 | £1395 | - | ||
| 7 January 2012 - 6 April 2012 | £650 | - | ||
| 7 April 2012 - 25 May 2012 | £750 | - | ||
| 26 May 2012 - 6 July 2012 | £950 | - | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £1450 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | £950 | - | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 2 November 2012 | £750 | - | ||
| 3 November 2012 - 21 December 2012 | £650 | - |
Manor Cottage (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 October 2011 - 28 October 2011 | £750 | - | ||
| 29 October 2011 - 23 December 2011 | £650 | - | ||
| 24 December 2011 - 6 January 2012 | £1395 | - | ||
| 7 January 2012 - 6 April 2012 | £650 | - | ||
| 7 April 2012 - 25 May 2012 | £750 | - | ||
| 26 May 2012 - 6 July 2012 | £950 | - | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £1450 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | £950 | - | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 2 November 2012 | £750 | - | ||
| 3 November 2012 - 21 December 2012 | £650 | - |
Notes on prices
Outside high season, B & B minibreaks (3/5 nights) are available, with breakfast delivered to your cottage each morning and includes afternoon tea and cakes on arrival, welcome 4 course dinner with aperitifs, wine, coffee & cognac served in the Manor House and a complimentary ride in the Morgans. Prices start from £132 per person.
For self catering guests, a 3 or 4 course dinner with wine, can be reserved for your first night.
Please see owners website for full details.
Changeover day
Saturday (flexible outside high season)
Arrival time after 4.30 pm
Departure before 10.00 am
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Manor Cottage (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6)
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This former estate manager's cottage (130 m2) has been tastefully renovated. There is a private patio ideal for those sunny breakfasts & a flower filled private courtyard with it's own pigeonnier. Entrance hall with stairs to first floor. Large beamed sitting/dining room with two sets of french doors, to both the patio and courtyard. Open fireplace. Comfortable twin sofas and easy chairs, desk, WiFi internet, satellite flat screenTV/DVD, mini hifi system and well stocked bookcases Dining table seats 6. Fully equipped kitchen with washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, cooker, microwave. Groundfloor fully tiled family bathroom comprising, bath with shower attachment, WC and vanity unit. Hairdryer. 2 large double bedrooms both tastefully furnished with pine wardrobes, dressing table, bedside tables and luxury tiled ensuite shower rooms with shower, washbasin,WC. I twin bedroom with white iron bedsteads, wardrobe, bedside tables, dressing table/chest of drawers. |
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Notes on accommodation
Both cottages have electric central heating - there is a charge in low season, according to usage (metered).
Children are welcome and cots, high chairs and stairgates are provided for babies. Please be aware that there is an open plan staircase in the hall
Electric fans provided.
All bed and household linen provided including fluffy white towels and pool towels (changed weekly).
Egyptian cotton sheets and provencal throws
Cold boxes and picnic rugs provided.
A welcome pack of local charentaise specialities is provided with the owners compliments
Complimentary ride in Morgan included
Library of books, CDs and various indoor games available
Guests have free use of tennis courts in commune (Mons)
Badminton and boules available on site
Bicycles can be rented in advance of arrival, and delivered to the cottages.
Both cottages are non smoking, although smoking is permitted in the grounds.
Sorry no pets accepted.
Long term lets available out of season - please contact owners.
Outside
Within the 2.5 acres of delightful gardens, each cottage has two private flower-filled outdoor sitting areas: Rose Cottage has one patio, shaded by a wisteria covered pergola, overlooking the lily pond equipped with table and chairs, as well as a walled garden and patio area equipped with table, chairs, parasol and BBQ.
Manor Cottage has one patio equipped with table, chairs and parasol - ideal for those sunny breakfasts, as well as the walled courtyard (with pigeonnier) equipped with table, chairs, parasol and BBQ.
The 11 x 5.5m heated swimming pool, for sole use of guests, is sited within the fruit orchard and has views over the vineyards. The orchard is accessed via locked monumental iron gates and the pool is fitted with a sonic alarm to ensure safety. Pool loungers, drinks tables, and parasols are provided.
Badminton and Boules are available.
Secure undercover parking.
Guests can enjoy the cherries, apples, pears, plums, figs and herbs growing in the orchard and gardens.
Coast/Beach
The Atlantic beaches are under an hour away and stretch from Chatelaillon-Plage with its 2 miles of golden sands (the safest on the Atlantic coast) and brightly coloured villas to La Rochelle. Visit Royan one of France's leading seaside resorts, drive along the Cote Sauvage with it's powerful breakers or take the toll bride to the Ile de Re and wander through an unspoiled island of sandy beaches, whitewashed houses, hollyhocks, and bustling harbours lined with cafes and restaurants.
Golf
Cognac 18 holes (15 minutes drive) - 6142m par 72
Located on the banks of the river Charente, this is a gently sloping course dotted with water hazards as it twists and turns between vineyards and woodland.
Saintes 18 holes (30 minutes drive) -4790m par 68
Gently rolling wooded course. Provides spectacular view of Saintes and the remains of a Roman aqueduct.
Royan 18 holes (50 minutes) - 5924m Par 73
In the heart of the Foret de la Coubre, this superb undulating course, stretches amongst the pines and natural dunes. After playing the 14th tee you have great views of the Atlantic Ocean, and at the end of your game there is a newly extended clubhouse where you can relax in the bar.
Special interest holidays
This is delightful driving country, and the resident owners, who have owned classic cars for over 20 years, offer a range of detailed scenic drives which will take you off the beaten track, through picturesque countryside to unspoilt villages in the Charente, Charente Maritime, Dordogne and Bordeaux regions. If you would like to experience a drive through the vineyards in an open top sports car, you can enjoy a complimentary ride in one of our 4 seater Morgans during your stay - if you are very keen, you can hire one during your stay!
Whatever makes your perfect holiday - exploring this beautiful Region; soaking up the atmosphere in the pavement cafes; sampling the local food and wine; playing golf; a family holiday with the children or just chilling out you can be assured of a very warm welcome at La Rose des Vents.
Travel
La Tacherie is located on the border of the Charente Maritime and Charente and is just 4.5 hrs drive from St Malo, the nearest port, or 7.5 hrs from the channel tunnel.
The area is well served by low cost airlines, Angouleme is just 40 minutes drive and La Rochelle, Poitiers, Bordeaux and Limoges are all within easy reach.
Distances
The market town of Matha is just 5 mins away and Cognac 15 mins by car. Saintes with its Roman amphitheatre is 30 mins away and the coast can be reached in 45 minutes. Take time to linger in a quayside restaurant or wander through the ancient arcaded shopping centre of La Rochelle. La Corderie Royal and the historic naval dockyards of Rochefort is 1 hr away. Within 1.5 hrs you could be in the beautiful city of Bordeaux, the vineyards of St Emilion or even picturesque Brantome in the Dordogne.
Further details
The local market town of Matha, has a full range of shops, banks and supermarkets. There is a market somewhere near us, every day of the week - including Sundays. There is an excellent choice of restaurants, within 15 minutes drive including gourmet dining. Cycles suitable for all members of the family (safety helmets, and chariots for youngsters) can be hired from a local company, which will arrange for the cycles to be delivered to the cottages ready for your arrival. Further details are available from the resident owners.
New for 2012 you have the option of booking a 3 or 4 course dinner on your first night, to be served in your cottage or under the stars in the garden. Put the children to bed, light the candles and sit back and relax. B & B mini breaks are also available outside high season - please see owners website for full details.
Booking notes
Booking form and terms and conditions to be completed with
25% deposit. Balance due 6 weeks before arrival. A £250 breakage deposit (returnable) is required with final payment
Payment is accepted by sterling or euro cheques or by internet bank transfer
Guest comments
Congratulations on creating on a very special place at La Rose des Vents. Immaculate property & warm welcome. Goodalls 2010
Beautiful cottage, very clean and superbly equipped. Lyn and Graham are very friendly and helpful on great places to visit and guidance on excellent restaurants. Our 2nd visit and we will definitely be staying again. Chapman's, Hertfordshire 2008.
Our 3rd visit, and this year we booked both cottages for our entire family. We have had a wonderful time. Fantastic. 5 star - Nellor family, Essex 2008.
Without doubt, the best holiday cottage, we have ever stayed in, excellent! James family, Bury 2008.
Your cottage is so full of character and style and the gardens exquisite - the Cliffords, Wales 2007.
What a delightful retreat, thank you for your excellent hospitality, everything here surpassed our expectations - the Pooles, Annapolis, USA 2007.
Owner profile
Lyn & Graham
About the owner
We spent our holidays, exploring France, for 12 years, until we fell in love with La Rose des Vents on a rainy day in October. It ticked all the boxes - we saw that, here, we could offer the type of holiday accommodation, we would like to stay in! So we took the plunge, gave up our busy careers in the UK (I worked in the NHS and Graham was an engineer with National Grid) and moved with our cat, Mischa, to this beautiful region. Since then we have lavished care and attention renovating the properties to ensure our guests have a great holiday and along the way learned to speak French, made lots of friends, sampled numerous restaurants, were adopted by 3 kittens - Honey, Lucy and Rosie, joined a couple of classic car clubs and explored the area in our Morgan sports cars -our other great love.
Year purchased: 2004
Why the owner chose a guest house in this location
We had visited this Region before, and loved everything about it - the climate, relaxing lifestyle and people. We live in a small hamlet - there is no traffic noise, just birdsong & the occasional tractor. No light pollution - the stars at night are incredible (last summer our guests enjoyed a midnight swim whilst watching the meteorite showers!) but we are not isolated. We are ideally located. Cognac is just 15 mins drive away and Saintes & St Jean d'Angely close by. In 45 mins we can be sitting on the beach, or for a fix of city life, be in Bordeaux within an hour and a half. It is beautiful driving country on near deserted roads, through rolling vineyards and there is always something going on - street theatre, music festivals, firework displays, artisan markets and fetes.
Unique benefits of the property
Our home is over 200 years old. In addition to the main house, the separate stables and an estate managers house, are set within 2.5 acres of beautiful gated grounds with views over the vineyard, once owned by the former owner. Although we named them, Rose and Manor cottage, the renovated properties are now spacious houses with private gardens and courtyards offering complete privacy and the cottages are only one of three properties in this area (Val de Saintonge) to be awarded 4 stars by the French Tourist Office for their comfort, style and facilities. Come and relax by the pool or explore this beautiful region - any queries, just ring the bell by our kitchen door, we are here to help and if you are interested, enjoy a complimentary ride through the vineyards in our 4 seater Morgans.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR1838
Lyn & Graham Peek
Tel: (France) + 33 (0) 5 46 33 36 09
Owners Website: Click here
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