2 Gite in Mirambeau, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes
2 Beautifully Converted Charentaise Stone Barns
Heated Shared Pool
2 and 3 Bedroom Gites
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La Dominique and La Fleur are 2 wonderful converted stone barns, renovated and equipped to a high standard. Each gite sleeps 6 very comfortably and has everything you would need for a fantastic holiday in the lovely Charente-Maritime region. Both gites have direct access to the heated swimming pool and full use of a large garden which includes a 14ft trampoline, badminton and football nets, swings and boule. There is so much to see and do in the local area. Bordeaux, Saint Emillion. Cognac, Saintes, Royan, Rochefort and La Rochelle are all within 1 hour’s drive. Closer you can find superb beaches, swimming lakes, fishing lakes, historic towns and chateaux, the list is endless.
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Prices Currency Conversion
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| September 2008 | £350 |
| October 2008 | £300 |
| November / December 2008 | £250 |
| January - March 2009 | £250 |
| April 2009 | £300 |
| May 2008 | £400 |
| June - 18 July 2009 | £500 |
| 18 July - 31 August 2009 | £680 |
| September 2009 | £350 |
| October 2009 | £300 |
| November / December 2009 | £250 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday in peak season. All other times we can be flexible. Bookings commence at 4.00pm on the day of arrival and terminate at 10.00am on the day of departure (unless otherwise agreed).
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La Fleur (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4/6)
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La Fleur has 2 bedrooms and a double sofabed in the lounge. Both bedrooms are upstairs, 1 double and 1 twin. All bedlinen and towels are provided during your stay. There is a wash basin and toilet upstairs and downstairs there is a spacious shower room which contains a large shower cubicle, wash basin and toilet. There is a separate kitchen with cooker, fridge, microwave, kettle, coffee maker, toaster, juicer and all the normal crockery and cutlery. A washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board are available in a utility room in the courtyard for both gites to share. The light and airy lounge/dining room contains a double sofa bed, two easy chairs and a large pine dining table. We have also included a DVD player with a wide selection of DVDs, books and children's games/puzzles. Outside, La Fleur has its own private patio with patio furniture and a stone BBQ. |
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Notes on accommodation
Both gites are light and airy and equipped to a high standard. A cot and highchair are available for our younger guests. Well behaved pets are welcome with prior approval. The large garden is completely fenced in and is safe and secure.
Outside
The gites have direct access to the heated pool and garden. The pool measures approximately 11m x 5.5m.
The pool is heated from the beginning of April to the end of October each year. We try to keep it at a very comfortable 29/30oc which means you are able to swim everyday. The pool has a shallow and deep end and has a gently shelving slope all the way round. It is fitted with a safety alarm which complies with French safety standards.
In the garden you will find a 14ft trampoline (the kids love it), along with swings, badminton and football nets. We have also provided various bat and ball games, skipping ropes and a boule set. There is certainly plenty of room to run around.
Coast/Beach
Apart from just relaxing at La Dominque & La Fleur (and it is very peaceful) there are lots of things to do and see in the area:
The nearest beaches are about 40 minutes up the coast at Meschers - these are small coves with safe, sandy beaches. Five minutes further on are the enormous beaches of St.Georges de Didonne and Royan, both with full safety patrols, lots of space & some watersports.
Further afield (1 hour) are the fantastic surfing beaches around Archachon and Bordeaux.
Golf
Good golf courses can be found at Saintes, Royan, Cognac and Bordeaux.
Travel
The gites are very easy to get to being just 10 minutes from the A10 motorway and approximately 1 hour from the nearest airports. By car we are 7.5 hours drive from Calais or the channel tunnel, 6 hours drive from La Harve or Cherbourg and 5 hours drive from Caen. The nearest airport is Bordeaux (55 minutes), followed closely by La Rochelle (65 minutes). Other aiports nearby are Poitiers (90 minutes), Tours (120 minutes), Limoges (120 minutes), Bergerac (140 minutes) and Nantes (140 minutes).
Distances
The gites are 1.5km from the village of Soubran. Soubran has a baker, bar/tabac/restaurant, post office, library, school and a small nature reserve. The market town of Mirambeau is 7km away and has a supermarket, several shops including a baker, butcher, pharmacy, hairdresser, bank, a couple of bars and restaurants and a lovely chateau which is a 4 star hotel and restaurant. Within a 30 minute drive from the gites are numerous other pretty towns worth visiting.
Further details
Places to visit include
COGNAC. Several well-known cognac houses are open to the public and give guided tours around their distilleries. The town of Cognac itself also merits a trip
St Emillion. A very picturesque town, the home of “excellent” red wine. There are guided tours of a different chateau each day during the summer, by “road-train”.
BLAYE - An old garrison town, well worth a visit.
SAINTES - Roman city on the Charente river, complete with amphitheatre and Roman remains. Beautiful abbey and churches and some good shops.
ROYAN - Lovely beaches, interesting yacht harbour. Good indoor food market. A “smart” seaside town.
TALMONT - A very pretty estuary village with an interesting ancient church.
LA PALMYRE - Renowned for its zoo, reputed to be the finest in Europe. The beaches in this area are magnificent, mainly nature reserves and very wild. Also, visit the “Phare de Coubre” (lighthouse) and, if you’re fit, climb it’s 300 steps for a breathtaking view.
MARENNES - This is the home of the oyster and mussel “industry” - a fascinating area especially if you like seafood.
ILE D’OLERON - Cross to this island on a magnificent bridge. The island has beautiful beaches & an interesting citadel.
LA ROCHELLE - Very pretty harbour town (one of the most famous in France). Well worth a visit - many good shops & restaurants. A sea food lovers paradise.
BORDEAUX - An impressive city with good shopping and possibly the world’s most important wine centre. A new tram-line takes you into the city from the outskirts, avoiding the traffic!
THE MEDOC - This wine country, which is perhaps the most famous in the world, invites you to visit its cellars (there are some 400 wine producers in this small area alone) and its beaches on the ocean.
ARCHACHON & DUNE DU PYLA - Archachon is a lovely beach resort and is also a very famous oyster growing region. The Dune du Pyla is Europes highest sand dune. You are able to climb the steps to the top.
Booking notes
Bookings can be made by phone or email. A 25% deposit is required to secure the booking. Final payment is due 6 weeks prior to the commencement of the booking. A £100 security deposit is payable on arrival.
For booking and further information
Karen Long
Tel: (France) +33 546 864 447
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