'Maison de Maitre'
Well Presented Character House with Large Gardens
Sleeps 6/8 (3 Bedrooms) plus cot
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Fully restored ‘Maison de Maitre’ style detached farmhouse in private grounds of one acre with stunning uninterrupted views across the rolling countryside. Superb, large newly fitted kitchen with integrated dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. Dining area with tiled floor, stone fireplace and log burning stove. Comfortable lounge with sofa bed, TV, and DVD. 3 large bedrooms with wooden floors, character fireplaces and beamed ceilings. Entrance to the house is through a large traditional courtyard flanked with 7 unconverted barns providing a truly unspoilt ambiance. Formal gardens and a ‘meadow’ garden beyond, suitable for a variety of sports/activities including the use of BBQ, gazebo, table tennis, bikes, volley ball, badminton, darts, fishing equipment and paddling pool. There is a further garden across the hamlet, bordering a river in in an idyllic and peaceful setting. (fishing available). English speaking caretaker nearby, to ensure your stay is trouble free. Sorry no pets.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 5 May 2012 - 19 May 2012 | £625 | 7 | ||
| 26 May 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £725 | 7 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £650 | 7 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 14 July 2012 | £725 | 7 | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 28 July 2012 | £775 | 7 | ||
| 4 August 2012 - 25 August 2012 | £775 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 8 September 2012 | £650 | 7 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 22 September 2012 | £625 | 7 |
Notes on prices
10% Discount for all bookings made by end of March 2012
Changeover day
Saturday to Saturday, arrivals after 2pm, departures before 10am. £150 fully refundable against losses, damage and breakages. Paid locally and returned before departure by caretaker providing house is left as found.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with twin beds and cot. Bedroom 2 with twin beds. Bedroom 3 with double bed. All with uninterrupted views of the beautiful and peaceful surrounding country side, wooden floors and traditional fireplaces. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with bath/shower over, wash basin and bidet. Separate wc. |
| Kitchen: | Spacious newly fitted dining kitchen with cooker, hob, microwave, integrated dishwasher, fridge with small freezer, and washing machine. Feature fireplace with wood burning stove. |
| Living Rooms: | Comfortable lounge with double sofa bed. TV and DVD player with selectin of DVDs. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bedlinen and towels not included. Guests to bring their own. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board tv cot high chair barbecue |
| Location Type: | rural village |
Notes on accommodation
House has toys and garden equipment for children of all ages. Safety equipment eg stair gates also available. Electric convector heaters.
Outside
The house is entered through a large courtyard flanked by unconverted barns. Formal gardens surround the house with BBQ, garden furniture and gazebo. There is a ‘meadow’ garden beyond, suitable for a variety of sports/activities including, table tennis, volley ball, badminton, darts,tennis and large paddling pool. There is a small orchard at the far end of the garden. Bikes available for all the family. Ideal for children of all ages. A further garden across the hamlet, bordering the beautiful River Boutonne is an idyllic and peaceful setting, ideal for guests who enjoy fishing. (fishing available and equipment at the house).
Coast/Beach
Driving distance to Chatelaillon (local sandy beach) 40 minutes. La Rochelle 1 hour.
Golf
Golf courses at Cognac - 35 mins and Saintes - 40 mins.
Special interest holidays
The house has a further garden across the hamlet, bordering the beautiful and well stocked River Boutonne. The garden has a huge and ancient weeping willow tree making it ideal for keen fishermen. Fishing licenses available locally for 20euros. This allows fishing anywhere along the banks of the Boutonne during guests stay eg at St Jean D'Angeley and other picturesque spots.
Travel
La Rochelle and Poitiers airports both within 1 hour (fly Ryan Air from Stansted to either of these airports, or East Midlands to Poitiers from only £1!). Bordeaux airport 1.5 hours. Caen 5.5 hours. St Malo 3.5 hours. Fly-Be from Southampton airport to La Rochelle (cheap flights).
Distances
Dampierre sur Boutonne (local village with all ameneties including restaurant/bar), 2km. Superb Chateau and gardens.
Aulnay :nearest town with supermarket and open air swimming pool -10 minutes. St Jean D'Angeley: Pretty town with shops, restaurants, supermarkets, indoor swimming complex, park with boating lake- 20 minutes. Cognac 35 minutes.
Further details
Local open air swimming pool within 10 minutes drive. Supermarket within 10 minutes drive. Plenty to do and see within the area to suit all ages and tastes: coast 40 mins away. La Rochelle and beautiful Ile De Re - one hour. Boat trips to Fort Boyard etc. Walks in the forest of Chize with zoo - 15 mins. Donkey sanctuary - 10 mins. Fromage routes.
Wine tasting at local vineyards. Futuroscope at Poitiers. Artisan shops and jazz festivals at Melle -30 mins. Punt along the Marais Poitevin/ Green Venice. Carting - St Jean D'angeley. Tourist Information Centre at Aulnay and tourist info/local attraction leaflets are at the house.
Booking notes
Booking forms available upon request. Deposit of £100 for each week required at time of booking (non-returnable) Balance to be paid 6 weeks before arrival date.
Discounts given for two week bookings or more
Guest comments
'Superb house - clean, comfortable and child friendly. Fantastic garden with lots to do. We enjoyed family bike rides along the country lanes. Excellent day spent at Chize zoo - and not too expensive! Very friendly caretaker who ensured we were well informed and looked after. Many thanks, we will be more than happy to recommend this house to our family and friends.' Lees family June 2008.
'We got home yesterday after a fabulous week in your beautiful house. The children had a great time and my parents loved it too. There was everything there to make us comfortable and after a week in a mobile home in a campsite it was indeed what we needed! Lorraine was great and gave us great advice as to places that she would recommend.
Thanks again and I will certainly be recommending your house to my friends and colleagues. Best wishes. Bernie.
Many thanks.
As keen fishermen we had a superb time and spent most
evenings at the river. Great range of fish not usual in UK.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR233
Claire Sutton
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