Farmhouse gites near Blaye, Gironde, Aquitaine
Secluded Farmhouse with 2 Gites and Fenced Pool
Rural Location in easy reach of Bordeaux and Coast
2 x 4 bedrooms (Sleeps 8 each)
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The farmhouse is situated in the wine-producing region of Blaye on the Gironde estuary, 40 minutes north of Bordeaux. The 2 gites sleep 8 each. Both face south across the garden and are comfortably furnished. The gites are ideal for guests with small children and baby equipment is provided. Each gite has a fully equipped kitchen and a screened patio with table, chairs and a BBQ. The large garden is fully enclosed with a great play area and is very child friendly. The 12m x 6m pool is fenced and alarmed with spacious patio area and loungers. We are in a peaceful position surrounded by forest and vines, but within easy reach of Bordeaux, St Emilion and Cognac - for the wine lover and Royan and Arcachon - for the beaches. The local village has a baker, grocer, butcher and bar. Supermarket, banks and chemist less than 10 mins away. Direct flights to Bordeaux from Gatwick, Luton, Southampton, Bristol, Manchester, Dublin and East Midlands. 10 mins to the main A10 Paris motorway.
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| Rental periods | |
| 30 August - 3 October 2008 | £400 |
| 2 May - 12 June 2009 | £450 |
| 13 June - 24 July 2009 | £600 |
| 25 July - 4 September 2009 | £900 |
| 5 September - 2 October 2009 | £450 |
Notes on prices
Prices are per gite per week in Sterling. Payment in Euros is also welcome.
Price includes linen, towels and utilities. Welcome pack and pool towels by prior request.
Changeover day
Bookings are Saturday - Saturday only during July and August. We welcome flexible start days September - June. Arrival not before 4pm and departure by 10am please.
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Les Magnolias
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Downstairs: Fully equipped kitchen with cooker, fridge freezer, washing machine, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine and toaster. Dining room with table and 10 chairs. Lounge with sofas, TV, video and DVD players. Double bedroom. Shower room with toilet. Shower room with separate toilet. Upstairs: 1 double bedroom 2 twin bedrooms. Patio with furniture, parasol and BBQ. |
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Notes on accommodation
We can provide a wide variety of equipment for your baby or toddler, including cots, highchairs and stairgates. We also have lots of toys and DVDs to lend.
WiFi is available.
Outside
The gites face south across the pool and lawns. We are surrounded by forest and the property is very peaceful and not overlooked by any neighbours.
The large garden is excellent for ball games. There are many mature trees which provide shade for a quiet read, or a long leisurely lunch.
The pool is close to the house and is secured by both a fence and an alarm, making it very safe for inquisitive toddlers. It measures 6m by 12m at it's widest with walk in Roman steps.
Each gite has a screened patio overlooking the gardens with outdoor furniture, parasol and barbeque.
The play area has a wendy house, slide, swings, climbing frame and seesaw. There is also table tennis, boules and badminton/volleyball.Trikes are available for toddlers.
Coast/Beach
1 hour's drive to Royan. 1 1/4 hour's drive to Arcachon. 1 1/2 hour's drive to Lacanau Ocean in the Medoc, for great surfing.
Golf
There is a 9 hole golf course at Montendre, 20 minutes away, also a course at Bordeaux.
Special interest holidays
We can conduct a tutored wine tasting for your party, please see our website for details.
Travel
6 hours from Caen, 9 hours from Calais.
Bordeaux airport 45 mins, La Rochelle airport 1.5 hours, Bergerac airport 2 hours.
The use of a car is essential.
Distances
Saugon village with baker, grocer, bar and butcher. Free tennis court, football pitch, volleyball and basketball (1km). St Savin village with bank, supermarket, chemist, post office, hairdresser, boulangeries, petrol, ATM, restaurants (7km). Blaye with hypermarket, restaurants, great farmers' market and ferry to the Medoc (15km). Bordeaux (50km).
Further details
Less than 10 minutes from the property is the village of St Savin, where you will find a supermarket, bank, post office, pharmacy, doctor and hairdresser.
The nearest town is Blaye which is situated on the Gironde estuary. It has a famous citadel, hypermarket, numerous restaurants and a daily car ferry to the Médoc. In the heart of one of France's main wine producing regions there are literally hundreds of local châteaux, the nearest being 1km away.
Bordeaux is less than an hour's drive and is well worth a visit. There is something for everyone, from designer shops to historic buildings, parks and restaurants. There is a new walkway which takes you along the banks of the Garonne through the city which is traffic free and safe for kids. the efficient new tram system whisks you from the excellent - value park and ride just off the motorway right to the centre of the action.
There are many sporting facilities in the area: 5 minutes away there is a swimming lake with sandy beach, play area and restaurant. This is next door to a fishing lake.
There are 2 riding schools locally, both offer lessons and treking. There are numerous waymarked paths and tracks through the forest and vines which are great for hiking and cycling. Bikes can be hired in St Savin.
The Medoc coast is a surfer's paradise, with the Atlantic waves roaring in. Royan has excellent facilities and beautiful wide sandy beaches. The Arcachon basin is sheltered from the ocean and is a favourite with young families.
Many guests are attracted to this area for the wine connection. St Emilion is a very popular destination for a day out, and Cognac is also well worth a visit. The famous Medoc vineyards are easily reached via the Blaye ferry. There are hundreds of small family owned chateaux nearby that welcome visitors for tastings, tours and purchases.
Other attractions include the water park, kids' theme park, Dune du Pilat and bird park at Arcachon & the zoo at Royan.
Booking notes
If you would like to book with us, please check our website for up to the minute availability, then contact us to hold the dates pending your deposit. Deposit 25% to secure the booking, balance due 8 weeks before arrival. £150 security deposit per gite.
Guest comments
'What a fantastic 10 days! The cottage and gardens are delightful & the pool a welcome relief in this sunny weather we have enjoyed'
'We have had a fantastic 2 weeks - 13 adults & 5 children (4 under 2yrs)!! We have enjoyed the area with lots of visits to places of interest & sometimes just to sit and have coffee or lunch & watch the world go by. The gites have provided us with everything we needed, very well equipped & K&G have been great hosts helping us out with solutions to a few problems, mostly car related!! Thanks to them again for providing the location for a fantastic family holiday.'
The website description (which was irresistible to us) basically says this is a perfect place for a holiday with small kids. And every word is true; it is perfect. This is a wonderful place with hosts who are trying to provide what people want. They deserve every success.'
'We have enjoyed our stay here! It has been very relaxing Thank you! great location and friendly atmosphere.'
For booking and further information
Karen Phillips
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)557 424 260
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