Gites with Swimming Pool
Rural Location Close to the Dordogne and the Vineyards of Cognac, Bordeaux and Bergerac
Two x 2 Bedroom Gites
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Le Petit Maine, is a small, rural hamlet situated in “sunny southwest France” on the Charente/Dordogne border close to the very pretty medieval town of Aubeterre. Here you will find our traditional Charentaise farmhouse and 2 gites, Le Petit Paris and La Petite Alsace, set amongst 5½ acres of French countryside. Whilst holidaying here, you can relax in the privacy of your gite’s own patio facilities or the swimming pool, play areas and sheltered dining area where guests can enjoy an evening meal served by Le Petit Maine's hosts. Wherever you choose to relax, you will enjoy magnificent uninterrupted southerly views. The countryside, culture and cuisine of this area invites those seeking rest and relaxation, at the same time there are activities available that would appeal to the most energetic of adults and children. Spend time enjoying local markets, winetasting, cycling, canoeing and swimming in the rivers and lakes or visit nearby Angouleme, Bordeaux and Cognac.
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| Rental periods | Le Petit Paris | La Petite Alsace 4 people | La Petite Alsace 2 people |
| May | £400 | £300 | £300 |
| June | £500 | £400 | £300 |
| July/August | £700 | £600 | £600 |
| September | £500 | £400 | £300 |
| October | £400 | £300 | £300 |
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday.
Arrival after 3pm and departure 10am to allow cleaning of the gite. This can be flexible out of peak season, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
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La Petite Alsace (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2-4/5)
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La Petite Alsace is a traditional French farmworker’s cottage which has 2 bedrooms, sleeping 2-4 (+1 extra on a sofabed & cot), full of character with old oak beams and a large Charentaise fireplace where on cooler evenings you can enjoy the ambience of a wood fire. Downstairs: A character beamed open plan living room and dining area with large wood burning fireplace, patio door leading to large private patio area & stairs to upstairs bedroom. English satalite TV, video & CD player. Large well equipped kitchen with gas cooker, fridge & microwave, separated by character stable wall to dining area. The downstairs also has 1 bedroom with a double bed & the bathroom with shower & toilet. The second bedroom is upstairs and has characterful oak beams, 2 single beds and space for a cot. Outside: Large private patio area with garden furniture, BBQ, parking facilities & views to the open countryside. Beyond the patio is the large garden area, pool, play areas, sheltered area for evening |
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Notes on accommodation
Complimentary 'welcome pack' and gift on arrival, inclusive of regional wine and necessities for 1st day breakfast! Utility and games library room with washing machine, ironing facilities, books, maps, indoor and outdoor games, CDs and videos to use in own gite.
Linen and towels are included (please provide own pool towels). Cots, safety gates & highchairs are available by request at no extra charge. Cooling fans are provided. Information packs with regional guides provided in gites. Well behaved pets are welcome by request.
Ideal outdoor environment and space for families but equally tranquill and excellently located for couples holidaying out of the school holiday period.
Outside
Once a farm, Le Petit Maine Gites are set in its own grounds of lawned areas, fruit trees and 5 acres of level land, lending itself to uninterrupted views of fields of sunflowers, wheat or maize. The 10m x 5m pool is shared by both gites, allowing families to mix and play together. Owing to the vast area of our grounds, the play areas of badminton, football, boules, swings, sandpit and slide are conveniently located in the grassy, garden area without being intrusive to the private patio facilities of each gite where garden furniture and BBQs are located.
The sheltered area by the pool transforms into a 'Bistro' where as an alternative to self catering, we can offer our guests a fixed price set evening menu, which is freshly prepared and home cooked with regional ingredients. The menu changes daily and is available 6 evenings per week.
Choose dining as a family or benefit from knowing your children are settled and safe in their beds.
Coast/Beach
A 10 minute drive will take you to Aubeterre where you will find a river with a beach area for safe bathing, canoe hire and restaurants.
Brossac is also close by with a large lake with beach area, play area and restaraunts.
A 1.5 hours drive through the beautiful countryside of the Cognac vineyards takes you to our nearest seaside town of Royan and its neighbouring resort of La Rochelle.
Royan has a large sandy beach, bustling yachting harbour and lots of restaurants and entertainments.
Golf
There are several golf courses in the area offering quality and relaxed golf. The nearest course is at Aubeterre (9-holes) - 15 mins drive, where relaxed golf is the order of the day (tennis and horseriding also available here). A larger, 18-hole course, is found at Angouleme which is a well maintained municipal course, 25 mins drive. Also in the area, Cognac and La Preze offer good challenging courses with pleasant club houses and restaurants. Advice and help with booking are always available.
Larger golf club course at Angouleme (18-hole), 25 minutes drive.
Travel
By air: Bergerac airport, 60km.
Bordeaux airport, 90km.
La Rochelle airport, 175km
Limoges airport, 180km.
By ferry/road: Nearest port, St Malo 4.5-5 hours drive.
Northern French ports 7-8 hours drive.
By Rail: Eurostar from London to Paris.
The TGV train service is 2.5 hours Paris to Angouleme (met by local train to Montmoreau-St-Cybard). Local train 1.5 hours Bordeaux to Montmoreau-St-Cybard.
Distances
Montmoreau, 5 mins drive, supermarket, market, restaurants.
Chalais, 10km, larger town with busy market and renowned Chateau with dungeon restaurant.
Aubeterre, 15km, pretty town square for history, eating and shopping. River Dronne for bathing and canoeing.
Angouleme, 40km, city with music and restaurants.
Cognac, Bordeaux and Bergerac all close by and famous for wine routes, architecture and French ambience.
Beautiful Brantome and cave/rivers of Dordogne within reach.
Further details
Around the area, local villages and towns host markets and fetes throughout summer where a tradition to be enjoyed are the 'evening producteurs markets'.
Culinary specialities of the region include Foie gras which is made by a nearby nationally-renowned producteur along with many other types of pate and terrine to try, including wild boar (Sanglier). On the road to Aubeterre you can also find a Walnut Oil producteur, who welcomes sampling. A Sunday tradition of the sale oysters from high street stalls can be enjoyed for a remarkably reasonable price. All seasonal fruits and veg are plentiful at the local markets. However, it is the duck in its many culinary forms, that is the symbol of Charentaise cuisine.
Our local, liquid, speciality is Pineau de Charente – a blend of grape juice and young, fierce Cognac, drunk as an aperitif, ice-cold, and then a bit later with food. Vineyards offering tastings are well signposted around the region. There are also 2 local small independent breweries, offering interesting flavoured beers.
Whether you choose to enjoy cuisine and fine wines or participate in the French custom of cycling, canoeing or bathing by the rivers and lakes, we hope you have the time to explore the places of interest which are easily accessed from Le Petit Maine. For something different, visit Angouleme's annual vintage car rally, Cognac's world famous annual jazz & blues festival, Chalais's international showjumping competition, Aubeterre's monolithic church or 'Le tour de France' if in the area.
Booking notes
Bookings can be made by phone or via e-mail. A £100 deposit per week of your booking is required to confirm. Full payment must be made 12 weeks before arrival date or on booking if made 'last minute'. The deposit to secure your booking & covers excess heating charges, damage or breakages & will be returned if the property is found to be in an acceptable condition on departure.
Guest comments
Very comfortable, well equipped and beautifully decorated gite in a very pretty hamlet with a truely 'French feel'... Mr & Mrs Jacques (September 2006).
Delightful hosts, excellent Bistro meals, relaxing holiday in lovely surroundings...The 'Robinsons' (July 2007).
Wonderful area of France, ideally located to visit all the places of interest we had intended & more! Nice to have the owners around if we needed tips/ advice but also, plenty of privacy to enjoy our holiday... C. Coole (Aug 2007).
For booking and further information
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Brian & Kerry Mortimer
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