Design Cottage And Modern Barn Conversion with large landscaped pool
Peaceful Location Amongst the Vines
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedroom) and 2 (1 Bedroom)
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Originally built in 1836, Bois Blanc was a Cognac producer's house and is set, away from busy roads, in the Grand Champagne region of the Cognac vineyards. It is now owned by an English couple who are renovating the main house. There are no immediate neighbours. The cottage is set in its own raised gardens, and the landscaping is being carefully arranged to provide privacy between the cottage and the barn. Neither is overlooked by the owners who live in the main house. The large 12 x 6m L shaped pool has ample space to practice lengths while the deep stepped area allows you to sit and dip your feet in the water while reading a book ... without being splashed! The cottage has been furnished to a very high standard - take a look at the photos or visit our website. The barn conversion is available for the first time in 2012 and will be to the same standard as the cottage.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 18 June 2011 - 2 September 2011 | £1100 | 7 | ||
| 3 September 2011 - 30 September 2011 | £850 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 6 January 2012 | £550 | 7 | ||
| 7 January 2012 - 27 April 2012 | £600 | 7 | ||
| 28 April 2012 - 15 June 2012 | £900 | 7 | ||
| 16 June 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £1200 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | £900 | 7 |
Modern Barn Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 28 April 2012 - 16 June 2012 | £750 | 7 | ||
| 16 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £900 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £750 | 7 |
Notes on prices
The prices are for one week, regardless of how many people are staying. We do not charge extra for towels and linen. Pool towels are provided. Your welcome pack includes your first nights 4 course meal, with wine and cognac and your breakfast for the following morning. We can accept payment in Euros if you prefer.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday. 4pm arrival, 10am departure.
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Modern Barn
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| An ultra-modern barn conversion with the whole front wall in glass, giving stunning views across the vineyards. The bedroom, on the mezzanine level is accessed by spiral stairs topped off with a frameless glass balustrade. From the bed the window looks like a cinema screen! There is a full width automatic blind to give privacy to the bedroom at night. Beautifully appointed, with local stone floor, furniture by BoConcept, imported German kitchen and very modern wetroom, the barn is a place to relax and enjoy your holiday. The super king sized bed has a Tempur style mattress and all our linen is from the White Company in London. Downstairs is a stylish lounge with double doors open directly onto a generous decking. Designer Royal Botania table and chairs are provided for outdoor dining. There is a Mac computer for DVD's and music complemented by a built in Bose sound system. | |
Notes on accommodation
Bois Blanc has been carefully restored to allow for the peace and relaxation of our guests. We do not add extra beds and have only one 'family' and one 'couple' accommodation.
Accessibility
Sorry, the cottage is accessed by small winding paths which wouldn't be suitable for a wheelchair. However, if you could get to the cottage, once inside the downstairs bedroom and wetroom would be suitable for people with mobility problems. We are not experts - please email or phone if you want to ask specific questions.
Outside
The cottage has 2 private terraces - North and South so there is usually a choice of sunshine or shade (if the sun's out of course!). There is an outdoor dining table and chairs. The barn also has it's own private decking, with dining table and chairs. The pool is 12m x 6m, making a L-shape with the steps which are 4m x 4m. Around the pool there are 2 double bed loungers, and two single loungers. Both the cottage and barn have a BBQ. The gardens are still growing (!) but the layout provides various peaceful areas to relax in.
Coast/Beach
About 50 mins drive from the coast. You can explore the Gironde estuary, the beaches around Royan, La Palmyre and the Cote Sauvage. The Ile de Ré and the Ile d'Oleron are close enough to make a day trip. All the beaches are sandy and it's easy to find secluded spots.
Golf
18 Hole course at Cognac 15Km
Special interest holidays
If you have an interest in cognac, we can arrange visits to some of the smaller producers as well as the larger cognac houses. If you are visiting over the November to January period, there would be the opportunity to see the distillation process carried out on traditional stills. Please email us if you want us to arrange this for you or to put together a cognac lover's package including lots of visits and tastings. Have a look at our websites for various packages we offer.
Travel
Nearest airports - La Rochelle (1 and a half hour's drive), Angouleme, (1 hour), Bordeaux, (1 hour 10 mins), Poitiers (2 hours). Due to the isolated location a car is quite important, but not essential if you just want to chill out here and not go anywhere. We can arrange pick up from a station or airport (at an additional cost).
Distances
Nearest village is 3km with small shop, post office, bar, cafe (it's all in one!). Cognac is the nearest town, about 15km away with restaurants, cafes, bars and shopping . St Emilion 80km, Bordeaux 90km, Angouleme 45km, La Rochelle 65km, Ile d'Re 70km.
Further details
Plenty of historic towns to visit within an hour: Cognac, Saintes, Angouleme, Royan, La Rochelle, St Emilion and Bordeaux. Fantastic scenery, stone villages and a sea of cognac vines. Outdoor activities include: canoeing, cycling, walking, swimming. There are miles of off-road tracks through the vines which are great for walking, cycling or riding. The Atlantic coast and the famous islands of Oleron and Ré. Quaint costal villages, huge stretches of sandy, dune backed beaches. Oysters, Seafood, wine, cognac and pineau. Lots of independent Cognac estates to visit. International Blues Passions event (awesome!) in Cognac (2011 Moby, Morcheeba, ZZ Top - 2012 The Cranberries, Sting, Hugh Laurie). Street theatre festival in September. Fete d'Cognac outdoor music and food festival (fantastic). Contact us if you want to know if anything is going on when you visit.
Booking notes
Please see our website for full booking details.
Guest comments
"You have RUINED all our holidays in France! How can we go anywhere else now?!"
"It's not often everything you see on the website lives up to expectations - but Bois Blanc does that and more! It was definitely worth the 2 year wait for us to get here!"
"We have had the most fantastic holiday here at Bois Blanc; 5 star accommodation, surroundings, hospitality and peace and quiet. Every day has been special and we would recommend a holiday here to anyone."
"We hugely appreciate your careful restoration of this cottage and the obvious attention to every single detail."
"To say it is anything short of astonishing is doing you a disservice. We will all be moving in with you!"
"This is a spectacular location and a beautiful property - you have created a wonderful atmosphere of peace and tranquility. We had great expectations before we arrived and they have been met and exceeded"
House swap
Yes we would consider an out of season house swap. We like to visit Germany, England and Spain but would be open to offers! Sounds fun. Needs to sleep 4.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR2636
Mandie Davis
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)516 920 736
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