Holiday Cottage in Cognac, Charente Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France
Cottage with Pool
Peaceful Location Amongst the Vines
Sleeps 4 (2 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 and barns. There are no immediate neighbours and the cottage, which is set in its own gardens, is not overlooked by the owners who live in the main house. The large pool has just been completed in August 2007. The cottage has been furnished to a very high standard - take a look at the photos or visit our website.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | ||
| 3 May - 27June 2008 | £700 | 889 Euros |
| 28 June - 29 August 2008 | £1000 | 1271 Euros |
| 30 August - 3 October 2008 | £700 | 889 Euros |
| 4 October 2008 - 1 May 2009 | £500 | 635 Euros |
| 2 May - 26 June 2009 | £800 | 1116 Euros |
| 27 June - 28 August 2009 | £1000 | 1271 Euros |
| 29 August - 2 October 2009 | £800 | 1116 Euros |
| 3 October 2009 - 2 January 2010 | £500 | 635 Euros |
Notes on prices
The prices are for the cottage 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.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday. 4pm arrival, 10am departure.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | The master bedroom is on a mezzanine overlooking the open plan living area below. The super king sized bed has a Tempur style mattress. The 2nd bedroom is downstairs and has twin beds. All our linen is from the White Company in London. |
| Bathrooms: | There is 1 wet room with modern walk-in shower.This has a rain shower head as well as a traditional shower. The fittings are modern and unusual - for example, the water above the flat basin comes from the mirror! |
| Kitchen: | Imported from Germany the kitchen is top quality. German ceramic halogen hob, oven, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. Black granite work surfaces, simply white crockery, plenty of glasses for wine, champagne and, of course, cognac! |
| Utility Room: | There is a washing machine in the kitchen. |
| Living Rooms: | The whole living area is open plan, simply decorated with a modern feel and original artwork. There is a DVD/music system with Bose speakers and a selection of DVDs, games, books and an Ipod dock on request. |
| Other: | The cottage has underfloor heating throughout, which makes it suitable for renting all year round. We provide a welcome pack including your first 4 course evening meal and breakfast, including wine and cognac (recommended with the evening meal!) |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
The property is cleaned once a week. All bedlinen, bathroom towels, pool towels, dressing gowns are included. These are changed weekly but a spare set is left in the cottage. We do offer a daily cleaning service at a small additional cost. See website. |
Notes on accommodation
Please be aware that the mezzanine area could be dangerous for small children and toddlers. We can supply a cot, bedding and highchair on request.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- central heating,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
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 a dining table and chairs and 2 sun loungers. The pool is 12m x 6m, making a L-shape with the steps which are 4m x 4m. There is also a BBQ.
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.
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.
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. There are lots of Cognac houses to visit, including the small producers which we can arrange for you. Cognac has lots of festivals and events throughout the year. Contact us if you want to know if anything is going on when you visit.
Further details
There are lots of off road tracks through the vines which are great for cycling or riding. We can arrange for stabling of your horse here.
Booking notes
Please see our website for full booking details.
Guest comments
"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."
"Thank you for your hospitality which has gone way above and beyond anything we expected... extreme attention to every detail of our holiday experience."
"It’s always difficult to pick a holiday gite from a website, but without doubt, yours lived up to the pictures and descriptions on the website, and surpassed them. 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 tranquillity. We had great expectations before we arrived and they have been met and exceeded"
For booking and further information
Mandie Davis
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)545 362 605
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Owners Website: Click here
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