Gite Cluster with Large Pool Set around a Courtyard
Stunning Countryside Location Very Close to St Jean D'Angely
Four x 2 Bed Gites, One x 1 bed (Sleeps up to 22)
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Our holiday cottages or gites, as they are known in France, are situated in Charente-Maritime, one of the loveliest and sunniest parts of France. To the west are the beautiful sandy beaches of Royan, the stunning old port of La Rochelle and the breathtaking Ile de Ré. To the south are the historic riverside towns of Cognac and Saintes, with charming cobbled streets and world-famous food and drink. To the north is St Jean d’Angély, boasting an incredible Royal Abbey, huge colourful market, restaurants, pool complex and river sports. We have a large pool, huge gardens and woodland for you to enjoy as well as a playground, toys and games to keep children happy. We also run an on-site kids club from June - September plus school holidays. You can relax in the grounds or take advantage of the many attractions, history and food and drink this region has to offer. If you have any questions please ask as we are happy to help or look at our website for more information.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 2 July 2011 - 3 September 2011 | £725 | 14 | ||
| 3 September 2011 - 1 October 2011 | £525 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 22 October 2011 | £300 | 3 | ||
| 22 October 2011 - 29 October 2011 | £525 | 7 | ||
| 29 October 2011 - 24 December 2011 | £300 | 3 | ||
| 24 December 2011 - 31 December 2011 | £525 | 7 | ||
| 31 December 2011 - 31 March 2012 | £345 | 3 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 14 April 2012 | £545 | 7 | ||
| 14 April 2012 - 28 April 2012 | £345 | 3 | ||
| 28 April 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £445 | 7 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 9 June 2012 | £595 | 7 | ||
| 9 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £545 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £755 | 14 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £545 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 22 October 2012 | £345 | 7 | ||
| 22 October 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £500 | 7 | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £345 | 3 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 29 December 2012 | £545 | 7 | ||
| 29 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £345 | 7 |
La Vanille (Sleeps 5, 2 Bedrooms) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 2 July 2011 - 3 September 2011 | £805 | 14 | ||
| 3 September 2011 - 1 October 2011 | £595 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 22 October 2011 | £395 | 3 | ||
| 22 October 2011 - 29 October 2011 | £595 | 7 | ||
| 29 October 2011 - 24 December 2011 | £395 | 3 | ||
| 24 December 2011 - 31 December 2011 | £595 | 7 | ||
| 31 December 2011 - 31 March 2012 | £395 | 3 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 14 April 2012 | £595 | 7 | ||
| 14 April 2012 - 28 April 2012 | £395 | 7 | ||
| 28 April 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £495 | 7 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 9 June 2012 | £595 | 7 | ||
| 9 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £650 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £805 | 14 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £595 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 20 October 2012 | £395 | 3 | ||
| 20 October 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £550 | 7 | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £395 | 3 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 29 December 2012 | £595 | 7 | ||
| 29 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £395 | 7 |
Le Safran (Sleeps 4. 2 Bedrooms) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 2 July 2011 - 3 September 2011 | £705 | 14 | ||
| 3 September 2011 - 1 October 2011 | £495 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 22 October 2011 | £295 | 3 | ||
| 22 October 2011 - 29 October 2011 | £495 | 7 | ||
| 29 October 2011 - 24 December 2011 | £295 | 3 | ||
| 24 December 2011 - 31 December 2011 | £495 | 7 | ||
| 31 December 2011 - 31 March 2012 | £295 | 3 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 14 April 2012 | £495 | 7 | ||
| 14 April 2012 - 28 April 2012 | £295 | 3 | ||
| 28 April 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £395 | 3 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 9 June 2012 | £545 | 7 | ||
| 9 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £495 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £705 | 14 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £495 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 20 October 2012 | £295 | 3 | ||
| 20 October 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £295 | 3 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 29 December 2012 | £495 | 7 | ||
| 29 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £295 | 7 |
La Citronnelle (Sleeps 4. 2 Bedrooms) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 2 July 2011 - 3 September 2011 | £685 | 14 | ||
| 3 September 2011 - 1 October 2011 | £475 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 22 October 2011 | £275 | 3 | ||
| 22 October 2011 - 29 October 2011 | £475 | 7 | ||
| 29 October 2011 - 24 December 2011 | £275 | 3 | ||
| 24 December 2011 - 31 December 2011 | £475 | 7 | ||
| 31 December 2011 - 31 March 2012 | £275 | 3 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 14 April 2012 | £475 | 7 | ||
| 14 April 2012 - 28 April 2012 | £275 | 3 | ||
| 28 April 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £375 | 7 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 9 June 2012 | £500 | 7 | ||
| 9 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £475 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £685 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £475 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 20 October 2012 | £275 | 3 | ||
| 20 October 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £475 | 7 | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £275 | 3 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 29 December 2012 | £475 | 7 | ||
| 29 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £275 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property(s) per week in UK Pounds. A cleaning fee of 30 euros for the smaller gites and €40 for the larger gites is payable on arrival. All gites are available for long winter lets. Please contact us for dates and prices.
Special offer
10% discount for Easter - 31 March - 14 April & 10% discount on remaining weeks in June 2012.
Changeover day
From May - September the changeover day is Saturday and the minimum stay is 7 days, for bookings in July and August a minimum of 14 night stays are required. Out of season we are flexible so please ask.
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La Vanille (Sleeps 5, 2 Bedrooms)
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This exceptionally large gite is arranged on a single level and has high ceilings and exposed beams. Large sitting room/kitchen diner. Main bedroom with double bed. Second bedroom with three singles. Two modern bathrooms with bath and shower. Modern fully fitted kitchen including washing machine/dining area and sitting room. Satellite TV and a DVD player are included and two settees in the lounge. The gite overlooks the courtyard and open fields. Outside is a patio area with garden furniture, sun loungers and a BBQ. Photos of this gite are available on the website. |
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Le Safran (Sleeps 4. 2 Bedrooms)
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| This light and spacious gite is arranged over one floor and has views of the pool, countryside and courtyard. It has two patios, one overlooking the courtyard and one overlooking the fenced pool. It has a modern kitchen, and bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. Satellite TV, a DVD player and a stereo are available in the gite. One bedroom has a double bed and the second bedroom has two single beds. Photos of this gite are on our website. | |
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La Citronnelle (Sleeps 4. 2 Bedrooms)
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| This glass-fronted gite is arranged over one floor and has partially exposed brickwork. As a former artist's studio it enjoys fantastic light and a very high-ceiling which adds to the sense of space. Sitting room/kitchen diner with satellite TV and a DVD player. Main bedroom with double bed. Second bedroom with two singles. Modern bathroom with shower. Modern fully fitted kitchen with fridge/freezer, oven, hob and microwave and washing machine. It overlooks the courtyard and outside is a patio area with garden furniture, sun loungers and a BBQ. Photos of this gite are available on the website. | |
Notes on accommodation
All gites except Jasmin have electric heaters for winter lets. Vanille, Safran and Citronnelle are on one level. Lavande has a mezzanine bedroom level with a double bed and a safety gate is provided to make this property safe for young children. Jasmin is on two floors and has a safety gate and window locks. We have lots of storage space if you choose to bring bikes, golf clubs, fishing equipment or surf boards etc. We have a DVD, video, books and games library which all guests are welcome to use. Linen is included, towels can be provided for €6 per adult and €5 euros per child. Cots and highchairs are free (please ask). No smoking or pets.
Accessibility
All gites are on one level except La Lavande which has a mezzanine bedroom level and Jasmin. Le Safran would be best suited to guests with mobility issues but please contact us to discuss requirements. The courtyard is flat as is most of the land and vehicle access to the gites is good.
Outside
The shared large enclosed pool is 11x5.5m and has a solar cover which keeps the water warm. It is surrounded by a patio area with sun loungers for guests. We also have inflatables and arm bands and swimming jackets for children. There are over seven acres of land, a small wooded area and a separate forest. We have play areas for children with sandpits, a huge trampoline, slide, see-saw, scooters, football goal, basketball nets, tennis and badminton rackets, frisbee etc. We also have a children's petting area with chickens, a large wooden boat sand pit and a 25 metre zip wire. If you are a cyclist we are happy to explain routes and store your bikes or you can borrow ours. We also offer BBQ evenings and Moules et frites evenings. The kids club takes place from 10-12 and includes arts and crafts and nature walks for 10€ per child.
Coast/Beach
The nearest beaches are 35 mins drive away. The beaches between Royan and Meschers are the best if you want golden sand and a new motorway is now open from Saintes making them quicker to reach. Ile d'Oleron are the best beaches for wind and kite surfing. La Rochelle is a stunning port town and lovely to visit day or night. It is about 45 mins drive.
Golf
Saintes golf course 10 mins drive from Mirabelle gites is the lush 18 - hole par 68 course spread over 4,970 metres. It even has some Roman ruins alongside the fairways and spectacular views of Saintes. There is a clubhouse with bar and restaurant, equipment hire and pro-shop. Green fees are Euros 25-35 approx.
Cognac golf course 35 min drive away. This 18- hole course, located on by the river Charente, is spread over 6,148 metres and set in the beautiful vineyards and woodland surrounding Cognac. It has a clubhouse with bar and restaurant as well as a pro-shop and equipment hire.
We can organise golf packages for groups or societies including transport, green fees, food and drink. Please contact us for details.
Special interest holidays
Special interest holidays available at Mirabelle: If you are looking for something particular from your holiday we are happy to organise special interest holidays for small or large groups. Here are some examples, but please contact us for more details or special requests: golf, cycling, french language, house hunting, fishing, children's drama, painting, pottery, historic architecture, food and drink.
Travel
La Rochelle airport is 45-50 mins drive. Poitiers airport is 50-55 mins drive. Calais port is about 6 hours drive. Please see the 'Find us' section on our website for full details.
Distances
St Jean D'Angely is a 5 min drive. Saintes is a 15 min drive. Cognac is a 25 min drive. Royan and La Rochelle are a 45 min drive. Bordeaux is a 75 mine drive. Please see our website for full details.
Further details
The local village, Asnieres La Giraud (800m) has a restaurant, bakers, butchers, general shop, post office, hair dressers and very interesting bric a brac store. St Hilaire Villefranche (2km) has similar but also has a bank, train station and oyster sellers (Sunday’s). St Jean D'Angely has every facility including large supermarkets and fantastic restaurants. Saintes is even larger and again has everything. Please see our website for full details of 'Things to see and do'.
Booking notes
Call Michelle or Paul on + 33 (0)6 18 43 83 41
or on +33 546 240 201 or e-mail us with your requirements or queries and we will contact you. Arrival from 4pm and departure by 10am. 25% deposit on booking. Balance 8 weeks before arrival. Please see website for full details.
A cleaning fee of €30 is payable on arrival for Le Safran and La Citronnelle and €40 for La Lavande and La Vanille. A fifth gite is available to rent (ref: FR7896)please see our other advert on owners direct.
Guest comments
'This was the perfect base for exploring such a beautiful part of france. So much to do and we did not get it all done even in a fortnight! Thanks to Paul and Michelle, Sol and Safia for all the friendly chats, glasses of wine and games of football and rounders. It all added up to an excellent holiday.'
'We have all had a fabulous time and met such a great bunch of people. You certainly know how to entertain the children and make excellent hosts for all ages.'
'What a lovely place. We couldn't ask for better hosts. We came as strangers and left as friends.'
'We had a wonderful week at Mirabelle. Paul and Michelle went out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed. The gite was beautifully prepeared and equipped.'
House swap
House swap considered.
Owner profile
Paul and Michelle
About the owner
We are a family of four that moved to France in 2008 after 10 years living and working in London. Michelle worked in education and Paul worked in journalism and marketing. Along with our children (Sol, 10 and Safia, 6) we are now living in the Charente Maritime permanently and we love this area of France. We all enjoy meeting new people, sharing our local knowledge and entertaining guests of all ages. We want to help you relax, enjoy your stay, try something new and learn a little something about France.
Year purchased: 2007
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We bought Mirabelle because it is in a peaceful countryside location but between lots of great towns. St Jean D'Angely is 5 mins drive, Saintes is 10 mins and Cognac is 20 mins.
There is also great walking and biking and walking on your doorstep in beautiful vineyard country.
Unique benefits of the property
The best thing about Mirabelle is the layout. The large courtyard with undercover games (ping pong, pool table, table football, basket ball etc) area gives the gites a nice focal point and the opportunity to mix with other guests or enjoy the privacy of your own patio. The 7 acres of grounds and woodland are also completely unoverlooked so you are on your own estate and will never want for space. We have created a football pitch, a beach volley ball pitch, zip-wire, games net and playground area with trampoline around the pool so you won't get bored.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR2871
Michelle or Paul
Mob: (France) + 33 (0)618 438 341
Tel: (France) + 33 546 240 201
Owners Website: Click here
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