Famhouse and Cottages for holidays in Caunay, Nr. Sauzé-Vaussais, Poitou-Charentes
Farmhouse and 3 Cottages with Beautiful Pool and Sundeck
Rural Hamlet Location, Central in Region
4 Bedroom Farmhouse + 2 Bedroom Cottages
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Leas Arbres de Caunay is the perfect base for discovering the whole region or for relaxing on site, enjoying the local wildlife and countryside. Poitou-Charentes is primarily an agricultural region, and has its own micro-climate with an excellent sunshine record. The site is secure and away from any busy roads, and has a substantial pool with sundeck and covered bar area. The pool is protected with an infrared perimeter alarm in compliance with the strict French safety standards. Our guests can also fish in our neighbour's large private lake but the rural location is so calming and refreshing that to unwind next to the pool, spotting local birds and butterflies, or to play a game of boules may be as much as you want to do. Browsing in the one of weekly markets in the local area to discover and sample some of the region’s produce is also great fun, and even a trip to the shops in town is a sensory feast with all of the sights, sounds and smells of rural French life on offer.
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| Rental periods | 2 Bedroomed Cottage | 4 Bedroomed House | All Four Properties |
| May / June | £320 | £560 | £1450 |
| July / August | £580 | £900 | £2590 |
| September | £320 | £560 | £1450 |
| All other months | £190 | £315 | £875 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property(s) per week in UK Pounds.
Changeover day
Normally, changeover is Saturday, but other days will be considered out of high season.
Arrive after 16:00 local time, depart before 10:00 local time.
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Laurel House (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5)
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Ground floor: Open plan room, with fully equipped kitchen/diner to rear (Fridge, gas cooker, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, coffee machine) Lounge area to front with double doors to garden and stairs rising to First floor: Landing area with doors to - bedroom 1 (double bed) with pigeonnier - bedroom 2 (2x single beds) - shower room, with shower, toilet & basin |
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Birch Lodge (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5)
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Ground floor: Open plan room, with fully equipped kitchen at one end (Fridge, gas cooker, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, coffee machine) double doors to garden. Central dining area, and lounge area at the other end with double doors to garden. Shower room, with shower, toilet & basin. Stairs rising to First floor: - bedroom 1 (double bed) - bedroom 2 (2x single beds) |
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Pine Cottage (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5)
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Ground floor: Open plan room, with fully equipped kitchen at one end (Fridge, gas cooker, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, coffee machine) double doors to garden. Central dining area, and lounge area at the other end. Bathroom, with bath + shower over, toilet & basin. Stairs rising to First floor: - bedroom 1 (double bed) - bedroom 2 (2x single beds) |
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Notes on accommodation
All cottage bedrooms have original exposed beams in the sloping ceilings.
All properties suitable for children - stairgates, high chairs and booster seats available on request.
Accessibility
Please discuss with us your particular requirements, and we can advise of suitability of accommodation. We have no special features for wheelchair users, but most of the site is on one level, with no steps and there are ground floor facilities in the properties.
Outside
The front garden between front of the farmhouse and the front of the cottages is laid to lawn with beautiful hibiscus and buddlia shrubs and colourful pots, and a picturesque well (sealed off for safety.) Cobbled stone pathways lead to each front door. Each house has its own wooden tables and chairs for outdoor meals, topped off with a substantial parasol. A large, gated recreation lawn behind the farmhouse is ideal for ball games, and then a further tree-lined, fenced and gated area around the 12m x 6m pool and deck provides a secure area for swimming and sun-worshipping. The covered bar at far end of the pool gives some welcome shade where you can sit and enjoy a drink or a good book. If you feel like exerting just a little energy, there is a boules court under the apple trees beside the pool. A small sand pit is provided in the pool area.
Strictly no running near the pool.
Coast/Beach
Take a daytrip to the beautiful unspoilt beaches on the Atlantic coast near La Rochelle - we recommend La Châtelaillon Plage, just south of La Rochelle centre. Man-made beaches and lakes are closer, at Lambon, about 20 minutes drive from gites, Les Trois Fontaines at Villefagnan at roughly the same distance, and also at the Grande Prairie next to the Nautilis centre at Angoulême. Many other plans d'eau and boating lakes are nearby, such as the Base de Loisirs les Iles de Payre at Payré.
Golf
There are many golf courses in the region - the nearest 'La Forge' at Niort, about 35 mins drive away. In Charente Maritime, there is a course on the Ile de Ré and another near Royan. In Vienne, there is a course near Poitiers at St Cyr, and in the Charente there is a course near Angoulême.
Travel
Car essential driving easy. Poitiers airport 35 minutes drive. Angoulême airport 1 hours drive. La Rochelle airport 1 hour 30 minutes drive. Limoges airport 2 hours drive. All Channel Ports accessible within a day's drive. St Malo is the nearest at a little over 4hrs.
Distances
Village of Caunay - 2 minutes walk.
Nearest shops - 8 minutes drive to Sauzé-Vaussais, same distance to Chaunay, and about 15 minutes drive to Lezay.
Vallée des Singes - 20 minutes drive at Romagne
Futuroscope - 45 minutes drive just North of Poitiers
Marais Poitevin - 45 minutes drive
Cognac - 1 hr 30 mins drive
Tennis - Sauzé-Vaussais
Stables at Le Breuil Coiffault - 20 minutes drive
Niort - 35 minutes drive
Angoulême - 1 hour drive
La Rochelle - 1 hr 30 mins drive
Royan - 2 hours
Further details
We strongly recommend the Vallée des Singes to our guests, as this has proved to be a firm favourite with visitors in previous years. For budding anglers, our neighbour, Michel, has kindly agreed to allow our guests to fish in his large private lake. Last year he charged 7 € per person per day, so it's well worth a try.
Booking notes
The receipt of a completed Booking Form and signed Terms and Conditions, plus a 25% deposit will secure your booking. The final balance is to be paid 8 weeks before your arrival date, upon receipt of which more information about your holiday and directions to the gîtes will be sent. Bed linen at £5 per set. Bathtowels at £2 each - please bring your own pool/beach towels. Breakage/cleaning deposit £25 per adult (note - increased deposit for stag or hen parties to be individually arranged).
Guest comments
'We had a lovely time here, and will tell all our friends to come'
George and Leatrice De Coster, 2006
'Thank you for a lovely holiday at your cottages - we've had a great time!'
The Hilborn party, 2007
For booking and further information
Jane Marsh
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)549 074 785
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