Restored Farmhouse near to the Sea and with Large Swimming Pool
Peaceful Countryside Location within easy drive of La Rochelle and Rochefort
1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Holiday Accommodation
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Les Capucines is a restored 17th century farmhouse which comprises three properties - Le Grenier, L'Ecurie and Le Marronnier. They are set in a tranquil, but not isolated, position on the edge of a hamlet of just 13 houses. The hamlet is surrounded by rolling countryside and is just 20 minutes from the nearest sandy beach. There is a large sheltered swimming pool and well laid out gardens of about 1 acre. Table tennis, swings and slide, sandpit and bicycles are all available for use by clients. Sun beds and parasols are provided around the pool area and each gite has its own barbecue and table and chairs for outdoor eating. NEW for 2011 - Satellite TV and WIFI access!!
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 27 August 2011 - 21 October 2011 | £300 | 4 | ||
| 14 April 2012 - 18 May 2012 | £280 | 4 | ||
| 19 May 2012 - 15 June 2012 | £320 | 4 | ||
| 16 June 2012 - 13 July 2012 | £360 | 7 | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £440 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 19 October 2012 | £320 | 4 |
L'Ecurie Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 27 August 2011 - 21 October 2011 | £500 | 4 | ||
| 14 April 2012 - 18 May 2012 | £420 | 4 | ||
| 19 May 2012 - 15 June 2012 | £540 | 4 | ||
| 16 June 2012 - 13 July 2012 | £700 | 7 | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £940 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 19 October 2012 | £540 | 4 |
Le Marronnier Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 27 August 2011 - 21 October 2011 | £700 | 4 | ||
| 14 April 2012 - 18 May 2012 | £540 | 4 | ||
| 19 May 2012 - 15 June 2012 | £740 | 4 | ||
| 16 June 2012 - 13 July 2012 | £980 | 7 | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £1280 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 19 October 2012 | £740 | 4 |
Changeover day
Saturday.
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L'Ecurie
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| L'Ecurie is a two bedroom house with it's own private terrace and barbeque area. This includes a table, chairs and parasol. It has views over the gardens at the front of the property. L'Ecurie consists of a spacious lounge and dining room and well-equipped kitchen. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms - one good sized double room with wardrobe, king-size bed, chest of drawers and small chair, and one very large room with three single beds, bedside cabinets and two double wardrobes. The bathroom, with bath and shower, is situated between the two bedrooms. | |
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Le Marronnier
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| Le Marronnier is the largest of the three properties. It is south facing, and overlooks the rear garden and open countryside. Downstairs it has a large, fully equipped farmhouse kitchen with table and benches seating up to eight people. There is a separate, comfortable lounge next to the kitchen. To complete the downstairs, there is a bright twin bedded room with large wardrobe, shelves and drawers providing ample storage space. Adjacent to the bedroom is a bathroom with toilet, sink, compact bath and shower attachment. Upstairs in Le Marronnier are two bedrooms - one spacious double bedroom, with king-size bed, bedside tables, again with plenty of storage space, and the second twin bedroom with two tall sets of drawers. There is a shower room with toilet and wash basin on the first floor to serve both of these bedrooms. | |
Notes on accommodation
Each of our properties has a television, video and DVD - and is connected to Satellite TV. A range of DVDs can be borrowed on request. WiFi access is also available at Les Capucines.
Outside
Large sheltered swimming pool and well laid out gardens of about 1 acre.
We also have an open barn play area which provides shade in the heat of the day. In this area, there is table tennis, magnetic darts, table football, as well as some children's ride-on toys.
Coast/Beach
Nearest beach: 15 miles
Golf
There are a number of golf courses within easy reach of Les Capucines - either North towards La Rochelle or South towards Saintes.
Travel
Nearest airport: La Rochelle at 20 miles
Nearest motorway: Junction 34 A837 at 5 miles
Nearest ferry port: St Malo at 224 miles
Nearest railway station: Rochefort at 8 miles
Car: necessary
Further details
Les Capucines is located in the hamlet of La Pilette, which is just over a mile from the village of Lussant. This village has a baker, butcher, general store and small post office, as well as a small newsagent and cafe. Les Capucines is just 8 miles east of Rochefort-Sur-Mer. This is a historic naval town with many places of interest to visit including the Corderie Royal and the rebuilding of the naval ship the 'Hermione'. The property is ideal as a base to visit either the coast for a variety of beach/water activities, or to visit the regions many attractions - La Rochelle (for the pretty harbour and famous Aquarium), Cognac (to visit the distilleries and sample the produce), Royan (for the Zoo and the wide sandy beaches).
Booking notes
A security deposit of £150, in the form of a cheque, is required prior to arrival at the property. This will be returned at the end of the holiday, subject to any deductions for damages/breakages as agreed with the client.
There are no extras - our rates are fully inclusive of bed linen; hand, bath, beach, and tea towels, electricity, and full use of our wide range of equipment and facilities.
Guest comments
"We were immediately taken with the description and pictures of Les Capucines - but the reality surpassed our expectations! The property itself, the garden, the pool area, etc. all added up to more than the sum of their parts! We would recommend!" The Fallon family, Dublin
"Thanks for being so welcoming - we have had a great time staying at les Capucines. It's been the perfect location for a relaxing honeymoon, away from it all - the facilities are excellent and we would love to come back." Jo and Dan, Somerset
"This has been the best of our French holidays thanks to Karen and Paul who have created something very special here at Les Capucines. The setting is wonderful and the obvious investment of time and effort and attention to detail have paid off. We will recommend to friends and family - but only after we have made our return booking!" The Stewart family, Co. Antrim
Owner profile
About the owner
My husband and I are originally from Scotland but lived and worked in England for a number of years. We visited France regularly on holiday and owned a holiday apartment with friends in the South of France for some years. When the opportunity arose for both of us to change our careers, we decided to come to France and combine our love of all things French with offering a perfect setting for others to holiday here in the very attractive Charente Maritime area in the South West of France.
Year purchased: 2005
Why the owner chose an apartment in this location
The Charente Maritime area of France is the second sunniest to the Cote d'Azur. The area is extremely attractive and relatively undiscovered and unspoilt. There are a number of fabulous places to visit - ranging from sandy beaches, to historical towns, to rolling countryside. This area is also home to some great local produce - in particular, oysters and shellfish, Cognac and Pineau, cheese and wine. Our house, Les Capucines, is a beautiful old charentaise stone house which has been lovingly converted and restored into our home and our holiday properties.
Unique benefits of the property
You can reach us by air, sea or road - depending on how long you want to spend travelling. We offer the peace and tranquility of the countryside with the ease of the facilities and amenities of large towns close at hand. Our French neighbours are friendly and welcoming to all our guests, waving to them and shouting "Bonjour" as they pass by! We try to provide everything you need for a perfect "home from home" holiday and this enables you to travel to us with a minimum of hassle and effort. Since coming here, we have built a strong following of guests who have come back year after year - and who we now class as friends rather than clients!
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR3734
Contact Name:
Karen Johnston
(FRANCE) +33 546844363
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Alternate Contact Details:
(FRANCE) +33 663722253
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