A Private Estate made of a 19th Century Petit Chateau and Three Cottages
In Peaceful Rural Village, Fully Restored, with a Heated Outdoor Pool
5 Bedroom Chateau, Two and Three Bedroom Cottages
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Le Petit Chateau is a large private estate, built around 1860, which consists of a small chateau sleeping 10, and three cottages, sleeping five, six, and six. Each of the four units has its own entrance and private grounds with garden, barbecue, and outdoor dining furniture. Guests share a common area which includes a 5x10 metre heated, floodlit pool, with Roman steps leading into the water, a set of swings, and an open stone barn which is ideal for a quiet drink. There is also a games barn with table tennis, darts and a full sized trampoline where the children can jump to their hearts' content. The units have all been restored and furnished in keeping with the period, and retain many original features.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £650 | 1 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £850 | 1 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £1000 | 1 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 14 July 2012 | £1400 | 7 | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 25 August 2012 | £1650 | 7 | ||
| 25 August 2012 - 15 September 2012 | £1250 | 1 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £650 | 1 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £1000 | 1 |
Louis d'Or Cottage (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £400 | 1 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £500 | 1 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £600 | 1 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 14 July 2012 | £700 | 7 | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 25 August 2012 | £900 | 7 | ||
| 25 August 2012 - 15 September 2012 | £600 | 1 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £400 | 1 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £600 | 1 |
Krista Cottage (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £500 | 1 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £600 | 1 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £700 | 1 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 14 July 2012 | £800 | 7 | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 25 August 2012 | £1000 | 7 | ||
| 25 August 2012 - 15 September 2012 | £700 | 1 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £500 | 1 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £700 | 1 |
Imogen Cottage (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £500 | 1 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £600 | 1 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £700 | 1 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 14 July 2012 | £800 | 7 | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 25 August 2012 | £1000 | 7 | ||
| 25 August 2012 - 15 September 2012 | £700 | 1 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £500 | 1 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £700 | 1 |
Changeover day
The rental period is from Saturday to Saturday. It will commence at 16:00 on the first day and terminate at 10:00 on the last day.
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Louis d'Or Cottage (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5)
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Louis d'Or has a parking area and two courtyards, one containing the outside dining area, barbecue and sun loungers. The single storey property is made of 2 bedrooms, a shower, w and an open kitchen with a dining/living area. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge and washing machine, an electric oven, gas burners, a microwave oven and a coffee percolator. The open living area is furnished with a wooden dining table, chairs, rocking chair, and sofa. It opens onto a private enclosed patio garden. The master bedroom has fully fitted wardrobes with generous storage space and is dominated by a very large ornate Art Nouveau mirror. This bedroom has French doors leading out onto the second courtyard. Off the master bedroom is a small lobby, leading to the second bedroom, which gives access to the tiled shower room and separate wc with washbasin and toilet. The second bedroom contains Breton style bunk beds surrounded by fitted wardrobes plus a single four-poster bed, complete with canopy. |
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Krista Cottage (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6)
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The Krista Cottage is located south of the property grounds. This is tasteful conversion of a Charentaise stone farm building situated on its own walled garden. It consists of a double bedroom, twin bedroom and twin bunkroom, bathroom and separate shower room with an open living room containing a fully equipped kitchen, and dining and living areas. Outside is a large garden and a private sunny patio with dining table and chairs, sun loungers and barbecue. It is accessed by a private road. Guests have access to the swimming pool, which is shared by the four units of this property. |
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Imogen Cottage (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6)
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This new three-bedroom unit has been renovated to a high standard but retains many original features. In front of the house is a private patio garden with a teak table and chairs, a parasol, and a barbecue. Inside, the open-plan ground floor has exposed pine beams and open stone walls, stone tiles with green marble insets, and a large fireplace with a wood burner. A stone bar with brick and oak beams separates the kitchen area from the living area. The kitchen has an electric oven with a separate gas stovetop, a fridge, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee percolator, electric kettle and toaster, with tiled work surfaces and an extractor fan. In the living area, a comfortable two-seater sofa and armchairs surround the momumental stone chimney. The dining area consists of an unusual stone-tiled round table with circular benches. A wooden staircase leads up to the bright landing from which three bedrooms lead off. There is one bedroom with a double bed, and two twin bedrooms. |
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Notes on accommodation
The Chateau can accommodate up to 10 guests in five bedrooms. Next door to it is a detached cottage, Louis d'Or, which sleeps five in two bedrooms. To the south of the property the Krista Cottage and takes up to six in three bedrooms. The Imogen cottage also takes up to six in three bedrooms.
Outside
Guests share a common area which includes a 5x10 metre heated, floodlit pool, with Roman steps leading into the water, a set of swings, and an open stone barn which is ideal for a quiet drink. Each of the four units has its own entrance and private grounds with garden, barbecue, and outdoor dining furniture. There is also a games barn with trampoline where the children can jump to their hearts' content. In the common play area there is a set of swings, table tennis table and a playhouse. Just round the corner is the village football/basketball/handball pitch where the children and dads are free to play.
Coast/Beach
The nearest beaches are at Chatelaillon Plage about 45 mins away by car. All along the coast are superb sandy beaches ranging from gentle and safe for all the family, from Royan to the wild Cote Sauvage with it's Atlantic breakers popular with kite surfers. The Gironde estuary is dotted with charming small fishing/yachting ports with harbour side cafes and restaurants.
Golf
Nearest golf course is 15kms next to Saintes with 18 challenging holes, restaurant and golf shop with equipment hire. Cognac also has an excellent 18 hole course 25km away and a very good restaurant.
Travel
Airports: La Rochelle airport 1 hour, Angouleme 1 hour 15 mins, Poiters 1 hour 15 mins, Bordeux 1 hour 30 mins. Car hire is available at all the airports. By ferry: St Malo 4 hours, Cherbourg 5 hours, Calais 7 hours. Train Stations (TGV): Angouleme 70km, Poitiers 120km, Surgeres 40km, Niort 40km. Car hire is available at the stations.
Distances
Nearest large town is Aulnay (6km). Other towns nearby: St Jean d’Angely (15km N), Cognac (30km E), Saintes (30km W), La Rochelle (60km W).
Further details
Le Petit Chateau is located between the market towns of Aulnay de Saintonge and Matha. The village has its own garage, butcher, baker, post office and its own distillery where a bottle of Pineau des Charentes, a local wine fortified with Cognac, can be purchased. Aulnay, which is ten minutes away, has bars and restaurants, two supermarkets, several drugstores, doctors, banks, bakers, butchers, and a famous Romanesque church. A modern public swimming pool with slides can be enjoyed by the whole family. The large town of St Jean d'Angely is fifteen minutes away and boasts markets selling local products, an indoor pool, and a theme park with its own boating lake. The nearby river Boutonne is good for windsurfing, pedal-boating, canoeing, and fishing. It also offers an artificial beach, an adventure playground, basketball and volleyball courts. There are also a number of golf courses nearby, tennis courts, moto-cross fields, riding stables, and archery and shooting ranges. The region of The Poitou-Charentes is a diversified region with a sunny Atlantic shoreline, a unique marshland called the Marais Poitevin, typical towns, fortresses and ramparts, and a generous farmland. The coast is less than an hour away by car and enjoys a large amount of sunshine throughout the year. The vineyards of Cognac are just 30kms south ans sampling the local crus is a must. Poitiers, with its Futuroscope theme park centred on the Imax image technology, is 80km away. The climate is temperate, and the Atlantic air is clear and fresh. After a mild winter enabling mimosa to flower as early as January on the coast, spring comes early. Summer remains the peak tourist season but the late Summer and early Autumn are ideal periods for relaxing holidays and sightseeing tours. The Charente Maritime has a micro climate, and offers the second-greatest number of hours of sunshine of any region in France!
Booking notes
25 % of the total rent is required on booking. Balance is due eight weeks before arrival. Linen and towels can be arranged. There is a supplement of £50 for single weeks booked in July and August. In low season there is a supplement for heating. There is a compulsory end of term cleaning charge for all properties.
Book 2 weeks in May or June and receive 10% discount on the second week
Guest comments
'We have had a great holiday. The house was nice and spacious for ten and feels very French. We loved the pool, table tennis, play area, trampoline coaching, and recommendations of things to do.'
John B. - Shipley, Yorkshire, UK.
'Its been good to slow down for a week. Loved the area, especially the countryside. Can recommend everywhere - but particularly Saintes for shops, Royan for coastline, beaches and Cognac for alcohol. Would recommend to all.'
C. family - UK.
'Fabulous golfing holiday exploring the three 18-hole golf courses of the area. Great accommodation.'
Simon H. - Gloucestershire, UK.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR4269
Contact Name:
VERA BYRNE
(FRANCE) +33 669568395
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