Le Raphael is a Pretty Stone Cottage With Beautiful Pool & Optional Holistic Therapies Available
Superb Peaceful Location in a Small Hamlet Near A Village With Shops/ Restaurants
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms) plus 2 in a spacious lounge
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The cottage has been converted from an old farm building. It is light & airy, full of character with many original features retained. The garden is grassed & of significant size with excellent views over fields & towards the canal. The terrace is shaded by a pergola covered with honeysuckle and is equipped with all you need for relaxed outdoor living. The pool is reached through a gate and is fitted with a safety alarm to ensure child safety. Bars & restaurants are close by at St Paul Lizonne or just 2km away at St Severin. Riberac with its famous market and large supermarkets is a 10 minute drive away. The local area has many delightful canal/lake walks and the region has many attractions within easy reach for days out. There is a log burner ready to go, if the days are cooler or out of summer season. We provide a personalised welcome pack. Guest feedback to date has been excellent & many have said that they have never had such a relaxing holiday in such beautiful surroundings.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 31 March 2012 - 26 May 2012 | £380 | 7 | ||
| 26 May 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £520 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £660 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £520 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds. If last-minute please call or e-mail. Other times, (out of season) & longer stays can also be negotiated should you need accomodation in the area with flexibility regards length of stay.
Note1: A Xmas/New Year option is possible, also rates for October to December etc. A log burner with a starter pack & electric heating is installed in each room for your comfort.
Note2: 2012 prices include all payable fees/dues & a Community 'Tourist tax'.
Changeover day
Changeover day is on a Saturday. Arrival time preferred after 3.30pm, departure time is no later than 10am to enable adequate time for changeover.
This may vary if a shorter break is booked typically between October & December or the Xmas/New year period
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | The master bedroom has original features & patio doors leading to the terrace & superb garden views. A salt lamp is provided for night-time ambience. Also an attractive twin bedroom with 2 single beds. Both are very comfortably furnished & well appointed |
| Bathrooms: | Large shower room with basin and wc. |
| Kitchen: | The main door from the terrace, leads into a stunning original farmhouse kitchen/diner, which is bright & spacious with a large dining table & chairs. Fully equipped with cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, washing machine/dish washer. Also gas barbecue. |
| Utility Room: | A cupboard in the link hallway houses items such as in iron, laundry basket and other general items that you may find useful. |
| Living Rooms: | The lounge with original character and charm has a lovely ambience and is situated adjacent to the kitchen with ample comfortable seating. There is a television with typical freeview UK stations a DVD player and Ipod station. Ideal for indoor relaxation. |
| Other: | Wi-fi is set-up in the Gite and is readily accessible for your convenience, should you have need of internet connection. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bathroom, pool towels and linen are included in the rental price and are changed typically once a week. Adult bathrobes are also provided for your comfort. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) shared pool |
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Notes on accommodation
The cottage is well equipped and is ideal for couples or a family holiday with room for various activities & plenty to do in the surrounding area. There are roman steps to the shallow end of the pool making access easy for children or the less able. Important notes: Note 1:on selected dates fixed price menus will be made available for dining en famille. Note 2:Seasonal prices are as per the pricing table. Typically there will be a supplement applicable for parties greater than 4 to cover additional cost of laundry etc; prices provided on enquiry.
Note 3:if you plan to travel alone & would like to be met at an airport, we are often able to provide a friendly/secure airport pick-up. Pricing available by request & airport dependent. Note 4, we can also offer late arrival meals direct to the Gite/lunch packs at very reasonable prices, comprising fresh homemade produce. Note 5, We can accommodate shorter or longer stays outside of summer season. Note 6, Xmas/New Year time is an option.
Accessibility
There is a step up to the front door, a slight slope to the passage between the kitchen and the master bedroom and a small step to enter the lounge. Apart from this the accommodation is all on one level and readily accessible.
Outside
The cottage is stone built & all on one level. The terrace has a dining table, chairs and a quality gas barbecue. There are some culinary herbs around the garden for your use and a large grassed area where you can sit and watch the sunset with a glass of wine. The garden is fully fenced and very safe. There are chairs, sun loungers, cushions, parasols and small tables. Should you wish to exercise off the effects of the gorgeous perigordian food there is great opportunity for running/walking or cycling in the area. We provide details of local walks of various distance and are also able to hire you cycles from a choice of (x2 ladies, x2 gents) at very competitive prices. The pool is 5x10m and is sheltered from the wind. It is situated in the owners garden next door and is accessed by a gate from the cottage. Access is free at all reasonable times. It is shared only by the owners & rarely any personal guests. Loungers & pool towels are provided around the pool with parasols for shade.
Coast/Beach
The cottage is about 90 minutes plus drive from the Atlantic coast. However, Lac Jemaye, approximately 25 minutes away has a lovely man made beach and is ideal for safe family swimming. Aubeterre also has a beach on the river.
Golf
There is a 9 hole golf course 10 minutes drive away. It is on an English run holiday complex so there are no problems if your French language skills are rusty! They also have Tennis courts available for hire. There is also an excellent restaurant called 'a table'. This is also a nice place to call in for a drink on the way to or from Aubeterre, where there is a variety of dining options, (many we can recommend, having tried them) in the very pretty village. There are a great many canoe centres at hand should you wish to give it a go.
Special interest holidays
Lemarielle (situated next to Le Raphael) is the perfect retreat to relax and rejuvenate. Guests have benefitted from the range of services available & have found them to be highly beneficial. On offer are a range of treatments & personalised fitness/well being programmes including Reiki, Pilates, Aromatherapy, Aquatherapy, Personal Fitness and Personal Development. These can be requested during your stay & can easily be tailored to suit. Please see our web-site. The locale is perfect for cyclists & the Gite can accomodate 4-6 persons; bikes can be stored in the adjacent barn. Breakfast & Evening meal options can also be requested. If you are 'house hunting', we are geographically well positioned to access many area's & have some good contacts that can offer excellent advice & would be pleased to give you the benefit of our experience. Maybe you just fancy an Autumn/Winter break in a tranquil location for walking/sightseeing. The log burner makes a cosy feature in the kitchen/diner.
Travel
The nearest airports are Bergerac, about an hours drive and Angouleme which is also approximately an hour away. Bordeaux is also within easy reach although a slightly longer drive. Limoges provides an alternative and although it takes longer ~2 hours, it is a very pretty drive. The drive from the southern channel ports takes ~7 hours, perhaps a couple of hours longer from the tunnel. A car realistically is essential for a stay at Le Raphael as the area is very rural and without public transport.
Distances
Bar/restaurant Le Coquelicot is a short walk away as is Lavielle Maison, an excellent restaurant. St Severin is 1.5km with a Spar shop.
Riberac 11km, a bustling market town with a great atmosphere.
Aubterre 10km, won awards as one of the prettiest villages in France. Sit in the square with a drink or fine dining at Hostellerie du Perigord.
Brantome 35km, The Venice of the north. Very attractive with lots of good restaurants.
Perigueux 40km, the departmental capital with some super architectu
Further details
The Cognac houses of the Charente are close enough for an easy days visit as are the cave paintings at Villars. The Dordogne valley with its numerous prehistoric sites are a long days outing. Lac Jemaye is a huge fresh water lake with swimming beaches and pedalos and hectares of forest walks. There is no charge to access the lake and facilities and picnics are recommended. There are canoes and Kayaks for hire locally - a really fun way to potter down the river. Bicycles are also easy to hire of you are feeling energetic.
Booking notes
A Non-refundable 25% deposit, based upon the total cost of your stay is required on booking. The balance is payable 1 month before arrival. In the event of an agreed refund due to exceptional circumstances there will be a £20 administration fee applied.
Note1: Prices include a 'Tourist Tax' which collected on our guests behalf.
Note2: If house-hunting all year round bookings are possible of various duration, prices listed can be negotiated. A Xmas/New Year option is also a possibility.
Guest comments
April 2011 - 'We the Swensson family have truly had a life changing stay. We loved every minute of our time here, met some amazing new friends, (Marie and Neil), soaked up the stunning scenery, loaughed at the bull-frogs as they serenade you and bought our new French home. We will miss staying in this wonderful Gite and of course France'.
May 2011 - Lisa and Matthew Roberts - From the moment we arrived we knew we were going to have a fabulous and memorable stay. The tranquility and birdsong make this a truly magical place to stay. I don't think my husband and I have ever been so relaxed. The hospitality offered by Neil and Marie is second to none, we enjoyed two wonderful dining en famille nights. In fact we enjoyed our first week so much, we stayed on for an extra week.
Beautiful location and delightful local towns to explore. Lovely well appointed and cared for accomodation. Very friendly and welcoming hosts. I would definitely stay again and hope to do so. Mr Calum Campbell.
Owner profile
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About the owner
Your hosts Marie & Neil aim to provide you with a warm welcome and a memorable experience. Together we moved to France to begin a new lifestyle providing 'holidays with a difference' where we can welcome families and individuals. Marie originally from Edinburgh, was a professional Scottish dancer & went on to become a teacher of the art. She then taught anatomy, physiology & nutrition. Later opportunity arose to embark on a career as a training consultant with a prestigious company. Marie is also trained as a holistic therapist, fitness trainer and personal counselor.
Neil was employed as a research scientist for 27 years & led a successful business venture, (8 years) as Managing Director. Neil is personable, has a wealth of life experience and pursues a diversity of artistic interests.
Year purchased: 2010
Why the owner chose a home in this location
The area is very tranquil and possesses so much natural beauty, yet the location in a hamlet is not isolated and larger towns are readily accessible. We are close to a picturesque canal and river and you can readily go out for a walk or cycle ride. We will be on hand to offer advice or answer questions, but will remain discreet unless called upon.
Unique benefits of the property
We can offer a fixed price 3 course menu regards dining en famille on selected nights, when you will be invited to join your hosts. Alternatively you can choose for meals and a range of classic home baking to be delivered direct to the Gite.
Le Raphael provides exclusivity and private accomodation and is not part of a complex or ensemble.
Lemarielle next door also offers you the opportunity to 'refresh your soul' and indulge in some highly beneficial treatments; perfect for holiday relaxation
There is a welcome pack provided of basic food products, abottle of wine, some milk, breakfast items etc to get you started.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR4341
Contact Name:
Neil Poyner
(FRANCE) +33 553912749
Alternate Contact Details:
(FRANCE) +33 630161017
Owners Website: Click here
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