Beautiful Gite in the Vienne, South West of France.
Peaceful Village Location with Shops and Attractions Nearby
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
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Gite abundant in character with exposed stone walls, beams and original features. Formerly a wine producing farm, evident from its grape vines, wine press and stone outbuildings. Set in 1 acre of grounds with attractive flowers, shrubs and trees making it ideal to chill out in France's second sunniest region but still offering welcome respite under shady trees in typically French style with a glass of wine and a good book. For the more energetic there is table tennis and boules. Great location to explore the many chateaux, wine routes, castles and French markets all nearby. Just 3 miles away is Moncontour with its cable water skiing and multiple sports area together with lakeside beach and restaurant. The quality of light, warm air, fields of sun flowers and the shuttered siesta-silence of the farmhouses provide the first exciting promises of the south west of France.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 24 December 2011 - 7 January 2012 | £550 | 7 | ||
| 7 April 2012 - 30 June 2012 | €450 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | €550 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 27 October 2012 | €450 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in euros.
Please ask us about special rates or offers for dates out of season.
Changeover day
Usually bookings are from Saturday to Saturday( please ask us about short breaks or alternative dates). The Gite will be available from 4pm on the first day and must be vacated by 11am on the last day. Linen change Saturdays for stays in excess of 1 week.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with en-suite and views to garden. Kingsize Gothic bed . Wardrobe and Victorian wash stand. Bedroom 2 with en-suite. Two single beds, wardrobe and views to large courtyard and garden. Exposed stonework and beams to both rooms. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite to bedroom 1 with bath, wc and wash basin. En-suite to bedroom 2 with shower cubicle, wc and wash basin. Both rooms have exposed stone walls and beams. |
| Kitchen: | Attractive fitted kitchen with built in oven and hob, extractor hood, fridge/freezer and microwave. Tiled floor. Dining table can accommodate 6. Exposed stone walls and beam. Radio. Emergency exit and views to courtyard. Fire extinguisher and fire blanket |
| Utility Room: | An adjoining outbuilding acts as a laundry room with washing machine, ironing board and airer. |
| Living Rooms: | Spacious and comfortable sitting room with exposed stone walls, beams and open stairway offer an inviting respite on hot, lazy summer days. 2 seater settee with 2 more comfortable individual chairs. Corner cabinet with TV for DVD's. Open stairway. |
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Gite prepared for your arrival. Bedlinen and bathroom towels are provided and changed once a week. Tea-towels and cleaning materials provided. Owners live on site to deal with enquiries. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave washing machine iron/ironing board tv internet access cot high chair barbecue |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
The Gite is warm and comfortable with electric heating and suitable for adults and supervised children. For your safety there are smoke detectors both upstairs and down and a fire extinguisher and fire blanket located in the kitchen area, together with an emergency exit from the kitchen.
Accessibility
Unfortunately the Gite would not be suitable for people with mobility difficulties.
Outside
There are almost 1 acre of garden and courtyard. The garden provides a guests private barbecue and eating area with table, 4 chairs and parasol. A bag of barbecue coals is supplied to get you started. The garden is open for guests to enjoy but is shared with the on-site owners. An attractive and comfortable summer house is available for your enjoyment and relaxation. There is an attractive covered walkway with climbing roses, wisteria, jasmine, grapevine and lavender to enjoy. There is also a small orchard area and natural pond for wildlife and many other flowers, plants and trees together with a large expanse of lawned area. So just enjoy the hot summer sunshine or chill out under the shade of the trees. On site parking adjacent to gite.
Coast/Beach
Moncontour is just 3 miles away and offers a lakeside beach in the countryside. The coastal port of La Rochelle is 2 hours away along with many other beaches, lakes and rivers for visitors to enjoy and explore.
Golf
There are many golf courses within a short driving distance.
Skiing
There is a 10 hectare lake with the only nautical cable ski in the area just 3 miles away.
Special interest holidays
The area is ideal for those who enjoy bird watching, fishing, horse-riding, walking,cycling and touring the many places of interest, including the numerous Chateaux of the Loire and wine routes. 5 bicycles ranging from 8 years to adult available for hire. There is an English owned art class/group in the next village and we would be happy to make enquiries on your behalf.
Travel
We enjoy excellent road, rail and air (Rynair) links with the TGV at Poitier station and Poitier airport being just 35 mins away. Ferry ports at Le Havre just 4 hours away with Boulogne and Calais approx 6 away, as is the Eurotunnel at Calais.
Distances
Moncontour is just 3 miles away offering shops, pharmacy, post office, bar tabac/restaurant and old fortress. St Jean de Sauve is also 3 miles away and offers shops and bank. The market town of Loudun is 15 min drive offering many amenities and interests as well as a doctors and hospital.
Further details
There are many attractions within easy reach such as Chateau D'Oiron, Saumur and Chinon to name but a few of the numerous chateaux. Horse racing at Richelieu and La Roche Posay make an inexpensive and fun day-out.There is a hi-tech cinematic experience at Futuroscope. Troglodyte village of Rochemenier.The fantastic Zoo Park at Doue-La-Fontaine is within a short drive away.Many wonderful lakeside walks ideal for exercising the dog, picnics,fishing and recreation for the youngsters. On Saturdays/Sundays why not enjoy the many French Vide-Greniers (car boots/antique markets) taking place weekly throughout the season, in the many beautiful villages and towns nearby and bag yourself a french bargain.
Booking notes
A 25% deposit to be paid at time of booking and balance to be paid 8 weeks before start of holiday.
Guest comments
We've had 3 wonderful weeks here. The gite is lovely and a perfect base for exploring the breathtaking countryside.The weather is fantastic-how great to sit out into the night. Stephanie and Graham are such a caring couple-reflected in the way they look after the property and their guests. Can't recommend it more highly!( P.B.Coventry)
A beautiful restored Gite. The garden is a great space for all the family with characterful areas and shady spots.Overall St Clair offers a relaxing base to see Poitou-Charente. We're going to miss St Clair.(D.V.Preston)
A wonderful introduction to rural France-just what we had hoped for,very relaxing.The Gite is beautiful, as are the gardens.We always looked forward to coming back to it after a day out.(G.R.Scotland)
Thank you very much for ensuring that our holiday has been relaxing,fun and comfortable throughout.You really have impressed us with your kindness and attention to small details.(A.H.Madrid)
A beautiful holiday.(G.G.Germany)
Owner profile
Graham, owner of Gite 'Au Soleil'
About the owner
Together with my wife Stephanie, we purchased our French property in June 2008 and have worked hard to create our Gite 'Au Soleil' in order to help us earn a modest living. We live here on site with our small dog Jaykay which we recently provided a home for after he was rescued by friends, having being abandoned along the roadside and was close to death. We also have a cat called Felix and they are both full of character and very loving.
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We chose our property in the village of St Clair having fallen in love with rural France and the regions fantastic sunny climate. Property prices are very reasonable in this area and the local french people are polite, warm and friendly...even the teenagers. Crime is almost unheard of where we live and for the first time in years I am enjoying driving again on the quiet French roads.
Unique benefits of the property
The property enjoys an edge of village location within relaxing and beautiful countryside where during the summer months there are wonderful fields of sunflowers. You need only to make a very short drive to local villages and towns to pick up your everyday needs. For your convenience deliciously fresh French bread and croissants are delivered daily to the property(except Wednesdays). The area has numerous places of interest and things to do but the properties appealing garden will tempt those just looking to chill-out. A warm welcome awaits our guests!
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR5819
Graham Cheshire
Tel: (France) + 33 549 981 005
Owners Website: Click here
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