Country Cottage with Private 10 x 5m Swimming Pool sleeps from 2 to 4/5
Tucked Away in a Small Hamlet yet Close to All Amenities
Sleeps 2 to 4/5 (2 Bedrooms)
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Traditional stone country cottage with super private 10 x 5m swimming pool, sleeps from 2-4/5 in 2 bedrooms, quietly set in small rural hamlet yet close to all daily requirements/facilities, set in the heart of SW France renowned as one of the sunniest regions, easily accessible from all ferry ports/tunnel crossings by car, train or by airports (Poitiers, Limoges, Angouleme, La Rochelle). The cottage has been renovated with care to maintain the character and original features whilst offering modern day standards, an ideal base to explore the local area of medieval villages, Romanesque churches and French markets, or further afield a large choice of options to suit any member of the family for days out. In a nutshell a real cosy home from home atmosphere that's been running successfully as a holiday home for many years. Full website address on request.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 28 April 2012 - 11 May 2012 | 200 | 7 | ||
| 12 May 2012 - 18 May 2012 | 250 | 7 | ||
| 19 May 2012 - 25 May 2012 | 300 | 7 | ||
| 26 May 2012 - 15 June 2012 | 395 | 7 | ||
| 16 June 2012 - 22 June 2012 | 465 | 7 | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 29 June 2012 | 565 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 6 July 2012 | 635 | 7 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 21 July 2012 | 750 | 7 | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 24 August 2012 | 850 | 7 | ||
| 25 August 2012 - 31 August 2012 | 750 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 7 September 2012 | 495 | 7 | ||
| 8 September 2012 - 14 September 2012 | 395 | 7 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 21 September 2012 | 330 | 7 | ||
| 22 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | 265 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 20 October 2012 | 200 | 7 |
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturdays throughout the main season, lower/off season bookings can be flexible where possible. Arrival on first day from 4.30pm and departure on last day strictly by 9.30am.Website address on request.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed. Bedroom 2 family with 1 double bed, 2 singles and cot. Both bedrooms have a small window each and velux. |
| Bathrooms: | Shower room downstairs with corner angle shower, Vanity unit with wash basin, electric towel dryer radiator, tiled floor. Separate downstairs wc, tiled floor. |
| Kitchen: | Fully fitted kitchen, oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine etc, opening onto dining room with large farmhouse table, stone fireplace, tiled floor. Staircase to family bedroom 2. |
| Living Rooms: | Pretty lounge with tiled floor, stone fireplace with wood burner, TV, staircase to bedroom 1. |
| Other: | Garage. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bedlinen available on supplement cost 15 per double and 10 per single per set. Tea towels and shower mats are supplied. Towels/swimming towels are not supplied. The property is always thoroughly cleaned for new arrivals. Wine and flowers to welcome you. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board tv telephone cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
Sorry no pets accepted except possibly on long term off season winter lets. Please note there is a telephone at the cottage capable of receiving incoming calls worldwide but with outgoing calls on a restriction covering just the local area.
Accessibility
Unfortunately the cottage would not really be suitable for people with mobility difficulties.
Outside
10 x 5m private swimming pool, totally enclosed with oak and chestnut gate and fencing, fitted security alarm at your disposal. There are Roman steps at shallow end giving easy access for children or elderly, ladder at the deeper end. Enclosed gardens surround the cottage, with various garden furniture, barbecue and paved terrace around the swimming pool.
Coast/Beach
Beaches in the area offer a nice lazy day out for a change from the swimming pool, Royan - St Palais sur Mer - La Cτte Sauvage approx 2hrs drive have excellent beaches, La Rochelle has a few pretty coves at 1.5hrs and just south of here Chatillon sur plage offers larger sandy beaches, the oyster parks at Fourras will also offer the odd sandy cove.
Golf
There are several golf course/clubs in the area, Les Forges at Curzay a Dutch run 27 holes and English spoken, approx 1hr. Poitiers has Mignaloux Beavoir 18 holes approx 45 mins
St Junien 18 holes approx 1hr.
Special interest holidays
There is also local fishing on the river Charente or the river Vienne (licences required) or private fishing lakes. There are also several riding centers in the local area. For painting artists, there are many interesting local features that could keep you busy for hours market halls, old stone river bridges, abbeys and old churches. This is also a lovely area for cyclists, one of the french favourite past times of course, the countryside offering lots of lovely lanes and tracks and gently rolling so its not flat or too steep! Bike hire is available locally.
Travel
The cottage is easily accessible from any of the car ferry ports, all of them offering easy motorway driving at varying distances and times, Calais approx 6rs. The local airports Poitiers 1hr, Angouleme 1hr, Limoges 1.15hr, La Rochelle 1.5hr, offering good all year round services, not to mention major airports Bordeaux 2hrs, Nantes 2hrs and of course Paris. Trains are equally easy with Eurostar London Lille Poitiers. Car rentals available and a car is definitely necessary once here.
Distances
The cottage is situated half way between Civray and Charroux, Civray being a 12th century market town full of character and offering full everyday facilities necessary, Charroux renowned as one of the most charming old villages in France, both at 3-4kms. Ruffec 15km, Sauzι Vaussais 15km, Couhι, Confolens, Melle all closeby. Also being well positioned in the heart of the Poitou-Charentes area so easy access to Poitiers, Niort, Limoges, La Rochelle, Angouleme, St Jean D'Angely etc.
Further details
So set in the heart of the Poitou-Charentes, southern part of the Vienne (86), there are a multitude of treasures to discover in the area but if the weather is good you won't want to budge from the cottage except perhaps to do your shopping and sample the local markets. Daily requirements are all close to hand either at Civray and Ruffec. Alternatively 4 major cities easily accessible, Poitiers, renowned for Futuroscope the futuristic adventure park with exciting images and scientific wizardry, Angouleme, Niort with its 'marais poitevin' (Venice vert) a system of endless canals attracting an abundance of wildlife, Limoges dedicated to porcelain. La Rochelle approx 1.30hrs with its beautiful old port and fantastic sea food restaurants, Royan with its fabulous beaches and Zoo at 'La Palmyre' incredible flamingos, Cognac for brandy and pineau distilleries, Aquatic centre with diving or hamman facilitities. Closer to home the folklore festival at Confolens is a must in August, Silver mines at Melle, the Monkey farm at Romagne children love or simply enjoy walking/biking the surrounding countryside.
Booking notes
Payment is in euros. Booking form on request, by email or via the website brochure, 25% of cost of holiday at time of booking, full payment 4 weeks prior to arrival by bankers draft or bank transfer. Full instructions/details on request or via website/brochure, full booking terms and conditions again via website or by email on request, including full details on how to pay/payments/cancellations rules etc. Full confirmation and receipts will be sent by return.
Owner profile
About the owner
Hi, I am English but have lived and worked in France for over 20 years, speaking good French and the property I am offering for rental I have owned and rented out for holidays since 2000. The property is independent of where I live although I am around should you need me for any reason. The pool is cleaned on a regular basis throughout your holiday.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR6094
Mme Louise Reid
Tel: (France) + 33 549 873 985
Mob: (France) + 33 607 368 609
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