3 Lovely Rural Gites on Country Estate with Heated Saltwater Pool
Set In a Beautiful Rural Location with Woodland, Bordered by a River, 5 Mins from Small Town
Three and 4 Bedroom Gites (sleeps up to 24)
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Le Logis des Quatre Puits is set in its own 84 acre estate. It was originally a mixed farm, and more recently a deer farm. The estate is bordered by the river Palais. It was beautifully restored by the previous owners and now offers everything needed for a peaceful holiday. Each gite is fully equipped, has modern facilities and has its own private outside terraced area. Barbecues are available on request. There is a heated saltwater pool and an area for ball games, including a croquet lawn. We also have a table tennis table and loads of board games. We can loan bicycles to guests subject to availability. We offer vegetarian meals in one of our two main house dining rooms. Parking is secure. We are about an hour's drive from Bordeaux , Bergerac and Angoulème airports, about one and a half hours from La Rochelle and about 2 hours from Limoges. By road we are not far from the N10. There are plenty of places nearby to visit - please see our website.
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| Rental periods | La Marquise | La Normande | La Fanchon | B&B Dble / Twin Room |
| 2 January - 27 March | 400 euros | 300 euros | 200 euros | 60 euros |
| 27 March - 22 May | 500 euros | 400 euros | 300 euros | 60 euros |
| 22 May - 3 July | 650 euros | 550 euros | 450 euros | 60 euros |
| 3 July - 28 August | 850 euros | 750 euros | 650 euros | 60 euros |
| 28 August - 30 October | 500 euros | 400 euros | 300 euros | 60 euros |
| Christmas / New Year | 550 euros | 450 euros | 350 euros | 60 euros |
Notes on prices
Prices per week in euros. Group or combination bookings - please contact us. Family B&B ie double and communicating twin bedroom 90 Euros for 4, 75 Euros for 3. La Marquise has central heating and is therefore suitable for winter lets. For long lets, please contact us.
Changeover day
Changeover days are strictly Saturdays only in July and August. We are happy to be more flexible in other months, subject to availability. Having B&B rooms helps us be flexible with bookings.
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La Normande (Sleeps 8/10. 4 Bedrooms)
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As this gîte forms part of the main house, and also has internal access, it can be combined with any or all of the B&B rooms creating accommodation for up to 24 guests in 8 double and 4 twin bedrooms. La Normande is a spacious and light four-bedroom gite converted from the original Logis des Quatre Puits stable block. Ground floor: Independent access. Ground floor: Open plan lounge with TV. Ground floor: American style kitchen with fridge / freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, electric hob / oven, toaster and microwave. Ground floor: Bedroom with double bed. Ground floor: Separate WC; shower room. 1st floor: Bedroom with double bed. 1st floor: 2 x bedrooms with twin beds. 1st floor: Bathroom with bath and shower; separate WC. Outside there is a terrace with dining furniture to enjoy the long summer evenings. |
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La Fanchon (Sleeps 6. 3 Bedrooms)
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La Fanchon is a spacious and light three-bedroom gite converted from the original Logis des Quatre Puits stable block. Ground floor: Independent access. Ground floor: Open plan lounge with TV. Ground floor: American style kitchen with fridge / freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, electric hob /oven; toaster and microwave. Ground floor: Large bedroom with double bed. Ground floor: Separate WC; shower room. Outside there is a terrace with dining furniture to enjoy the long summer evenings. |
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Notes on accommodation
There is ample cupboard and drawer space. We also provide cleaning materials, ironing boards and irons. Cots are available on request. We provide all bed linen and towels. Guests have access to our collection of board games and our library. Guests are welcome to eat in our main house dining rooms where we serve gourmet vegetarian food.
Accessibility
Each of the gites has a double bedroom and bath or shower room and W/C on the ground floor, so they would be suitable for people with mobility problems. However there is no level access to La Normande and La Fanchon. La Marquise has level access throughout the ground floor, but the bathroom facilities have not been specially adapted for wheelchair users. We are happy to discuss any particular requirements and will do our best to help.
Outside
Each Gite has its own private terrace area with dining furniture. Barbecues are available on request. There is a 6x12m heated saltwater swimming pool, which is shared with the gites and main house guests. Sun beds and pool towels are provided. There are swings and a trampoline, a table tennis table, a croquet lawn and a field for ball games. The estate has lovely walks and there are picnic areas in the grounds. The river Palais forms one of the boundaries and guests are welcome to roam along its banks.
Coast/Beach
We are about one hour's drive from the Atlantic beaches (nearer to the estuary). In Montguyon, Beau-Vallon has a recreational lake for swimming and boating, with sandy beaches; a children's playground and paddling area; and restaurant and barbecue area.
Golf
There is a 9 hole golf course at Montendre, within a half hour drive, and one at Aubeterre sur Dronne, within 45 minutes drive.
Special interest holidays
We are within 5 minutes of a brand new Formula 3 race and karting track (motorcycles too) which offers many possibilities.
We can provide vegetarian cookery courses and language courses on request. We can also organise on-site wine tastings. We can cater for birthdays, anniversaries and wedding parties.
Travel
We are one hour's drive from Bordeaux, and Angoulème airports, one and a half hours from Bergerac and La Rochelle airport and just over two hours from Limoges airport.
We are about 9 hour's drive from Calais and about six hours from Le Havre and Caen. Car hire is recommended.
Distances
Montguyon (nearest small town, banks & shops) - 5 mins drive. Chalais is a market town 15 mins away with good restaurants, an English cafe / bookshop and nearby the Paradou water park. Aubeterre sur Dronne is about 45 mins drive. Voted one of the prettiest villages in France it is steeped in history and famous for its underground monolithic church. Within an hour are Bordeaux, St Emilion and Cognac and we can arrange visits to vineyards and distilleries for wine.
Further details
There is a large supermarket in Montguyon 5 minutes drive away. In Montguyon there are also bars, restaurants, banks, bakers and other shops.
Booking notes
Bookings can be made by using the form on our website, by emailing us or by phoning. We will acknowledge your enquiry by sending you a booking form. Guests should return this form, along with a 30% non-refundable deposit within two weeks.
The balance of the rental is payable no less than 8 weeks prior to your visit. Bookings made within 8 weeks of the rental period will be asked to pay in full with the booking form.
Guest comments
We are new owners and this is our first season. However, with the previous proprietors there was a very favourable guest book.
Owner profile
Keith and John
About the owner
Keith Robinson and John Botteley are both former theatre directors.
Until 2008 Keith was the Artistic Director of Twisting Yarn Theatre. He is also a linguist and has worked as a secondary school language teacher and for the European Parliament in Brussels and Strasbourg. He speaks English, French, Spanish and some German and Dutch. He is also an accomplished vegetarian chef.
Until autumn 2009 John was Theatre Director of the Grand Opera House in Belfast. Previously he was Head of Theatres, Arts and Festivals for Bradford Council. He has also run theatres and concert halls in Wolverhampton and Basingstoke. In the 1970s John was an entertainments officer for the Royal Viking cruise ship line.
We are committed to excellent customer service.
Year purchased: 2009
Why the owner chose a guest house in this location
Le Logis des Quatre Puits is a beautiful house parts of which date back to the 15 century. It is set in its own estate of 84 acres of pasture and woodland of oak, pine and chestnut. The river Palais borders the estate.
It was beautifully restored by the previous owners and now provides three gites and five bed and breakfast rooms.
A former deer farm, we have already met some of the deer which still live in the woods.
Having spent two years looking for a suitable property, we both knew that this was the one as soon as we arrived. It has wonderful character in a tranquil rural location.
It is close enough to the local shops to be convenient, whilst being far enough off the beaten track to be very peaceful - however Ikea is only 45 mins away!
Unique benefits of the property
Le Logis des Quatre Puits has fully equipped gites including bedlinen and towels.
We have a heated saltwater pool, with a terrace with sun loungers and sun shades.
Each gite has its own private terraced area so that guests can eat outside and enjoy the long summer evenings. Barbecues are available on request.
There is a level field for ball games, and a croquet green. We also have a table tennis table and loads of board games. We have some bicycles we are happy to loan to guests.
Guests are welcome to walk through the estate, by the river and through the woodland.
Each gite has a television with English programmes.
We can offer vegetarian evening meals by prior arrangement, but obviously guests can cook whatever they want in the gite.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR6237
Keith Robinson and John Botteley
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)546 043 269
Mob: (France) + 33 (0)647 190 229
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7747 633 423
Owners Website: Click here
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