Holiday farmhouse in St Savinien, nr La Rochelle, Charente Maritime, France
Rustic Farmhouse in Peaceful Hamlet
Sleeps 4/6 (2 Bedrooms)
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This traditional stone farmhouse is a perfect getaway holiday home. The spacious terrace is an ideal place to sit back and enjoy the excellent local produce and wine, whilst indoors the comfortable salon with 2 large sofas and large working fireplace is a great place to relax. The farmhouse is in friendly hamlet 3kms west of St Savinien, a picturesque village by the Charente River where you will find a supermarket, banks, post office and train station to La Rochelle and Saintes, as well as a swimming pool, bars and restaurants, including a live music venue. La Rochelle airport is about 40 mins drive and the TGV to Lille at Surgeres is about 30 mins north. Bordeaux is about 100kms south. The coast, islands and beaches are half an hour away.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | |
| 7 September 2008 - 3 January 2009 | £295 |
| 4 January 2009 - 3 April 2009 | £295 |
| 4 April 2009 - 3 July 2009 | £350 |
| 4 July 2009 - 11 September 2009 | £425 |
| 12 September - 18 December 2009 | £350 |
| 19 December - 9 January 2010 | £450 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Discounts for long winter lets. Additional charge for central heating, logs available to buy locally.
Changeover day
Arrival Saturday between 3-6pm
Departure Saturday by 11am
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 double with antique iron bedstead. Bedroom 2 triple with antique bateau lit walnut bed and single bateau lit cherry bed. Single day bed in lounge. |
| Bathrooms: | Upstairs shower room with WC. Downstairs shower room. Downstairs separate WC. |
| Kitchen: | Smeg 6 burner range coooker, fridge/freezer, kitchen table, electric kettle, toaster, radio. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, iron and ironing board. |
| Living Rooms: | 39 sq.m. lounge with solid oak flooring, beams, 2 x large sofas, traditional stone fireplace. Single bed/sofa. Dining table. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen is included. Towels are not included. |
Notes on accommodation
The garden is secure with a lockable gate and is suitable for children and well behaved dogs. Logs are available to purchase locally.
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- pets accepted
Outside
Large limestone paved terrace with outdoor furniture. Lawned area at the rear of the house. Vines and fig tree with ample fresh figs in season.
Coast/Beach
The sweeping sandy beaches at Chatelaillon on the Atlantic coast are approx 20 mins drive away. The renowned beaches of the Ile d'Oleron and the Cote Sauvage are 40 mins away. Maritime centre of Rochefort is 20kms away. Fishing ports of Fouras and La Rochelle are 20-40 mins away. Fresh seafood is fabulous bought locally or at the local ports.
Golf
Golf course 20kms away in Saintes or 40kms away in La Rochelle.
Travel
La Rochelle Airport is 40 mins drive. Normandy ports are appprox 5 hours drive. TGV with connection to Eurostar at Lille is 20kms north in Surgeres. Car hire is useful.
Distances
3kms to St Savinien sur Charente, 20kms to historic romanesque town of Saintes. 40kms to picturesque La Rochelle. 20kms to Maritime centre of Rochefort. 12kms to pretty town of St Jean D'Angeley.
Further details
There are local shops and a supermarket in St Savinien, a saturday market and many activities during the summer months including Brocantes, wine fairs and fetes. The local swimming pool and lesiure park is great for kids, including the minature boats and fishing on the river.
Booking notes
30% non-refundable deposit when booking. Full amount 3 months before holiday. Please make cheques payable to Carolyn Sharples.
Guest comments
'Lovely Old House, M. Laporte was wonderful. We had a fantastic holiday and hope you do too' The Rhodes Family, Wolverhampton.
House swap
Possibly
For booking and further information
Carolyn Sharples
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1874 624392
Mobile:(UK) + 44 (0)7952 695821
Email: Click here
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