Rustic Farmhouse in Peaceful Hamlet
Rural Location Surrounded by Fields, Sunflowers, Vineyard and Orchard
Sleeps 4/6 (2 Bedrooms)
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This traditional Charantaise 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 for those cooler spring or autumn nights is a great place to relax. The house is detached and surrounded by a large terrace and lawned area with barbeque and Gazebo. There is off road parking for two cars. 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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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 31 March 2012 - 14 April 2012 | £495 | 7 | ||
| 14 April 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £450 | 3 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 8 September 2012 | £495 | 7 | ||
| 8 September 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £450 | 3 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £450 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds. Weekend breaks available in spring and autumn, please email for details.
Discounts for long winter lets. Additional charge for central heating, logs available to buy locally.
Changeover day
Arrival Saturday after 4pm. Departure Saturday by 11am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 double with antique iron bedstead and marble washstand 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/utility room. Downstairs separate WC. |
| Kitchen: | Smeg 6 burner range cooker, Siemens fridge/freezer, kitchen table, microwave, electric kettle, toaster, CD/radio. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, iron and ironing board, drying rack. |
| Living Rooms: | 39 sq.m. lounge with solid oak flooring, beams, 2 x large sofas, Charantaise stone fireplace. Single bed/sofa. Dining table. TV with DVD and digital satellite aerial. Bookshelves and games. |
| 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.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- barbecue,
- pets accepted
Accessibility
The property has small steps to access bathrooms (2 steps) and living room (1 step) Door openings are narrow and may not be suitable for a wheelchair. However there is a downstairs toilet and shower room and bed in the lounge which could make it accessible for someone with mobility problems. The staircase to the upper floors is original and quite narrow.
Outside
Large limestone paved terrace with outdoor furniture. Lawned area at the rear of the house with barbecue.
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. 30kms 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 leisure park is great for kids, including the miniature boats and fishing on the river.
Booking notes
30% non-refundable deposit when booking. Full amount 2 months before holiday. Please make cheques payable to Carolyn Tobin.
Guest comments
'Lovely Old House, M. Laporte was wonderful. We had a fantastic holiday and hope you do too' The Rhodes Family, Wolverhampton.
'relaxing holiday with our new baby boy, really enjoyed the terrace' Mr & Mrs Casselton, Orpington
House swap
Possibly
Owner profile
James & Carolyn
About the owner
We live in Wales with our 7 year old Border Collie Tasha. James is a nurse in the local hospital whilst I work as a regeneration manager at the local council. We enjoy good food and going on holiday. We have family in Lancashire, London and Alsace and moved to Wales after living in France for two years.
Year purchased: 2003
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We fell in love with the little house with the blue shutters and couldn't wait to buy it. The house came with land and barns and was a real escape for us after the years we had spent in London. We lived in Chez Bertet for two years while we renovated the farmhouse, grew veggies and made wine. In 2005 we moved back to the UK and since then we have rented the house to guests and enjoyed many happy family holidays ourselves. Chez Bertet is a quiet friendly place and we are lucky to have wonderful neighbours. We love relaxing on the patio on a warm evening with a glass of wine and enjoy having beautiful beaches, markets and historic towns within easy reach. It is a special place, rustic and full of charm, a real place to get away from modern life.
Unique benefits of the property
The local town St Savinien is only 3kms away - a short bike ride - and we enjoy eating good food at the restaurants and cycling back afterwards on the quiet lanes. As well as the main house we also own the land across the road which has fruit trees and the vineyard. There is nothing like eating a fresh peach or fig from the tree on a warm summer evening. The house is easily accessible with La Rochelle airport less than an hours drive away.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR732
Contact Name:
Carolyn Tobin
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 01685350009
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