Quality Gites each with their Own Rear Garden
12 x 6m Heated Swimming Pool
2 and 3 Bedroom Gites
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Le Repos des Hiboux is a little haven of 2 and 3 bedroom quality gites with a 12x6m heated swimming pool and automatic safety cover. Each gite is fully equipped with satellite TV, WIFI accessibility and it’s own enclosed garden. There is communal eating and play areas for all to enjoy, relax and socialise. We can accommodate parties from 2 people up to 18 people plus 2 extra cots. Ideal for larger families or friends wishing to holiday together! Located in the North of the Charente-Maritime, Villenouvelle is a small hamlet nestled in between open countryside. Just 5 minutes away is our nearest village with all local amenities including, co-op, boulangerie, doctors, dentist, pharmacy, bar/restaurant and church.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 7 January 2012 - 6 April 2012 | £110 | - | ||
| 7 April 2012 - 4 May 2012 | £170 | - | ||
| 5 May 2012 - 22 June 2012 | £260 | - | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 13 July 2012 | £460 | - | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £595 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 14 September 2012 | £460 | - | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | £260 | - | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 26 October 2012 | £170 | - | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 21 December 2012 | £110 | - | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 4 January 2013 | £200 | - |
Les Tournesols & The Wheatfields (Sleeps 6/8) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 7 January 2012 - 6 April 2012 | £200 | - | ||
| 7 April 2012 - 4 May 2012 | £320 | - | ||
| 5 May 2012 - 22 June 2012 | £410 | - | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 13 July 2012 | £600 | - | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £970 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 14 September 2012 | £600 | - | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | £410 | - | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 26 October 2012 | £320 | - | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 21 December 2012 | £200 | - | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 4 January 2013 | £300 | - |
Notes on prices
Prices are per week. Towels change can be provided.
Changeover day is Saturday during main season.
Pets welcome outside of July and August.
Discounts available for long term lets (contact us for more info).
Changeover day
Changeover day is a Saturday during July and August. However, this is more flexible throughout the rest of the year.
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Les Tournesols & The Wheatfields (Sleeps 6/8)
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Sleeps 6/8 plus 2 cots. Please note the availability calendar will only show as occupied when both properties are booked. These large gites have a lounge (Ikea sofabed in Wheatfields), wood burner and downstairs WC. There is a comfortable fully equipped kitchen diner, leading to a terraced patio, garden and sun loungers overlooking open countryside. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, the master bedroom having an en-suite shower room. A further double bedroom at the rear with a king size bed which can convert to twin singles if necessary. The third and smallest bedroom easily holds full size bunk beds. There is also a separate washroom (BATH & shower in The Wheatfields) and WC. The gites are equipped with all the usual amenities including oven and hob, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, and 2 fridge/freezers ideal for large families or extra drinks! In the lounge there is satellite TV, video, DVD, a music system and a games/toy box. See website for updated availability. |
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Notes on accommodation
Family friendly - Having two children ourselves we have, where possible tried to ensure the whole area is child friendly and safe. Our heated swimming pool is not only fenced but also has an automatic key operated cover for added security. ASwell as a toy box in each gite, there is a video and DVD library for young children, garden toys including giant JENGA and Playstation. Cots, highchairs (indoor & outdoor), stair gates for both the top and bottom of the stairs, baby relaxer chairs, baby baths and changing mats are all available, please ask when booking.
Outside
The farmhouse and gites are set around a central courtyard. Aswell as an enclosed garden with sun loungers for each gite, there is also a communal BBQ area for all to enjoy and socialise. There is a 12x6m heated swimming pool with internal roman stairs and automatic safety cover, ideal for families with smaller children. The swimming pool area is easily large enough to allow sun loungers for all with a small garden area and shade alongside. Garden jenga and petanque are available for guest use.
Coast/Beach
Beaches on the Atlantic coast are all within easy reach.
Fouras, La Chátelaillon-Plage and La Rochelle are all approx. 45 minutes with Royan being slightly further at approx. 1 hr. The islands of Ile de Re and Ile D'Oleron are only an hour away, famous for their beautiful white sandy beaches.
Golf
Excellent golf courses located in Niort and Saintes, both within a 30 minute drive.
Travel
Airports: La Rochelle - 45 minutes, Angouleme - 1hr, Poitiers - 1hr 10 minutes and Bordeaux - 1hr 30 minutes. All are serviced by low cost airlines with car hire available at the airports. Ferry ports: Caen, Cherbourg and St Malo all between 4-5 hrs. Boulogne and Calais approx 8 hrs. Directions available on request after booking.
Distances
Nearest village with all amenities is only 5 minutes away. Large supermarket 8 minutes. The historical town of St. Jean D'Angely is only 15 minutes and has something for everyone from Go Karting to markets and an aquatic centre. Ideally placed for outings to La Rochelle, Rochefort,The Marais Poitevin, Cognac, Poitiers and Bordeaux - Not forgetting to mention zoos, museums, a donkey sanctuary, Futuroscope and an Aquarium.
Further details
The Charente Maritime can offer you many attractions nearby to explore. To try and help you plan your holiday, take a look at some suggested excursions. Full Day. 1.Royan - Morning visit to La Palmyre zoo. Afternoon spent on the beach or a visit to Ile D’ Oleron. 2.La Rochelle. Visit to the Aquarium in the morning followed by a walk around the harbour and La Rochelle Old Town.
3.Ile de Ré – Famous for it’s beautiful beaches. Have a drive around the island & choose one of the many beches. Visit the harbour of St Martin with good restaurants. 4.Cognac/Jarnac - Famous for the distilleries of the world‘s best selling cognacs. 5.Saintes – Large shopping centre with historic monuments within walking distance. Many good restaurants. 6.Bassin d’Arcachon – The Dune du Pyla is a must. If you have time, spend the afternoon and evening in Bordeaux. 7.Bordeaux - Worth a day trip just to see the magnificent buildings.
8.Futurescope – Theme park located near Poitiers, great for children of all ages. 9.Rochefort – A visit to the Corderie Royale and the construction of Hermione. 10.Puy Du Fou - A fantastic family day out. Shows and attractions including large birds of prey swooping inches above your head! 11.La Vallée des Singes - Get up close and personal to over 350 species of primates. Great enjoyment for children with play and petting area. Half Day 1.Surgeres – Pretty and historic market town. 2.St. Jean D’Angley – Historic town with the Abbey Royale and Fountain. 3.Marais Poitevin – Aptly called ‘Venise Vert’ because of its canal network. Great place for an afternoon’s trip when the heat of the sun has gone. 4.Chize Zoo – 10 minutes away and worth a visit if you have children and are short of time. 5.Dampierre Sur Boutonne - This beautiful renaissance chateau is only 5 minutes away. 6.Port Minature, Saint Savinien - Replica steam boats. This is a lovely place to visit for families with small children.
Booking notes
We require a deposit of 20% at the time of reservation in order to guarantee your holiday; the balance to be paid eight weeks before arrival.
Long Term Lets - we are open all year and accommodate long term lets. Please contact us for more information.
Guest comments
‘We have been receiving guests in our gites for 8 years now and are very proud to have repeat bookings year after year. People who were originally guests have now become friends and it's great to catch up with everyone and watch them enjoy their holiday. Here are a few general comments but please visit our website where all guest comments are displayed’
‘Extremely helpful, I'm sure if we had asked for a pink dancing elephant, Paul would have sorted it! The pool was excellent, it's one of the most brilliant of all the brilliant pools I've been in. I couldn't get out of it’. The Roughton's
‘We have had a wonderful holiday! The gite is very comfortable and has everything you need. The swimming pool is fantastic, hours of fun and relaxation’ T. Doggett
‘I would recommend anybody to come and stay at your gites and visit: Il de Re, Cognac, Saintes’ St. Jean D'Angely, Coulon (the gondolas) and Niort. Alex Jones
‘Long term let testimonials available on request’
Owner profile
About the owner
We moved to France in 2003 with our then 1 and 2 yr old daughters. Our dream was to incorporate our family into the french way of life. We wanted more space and to grow our own vegetables etc. French life hasn't been easy but we love it ! Our girls are fully bilingual and are seen as french by their school friends. We have lots of friends and France is our new home, we are very proud of it. The education is very good and we love the open spaces and countryside surrounding our house. Family bike rides and long walks are a regular activity - sounds simple but we love it. That's not to say that the girls don't enjoy their DS's and Wii's - there are some gadgets we can't do without !!
In all we are happy with our move, life is settled and our children are happy.
Year purchased: 2003
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We were looking for a house with easy access to the beaches but still very french. It sounds a cliché but we believe we have the best of both worlds. We are 5 mins drive from a route national and 15 mins from the nearest A10 motorway junction. Getting around is very easy but we live in open, peaceful countryside.
There are lots of country roads that can be explored on bike or by foot or you can jump in your car and travel to the coast or one of the other many tourist attractions nearby.
Unique benefits of the property
We have been receiving guests for the last 6 years and have had some guests returning to us every year since then! We aim to be welcoming and family friendly. Each gite has it's own enclosed garden but there is also an open courtyard to the front where the children love to meet and play.
Bird watchers will love the variety of birds we have in the fields behind the gites and at harvest time it's great to see the combine harvester come right up to the fence, within a meter of our border ! Sunflowers and wheat are our regular crop.
All our land is fenced for children's safety so when the front gates are closed, they can run and play without the parents having to worry.
See our guest comments on our website to reassure you of a lovely holiday.
For booking and further information
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