Clairette Cottage - Enclosed Heated Pool and Playground

Clairette Cottage - Enclosed Heated Pool and Playground

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Try scuba-diving  in our lovely heated pool !
The cottages feature super-king four poster beds
Main lawn/Playground area is fully enclosed
Large trampoline, play barn, chickens, quail......
La Vendange Dive Course Certificate (PADI)

Overview of Clairette Cottage - Enclosed Heated Pool and Playground

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Gibourne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationFontdouce Abbey29 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau de Cognac33 min drive
  • Popular LocationHennessy Cognac Company33 min drive
  • AirportLa Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)74 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Clairette Cottage - Enclosed Heated Pool and Playground

A former Napoleonic-era farm, 'La Vendange" is well established and perfectly located for easy access to both the coastal and many inland attractions of Charente-Maritime.

Please note this property is booked by the week. We have changeover days of Sat, Sun, Fri depending on cottage. Contact Owner for details.

The central lawn/swings area is enclosed, gated and within full view of all the cottages. Cots, stair gates, highchairs, strollers etc. provided FOC.

Wifi Internet FOC. TV/DVDs in each cottage. Large screen TV with Freesat in the Barn, with sofas for watching the football with the other guests.

Parents can relax while the children make new friends, or collect eggs from our own chickens. In addition to the communal areas, all cottages have their own private outdoor areas with dining furniture, parasol and BBQ. The Nie valley (near St. Jean D’Angely) is about 40 mins drive inland from the port of Rochfort, 1hr drive SE from La Rochelle airport and only 4 hrs drive from the port of St. Malo. Our location is the midst of a part of hidden France, where time seems to have stood still for centuries. The seaside and the coastal towns are an easy day out. Many beaches within 1hr drive. 3 historic market towns within 15 mins drive.

Property manager

Richard Dale
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Amenities

Pool

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Families with children only. Not suitable for groups of adults
Not suitable for pets

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gibourne

Located in Gibourne, this farm stay is in the city centre and on a lake. Museum of Saint Jean d'Angely and Museum of Art History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Aulnay National Forest and Les Raisins de L'Abbaye. Travelling with kids? Consider Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha and La Moutarderie Charentaise. Scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Pigeonnier d'Aulnay - 14 min drive
  • Fontdouce Abbey - 29 min drive
  • Chateau de Cognac - 33 min drive
  • Hennessy Cognac Company - 33 min drive
  • Remy Martin - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Saint-Jean-d'Angely Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Relais d'Aulnay - 13 min drive
  • Le National - 10 min drive
  • Renoux Julien - 10 min drive
  • La Table du Lavoir - 10 min drive
  • Moutarderie Charentaise - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Clairette Cottage - Enclosed Heated Pool and Playground have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Clairette Cottage - Enclosed Heated Pool and Playground pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Clairette Cottage - Enclosed Heated Pool and Playground?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clairette Cottage - Enclosed Heated Pool and Playground?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Clairette Cottage - Enclosed Heated Pool and Playground located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly farm stay is within 9 mi (15 km) of Office de Tourisme du Pays de Matha, La Moutarderie Charentaise and Aulnay National Forest. Pigeonnier d'Aulnay and Eglise Saint-Pierre d'Aulnay are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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4.0/5

Cleanliness

4.0/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.0/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

chrisitne c.

Lovely Setting, Great for Kids
Really enjoyed our stay. The kids loved the place. Fantastic to have somewhere you can let the kids just run around as you relax outside. Some nice touches e.g. books left for the kids/adults to read, equipment like potties/stepstools etc. Richard, the owner, was on hand for any queries. Rural location so car is needed. Going back again this summer :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Ailbhe B.

Best Holiday With Kids-Ever
This is the perfect location for a relaxed holiday with preteen kids: 2015 was our second holiday and are booked again for 2016. We'd had lovely holidays in Turkey & Portugal prior to this but nowhere we wanted to return to. The main selling points are: comfortable accommodation (but not luxury, no need to stress about kids wrecking anything!), mix of private & sociable areas, lovely pool, very safe for even small children, but most of all, all the children (from the 5 gites) end up playing together, so the adults can relax. The kids run out in the morning in their pj's to check on the hens and see who is up: they can start playing with friends while you sit in bed with a coffee! Plenty to do in the local area, decent supermarket 10 mins by car. Borrow the communal bikes and cycle to the local pub/ bistro. BBQ in the evening outside your gite, get the kids in bed and relax with a glass of local wine-bliss! We fly into La Rochelle and hire a car, so only an hour and 15 mins drive.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Richard D.

Another wonderful holiday here (our 5th visit)
We love it here. We have 2 girls age 4 and 6 and have been staying at La Vendange each summer for the past 4 years. It is perfect for children, very safe, with an enclosed garden and two lovely heated pools. There are swings, a slide, a trampoline and a shaded sandpit, not forgetting the chickens and quails all of which the children love. There are plenty of lovely things to do in the surrounding area, enough to keep you and the children busy for 2 weeks if you wish (even if the weather inclement). Or just relax at the gites where the children will play with their new friends.

4/5 Good

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About the host

Hosted by Richard Dale

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My family and I moved to France in 2003 and have renovated a number of historic farms in the area. We are all well integrated into the local community and speak fluent French.

We love to show visitors around this delightful part of the country. We encourage our guests to practice their French (particularly on the bread and croissant delivery lady); but for those who are a bit nervous with the language, we are more than happy to make restaurant reservations or help deal with any emergencies (eg. if a car breaks down or if someone requires medical treatment etc.)

Why they chose this property

My parents first purchased a small house in the area in 1988 and after a few delightful holidays here, my wife and I decided to buy a property ourselves in 1997. The stunning countryside, sunny weather, lovely old buildings, peace and quiet and quirky local people all contributed to a decision to move here with our 1 year old son Jamie in 2003. Our daughter Lucie was born here in Aug 2004 and we have run the property as a complex since around that time. The place took years to renovate !

What makes this property unique

Our guests seem particularly impressed with the facilities for children and especially the safety aspect of the property with the fully enclosed garden, surrounded by the gites themselves and the separate swimming pool area which is also full enclosed. The field (with soccer nets ) and play barn (with ping pong and basketball hoop) add a couple of further dimensions to round off the holiday experience. With five cottages and a lot of shared facilities, we have a real community feel and many guests come back year after year to meet up again with friends they made during their first holiday here.
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