Price includes: your chosen property on a rental-only basis from 1700 hrs on the Saturday of arrival to 1000 hrs on the Saturday of departure.
Arrival must be by 2000 hrs.
Also included: bedlinen (sheets changed weekly); household linen (towels and tea-towels); gas for cooking; electricity.
Pets accepted.
Any other price related conditions
A breakage deposit of 125€ is payable in cash upon arrival. This will be returned on the morning of departure (less charges for items not included in the price), provided there have been no breakages and the property is left in good order. The owner may, at their discretion, make a minimum deduction of 50€ from the deposit if the property is not left in good order.
Logs available for the wood-burning stove at the rate of 10€ per day.
Les Petites Maisons is a 1-bedroomed cottage, sleeping 2, in the hamlet of La Clotte (Charente-Maritime), on the edge of the village of Chollet, 6km N of St-Martin-de-Coux, 59km NE of Bordeaux, 80km S of Cognac (Michelin map: 521).VFB is delighted to have featured this property since 2006. Saturday arrival.
Very comfortable and beautifully renovated, this 17th-century self-contained wing of the owners’ converted farmhouse is stylish and elegant with very good quality fixtures and fittings. Inside, the property is neat and cosy; original features of exposed stonework and beamed ceilings adding character to the otherwise contemporary interior. The open-plan living/dining room has been refitted with a mixture of modern and antique furniture whilst the light and airy bedroom is decorated in a stylish blue and white colour scheme. Set in a peaceful location, outdoor living includes a gravelled terrace (screened off from the owners’ terrace), a tranquil sizeable garden (3860m²), from which guests can appreciate the glorious views of the surrounding countryside, and an 8.1m x 4.3m raised pool (depth 1.30 m), shared with the friendly English owners, who generally use the pool only when guests are out for the day. Guests are welcome to wander around the large garden and to relax in the shade of one of the many trees in the grassy area at the back of the property. Daily excursions include waymarked trails, riding, fishing and swimming lakes all within 15km; château and hot springs at Jonzac; tastings of pineau and cognac; St Emilion and Médoc vineyards and day trips to Bordeaux and Atlantic beaches (Royan and Lacanau, via ferry). A charming, comfortable cottage set in gently rolling farmland in the heart of Pineau country.
Accommodation: Ground floor: open-plan sitting/dining room with corner kitchen. First floor: 1 double-bedded room with extra single bed, en-suite shower room with wc.
Activities: Shared, raised swimming pool (available June-September), public swimming pool at St-Aigulan (May – September, 15km), river bathing at St-Hauley (30km), tennis at Cercoux (10km). Lake bathing, bicycle hire in Montguyon (12km). Horse riding in Le Gibeau (10km) and la Roche-Chalais (15km). Golf (9 holes) in Montendre (30km) and (18 holes) in Libourne (18km). Base de loisirs in Parcoul (23km), Brossac (28.5km), and Montendre (30km). Aqua parc in Jonzac (51km).
Services: Baker in La Guirande (4km). Butcher in Le Gibeau (7.5km). Grocer in La Clotte (2km/1.2 miles). Restaurant in La Laiterie-St-Pierre-de-Palais (6km). All shops and services in Montguyon. Market on Mondays in La Roche Chalais (25km), on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Coutras (12km), on Fridays in Ribérac (48km), on Saturdays in Montguyon and on Sundays in St-Seurin-sur-Lilse (20km).
Location
In the hamlet of La Clotte (Charente-Maritime), on the edge of the village of Chollet – 6km N of St-Martin-de-Coux, 59km NE of Bordeaux, 80km S of Cognac. Michelin map: 521
Activities
Shared, raised swimming pool (available June-September), public swimming pool at St-Aigulan (May – September, 15km), river bathing at St-Hauley (30km), tennis at Cercoux (10km). Lake bathing, bicycle hire in Montguyon (12km). Horse riding in Le Gibeau (10km) and la Roche-Chalais (15km). Golf (9 holes) in Montendre (30km) and (18 holes) in Libourne (18km). Base de loisirs in Parcoul (23km), Brossac (28.5km), and Montendre (30km). Aqua parc in Jonzac (51km).
Services
Baker in La Guirande (4km). Butcher in Le Gibeau (7.5km). Grocer in La Clotte (2km/1.2 miles). Restaurant in La Laiterie-St-Pierre-de-Palais (6km). All shops and services in Montguyon. Market on Mondays in La Roche Chalais (25km), on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Coutras (12km), on Fridays in Ribérac (48km), on Saturdays in Montguyon and on Sundays in St-Seurin-sur-Lilse (20km).
Description
Very comfortable and beautifully renovated, this 17th-century self-contained wing of the owners’ converted farmhouse is stylish and elegant with very good quality fixtures and fittings. Inside, the property is neat and cosy; original features of exposed stonework and beamed ceilings adding character to the otherwise contemporary interior. The open-plan living/dining room has been refitted with a mixture of modern and antique furniture whilst the light and airy bedroom is decorated in a stylish blue and white colour scheme. Set in a peaceful location, outdoor living includes a gravelled terrace (screened off from the owners’ terrace), a tranquil sizeable garden (3860m²), from which guests can appreciate the glorious views of the surrounding countryside, and an 8.1m x 4.3m raised pool (depth 1.30 m), shared with the friendly English owners, who generally use the pool only when guests are out for the day. Guests are welcome to wander around the large garden and to relax in the shade of one of the many trees in the grassy area at the back of the property. Daily excursions include waymarked trails, riding, fishing and swimming lakes all within 15km; château and hot springs at Jonzac; tastings of pineau and cognac; St Emilion and Médoc vineyards and day trips to Bordeaux and Atlantic beaches (Royan and Lacanau, via ferry). A charming, comfortable cottage set in gently rolling farmland in the heart of Pineau country. Featured by VFB since 2006.
Accommodation
Ground floor: access via gravelled terrace (up 2 steps) into:
· Living/dining room with wood-burning stove. Corner kitchen with gas cooker (2 rings), electric mini-oven, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, washing machine, mobile barbecue. Tiled floor. Stairs to bedroom. Door to garden
First floor :
· Bedroom 1 with 1 double bed (1m40) and one single bed (0m90). Beamed sloping ceiling. Door to en-suite shower room
· En-suite shower room with wc. Sloping ceiling
Gas for cooking included – Electricity included – Wood for heating not included - Bed and household linen included.
Pets accepted.
Breakage Deposit: 125€ Sleeps: 2 adults MAXIMUM
Comments
"We can't praise the owners enough. The gite was lovely and perfect for two." "The owners showed us great hospitality." "This cottage is a real gem - well equipped, comfortable with furnishings to a high standard and many extras ... Peaceful rural setting is idyllic. Owners were perfect hosts. They were extremely generous and welcoming and provided wine, butter, milk, cheese and bread on arrival." "Thank you for being so kind and generous - we had a wonderful time. We certainly intend to return and explore more of the beautiful countryside."
Description updated January 2011
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