La Petite Maison is a beautifully restored cottage with full central heating. It combines the warmth of polished wood with the coolness of stone walls, beamed ceilings with tiled floors, and pleasant intimacy with stunning views. The charm of antique furniture is complemented by a host of modern conveniences to make your stay pleasant and relaxing. With its own private terrace, it is the ideal retreat for a couple.
Ground Floor: Living room is spacious and light, there is a glazed door leading onto a private terrace. An antique stone fireplace contains a wood burning stove, in front of which are two arm chairs. Satellite TV, dining table and chairs complete the ensemble. Kitchenette with microwave fridge, washing machine, gas hob, electric oven and grill and plenty of cupboard space.
First floor: Double bedroom with ensuite shower, vanity unit and toilet. Central Heating
Private Courtyard: The sunny courtyard is the ideal place to laze. Garden furniture, including tables, chairs and sun-loungers is provided, as well as a barbecue, indispensable for holiday dining.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Angouleme, Charente/Vendee/W. Loire
Property
Type:
Cottage
Nearest Airport:
Poitiers or Limoges - 100 kms
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Agris - 2 mins
Nearest Restaurant:
Agris - 2 mins
Location Type:
Golfing, Horse Riding, Quiet, Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom.
Bathrooms:
1 Shower.
Kitchen:
Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Iron. The washing machine is shared beween the three gites.
General:
Central Heating, Maid Service, House Linen, Towels Provided. Towels are provided on request
Maid service available on request for a small supplement.
Dining:
Seating for 4.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Satellite TV.
Outside:
Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. Bicycles are also available free of charge (for adults only)
Local activities in and around Angouleme, Charente/Vendee/W. Loire
Le Puyssaguet is just a stone's throw from the centre of the sleepy village of Agris, where you will find a grocer, a café, a restaurant, and a post office. There are also 2 tennis courts and a horse riding centre within easy reach.
A five minute stroll will take you into the Braconne Forest where you can spend time discovering some of the suggested walks.
Five miles away is the little town of La Rochefoucauld with its superb castle, parts of which date back to the eleventh century. The Chateau is open to the public and is well worth a visit, as are the carmelite cloisters in the town. Every Saturday there is a small market in the church square and on the tenth of each month there is a larger market which runs the length of the high street. La Rochefoucauld also has lots of shops and restauraunts, 2 supermarkets and a swimming pool.
Our position in the middle of the Charente is ideal for discovering the countryside of the Charente Limousine to the east, which is also called the Swiss Charente. To the west are the vineyards of Cognac and its many distilleries, which are open to visitors. To the south you can take in the atmosphere of the Dordogne, Aubeterre and its monolithic church.
An hour and half by car will take you to Futuroscope at Poitiers or the beaches on the Atlantic coast. Visit la Rochelle, and the islands of Ré, Oléron or Aix (2 hours).
In the vicinity, there are numerous Roman churches, picturesque villages amphitheatres - Chassenon for example. The lakes of Lavaud, Mas Chaban, St Yriex and St. Estèph are also worth visiting.
Angoulême, with its ramparts, its cathedral and the old town is half an hour away. In the museum you can see the celtic gold helmet discovered in Agris which is a unique piece and sometimes shown in the Louvre, as well as abroad.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
Euro
UK Pound
US Dollar
29 Dec - 29 Mar 2008
€280.00
£222.22
$360.00
29 Mar - 3 May 2008
€290.00
£230.16
$372.86
3 May - 28 Jun 2008
€340.00
£269.84
$437.14
28 Jun - 30 Aug 2008
€360.00
£285.71
$462.86
30 Aug - 4 Oct 2008
€340.00
£269.84
$437.14
4 Oct - 20 Dec 2008
€280.00
£222.22
$360.00
20 Dec - 27 Dec 2008
€360.00
£285.71
$462.86
Rental Notes: All linen, including towels if requested, is provided and the beds are ready on arrival. If your stay is for longer than a week, bed linen is changed every Saturday. A Utility Room provides all the necessary washing and ironing facilities for personal laundry. Bicycles are available free of charge
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Owner joined site on:
29 March 2006
Property listed since:
30 March 2006
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