La Grange - Luxury gite converted from Charentais farmhouse
Farmhouse with 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Garden, Swimming Pool
The large barn of this old Charentais farmhouse and distillery has recently been converted to a high standard and now provides a luxury 4 bedroom gite. Set in 3 acres of meadowland which includes a 12 x 6m pool, Les Tilleuls is in the small picturesque hamlet of Echebrune, close to the mediaeval town of Pons with its restaurants and supermarkets and to the larger Roman towns of Cognac and Saintes. Also within easy reach are the beaches of the Atlantic coast. The surrounding countryside is ideal for the walker or cyclist, off road chalk lanes meander through the vineyards, cycles are available free of charge. For golfers there are excellent 18 hole courses at Cognac, Saintes and Royan.
Plus the the local baker calls every morning before 9 o'clock!
The ground floor is open plan with a fully equipped kitchen including washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, and an island unit with hob and oven. The breakfast bar leads in to the the living area, with its original beams and stone walls, which has a tv with UK channels, DVD, radio, CD and a dining table to seat up to 10 people. French windows on two sides open on to a private patio with BBQ and garden furniture for al fresco dining. It also has access to the pool, meadowland and play area. There is also a shower room and toilet on the ground floor.
Stairs lead to 4 bedrooms, 2 with twin beds and 2 with doubles. There are fantastic views over the surrounding vineyards and sunflower fields. There is also a large bathroom with bath, shower, basin and toilet. La Grange has full central heating all year round.
Facilities for this holiday farmhouse in Pons, Charente/Vendee/W. Loire
Property
Type:
Farmhouse
Nearest Airport:
Bordeaux/La Rochelle - 60 miles
Nearest Port:
St Malo - 300 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Lonzac - 2 miles
Nearest Restaurant:
Pons - 4 miles
Nearest Beach:
St Georges de Didonne - 25 miles
Nearest Golf Course:
Cognac - 12 miles
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
2 Double Bedrooms, 2 Twin Bedrooms. 2 large double bedrooms and 2 spacious bedrooms each with 2 single beds
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 1 Shower. On the ground floor there is a shower room with toilet and basin vanity unit and a family bathroom upstairs with bath, shower, toilet and basin vanity unit
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. Well equipped modern fitted kitchen with all appliances and plenty of work space
General:
Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided, Internet Access. Large open plan living, dining and kitchen area. Ideal for families, with 3 sofas, 2 armchairs allowing space for watching television, dining or quietly reading.
Dining:
Seating for 10. Large dining table for 8 people but extends to allow seating for 10 people
Dining furniture also on the patio in front of the gite
Entertainment:
Satellite TV, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games.
Outside:
Communal Pool, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. There is an enclosed patio area around La Grange overlooking the pool and meadowland. There are also shady areas with garden furniture and yet plenty of space for games and activities.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Local activities in and around Pons, Charente/Vendee/W. Loire
La Grange along with Le Chai, a two bedroomed gite, make up Les Tilleuls which is set in 3 acres of meadowland with a 12metre x 6m swimming pool. It is also ideal for ball games, kite flying or practising the golf swing. The whole of Les Tilleuls is surrounded by vineyards, sunflowers or fields of cereal crops but retains a view to the 11th century church which overlooks Echebrune.
Echebrune is a rural hamlet set in the rolling countryside, the locals are mainly viticulteurists and provide the basic ingredient, eau de vie, to the large cognac producers, Martell, Hennessy, Remy Martin et al, although many distill their own and welcome visitors for a degustation (tasting). Echebrune is 5 mins from the mediaeval town of Pons, which has all the services banks, restaurants and supermarkets, a weekly market on a Saturday and pretty bars to in front of the Hotel de Ville. It is also minutes from the Roman towns of Saintes, with its amphitheatre and walks along the Charente and of course the beautiful old town of Cognac. Three good 18 hole golf courses can be found within easy reach at Royan, Saintes and Cognac. This part of France is also renowned for its micro climate and is second only to the Cote D'Azur. The pretty fishing ports of the Girdonde are close by where you can travel the Green Route along the coast stopping off for lunch by the quayside before arriving at the amazing beaches of St Georges or the resort and beaches of Royan. Or, travelling further along the coast to the Cote Sauvage and the wind surfing beaches of the Atlantic.
Eachbrune is only 10 minutes from Junction 36 of the A10 Paris-Bordeaux motorway, on the D700 towards Barbezieux. Also, by motorway only 1 hour from either the airports of La Rochelle or Bordeaux.
Rental rates for this farmhouse
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
30 Aug - 26 Sep 2008
£625.00
€787.50
$1012.50
27 Sep - 19 Dec 2008
£400.00
€504.00
$648.00
20 Dec - 9 Jan 2009
£625.00
€787.50
$1012.50
10 Jan - 22 May 2009
£440.00
€554.40
$712.80
23 May - 10 Jul 2009
£675.00
€850.50
$1093.50
11 Jul - 29 Aug 2009
£1125.00
€1417.50
$1822.50
29 Aug - 25 Sep 2009
£675.00
€850.50
$1093.50
26 Sep - 18 Dec 2009
£440.00
€554.40
$712.80
19 Dec - 8 Jan 2010
£675.00
€850.50
$1093.50
Rental Notes: Rentals are usually Saturday to Saturday. Occupation times, arrival 4pm, departure 10am. We can be flexible on mid week arrivals and also short or long term stays - please ask for details. La Grange can be interconnected with Le Chai to accommodate 12 people in six bedrooms.
This unit is situated in or next to other properties
should you wish to holiday with a larger group.
The additional units are:
Le Chai (Sleeps 4) - Cottage restored from ancient cognac distillery
La Grange (Sleeps 8) - Luxury gite converted from Charentais farmhouse
Availability of La Grange
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
10 July 2007
Property listed since:
10 July 2007
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