Le Petit Prevallon - Tastefully restored charentaise country house
Cottage with 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Garden, Swimming Pool
Le Petit Prevallon is a charming south facing property sleeping up to 10 with large sunny terraces, lovely small pool with roman steps and a very attractive garden. It comprises 5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and spacious living accommodation, all in keeping with the property's period character. There is also satellite TV and modern kitchen facilities all in a sought-after village on the river. There are gas and traditional barbecues both to front and rear of property, a separate grassy area at the rear of the house for games, and bicycles available as required.
It is only a short walk to local shops, a beautiful chateau, and a bar/restaurant etc. Within half an hour's drive is a range of scenic beaches, and the historic town of Saintes with Roman amphitheatre and great shopping is only 20 minutes away. The local town with boating, a selection of restaurants, pool with watershute and a large supermarket is under 10 minutes' drive away.
This delightful former farmhouse was built some 400 years ago and has been tastefully and comfortably restored with modern amenities in harmony with beautiful antiques and original features. The front terrace is ideal for outside meals, drinks and barbecues, and the rear terraces arround the pool are great for relaxing with a book, a glass of wine and sunbathing. The small pool is a real feature, with vines to one side and flowers growing on attractive old stone walls. The pool is some 1.4 metres deep and has shallow roman steps and a contracurrent for energetic swimming!! There is a grass area for badminton and football etc to the rear of property.
There are two large reception rooms, nicely furnished, one with satellite TV and with good quality furniture and fittings. There is also a good-sized, fully equipped kitchen, further kitchen area and a downstairs bathroom with bath/shower and WC (also comprising pool equipment, washing machine and ironing board etc). Two flights of stairs lead to 5 double bedrooms, a bath/shower room with basin and WC and another shower room with basin and WC.
To the front of the property is a lawn with shrubs and fruit trees and to the rear two terraces and the pool area. There is plenty of off-road parking available adjacent to the old bread oven next to the house.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in St Savinien, Charente/Vendee/W. Loire
Property
Type:
Cottage
Nearest Airport:
La Rochelle - 40 mins
Nearest Port:
St Malo - 260 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
In village - 5 mins
Nearest Restaurant:
In village - 5 mins
Nearest Beach:
Royan - 25 miles
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Horse Riding, Near the sea, Riverside, Rural/Village, Watersports
Bedrooms:
2 Double Bedrooms, 2 Twin Bedrooms, 1 Family Bedroom.
Seating for 10. Flexible eating arrangments with formal dining indoors and outside tables at front and rear.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Satellite TV, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games.
Outside:
Private Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture.
Suitability:
Children Welcome.
Local activities in and around St Savinien, Charente/Vendee/W. Loire
Boating, swimming and fishing all within 5 minutes walk. Chateau in village open to public, two further chateaux within 10 minutes. Mini golf, swimming pool with shute, tennis and boating lake all within 7 minutes. Golf courses are available in Saintes and Cognac. Saintes with its Abbey, Roman amphitheatre, and great shops is 20 mins drive. Cognac with its tasting tours and exhibitions is 40 mins. La Rochelle with its lovely old port area ,bars and seafood restaurants is 40 mins. Royan with its fantastic beaches is 35 mins. The islands with spectacular birds, forests and beaches are within one hour. Bordeaux and St Emilion are 90 mins away.
Easily found! From main crossroads on outskirts of village take Rue du Port down towards river and St. Savinien. The property is 3rd on left with blue door and shutters.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
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UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
1 Feb - 14 Mar 2008
£450.00
€495.00
$675.00
15 Mar - 29 Mar 2008
£600.00
€660.00
$900.00
29 Mar - 24 May 2008
£580.00
€638.00
$870.00
24 May - 12 Jul 2008
£650.00
€715.00
$975.00
12 Jul - 30 Aug 2008
£950.00
€1045.00
$1425.00
30 Aug - 1 Oct 2008
£650.00
€715.00
$975.00
Rental Notes: Flexible change over times available. Please note that for smaller parties of 5 or less it is possible to rent part of the property at a reduced rent but with all amenities available. For parties of more than 6 an extra £100 a week is charged.
Guestbook
"great property and superb position.....well equipped with everything needed....we will be back" - the jenkins.........august 2007
Availability of Le Petit Prevallon
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Owner joined site on:
07 September 2006
Property listed since:
10 October 2007
Holiday Cottage in france - Charente/Vendee/W. Loire - Charente-Maritime - St Savinien
