| France - Poitou-Charente - Charente - hhhh | | Object number: | 14033 |
| Creation date: | 16.05.2008 |
| Type of object: | Holiday House, detached |
| Living area: | 250 m2 |
| Number of rooms: | 4 |
| Number of sleeping accommodations (sleeps): | 8 |
| Number of bathrooms: | 3 |
Rental Price111 Pound Sterling per object per week
Price includes following expenses- Electricity
- Telephone line (no call charges)
- Water
Description of objectThe house is spacious and comfortable. All the bedrooms lead off a long corridor that comes off the large front hall. Bedrooms 1 and 2 have en-suit shower rooms and walk in wardrobes. Bedrooms 3 and 4 share the family shower room between them. The main living area is a converted barn that provides open plan living.
The swimming pool was installed in 2003 and has a movement sensitive safety alarm system. On the terrace leading from the French windows there is a large table and seating for eight to take advantage of the views that surround the house. The Utility room is spacious and contains a double sink, washing machine and two long washing lines in case of inclement weather. The room is warmed by the boiler. Double glazing throughout. Electric shutters on many windows. Unlimited hot water! Maid service may be available at an extra cost if booked in advance. All crockery, glasses, cutlery and utensils are provided, including the all important corkscrew, toaster, kettle, garlic press etc. Iron, ironing board, hairdryer, board games, football table, out-side games, duvets, pillows, bed linen, bath towels. Please bring your own swimming/beach towels.
Changeover day is on a Thursday to take advantage of cheaper mid week travel costs. Also the roads are far less busy on these days in high season. With check-in at 4pm there is time to nip to the shops if you want to. Arriving on a Thursday means that you can go to the wonderful market at Riberac on Friday. This is a lovely day out as you can return via Aubeterre ( officially one of the prettiest villages in France) where you can lunch in the village square and then visit the monolithic church ( a must ). You can then take a canoe up the river if you're feeling energetic. There is a file in the house containing masses of information on things to see and do and ideas for days out. Guests are invited to make recommendations for others.
The property is unsuitable for children under 5 years as the pool is directly outside the sitting room and is unfenced. Although the house is all on one level, making it suitable for those with mobility difficulties there are a few steps (at most 3) where the level changes slightly
Location of objectThe farmhouse is only an hour from Bordeaux and from the pine backed, sandy beaches of the Atlantic which are very popular with surfers.Close to the Dordogne border, all the delights that can be found there are readily available. Forty minutes away is Cognac where you can see the manufacturing processes at first hand - and taste a few samples! The beautiful town of St Emilion is under an hour away; where a few more samples can be had. Medieval Angouleme is another place well worth a visit, as are the roman ruins in Saintes. The famous theme park Futuroscope is approximately an hour and a half away. Vignes des Perches provides a relaxing and comfortable base for a holiday that will provide plenty of variety for young and old alike whatever their interests.
Town: France, dogdorgne, hhhhVignes des Perches is a spacious traditional farmhouse set in two acres with its own pool. Panoramic views of beautiful undulating countryside surround the house, which is situated at the end of a hamlet on a hill. While enjoying a peaceful and secluded position off a dead-end lane, the house is only five minutes away from the small town of Brossac. This is a lovely traditional town perched on top of a hill, dominated by its romanesque church. An enjoyable evening can be spent sitting outside the restaurant in the church square watching the swifts fly round the shuttered houses. All the shops you could need, for day to day living, are to be found here and there is also a tourist information centre. Just outside town there is a leisure lake with a swimming beach and small playground. Nestled in the trees, overlooking the lake, a restaurant provides refreshment when tired. A little further away, Chalais has a large supermarket and a wonderful weekly market.
Arrival and distancesArrival day: any
Distance to next airport: Bordeaux or Angouleme 100 Km
Distance to next trainstation: TVG Angouleme 45 Km
Distance to next motorway: N10 exit Barbezieux 15 Km
Distance to next shop: 8 Km
Sport facilities nearbyCanoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Horse riding, Swimming, Tennis,
Theme of holidays- Cultural and sighseeing holidays
- Family holidays
- Hiking holidays
- Relaxing holidays
Total sleeping facilities and distributionTotal number of sleeping facilities: 4
BathroomsNo. of bathrooms: 3- thereof Bathrooms with shower: 3
- 3 seperate WC(s)
External facilities of objectInternal facilities of objectMachines and equipment- Radio
- Satellite-TV
- Telephone
- Towels provided
- Washing machine
Kitchen facilitiesServicesOther- Handicapped: not specified
- Seniors: suitable
- Children: welcome
- Pets: not allowed
CateringCatering: Self catered (extra)
Additional InformationThe farmhouse’s location in south Charente on the edge of the Dordogne is a perfect base from which enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including walking, bird-watching, cycling, horse riding, fishing, canoeing, quad biking, llama trecking, tennis and golf. The Atlantic Ocean is a little over an hours drive away with long sandy beaches; ideal for swimming and wind-surfing. Fun for all can be had at a ‘centre Parcs’ type complex newly opened at Jonzac 20 minutes away. There are many historic landmarks and towns to visit: the monolithic church at Aubeterre, Brantome - a ‘little Venice’, various chateaux, the caves at Lascaux and the fine old cities of Angouleme and Bordeaux. There are various golf courses within easy reach - Aubeterrre (one of the prettiest villages in France) where there is also a swimming beach and canoe hire, and Cognac which is a little more challenging. |
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