CURRENT OBJECT: ANAM CARA COTTAGE
Lovely Charentais House with pool and garden, in beautiful village
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Rental Price180 Pound Sterling per object per weekPrice includes following expenses
Description of objectLOVELY HOUSE OF HONEY-COLOURED CHARENTE STONE, in walled grounds, offering complete peaceful privacy and relaxation as well as safe, spacious play areas for children and secure parking. Situated near to an ancient church in a delightfully pretty village.10% of fee goes to chosen charity. EXCELLENT AIR, RAIL AND ROAD LINKS for easy access by ferry or low cost airline. Ideally situated for enjoying the sun & warmth, the beautiful scenery, lively activities and cultural heritage of Ruffecois, as well as trips to Futuroscope theme park, nature and wildlife parks, medieval towns, Poitiers, Confolens, La Rochelle, Limoges and Cognac country. ANAM CARA is a house of character and rustic charm offering modern comforts. Child friendly. Perfect for couples and for families with children. 5 MINS walk to village bar and restaurant.5 MINS to shops, supermarkets, cafes, bars and restaurants.5 MINS to the Charente river and Le Rejallant - free leisure base/bar/restaurant. ANAM CARA (meaning 'soul friend') is a place to restore and refresh the spirit. Whether you want to be active in town, or in stunning countryside, or whether you prefer peace and relaxation at home, Anam Cara and the Ruffecois area offers you a warm welcome and everything you could need for a memorable and rejuvenating holiday in one of the sunniest parts of France. THERE'S PLENTY TO DO AT HOME. Children have space to explore and play safely and there is a covered sandpit for younger children. You have a very large lawned garden with a grapevined suntrap patio dining area, as well as areas of shade under fig, beech, cherry, magnolia and medlar trees. You can play badminton and other games, laze in the hammock listening to birdsong , or cool off in the private above-ground pool. Anam Cara is NOT part of a gite complex: you have private and exclusive use of all facilities. IN THE EVENING, help yourself to some of the parsley, rosemary, basil, thyme, chives, garlic, onions or tomatoes to add to your evening meal, turn on the garden lights and relax in the warmth as you dine outdoors. A VERY SHORT WALK takes you to tennis courts, a bar and restaurant or glorious sunny woods, fields and country lanes. WELL-EQUIPPED and well-furnished accommodation combines ancient character with modern comforts. There are two attractive, light and airy double bedrooms, both with clothes storage, bedside tables and reading lights. All household linen is provided and your bed is made up before you arrive. A LARGE, CHANDELIERED LIVING ROOM, with exposed Charente stone walls, beamed alcoves and fireplace, looks via French windows onto a restful balcony overlooking grapevines and mature gated gardens. EASY ACCESS TO SUNFLOWERED FIELDS and vineyards, Futuroscope theme park, lively towns, unmatched chateaux, bathing lakes, mills, boating, swimming, superb restaurants, friendly bars, picturesque and interesting villages and a region of rich cultural heritage. Property Type: Cottage Nearest Airport: Poitiers - 60 kms Nearest Bar/Pub: Villegats - half kms Nearest Restaurant: Villegats - half kms Location Type: Fishing Nearby, Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Riverside, Rural/Village, Town, Watersports Bedrooms: 2 Double Bedrooms. Comfortable, airy bedrooms, both with sitting space and views of the orchard and an ancient church. Additional double sofabed in the lounge. Cot and high chair on request. Bathrooms: 1 Shower, 1 Separate WC. The bathroom adjoins the main bedroom and has shower and sink, with a separate WC. Kitchen: Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Iron. Well-equipped kitchen (including toaster, coffee maker, etc) overlooks the patio dining area. The kitchen receives morning to early evening sunshine. General: House Linen. Rental includes all utilities, heating, bed linen, towels and a welcome pack which gives you all you need to know about about where to go, what to see and how to get there. Bikes available. Dining: Seating for 6. The house is equipped for indoor and outdoor dining. The dining area (to seat 6) in the living room looks out through French windows onto grapevines, lawn and beautiful trees. Entertainment: Radio, CD System, Board Games, Tennis Court. Lots of interesting books in French and English(including 'Anam Cara' by John O'Donohue) , children's games, radio, tape and CD player, and music are available. Outside: Private Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Balcony, Garden Furniture. Above-ground pool . Parking and drive space.Beautiful garden (floodlit for evening dining)and patio area with vines, honeysuckle. (Use the fresh herbs and vegetables if they are ready! ) Suitability: Children Welcome. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU LIKE TO DO and we will email you information sheets to help you plan your holiday. The area has a wealth of attractions for both adults and children. A VERY short drive or bike ride takes you to indoor and outdoor pools, river bathing, horseriding, canoes, kayacs, picnic areas, a bathing lake with beach, a variety of interesting cafes, bars and excellent restaurants. OR YOU CAN GO: fishing, explore the forests of Ruffec, buy fresh farm produce at local markets, visit the cinema, clubs, outdoor concerts, artists' workshops, taste the incomparable food and wine at 'Gourmet Days'. OR TAKE A LOOK AT: the Chateau of Verteuil, the panoramic views at Barro, the medieval church of Ruffec, the silver mines of Melle, the 12th century abbey at St Amant de Boixe, the protected medieval village of Tusson with spectacular gardens and a museum of rural life, the aquatic labyrinth at St Fraigne, restored mills at Condac and Villefagnan, the frescoes in the Chapel of Courcome, the International Dance Festival at Mansle (don't miss the fuchsia gardens), the restored chateau of Bayer - or just explore: you will find beautiful places, local fetes and festivals, and real French life. AS YOU ARE 5 MINUTES FROM THE N10, (and the main Paris to Bordeaux fast train route) access further afield is quick and easy to : the fascinating town of Poitiers and the FUTUROSCOPE theme park, The VALLEE DES SINGES (monkey park), ANGOULEME with its ancient streets and National Comics and Images Centre or the CHATEAU DE LA ROCHEFOUCAULD (with its nearby chocolaterie.) Or go east to the porcelain centre in LIMOGES and the International Folk Music Festival of CONFOLENS; west (1.5 hours drive)to the excellent port of LA ROCHELLE; north-west to the 'Green Venice' of MARAIS POITEVIN; ; south-west to COGNAC(for tours and brandy tasting) or the superb Roman amphithatre and town of SAINTES. Or take the TGV (fast train) from Ruffec to Bordeaux or PARIS for the day. Futuroscope Theme Park Futuristic, multimedia, high-tech theme park which attracts visitors from all over Europe. Just outside Poitiers www.futuroscope.com Charente Tourist Information Official Tourist Information site for the Charente with lots of good descriptions of outdoor activities, the Cognac area, roman archirecture, churches, picturesque villages, places to visit. www.lacharente.com Parc Animalier de la Colline Enchantee 11 hectare animal park with wallabies, llamas, ostriches, emus, stags, deer, yak, antelopes, bison, dromedaries, and farm animals. www.colline-enchantee.com Confolens World Music & Dance Festival In August every year Confolens hosts this international festival - ten day event with troupes of musicians and dancers from all corners of the globe. After the organised stage shows, small groups of artistes can be found on the terraces and bars of the town until the small hours www.festivaldeconfolens.com La Vallee des Singes In a 15 hectare park, 350 monkeys, chimpanzees, apes, gorillas roam (almost) freely. Children can mix with the animals and join in feeding sessions. www.la-vallee-des-singes.fr La Toque Blanche Excellent Hotel restaurant in Ruffec with lovely food and atmosphere at reasonable prices. www.latoqueblanche-ruffec.com ZOODYSEE Wonderful animal park set in a beatiful natural environment in the Forest of Chize, with over 500 animals to see. www.zoodysee.org/ ORADOUR SUR GLANE The famous 'martyr Village' subject to a terrible Nazi massacre in Worl War Two. Rebuilt village with museum, artefacts, memories, exhibitions. www.oradour.org/ FEERILAND A world in miniature: a Lilliput land containing hundreds of miniature models; Caesar's army approaching a medieval village; the Wild West; a Gaelic Village; the Renaissance in miniature; animated scale models. At Veyrac, ten minutes from Limoges, near Oradour sur Glane. feeriland.free.fr/GB/GB001.htm RUFFEC TOWN HALL & INFORMATION Guidede tour of the town, tourist information, photos and events calendar. www.mairie-ruffec.fr/EN/index.asp LE PETIT FUTE Descriptions of major towns, tourist information, interesting sites and places to visit. www.lepetitfute.com/tourisme_en_france/ CHARENTE GUIDE Tourist guide to Charente events, festivals, carnivals, concerts, exhibitions and guided tours. www.charenteguide.com SNAKE ISLAND L'ile aux Serpents is a fascinating world of snakes, iguanas, varans, alligators, lizards, turtles and mangees living in a natural environment including caves, water and flora. The vivarium is open all year and you can have close contact if you wish. At La Trimouille, east of Montmorillon and not too far from Les Geants du Ciel at Chauvigny. www.ileauxserpents.com GIANTS OF THE SKY Les Geants du Ciel is at the stunning medieval city of Chauvigny. Eagles and other birds of prey, white storks, African marabous, Australian kookaburras, parrots and other birds from all over the globe perform spectacular and colourful demonstrations of their skills in flight. www.geantsduciel.com CHARENTE MUSEUM GUIDE Information and virtual guides to museums in Poitou-Charentes. Includes: archaeology, ethnology, Arts and Natural History museums throughout the region. Events calendar showing exhibitions. www.alienor.org PUY DU FOU www.puydufou.com High Season Rate: From £240 per weekLow Season Rate: From £180 per week Rental Notes:Accommodation is all one one level, but there are steps up to the house.WE CAN SEND YOU INFORMATION SHEETS ON:Travel Information (How to get here inexpensively by air, sea, road and rail), Nearby cafes and bars, Nearby Chateaux, Places to visit, Boats & Boat Trips, Boulangeries & Patisseries, Restaurants, Wine, Cognac & Pineau, Lakes, Nature & Wildlife Parks, Supermarkets, Activities for Children, Villages to visit,Ruffec town, Days out to Angouleme, Cognac, Saintes, Poitiers, Confolens - and anything else you would like to know. 10% of the booking fee will be sent to our chosen charity of the year or, if you prefer, to a charity nominated by you. Location of objectAnam Cara is situated near to an ancient church in a delightfully pretty village, surrounded by stunning countryside.Town: France, Villegats, Ruffec, RuffecLovely, lively town with all the cafes, bars, restaurants, shops and supermarkets that you will need.Beautiful church of St Andre. Arrival and distancesArrival day: SaturdayDistance to next airport: Poitiers 60 Km Distance to next trainstation: Ruffec 4 Km Distance to next motorway: Ruffec 1 Km Distance to next shop: 3 Km Sport facilities nearbyCanoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horse riding, Mountainbiking, Sailing, Swimming, Tennis,Theme of holidays
Total sleeping facilities and distributionTotal number of sleeping facilities: 2
BathroomsNo. of bathrooms: 1
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