Child Friendly Gites for families with young children
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Safe, enclosed, toddler friendly gardens with playground.
Gites sleep 5-8 Five Child Friendly Gites with heated pool, Charente Maritime, near St Jean d'Angely, La Vendange Charente-Maritime (17)
From £295 (mid season) From £545 (July/Aug)
Website: www.lavendange.com
Our Property
For families:
A former Napoleonic era fortified farm, we are well established (10 years) and centrally located for easy access to both the coastal and many inland attractions of Charente-Maritime.
All the cottages feature four poster beds and some have spa baths or tiled family-sized stone baths.
- The South facing, heated in-ground pool and large heated toddler splash pool are in their own separate, fully fenced area with own lawn and sun-terrace.
- The enclosed central garden/playground is gated and within sight of all the cottages, so that parents can relax while the children play.
- In addition to the communal areas, all cottages have their own private outdoor areas with dining furniture, parasol and BBQ.
- The seaside and the coastal towns are an easy day out – many of the best beaches can be reached in about 1hr.
- Three historic market towns within 15mins drive.
- Peaceful, quiet, rural valley location away from busy roads 7/7 day
- Daily bread/croissant deliveries to the property.
- Welcome pack includes milk, tea, coffee and a bottle of excellent local rosé wine (made just up the road) ! Baby sitting available (10€/hr for up to 3 children)
For young children:
- Large, safe and secure communal lawn with 2 sets of Swings, slide, large shaded sandpit, hammock, large trampoline (with net), raised wooden Wendy house with slide, children’s outdoor toys and furniture are also included.
- Play barn with ping-pong, table football, includes a kids corner with drawing board, play dough, play kitchen Cots, high chairs, stair gates, toy and book boxes, bathroom step, potty, plastic crockery/cutlery, children’s audio with stories, nursery rhymes etc. are all provided as standard in every gîte.
- Baby monitors, strollers, bottle sterilizers, play mats, baby back pack, bibs etc. are all provided F.O.C on request.
- Fluffy baby chickens on site to feed and pet (feeding time 9.30 daily).
- Short walk through the lovely old village to see geese, chickens, sheep, donkey, cows
- The heated swimming pool and splash pool are in an enclosed child-proof area, separated from the main lawn/playground by the car park and two gates.
For older children:
- Adjacent sports field (we organise weekly football matches during July/Aug: LaVendange vs “the other place”)
- Large selection of DVDs and Videos available
- Table tennis in the barn Badminton and boules in the garden
- Pool has underwater lighting for swims after dark !
- Superb cycling country.
- Gently undulating landscape of woods, sunflower and wheat fields (adult bikes available F.O.C, kids bikes available for hire locally)
Family friendly Charente-Maritime receives more hours of sunshine than any other department in Western France.
The area is most famous for its unspoilt countryside and sandy beaches (and of course the seafood…)
About the cottages
- Three or four bedrooms. 1 or 2 bathrooms sleeping 5 – 8 persons + cot.
- All cottages have been carefully renovated with original oak beams and stone walls left exposed.
- All master bedrooms feature four poster beds (mostly super-king sized with solid oak frames).
- All prices include initial bed linen, tea towels, welcome pack etc.
- Clean and well equipped but retaining their original stone and oak charm.
- Dishwasher, washing machine, gas oven/hob, fridge-freezer, microwave all standard.
- All cottages have private gardens or outdoor dining areas with table, chairs, BBQ, parasol etc.
- Initial Bed Linen and towels included in quoted price (change available at 5Euro/bed).
- Most cottages have extra features eg. family-sized tiled baths, Jacuzzi etc.
- Fire extinguishers, fire blankets, smoke alarms are fitted in all cottages.
- TV/DVD or TV/VHS are optional at 20Euro/week - includes a large box of kids and adults programs and films.
- “Help yourself” Herb garden on site for the culinary minded.
- The Owners have young children of their own and live nearby.
Three bedroomed Gites
"Verdhello" (sleeps max 5 +cot in 3 bedrooms/1 bathroom + 1 shower room)
- Features: Super-King sized oak frame 4 poster bed.
- Wheelchair Friendly Cottage.
- En-suite with spa-bath and separate shower with seat.
Price: £295-745 depending on season
Full details/photos: www.lavendange.com/verdhello.html
"Chasselas" (sleeps max 6 +cot in 3 bedrooms/1 large bathroom)
- Features:
- Original farmhouse kitchen and family-sized tiled “wine tank” bath.
- Super-king sized oak frame 4 poster bed
Price: £320-770 depending on season
Full details/photos: http://www.lavendange.com/chasselas.html
"Columbard" (sleeps max 6 +cot in 3 bedrooms/1 large bathroom)
- Features:
- four poster bed and family-sized tiled “wine tank” bath.
Price: £345-795 depending on season
Full details/photos: www.lavendange.com/columbard.html
"Syrah" (sleeps 7 +cot in 3 bedrooms)
Price: £370-820 depending on season
- Features: private areas on two sides + private parking.
- Super-King sized oak frame 4 poster bed
Full details/photos: www.lavendange.com/syrah.html
Some guest comments:
"Family holiday Heaven ! All the ingredients to keep even the most active/demanding toddler happy: swimming pool with toys + garden with their own house = rather chilled parents ! Marvelous !!” O’NEIL FAMILY
"A wonderful palce for all the family from 0-100. The childrens’ facilities were great and provided a very welcome distraction for toddlers, which made the holiday more relaxing for the parents” BENWELL FAMILY
“Very child friendly, which made it a relaxing stay for all” TAYLOR FAMILY
“Excellent accommodation, with all the items required to feel like home” LEAR/PHIPPS FAMILY
See the link below for more comments: www.lavendange.com/4kids.html
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