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| Property List | Charente Maritime 3 Luxury Holiday Gites
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About
our property Set in large, secluded gardens, these tastefully restored cottages offer top quality accommodation for anyone looking for a truly relaxing holiday. Close to the amenities of the attractive market town of St Jean d’Angely and ideally placed for exploring this beautiful region of the Charente Maritime our many guests have loved it here. Our Gites All the gîtes are furnished to a
high standard with well Each gîte has its own patio area with tables, chairs and barbeque – the perfect spot to sit and enjoy a meal prepared from the produce bought at the local markets or those hand-prepared meals from the charcuterie counter so beloved of the French. The tranquil grounds of Les
Grands Arbres extend to The pool is normally open mid May to mid September and is protected by a security railing. Please note that unfortunately pets are not invited and smoking is not allowed within the gîtes. Le Sapin (sleeps 6/8)Le Sapin (Pine Cottage) provides accommodation for 6 to 8 people. Downstairs is a large open plan living area (19ft by 26 ft) incorporating a well-equipped kitchen (cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher), dining area and comfortable seating with satellite TV, DVD and CD players.
Attractive open-tread wooden stairs lead up to 3 full-height bedrooms, one double and two twin, all with fitted wardrobes and bedside tables. The bathroom upstairs has a full-size bath with shower, w.c. and wash-hand basin. Downstairs there is an additional shower, w.c. and wash-hand basin. Two comfortable single bed settees and wardrobe space is available on the ground floor for additional flexibility. Le Châtaignier (sleeps 2/4)Le Châtaignier (Chestnut Cottage), for 2 to 4 people, is a lovely light-filled cottage with patio areas front and back, allowing you to enjoy the sun throughout the day. The ground floor
is open plan with a cottage style kitchen incorporating cooker, microwave, fridge
and washing machine, a dining and lounge area, with satellite TV, DVD and CD players. Open-tread wooden stairs lead to a full height double bedroom, with fitted wardrobes, and a separate shower room with w.c. and wash-hand basin. The hall upstairs has additional wardrobe space and a lovely view over the apple orchard. A comfortable double bed-settee is provided on the ground floor. Le Pommier (sleeps 2)Le Pommier (Apple-Tree Cottage)
is a delightful ground The kitchen area has a cooker, microwave, fridge, washing machine and dining space. The living area incorporates a very comfortable bed settee and plenty of storage space. Well equipped for two people, Le Pommier would also make an ideal quiet retreat for Gran or Grandpa while the rest of the family is accommodated in le Sapin or le Châtaignier. Prices and booking information Prices are per week (Saturday to Saturday)
* If only 4 people occupy Le Sapin during these periods the price will be reduced to £400 from £450 and to £475 from £550 There is a charge for electricity during the low season ( 4th Oct to 1st May ) of 30 euros per week for Le Sapin and 20 euros per week for Le Châtaignier and Le Pommier. Outwith the period mid-June to mid-September, short breaks or Wednesday to Wednesday bookings are available for the gites and longer lets can be arranged over the winter months. Please contact us for prices. Bed &
Breakfast We also offer B&B in the main house. There is a double room with ensuite shower room at 60 euros per night for two people and a twin room with private bathroom at 55 euros per night. Both rooms have lovely views over the garden. A continental breakfast with local produce is served in the morning. About our region The village of Ste Même is well known in the area for its large impressive houses, dating back to when Cognac was produced in the area. It has a general store, a part-time post office and a bar/ restaurant which provides good value lunches, Tuesday to Sunday, and will serve evening meals providing you book in advance. Saint Jean d'Angely is only 10 minutes away by car and this lively little town has an excellent market twice a week (Wednesday and Saturday), a wide selection of cafés and restaurants, supermarkets, an indoor water complex, a cinema and interesting historical buildings. Saintes, 20 minutes to the south, provides an even wider selection of shops and restaurants and is a town of architectural and historical interest. Cognac, a beautiful old town, can be reached in less than 30 minutes and many of the Cognac producers provide interesting tours of their premises, with the opportunity to do some tasting at the end! Ste Même is also well placed for visiting: the vibrant towns of La Rochelle and Royan on the coast; the picturesque islands of Île de Ré and Île d’Oléron; Rochefort with its naval history; Niort and the area known as 'Green Venice', as well as many interesting little villages set in the attractive surrounding countryside. The golden sandy beaches just south of La Rochelle can easily be reached in under an hour. Within the area there is horse riding, kayaking, go-karting and golf. Interesting family days out include: Futuroscope, a theme park just outside Poitiers; the well laid out zoo at Le Palmyre near Royan, The Valley of the Monkeys near Romagne and Paleosite, an interactive theme park just outside Saintes. An information pack on places to
visit and things to do is available in the gîtes and
further information can be obtained from the tourist
office in Saint Jean d'Angely. The village of Sainte Même can be reached within less than 15 minutes of Junction 34 of the A10 (take the Saint Jean d'Angely turnoff). It is approximately four and a half hours drive from the ports of Caen and St Malo. There is also the option of flying to: La Rochelle, Poitiers, Bordeaux or Angouleme airports. For further details and photographs please visit the owner's website at: www.lesgrandsarbres.com To book these Charente Maritime holiday gites please contact the owners:
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