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| Property List | Luxury Holiday Gites Poitou-Charentes Three luxury gites with 10m x 5m swimming pool in the heart of Poitou-Charentes Domaine
de la Garenne, Two, Three
& Four Bedroomed self-catering gites Wheelchair friendly |
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our gites An architect-designed conversion, recently completed to a high standard, these former farm buildings comprise three generously proportioned gites with swimming pool, in a rural parkland setting. Standing in the grounds of an early nineteenth century Charentaise farmhouse, the pretty stone buildings bordering the courtyard were formerly a cottage with adjoining stables and hayloft. All sympathetically converted,
retaining much of their character and charm to create
three spacious comfortable gites with many original
features. Each gite has been thoughtfully planned to accommodate disabled guests. Each has its own garden area with barbecue table and chairs plus a patio overlooking the courtyard. Exposed stone walls and impressive oak beams are a feature in each of the properties. The swimming pool is surrounded by a terrace to take maximum advantage of the sun, and equipped with sun-loungers. All set within mature grounds of three acres (1.2 hectares), the park contains a great variety of shrubs and trees, several of which are more than 300 years old. Purpose designed parking is available on site, easily accessible to the gites. Domaine de la Garenne is in a
rural location on the outskirts of the market village of
Sauze Vaussais, peaceful amidst fields of sunflowers and
corn, closely bordering the neighbouring departments of
Charente and Vienne. Le
Roitelet (sleeps 4/6) Part of the original cottage, dating back to 1838, this comfortable gite is approached by its own garden path. A large kitchen
and dining room, beamed,with
exposed stone walls, has been well-furnished, with a
dining area seating up to 6 persons, and a modern fitted kitchen complete with washing-machine,
fridge-freezer, The beamed lounge offers comfortable seating and occasional furniture, complete with a radio/CD player. The ground floor is tiled throughout. Stairs lead to a landing off which there is: A double bedroom with king-sized bed. A twin-bedded room. A modern fully tiled bathroom comprising shower, washbasin and toilet. Original oak beams and attractive chestnut flooring give character to the bedrooms. The gite offers full gas central heating, making it especially suitable for year-round rentals. A cot, high-chair, TV and DVD player are also available. Outside there is a garden with barbecue, tables and chairs for al fresco meals and a patio within the courtyard where you might relax with a glass of wine. Prices and booking information
Please note: There is a supplemental charge of £55 for single week bookings commencing in July or August. L'Hirondelle
(sleeps 6/8) This characterful gite, approached via a wide path from the car park, has a feeling of spaciousness as you enter through large French doors into an atrium which rises from a tiled floor with decorative frieze up to exposed original roof timbers and a galleried landing. The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge/freezer,
washing The open plan
lounge complete with radio/CD
player has a distinctly open/airy feel, along with a
kitchen and dining area seating up to 8 people. Upstairs, 2 further bedrooms, one double and one twin-bedded, can be found at either side of a galleried landing which contains comfortable seating overlooking the atrium and open plan living area, as well as having views across the courtyard. The particularly spacious double bedroom boasts an impressive French king-sized bed with upholstered head and footboard, and matching furniture. The twin bedroom has dark oak furniture, typical of the region, with prettily co-ordinated furnishings. The bathroom also on the first floor, comprises shower, marble-topped vanity basin with lighted mirror and WC, fully tiled and with heated towel rail. The first floor is fully boarded with chestnut flooring, and all rooms have fitted electric heaters. Cot, high chair and TV are available. Outside there is a garden with barbecue, table and chairs for al fresco meals, and a patio alongside the courtyard where you may relax with a glass of wine. Prices and booking information
Please note: There is a supplemental charge of £55 for single week bookings commencing in July or August. La Chouette (sleeps 8) Approached via its own wide
garden path, one enters this impressive gite through
large glazed French doors opening The spacious open plan living area comprises kitchen, dining area and comfortable lounge. The kitchen is generously equipped with dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine, microwave and gas cooker. The lounge and dining areas are well furnished with carefully selected local items to give an authentic flavour, and there is a radio/CD player. In addition to the glazed entrance doors, there are 2 further French doors leading onto the courtyard. Also on the ground floor is a pretty bedroom (twin-bedded) and a bathroom of “wet-room” design, comprising shower, washbasin and WC and non-slip floor tiles, heated towel rail and fully tiled walls. Upstairs by way of an attractive hardwood, “turning “ staircase are: 3 further bedrooms - two double bedrooms and one twin-bedded room with attractive chestnut flooring and a 2nd bathroom. Each bedroom is furnished in local dark oak furniture, providing ample storage, and with views across fields to the ancient village of Vaussais and its 11th century church. The bathroom comprises a marble-topped vanity basin with lighted mirror, shower and WC, and a heated towel rail. An attractive galleried landing overlooks the atrium and the courtyard garden. All rooms are fitted with electric heaters. Outside the garden area has its own barbecue, table and chairs for those al fresco meals, and a patio alongside the courtyard where you can enjoy a glass of wine. Prices and booking information
Please note: There is a
supplemental charge of £55 for single week bookings
commencing in July or August. Markets are held twice weekly and the village is well provided with a range of shops and services including two boulangeries, a small hotel, bars and restaurant. There is an outdoor pool, tennis courts and small lake with picnic area, children’s play area and walks. Close at hand are the towns of Civray and Ruffec, both on the river Charente, and ideal picnic spots. Also close by, are the towns of Chef Boutonne and Melle, the former boasting its Chateau de Javarzay and the latter with three Romanesque churches and Roman silver mine. Both have ancient lavoirs – communal areas where women-folk met to do their laundry in special areas adjacent to the river. There are no fewer than 49 Romanesque churches in the surrounding towns and villages, one of which is in Sauze Vaussais. Poitou-Charentes This vast region of France is one
of many contrasts, Comprising 4 departments – Deux Sevres, Charente-Maritime, Charente and Vienne, it is steeped in history, with mediaeval (especially Romanesque) churches and sculpture much in evidence. The region stretches from the
Atlantic coast with the towns of La Rochelle, Royan,
Saintes, through the Marais Poitevin (Venise Vert) and
its network of waterways, to the Charente River,
meandering peacefully through picturesque towns and
villages, flanked by vineyards near Cognac, on its way to
the sea. Airports at
Poitiers and La Rochelle are convenient for this region.
Car hire is available at both airports. To book one or more of these luxury gites please contact the owners:
When booking this property please mention Relax in France |
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