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Description
Superb spacious C17th country house (dating from 1613) set in large private grounds with lawned gardens & walled courtyard. Set in idyllic peaceful countryside yet only 2-3km from restaurants & shops, you are in easy reach of historic towns & beautiful beaches, in a region renowned as the 2nd sunniest in France. Sleeps 6/ 7. This lovely 17th century farmhouse has been beautifully renovated with comfortable furnishings and a wealth of original features including stone fireplaces, exposed stone walls, cathedral ceilings and oak beams. An outdoor courtyard overlooks generous lawned gardens with mature fruit trees and vines, well and bread oven. Stunning two-storey kitchen, 2 double bedrooms and a twin with extra pull-out bed, separate bathroom, two shower rooms and toilets. French doors in living room lead out to walled courtyard. Electric heating, woodburner in lounge, satellite TV, DVD, washing machine, fridge/freezer, cooker, microwave, garden furniture, bicycles and plentiful off-road parking. Set amidst beautiful Charente-Maritime countryside yet minutes from shops, cafes/bars, restaurants, outdoor swimming pool etc.
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Property rental Conditions
All prices listed are complete including linen, towels and electricity with no hidden extras.
An initial deposit of 30% of the overall cost of your holiday will secure your booking.
£24 discount available if you do not require bed linen / towels. Please state on booking.
An initial deposit of 30% of the overall cost of your holiday will secure your booking.
£24 discount available if you do not require bed linen / towels. Please state on booking.
Property information
Property type
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Farmhouse
Bedrooms
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3
Persons
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7
General
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Within an hour’s drive are a host of contrasting attractions, from the stunning islands of Ile de Ré and Ile d’Oléron, and an coastline which boasts mile after mile of beautiful beaches, to the idyllic ‘Green-Venice’ that is the Marais Poitevin.
For the children there is the nearby Asinerie (donkey sanctuary) and slightly further a field is the virtual-reality theme park Futoroscope.
There are excellent golf courses at Niort, Cognac and Saintes, and with its three major rivers, the Charente, the Dordogne, and the Gironde, the region is a mecca for anglers (passes available locally). Naturally, the area is overflowing with vineyards where you can sample the local wine, pineau, and cognac. And of course there are the historic towns themselves - La Rochelle, Poitiers, Saintes, and of course Cognac.
For the children there is the nearby Asinerie (donkey sanctuary) and slightly further a field is the virtual-reality theme park Futoroscope.
There are excellent golf courses at Niort, Cognac and Saintes, and with its three major rivers, the Charente, the Dordogne, and the Gironde, the region is a mecca for anglers (passes available locally). Naturally, the area is overflowing with vineyards where you can sample the local wine, pineau, and cognac. And of course there are the historic towns themselves - La Rochelle, Poitiers, Saintes, and of course Cognac.
Interior facilities
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Audio tape player , Cooker , Dvd player , Freezer , Fridge , Heating , Hob , Ironing board/Iron , Kettle , Linen provided , Log fire , Microwave , Radio , Satellite/Cable TV , Shower , Stereo , Toaster , Towels provided , TV , Vacuum cleaner , Washing Machine , Wood burner
Note's on interior
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The main entrance is into the stunning 40m2 kitchen, with feature staircase, and a wealth of exposed beams. Half the kitchen is the impressive full two-storey height with a cathedral ceiling and an indoor bridge connecting to the west bedroom. Original features include a stone arch and an original structural beam, both of which presumably date from soon after the close of the medieval era.
In the sejour (day room) there is satellite tv / radio, DVD player, CD player, and a wood-burning fire set in an original stone Charentaise fireplace. With access to the walled courtyard and gardens through french doors.
On the first floor the three bedrooms are beautifully and sympathetically converted hay-lofts, all boasting a wealth of exposed stone, cathedral ceilings, wood floors, and original tree-trunk beams, some of which retain their original bark. There is also an upstairs toilet and shower-room.
The bathroom has exposed beams and a faux wood-burning fire, again set in an original stone Charentaise fireplace. The shower-rooms boast luxury shower cabins with seats and massage jets. There is a second shower-room and second toilet on the first floor.
Bedroom Facilities
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On the first floor the three bedrooms are beautifully and sympathetically converted hay-lofts, all boasting a wealth of exposed stone, cathedral ceilings, wood floors, and original tree-trunk beams, some of which retain their original bark.
Bathroom Facilities
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The bathroom has exposed beams and a faux wood-burning fire, again set in an original stone Charentaise fireplace. The seperate shower-rooms boast luxury shower cabins with seats and massage jets. There is a second shower-room and second toilet on the first floor
Exterior facilities
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Barbecue , Car Parking , Garden , Terrace
Note's on exterior
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The south-west facing house is situated on the edge of a hamlet of four houses on a quiet country lane, and has plentiful off-street parking on a large gravel drive. The house sits in large 1000m2 private grounds mainly laid to lawn enclosed by a mature tree hedge and with open fields beyond.
The garden is laid mainly to level lawns, with a well, a bread-oven, mature fruit trees, and a vine trellis. There is also a walled courtyard terrace which offers excellent outdoor eating facilities as well as an illuminated and more sheltered spot for those cooler evenings at the ends of the season. There are plenty of facilities such as tables, chairs, loungers, a parasol, barbeque etc. Two bicycles are also available for your use.
Local information
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Car required , Chemist nearby , Doctor nearby , Family Holiday , Historical interest , House Swap , Rural Hamlet , Walking
Local Activity
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Water sports , Water Park , Tennis , Surfing , Shopping centre , Sailing , Public Swimming Pool , Horse Riding , Golf , Fishing (sea) , Fishing (fresh water) , Cycle hire , Culture , Bird watching , Astronomy
Suitability
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No pets allowed , Family holiday , Child friendly
Nearest Airport
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La Rochelle - 30km
Nearest Ferry
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La Rochelle - 30km
Nearest Railway
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St Jean d'Angely - 13km
Nearest Bar/Pub
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Le Colombier - 2km
Nearest Restaurant
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Le Compostelle - 2km
Location
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Walking , Swimming , Rural , Golf , Countryside
Notes
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Les Basses Roches is situated in the heart of rural Charente-Maritime, and you could quite easily spend your entire holiday relaxing in the secluded spacious garden and walled courtyard or cycling along the myriad of quiet lanes that surround the hamlet. The house is however situated just off the medieval pilgrim route of Santiago de Compostella. Consequently, the area is a world heritage site, and has an abundance of architectural and cultural treasures. Two of these treasures are right on the doorstep - the church of St. Pierre is one of the most outstanding examples of Romanesque architecture in the Charente, and there is also a beautiful renaissance chateau at Dampierre-sur-Boutonne. In easy cycling distance is Aulnay de Saintonge (3km) offering all amenities with restaurants, bars, an open-air pool, brocantes, a wine specialist, as well as a bustling Sunday market packed with delicious local produce. A little further away is St.Jean d’Angély with its café terraces nestling in timber-framed medieval boulevards, a host of excellent restaurants, and the Atlantis leisure park. And of course there are many brocantes and vineyards close by in which you can wile away your day.
Prices and Availability
Changeover Day
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Bookings are Saturday to Saturday. Non Saturday - Saturday bookings may be available. Please contact us with your request
Prices(Tariff)
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Rental Period
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Price per week
3rd January 2009 - 4th April 2009
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£ 270.00
4th April 2009 - 18th April 2009
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£ 360.00
18th April 2009 - 2nd May 2009
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£ 300.00
2nd May 2009 - 6th June 2009
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£ 320.00
6th June 2009 - 20th June 2009
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£ 360.00
20th June 2009 - 27th June 2009
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£ 400.00
27th June 2009 - 4th July 2009
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£ 425.00
4th July 2009 - 11th July 2009
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£ 540.00
11th July 2009 - 18th July 2009
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£ 600.00
18th July 2009 - 29th August 2009
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£ 630.00
29th August 2009 - 5th Sept 2009
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£ 500.00
5th Sept 2009 - 3rd October 2009
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£ 360.00
3rd October 2009 - 19th Dec 2009
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£ 270.00
19th Dec 2009 - 2nd Jan 2010
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£ 400.00
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