Charentais House (PM001992) - 3 Bedroom - House - Saujon
(8km) Saujon - Charente Maritime - Poitou Charentes
PROPERTY SUMMARY
Traditional Charentais House with 2 Storey Tower
Property Location
| Reference: | PM001992 |
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| Brochure: | Page 39 |
| Location: |
(8km) Saujon - Charente Maritime - Poitou Charentes View location map Plan your route to this property |
| Area: | Rural |
Amenities
- Child Facilities
- Cycling
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Fishing
NearbyTypes of fish: Bream, roach, carp, tench
Name of nearest fishing location: River Charente
Distance: 15 km -
Horse riding/Trekking
On-site or NearbyName and address of nearest stables: La Rondellerie 17600 Sablonceaux
Distance: 5 km
- Linen
- No Smoking
- Short Breaks
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Signed wine route
Name of nearest signed wine route: Route de Cognac
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Walking
Name/number of nearest marked trail: GR4
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Watersports
Nearby -
Wine Tasting
Name and address of nearest wine producer: Jean Pillet les Moines 17600 Nancras
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About The Property
| Property | Type | Bedrooms | Sleeps | Arrival | Bathrooms | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charentais House |
+ mezzanine
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Self Catering | 3 | 7 | Sat | 3 | Check availability |
Three star classification approved by Poitou Charentes Tourism Organisation. Royan beaches 20km, Saintes 15km, golf, Saujon 8km, swimming pool, supermarkets. Nancras 1.5km village shops. Cadeuil 4km, recreational lake, watersports. Local activities include golf, fishing, walking and cycling. Bordeaux 90 mins, La Rochelle 1 hr.
Charentais house featuring 2 storey tower with 2 double bedrooms, one with en suite shower room (ground floor), mezzanine with 2 single beds, new bathroom and single bedroom. Cot, highchair.
Downstairs. Kitchen/breakfast room (gas cooker, fridge-freezer, microwave, dishwasher). Bathroom and wc. Spacious lounge/diner (telephone, fireplace, firewood). Laundry/washing machine.
Enclosed south facing garden with bbq, garden furniture.
From our visitors' book:
Sept.2011
The gite has everything you could wish for...charm, authenticity, beautiful traditional furnishings, coupled with modern bathrooms, in short a dream house.
August 2011
For the second year running we have hired La Ruche and again had a wonderful holiday.We hope to return.
Thank you for a lovely week. House was charming, loved the area...are now hooked on the local aperatif (Pineau).
August 2010
We had a lovely holiday at La Ruche. It is a comfortable and welcoming house - frienda and family stayed and all agree that the house is just perfect. We will definitely be back.
Changeover Saturday in high season but can be midweek at other times, please ask.
Facilities
| Property Type: | Houses |
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| Nearest restaurant: | La Ferme de Magne, St Gemme, 3km. Cadeuil 4km. Moulin de Chalons Le Gua 7km. Hotel des Acacias, Corme Royale 3km. |
| Location and activities: | Rural hamlet in wine-growing area with nearby farm and horse riding. Undulating countryside ideal for cycling and walking. Leisure complex nearby at 4km with beach, lake and water skiing. Outdoor swimming pool at Saujon 8km, 20 min drive to coast. |
| Bedrooms: | Two double bedrooms in tower, both with double beds and curtained door access, 1 with en suite shower room. One single bedroom with 120cm bed. Two 120cm beds on mezzanine. |
| Bathrooms: | Ground floor: 1 bathroom and 1 separate wc. One shower room en suite to bedroom. First floor: 1 family bathroom. |
| Kitchen: | Kitchen/breakfast room with fitted kitchen, gas stove (bottled gas cylinders outside), dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer, electric toaster and kettle. |
| Dining: | Table and 6 chairs in kitchen, large farmhouse table with bench seating in living room. |
| Living area: | Three seater sofa and easy chairs in living room. |
| Entertainment on-site: | Tv (French only). |
| Outside: | Sunloungers, garden furniture and barbecue in enclosed garden for sun bathing and outdoor eating. External laundry room with boiler for central heating and washing machine. Firewood store. |
| General: | This is an extended stone built property and the main room was a wine store containing a wine press dating back to the late 19th century. The tower was added in the 1970's by the previous owner and modern additions by the current owner. June 2008: "Once again we had a lovely relaxing week at La Ruche...We will be back again". 'A fantastic fortnight at La Ruche. Loved the beaches. Local bakery one of the best around.' July 2009: 'We have all been bitten by this part of france. Perfect weather for our holiday and a most enjoyable stay.' 'The house was very welcoming and gave the feeling of French country living'. |
| Suitability: | Ground floor double bedroom with en suite shower room suitable for those with limited mobility. Open sided steep staircase with handrails and stairgate. |
Charentais House - Sleeps: 7, Bedrooms: 3
Apr & Oct £300 pw
May, June & Sept £425 pw
July £495 pw
August £550 pw
Keyholder/caretaker 50m, French-speaking only.
Flexible changeover day considered.
Enquire and Book
To book this property use the contact details below quoting Holiday France Direct ref: PM001992.
| Contact: | David Worthy for Redworth Properties Ltd |
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| Postal Address: | 4 Grove Way Esher Surrey KT10 8HL |
| Telephone: | 020 8398 3565 with answerphone or mobile 07951 211280 |
| Mobile: | Simon Worthy Tel: 01159 235629 |
| Email: | Email the Owner » |
| Shortlist: | Click here to add this property to your shortlist |
What to See and Do
Owners Recommendations
Eating Out
'Restaurants'
"Ferme de la Magne 3km has themed restaurants, ostrich park and farm for miniature animals.
Moulin de Chalons at Le Gua 3* restaurant hotel in restored mill.
Hotel des Acacias at Corme Royale
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Local Area and Activities
'Coastline'
"Sandy beaches, pine forests, islands, boat trips, seafood, lighthouses, historic ports and lots of sunshine. What more do you want except to stay on!"
'Fortified Towns'
"Talmont with its church overlooking the Gironde Estuary and famous for hollyhocks. Brouage harbour where the sea has receded and birthplace of Champlain, founder of Quebec in Canada."
'Islands'
"Visit Ile d'Oleron's beaches and seafood restaurants. Ile d'Aix, exile of Napoleon, only accessible by boat. Ile de-Re, near La Rochelle, holiday area of the rich and famous is only an hour's drive away."
'La Palmyre'
"Enjoy a family day out at this zoo in the pine forest on the coast. 1600 animals in a natural environment."
'La Rochelle'
"Historic town with port and fortified ramparts. Description and recommendations in February 2009 France magazine"
'Rochefort'
"l8th century town and port on the Charente River with the Corderie Royale famed for rope making, Hermione warship being re-created and a centre for begonias!"
'Royan'
"All year round coastal resort. Particularly recommend Un Violon sur le Sable, free music concerts held on beach in July."
'Saintes'
"Roman town on the Charente River, with Roman arena and arch where you can explore the river by boat. International Music Festival held in July. "
Markets and Shopping
'Cognac'
"Historic city on Charente river and centre of Cognac-producing area. Visits to famous distilleries eg Hennessy, Otard, where you can taste and purchase Cognac on-site."
'Pineau'
"Pineau is a speciality of the Charentais region, an aperitif combining cognac and wine. Can be tasted and purchased at the nearby distillery where the producer will also give you a tour."
'Royan Market'
"Colourful daily morning market with fresh produce especially fish, oysters caught locally. Also pineau, local aperitif."
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