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Reference Number: 249

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This old charming Charentais farmhouse, parts of which are believed to date back to the 1750's, is set in its own secluded gardens of over 1/2 an acre, with a swimming pool, in the hamlet of Le Grand Chevallon in the heart of the Charente-Maritime, just 20 minutes from the historic town of Saintes, 50 minutes from Cognac and just 30 minutes from the Atlantic beaches. Here,the emphasis is on informality, peace and tranquillity and for this reason, children are not accepted at the acommodation

Within the grounds, you have the choice of either a separate self contained open plan studio or a converted stable, both full of character and well-decorated

Free WiFi internet access is available here

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Check In Times
Check in is between 16:00 and 19:00, though this accommodation is sometimes able to accept earlier arrivals, including luggage deposit, or later arrivals by prior arrangement.

Times indicated are local French times.
Self Catering Accommodation Possibility 1
The cottage
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Theis 35m2 self-contained open plan accommodation has a double bed which can be split into two single beds if required. It has a sitting room, kitchen, cooker, 2 ring electric hob, a microwave, fridge, washing machine, shower and WC. There is a garden area outside with garden furniture and a BBQ. Linen and towels are provided except for longer lets. A DVD player is now provided for your entertainment!
Seasonal tariffs

Tariffs per Week - (maximum occupancy is 2 guests)
From To Price Guests Arriving Min Stay
17 Jul 2010 20 Aug 2010 £639.00 up to 2 Saturday no
21 Aug 2010 17 Sep 2010 £531.00 up to 2 Saturday no
18 Sep 2010 31 Oct 2010 £266.00 up to 2 Anyday no
01 Nov 2010 31 Dec 2010 £184.00 up to 2 Anyday no

Supplementary tariffs
This accommodation is unsuitable for children. (under 12 years old)

Additional tariffs (Payable locally to host)

Electricity and Gas is included in the rental rates from 24th April to the 17th September. Electricity and Gas are charged by meter reading from the 18th September to April 24th. Please note however that towels are not included but can be provided if required for a nominal charge - there is a washing machine in each Gite. Bed linen is included but not for lets of 4 weeks or more between November and March.

Credit card payments are not accepted by this accommodation for additional tariffs.
Self Catering Accommodation Possibility 2
La Bergerie
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This converted Bergerie can accommodate 2 people with either twin beds or a double bed as required. It has a sitting room, kitchen, cooker, fridge, shower, WC and washing machine. The accommodation is ground level and has its own garden with furniture and BBQ. There is a DVD player and French TV in the gite.
Seasonal tariffs

Tariffs per Week - (maximum occupancy is 2 guests)
From To Price Guests Arriving Min Stay
17 Jul 2010 20 Aug 2010 £563.00 up to 2 Saturday no
21 Aug 2010 17 Sep 2010 £460.00 up to 2 Saturday no
18 Sep 2010 31 Oct 2010 £222.00 up to 2 Anyday no
01 Nov 2010 31 Dec 2010 £152.00 up to 2 Anyday no

Supplementary tariffs
This accommodation is unsuitable for children. (under 12 years old)

Additional tariffs (Payable locally to host)

Electricity and Gas is included in the rental rates from 24th April to the 17th September. Electricity and Gas are charged by meter reading from the 18th September to April 24th. Please note however that towels are not included but can be provided if required for a nominal charge - there is a washing machine in each Gite. Bed linen is included but not for lets of 4 weeks or more between November and March.

Credit card payments are not accepted by this accommodation for additional tariffs.
French Public holidays
Assumption Sunday the 15th Aug 2010
All Saints' Day Monday the 1st Nov 2010
Remembrance Day Thursday the 11th Nov 2010
Christmas Day Saturday the 25th Dec 2010
New Year's Day Saturday the 1st Jan 2011
Easter Sunday Sunday the 24th Apr 2011
Easter Monday Monday the 25th Apr 2011
Labour Day Sunday the 1st May 2011
1945 Victory Day Sunday the 8th May 2011
Ascension Thursday the 2nd Jun 2011
Whit Sunday Sunday the 12th Jun 2011
Whit Monday Monday the 13th Jun 2011
Bastille Day Thursday the 14th Jul 2011

French School holidays for this accommodation
Summer Friday the 2nd Jul 2010 - Wednesday the 1st Sep 2010
All Saints' Day Saturday the 23rd Oct 2010 - Wednesday the 3rd Nov 2010
Christmas Day Saturday the 18th Dec 2010 - Sunday the 2nd Jan 2011
Winter Saturday the 19th Feb 2011 - Sunday the 6th Mar 2011
Spring Saturday the 16th Apr 2011 - Sunday the 1st May 2011
Summer Saturday the 2nd Jul 2011 - Sunday the 4th Sep 2011
These are the French School holidays for the Charente-Maritime(17) department.
The Charente-Maritime department falls into French School Holiday Zone B, which also includes Aisne, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Aube, Bouches-du-Rhône, Charente, Cher, Corrèze, Côte-d'Or, Creuse, Doubs, Eure, Eure-et-Loir, Indre, Indre-et-Loire, Jura, Loir-et-Cher, Loiret, Marne, Haute-Marne, Nièvre, Nord, Oise, Pas-de-Calais, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, Seine-Maritime, Deux-Sèvres, Somme, Var, Vaucluse, Vienne, Haute-Vienne, Yonne, Territoire de Belfort.

English Spoken: yes
General information:
The Charente River with its wonderful scenery and water activities is less than 3 miles away. The old and cosmopolitan town of La Rochelle, steeped in nautical history, with its many cafes, restaurants and daily market, is reached in 40 minutes by car. Bordeaux is 1 1/2 hours drive via the A10 Motorway. Futuroscope near Poitiers is 2 hours drive from the house.
Animals welcome: no
Nearest International Airports: (distance as the crow flies)
La Rochelle Airport (Ile de Ré) (44km), Angoulême Airport (Brie Champniers) (76km), Poitiers-Futuroscope Airport (Biard) (116km), Bordeaux Airport (117km), Périgueux Airport (Bassillac) (139km), Bergerac Airport (Roumanière) (150km), Limoges Airport (157km), Nantes Airport (Atlantique) (161km), Angers Airport (Marcé) (178km), Tours Airport (Val-de-Loire) (201km), Laval Airport (Entrammes) (244km),