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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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This 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
01 Jan 2012 30 Mar 2012 £195.00 up to 2 Anyday 1 Week
31 Mar 2012 13 Apr 2012 £260.00 up to 2 Anyday 1 Week
14 Apr 2012 18 May 2012 £282.00 up to 2 Anyday 1 Week
19 May 2012 08 Jun 2012 £358.00 up to 2 Anyday 1 Week
09 Jun 2012 13 Jul 2012 £531.00 up to 2 Saturday 1 Week
14 Jul 2012 24 Aug 2012 £672.00 up to 2 Saturday 1 Week
25 Aug 2012 14 Sep 2012 £563.00 up to 2 Saturday 1 Week
15 Sep 2012 26 Oct 2012 £282.00 up to 2 Anyday 1 Week
27 Oct 2012 21 Dec 2012 £195.00 up to 2 Anyday 1 Week
22 Dec 2012 04 Jan 2013 £282.00 up to 2 Anyday 1 Week

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

Additional tariffs (Payable locally to host)

Bed linen is included but towels are not included although they can be provided if required for a nominal charge. Electricity and Gas are included in the rental rates from 18th May 2012 to the 14th September 2012. They are charged by meter reading outside of these dates .

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
01 Jan 2012 30 Mar 2012 £163.00 up to 2 Anyday 1 Week
31 Mar 2012 13 Apr 2012 £217.00 up to 2 Anyday 1 Week
14 Apr 2012 18 May 2012 £233.00 up to 2 Anyday 1 Week
19 May 2012 08 Jun 2012 £298.00 up to 2 Anyday 1 Week
09 Jun 2012 13 Jul 2012 £460.00 up to 2 Saturday 1 Week
14 Jul 2012 24 Aug 2012 £596.00 up to 2 Saturday 1 Week
25 Aug 2012 14 Sep 2012 £482.00 up to 2 Saturday 1 Week
15 Sep 2012 26 Oct 2012 £233.00 up to 2 Anyday 1 Week
27 Oct 2012 21 Dec 2012 £195.00 up to 2 Anyday 1 Week

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

Additional tariffs (Payable locally to host)

Bed linen is included but towels are not included although they can be provided if required for a nominal charge. Electricity and Gas are included in the rental rates from 18th May 2012 to the 14th September 2012. They are charged by meter reading outside of these dates .

Credit card payments are not accepted by this accommodation for additional tariffs.
French Public holidays
Easter Sunday Sunday the 8th Apr 2012
Easter Monday Monday the 9th Apr 2012
Labour Day Tuesday the 1st May 2012
1945 Victory Day Tuesday the 8th May 2012
Ascension Thursday the 17th May 2012
Whit Sunday Sunday the 27th May 2012
Whit Monday Monday the 28th May 2012
Bastille Day Saturday the 14th Jul 2012
Assumption Wednesday the 15th Aug 2012
All Saints' Day Thursday the 1st Nov 2012
Remembrance Day Sunday the 11th Nov 2012
Christmas Day Tuesday the 25th Dec 2012
New Year's Day Tuesday the 1st Jan 2013

French School holidays for this accommodation
Winter Saturday the 25th Feb 2012 - Sunday the 11th Mar 2012
Spring Saturday the 21st Apr 2012 - Sunday the 6th May 2012
Summer Thursday the 5th Jul 2012 - Monday the 3rd Sep 2012
All Saints' Day Saturday the 27th Oct 2012 - Wednesday the 7th Nov 2012
Christmas Day Saturday the 22nd Dec 2012 - Sunday the 6th Jan 2013
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),