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Overview

Beautiful Pool and Sundeck

Property Ref: dnb179 Name: Rural gîte near Sauzé-Vaussais in central Poitou-Charentes

Sleeps: up to 10 (4 Bedrooms) Location: Caunay - France

Rates: £ 315 pw Pets: No

Address

Châtaigne Cottages,
La Chaume,
Caunay

Rental Property Description

Châtaigne House and Cottages: a Charentais farmhouse and three cottages with pool, in a private, enclosed plot of ¾ acre. Nextdoor to a large well-stocked fishing lake, deep in the heart of the Southern Deux-Sèvres countryside

Rental Rates

Period	From	To	Price/Night	Min Days
High	Jun 28, 2008	Sep 05, 2008	£ 129/day	7
Mid	Sep 06, 2008	Oct 03, 2008	£ 80/day	7
Low	Oct 04, 2008	Oct 31, 2008	£ 45/day	7
All other dates			£ 45/day	3

Availability Calendar

Changeover day

During High season , changeover day is Saturday. Guests should aim to arrive no earlier than 16:00, and should leave no later than 10:00 (local times.) Other changeover days and arrival/departure times will be considered out of season.

Accommodation

Bedrooms: Bedroom 1 with double bed
Bedroom 2 with double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds plus bunk beds
Bedroom 4 (ground floor) with double bed
Bathrooms: En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1
Main bathroom also on 1st floor
Toilet on ground floor
Kitchen: The white fitted kitchen is equipped with a fridge, a microwave oven, a dishwasher and an oven and hob. Ironing board & iron.
Utility room: Shared washing machine
Living Rooms: The brightly decorated lounge has a stone fireplace, a widescreen TV + DVD player, and ample sofa space for a comfortable evening in.
Other: The kitchen and dining areas are separated by an archway and the extendable dining tables can be arranged to suit your requirements
Cleaning/towels/linen/maid service: Bedlinen and bathtowels can be supplied for a small fee

Notes on accommodation

This is the original farmhouse and can be let separately or in combination with the cottages, which have been created by converting the old barns and outhouses

Amenities/Facilities provided

hob	oven	fridge	microwave
dishwasher	washing machine	iron/ironing board	satellite tv
tv	cot	high chair	barbecue
shared pool

Outside

To the side of the house you will find a built-in barbecue for your exclusive use. Wooden tables and folding chairs are provided for outdoor use, plus strudy parasols. There are also picnic benches around the grounds. The pool measures 12m x 6m, and is a constant depth of around 1.5m. It is shared between all guests.

Activities

Golf: There are many golf courses in the region - the nearest 'La Forge' at Niort, about 35 mins drive away. In Charente Maritime, there is a course on the Ile de Ré and another near Royan. In Vienne, there is a course near Poitiers at St Cyr, and in the Charente there is a course near Angoulême.


Special interest holidays: With a large, well-stocked fishing lake 400m away from the front door, anglers do not have far to go to indulge their passion! With many more fishing venues in the region, they will be spoilt for choice. Horse riding, tennis and golf are all within reach, and there are many lakes or ‘Plans d’Eau’ in the area offering boating and picnicking facilities. We have bikes and helmets on site, and as the area is reasonably flat, cycling on the quiet roads is a pleasure for all.

General information

Coast/beach: Take a daytrip to the beautiful unspoilt beaches on the Atlantic coast near La Rochelle - we recommend La Châtelaillon Plage, just south of La Rochelle centre. Man-made beaches and lakes are closer, at Lambon, about 20 minutes drive from gites, Les Trois Fontaines at Villefagnan at roughly the same distance, and also at the Grande Prairie next to the Nautilis centre at Angoulême. Many other plans d'eau and boating lakes are nearby, such as the Base de Loisirs les Iles de Payre at Payré.

Travel: Car essential driving easy. Poitiers airport 35 minutes drive. Angoulême airport 1 hours drive. La Rochelle airport 1 hour 30 minutes drive. Limoges airport 2 hours drive. All Channel Ports accessible within a day's drive. St Malo is the nearest at a little over 4hrs.

Distances: The nearest village is Caunay, 2 minutes walk away. The nearest town for shopping, restaurants, banks etc. is Sauzé-Vaussais, within 10 minutes drive. The nearest and best market is at Lezay, 15 mins drive away (Tuesday mornings), and the nearest cities for retail therapy are Niort (50 mins) Poitiers (30 minutes) and Angouleme (1 hr). Melle, 25 mins away, is another bustling town, with more stylish shops and eateries.
Being centrally placed within the region, all tourist attractions are within easy reach.
Further details: There is a surprising variety of leisure activities given the rural and unspoilt nature of the region. Our favourite day out would be to La Vallée des Singes 20 minutes drive away. For those who prefer an adrenaline rush, try the internationally acclaimed Futuroscope at Poitiers. The Marais Poitevin is an unusual and fascinating place to visit, with it's complex of green canals. There are also many cultural experiences to be had - the Romanesque architecture is all around, and there are many music and art festivals. The Cognac region is within a couple of hours drive, for an interesting day out on the River Charente, not forgetting the obligatory distillery tour. And much, much more......!
Personal website link: www.lesarbresdecaunay.eu