| Gite with pool-all linen/towels inc. English Sat TV & Wifi, sleeps 6 |
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| Property type: |
Cottage |
| Property location: |
Quiet Location, Rural |
| Children welcome |
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| Pets not allowed |
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| Suitable for elderly or infirm |
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| Armchairs in living room: |
3 |
| Bathrooms with shower: |
1 |
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| Bedrooms: |
2 |
| Cots: |
1 |
| Double bedrooms: |
1 |
| Rooms with 3 beds: |
1 |
| Sleeps: |
6 |
| Sofas in living room: |
2 |
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| Fire place |
| Bed linen included |
| Seating in dining area: 6 |
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| Alarm clock |
| Hairdryers |
| Towels included |
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| Grill |
| Iron & ironing board |
| Oven |
| Toaster |
| Hob gas |
| Kettle |
| Clothes Dryer |
| Fridge |
| Ice maker |
| Microwave |
| Coffee maker |
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| Books |
| Board games |
| Satellite / Cable TV |
| Internet broadband |
| CD player |
| Radio |
| DVD player |
| Video player |
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| Barbecue |
| Garden |
| Off street parking |
| Outdoor eating area |
| Terrace / Veranda |
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| Garden chairs: 6 |
| Sun loungers: 6 |
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 Eco friendly house products |
Insulation |
Low energy light bulbs |
| Non toxic gardening |
Rainwater harvesting |
Recycling facilities |
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Description of facilities: Free Wifi access is now available from the comfort of the cottage, providing you have a wirlesss enabled laptop.
Description inside property: Completely restored, retaining all the character & many original features of days gone by with modern comforts added to ensure you can experience the best of both worlds.
The exposed stonework & beams throughout are just what you would expect to find in a traditional charentaise cottage.
All the windows have been replaced with hardwood double glazed units and fitted with fly screens for your comfort.
Claddagh cottage has 2 lounge areas:
The first being on the ground floor, which is an open plan lounge/diner.
Furnished in a country style, the lounge has a sofa, 2 armchairs, coffee table and new woodburning stove which is set in the original stone fireplace.
There is a TV/Video combined and DVD player whereby you can receive english digital satellite programmes and watch a selection of films - or indeed bring your own favourite films & music to enjoy.
You can also access the internet from the comfort of the cottage with our free Wifi access provided you have a wireless enabled laptop.
The dining area has a large table, 6 chairs & dresser unit.
The quaint upstairs lounge is accessed by its' own staircase and has views across the open countryside.
Perhaps a place to drink your morning coffee, read a book, or to sit & relax and enjoy some music.
It has a cane sofa & armchair, coffee table, bookcase (packed with paperbacks) and a portable CD/tape/radio player.
There is also an assortment of board games, playing cards and plentry of tourism leaflets & information to help explore the region.
Back to the ground floor - adjacent to the lounge/diner is the well equipped kitchen which looks out toward the pool and second terrace.
It has a full gas cooker, microwave, fridge with small freezer compartment, toaster, elec. kettle,coffee maker, george forman grill, sink, ample worktop space and is equipped with quality pots/pans, crockery, glasses, utensils & cutlery - more than adequate for a party of 6.
There is also an iron & board.
We supply T towels, dishcloths, washing up liquid, soap and toilet paper, alongwith
hand & shower towels, towels for the pool on site (not beach) and all bedlinen & duvets/throws.
There is a washing machine in the barn opposite if needed & clothes drying facilities.
Also on the ground floor is a pretty double bedroom, which is conveniently sitauted next to the shower room & toilet
It is light & airy & furnished in pine with a natural (new) pine floor too.
There are 2 bedside tables & lamps, large 4 drawer chest, wrought iron 'wardrobe' & dressing table space with mirror & power socket.
The attractive shower room next door has a built in basin, hairdryer/shaver socket, roomy shower space ( not a cubicle) toilet and oil filled electric radiator, should it be needed.
All hand & shower towels provided plus hairdryer.
SPECIALS !
For 2 persons who would like to stay and use the ground floor only, please enquire
if we can offer you a special reduced rate.
The 2nd bedroom is accessed by its' own (wide/not steep) staircase and is large l-shaped mezzanine on the first floor.
This bedroom is equipped with a double & 2 single beds, and has ample drawer & hanging space.
Alternatively the 2 single beds can be joined together to form a king size bed. They are comfortable & sturdy and do not drift apart when joined in this way - you can see this on the photograph of the mezzanine bedroom.
Duvets, bedlinen, towels & t-towels all provided.
Description outside property: Claddagh cottage is set in a tiny hamlet of just 5 properties - the other 4 are owned by our french neighbours, who have made us feel very welcome over the past 5 years.
It is NOT part of a 'gite complex' so all the space & facilities are yours to enjoy !
Our property consists of the small house we live in, a large barn, Claddagh cottage and 4 acres of grounds & gardens. Many years ago it was a working farm with only horses to plough the fields.
We are a retired couple who live in our 'quiet corner'
We can be invisible or there to help if needed.
You have exclusive use of 2 terraces - 1 to the side of the cottage and 1 opposite, both having barbeques ( and cooking tools)
Both terraces have a table, 6 chairs, parasol, and there are 6 sunloungers & cushions which can be placed wherever you want.
The 15' round above ground pool is for the exclusive use of guests staying at the cottage.
In the little pool house there is an additional fridge - perfect for chilling your drinks, so you'll have extra room in the cottage fridge for your food.
There is also a dartboard outside - just for a bit of fun.
With varying degrees of success we grow our own vegetables, fruit & herbs organically.
Guests are free to pick their favourite herbs for the barbeque or cooking.
Within the grounds is a fishpond - again, guests are invited to sit & relax to the sound of running water and our resident frog !
Our region is renowned for its' quality of light & star filled skies at night.
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| Museum |
Golf |
Cycling |
Horse riding |
| Walking |
Hunting |
Local Markets |
Swimming |
| Fishing |
Canoeing/Kayaking |
Water amusement park |
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Description of local area and activities: Walking, cycling, fishing, horse riding, golf to name a few.
There is a beautiful 9 + 18 hole course with bar/restaurant & pro-shop within 30 minutes and we can obtain preferential rates on your behalf.
In the immediate area we have an abundance of birds of prey, hares, young deer, owls and beautiful birdsong.
There is a wide choice when it comes to dining out and it doesn't have to cost the earth - we have a selection listed in our guest manual.
Local markets, brocantes, bric-a-bracs are always colourful affairs.
We provide information at the cottage 'what's on where'
There are a multitude of historic villages, all with a story to tell.
Although we offer an 'away from it all' experience, our little hamlet is just 5 minutes away from the local village, 10 minutes away from the local town, and 20 minutes away from the capital city of Angouleme.
If you are looking for a bit of retail therapy, then both the cities of Angouleme & Poitiers should hit the spot !
The cities of Limoges & Poitiers are just under 1 hour away.
The historic port of La Rochelle & the west coast 1 hr 30 mins.
The city of Bordeaux under 2 hours.
Paris via the train (TGV) from Angouleme in 2 hrs 15 mins. - It's so easy.
And of course not forgetting Cognac which is in the Charente - just 30-40 mins away
You can take a boat trip on the River Charente, visit the famous Hennessy distilleries or just enjoy.
Please let us know what your particular interests are. There is so much to see & do in the Poiteau Charentes region. We have an abundance of tourist guides for you to browse through in the cottage or we can e-mail links to you. |
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| Private |
| Outdoor |
| Security cover |
Approximate size of Pool: 15 by 15 Feet |
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| Notes: Beautiful 9 + 18 hole golf course, with bar & restaurant. We can obtain preferential rates on your behalf. There are 2 other courses - at Angouleme, again about 30 mins away, and Cognac about 40 mins away, but Montbron to date has been our guests favourite ! |
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| Description |
Distance |
| Airport |
Angouleme |
15 mins |
| Airport |
Limoges |
50 mins |
| Airport |
Poitiers |
50 mins |
| Beach |
La Rochelle |
96 km |
| Ferry port |
Caen |
360 km |
| Golf course |
Montbron |
30 mins |
| Motorway junction |
Mansle |
10 mins |
| Railway station |
Angouleme |
20 mins |
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| Period |
Price |
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| 01 January 2008 - 31 March 2008 |
£ 190 |
per week |
| 01 April 2008 - 30 June 2008 |
£ 290 |
per week |
| 01 July 2008 - 31 August 2008 |
£ 350 |
per week |
| 01 September 2008 - 30 September 2008 |
£ 290 |
per week |
| 01 October 2008 - 19 December 2008 |
£ 190 |
per week |
| 20 December 2008 - 31 December 2008 |
£ 290 |
per week |
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| Booking Information
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Notes: Duvets, bed linen, towels, t-towels, pool towels incuded.
Normal change over - arrive first Saturday at 4 pm, depart final Saturday 11am
Wherever possible, we will strive to be flexible, so please discuss with us.
We ask for a 20% deposit on booking and the balance 8 weeks before arrival
We like to operate an 'honesty policy' against accidental breakage or damages
and ask guests to report or replace - it works for us !
We can e-mail or post you our booking form and terms & conditions.
We accept a GBP sterling cheque for ther deposit & final payment and ask guests to allow 7 - 10 days for clearance
We also provide a complimentary bread, cheese & wine basket for guests on arrival
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| Name: Paula Rice |
| Telephone: 0033 0545203114 |
| Languages spoken: English, French. |
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