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Ref FOL/HOL/109A

"Various rental possibilities short or long term out of season - contact owner for competitive rates"

La Ferme D'Alba - A truely relaxing holiday !La Ferme D'Alba - for a truly relaxing holiday in the lovely Charente region of France - sleeping 8/9.

La Ferme D'Alba is a detached ex goat farm where top quality goats cheese was produced for the local restaurants. The farmhouse is some 200 years old and is full of character. It is in a delightful and peaceful position in Northern Charente bordering the Dordogne and Limousin between Limoges and La Rochefoucauld.

 

 

The floors are limestone or polished hardwood and the property has been tastefully decorated with quality period furniture to the highest standard. It is well positioned being set within it's own grounds of 2 acres with stunning views towards the Dordogne.

Being a great example of Charentaise architecture, the property is south facing with thick stone walls. The interior is warm and cozy during winter, yet remains beautifully cool during the hot summer months.

Your accommodation

3 Double beds (master bedroom with child's bed in screened off area) all pocket sprung beds (doubles).

1 twin room with two single beds.

3 shower rooms (1 en-suite) with W.C.s (2 with bidets).

Single Bedroom Downstairs with Bathroom en-suite.

 

 

 

 

Large open plan kitchen/diner.

Large Lounge with Ingelnook Fireplace.

The property has oil fired central heating throughout.

 

 

 

Newly installed 11x5m Salt Water Pool.

Telephone for incoming & local calls.

Evening by the PoolThe patio is a "picture" and is a real sun trap and offers total seclusion, it has a large outside table that seats 6/8 people and is perfect under the Mulberry tree which provides excellent shade.

There are 5 bikes for the use of guests, (use at own risk), large Barbecue also available as well as a 'chimnea' with good supply of wood to extend your evenings " al fresco".

There is also table tennis, badminton as well as a large paddling pool for children.

There is no television as the owners would like their guests to appreciate the tranquillity of a "TV free zone".

The adjacent Pool has a large terrace with ample loungers/furniture. Pool depth 1m to 2m.

Pets welcome.

Location

For more information see web site http://www.lafermedalba.com/index.html

or contact info@lafermedalba.com

Charente-Maritime

 

 

Ref FOL/HOL/370

 

**Various rental possibilities (including long term rental out of season) - large property situated near St Emilion**

 

Le Moulin du Lary is set in its own 12 acre grounds, secluded from other properties yet situated close to all necessary amenities, shops, banks, bakeries, supermarkets.  

 

The properties can be taken separately, the Farmhouse for parties of up to 12 (or, outside the main season from mid-July to the end of August, for parties of up to 7 at a reduced rental) and the Cottage for up to 4. Both houses can, however, be rented together for larger groups giving a total capacity of up to 16 in one location.

 

The Farm House - five bedroomed - providing comfortable accommodation with gas central heating.

 

 

 

 

Salon: This is a large, welcoming room (7m.80 by 9m.10) with three French windows, one to the side, facing east, one facing onto the front garden, and one to the rear garden. The front and rear French windows each lead onto a covered, tiled patio. In the room, which has a large open fireplace, there are 2 sofas (one of which is a sofa bed), and 6 arm chairs. There is also a TV (with access to BBC1, BBC2, BBC3, BBC4, ITV3 and many free to view channels) and a Video/DVD.

 

Small Salon: again off the main salon, this is a 4.75m by 4.90m room for relaxation, away from the television, with access to the hall as well as a door opening onto the front garden.


A spiral staircase leads from the salon to the first floor.

 

Kitchen: This is off the Salon and is 4.3m by 3.3 m. Apart from a sink; this also contains a gas hob, an electric oven, microwave cooker, dishwasher and fridge.

 

Utility Room: Off the kitchen is a small utility room which contains a washing machine, a freezer and is also the home of the water softener.

 

Toilet: There is a toilet (one of three in the house) on the ground floor, by another outside door which leads to the garden on the Western side of the house.

 

Hall: This is a passage from the kitchen end of the house to the original front door. In the hall there is also a staircase to the first floor.

 

Dining Room: Again, off the salon, this is 4.75m by 4.90 m and contains the dining table and chairs, sufficient for 12 people to sit down to a meal.

 

Bedroom One: This is a double bedded room; 3.9m by 3.45 m. This room overlooks the garden and the side. The room has fitted cupboards.

 

Bedroom Two: This room has three single beds and is 4.80m by 3.75m with fitted cupboards and a wardrobe. This room faces the east and especially benefits from the morning sun.

 

Shower Room: This is 3.5m by 2.45 m and contains a shower and a basin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bedroom Three: This is a double bedded room, 4.05m by 3.45m. This room faces the front of the house and has French windows to its own veranda. This also contains fitted cupboards.

 

Toilet: There is a separate toilet between the shower room and Bedroom 4.

 

Bedroom Four: This room is 4.3m by 5m. This is the room which provides access to the bathroom and bedroom five. (Although access to the bathroom and bedroom five is also available up the stairs in the hall) This room faces the front, and has a double bed and a wardrobe.

 

Bathroom: This is a large bathroom (3.9m by 3m) with a full size bath, a shower, a basin and a toilet.

 

Bedroom Five: At the west end of the house, this is a bedroom with 3 single beds, 4.96m by 4m. The windows open to three sides, to the front, the garden and the side overlooking the mill pond and the mill itself. This also contains a chest of drawers and a wardrobe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Millers Cottage - two bedroomed accommodation with log burner and electric radiators.

 

The Kitchen Diner (5m, 40 x 5m.60) has a red tiled floor and is accessed from the front garden. The kitchen contains a 4 ring gas hob, electrical oven, dishwasher, fridge and microwave. There is also a dining table and 6 chairs plus sideboard. This room also contains a wood burner in case of a chilly evening.

 

 

This room leads off on to the salon (6m, 00 x 5m, 10) (also with a door opening to the front garden) with a red tiled floor and contains a television (including BBC 1,2,3,4 and ITV 1, 2, 3) with video/DVD. The room also has a sofa bed and two arm chairs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Kitchen/Diner leads to a passage way from which access is gained to the ground floor bedroom, the utility room, the shower room and the w.c.

 

The Utility Room contains the washing machine, freezer and the hot water heater.

 

The Shower room (2m, 60 x 2m, 10) contains basin and shower.

 

The downstairs bedroom, facing the back garden, (6m, 80 x 4m, 70) has basin and bidet with double bed and wardrobes. There is also a French window out to the back garden.

 

 

 

 

From the Kitchen /diner are the stairs leading to the upstairs bedroom (4m, 80 x 5m, 20) which has windows to the front garden. This bedroom contains two single beds and wardrobes.

 

 

The two properties share a 12m x 6m solar heated salt swimming pool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Situated on the D134, which is accessible from the D910bis between Montguyon (Charente Maritime 17), and Guitres and Coutras (Gironde 33).

 

The Dordogne is 40 minutes to the east and the coast a couple of hours to the west. Cercoux (the nearest village – 5 minutes) has bakeries (one of which delivers to the Moulin) and one which makes “take away” pizzas, a general store, two garages and a bar/cafe/restaurant “La Forestièrre”.

Montguyon (15 minutes), has an Intermarche and a vegetable market on Wednesdays. Guitres, (20 minutes), Coutras (30 minutes) (on the River Dronne) is a major town with a Leclerc and an Intermarche. Libourne, (30 minutes) Bordeaux, (45 minutes) St. Emilion (30 minutes) and Angouleme (45 minutes) are all within a reasonable distance. Cognac is only an hour away.

 

We are also willing to discuss longer winter lets where, depending on the length of the stay, and an agreement on the costs of heating, lighting, use of telephone and the like, the costs can, again, be suited to the individual needs of the visitor.

 

For more information please contact

 

chris@lemoulindulary.com or telephone (from the UK) 00 33 5 46 04 37 51 (in France) 05 46 04 37 51

 

 

 

Web site www.lemoulindulary.com/

 

 

Ref FOL/HOL/165

  

 

Le Manoir de la Foye, Vinax, Charente Maritime can offer you a choice of FIVE properties.

 

We know holidays are very important so it is our aim to make sure that everything is perfect so that you have a relaxing and memorable visit to France.

 

Located in Charente Maritime, the second sunniest region of France, the hamlet of La Foye is surrounded by extensive fields of sunflowers and vineyards, with the magnificent Forest of Aulnay just moments away offering wonderful walks and bicycle rides.

 

With easy access from all directions, especially the A10 autoroute, the region is renowned for its Cognac, oysters, cheeses and friendly people. La Foye is situated in a gloriously tranquil, unspoiled setting, absolutely perfect for French country living and ideal for a relaxed, refreshing holiday.

 

La Grange - Sleeps four people - The accommodation comprises two double bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en-suite), and a large open plan kitchen/living area covering the entire ground floor of the property.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

La Ferme - Sleeps up to six people - offers very spacious and comfortable accommodation comprising three bedrooms, a large kitchen/dining room with a separate, well-furnished lounge.

 

 

Le Gîte du Portail - Sleeps four people - This is a delightful and spacious, two bedroom stone gîte in an enclosed courtyard.

 

 

 

Le Gîte du Puits - Sleeps up to four people (sofa-bed) This Charentaise stone building has been beautifully renovated with great care and attention, whilst retaining all its atmosphere and charm.


All the accommodation is conveniently arranged on the ground floor.

 

L'Ecurie - Sleeps six people - Everything is conveniently arranged on the ground floor. The property has two double bedrooms, plus a third smaller bedroom.

There is plenty of living space, plus an excellent verandah for al-fresco dining which looks out onto a lawned garden.

 

 

Spend a few moments to view our gîtes, click www.giteslafoye.com, all of which are furnished to a high standard. They are all well decorated and have fully equipped kitchens. including an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, kettle and toaster. A full set of china, cutlery and glassware along with kitchen implements are all provided.

Each gîte has a gas barbeque, an outside table, chairs and a parasol for shade. There is also a lovely summer kitchen area with more tables, chairs and a traditional barbeque made from the old bread oven.

Swimming PoolEvery gîte has UK satellite TV but we doubt if you will waste much time watching it, as there is so much to do. A library of DVDs, videos and books is also available for guests.

 

 

 

Le Manoir La Foye is within easy reach of the A10 autoroute (J33 & 34) giving full access to the Channel ports. St Malo is only just over 4 hours drive.

We are only 15 minutes from the town of Aulnay and 10 minutes drive to the small town of Néré.

Nick and Chania Coveyduck
Le Manoir
La Foye
17510
Vinax
FRANCE

Tel: 00 33 5 46 24 00 11
Mob: 00 33 6 08 69 17 15

E-mail: nick@giteslafoye.com or see web site
www.giteslafoye.com

 

 

 


 

 

Deux-Sevres

 

 

 

 

 

Vienne

 

 

Ref FOL/HOL/365 

 

Gite available for a wonderful holiday in south west France at La Féolle, Vienne

 

Writer's or Artist's paradise!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The gite is small but very pretty, has central heating, and is very well equipped.

 

There is one main double bedroom with ensuite bathroom.

 

Cot available if required.

 

 

  

The lounge area can have an additional single bed and also a single camp bed, if needed.

 

The large, secluded garden has parking, bar-b-q, patio area, and use of washing machine, which is in an outside building.

 

The little hamlet of La Féolle is surrounded by countryside and in the commune of Blanzay, in the South Vienne region of France.

 

 

Transport is advisable due to the rural location of the gite  and to be able to see the sites, especially the wonderful Chateaux

  

Poitiers is 45 minutes drive north, and Limoges airport is about 1 hour and 15 minutes drive south-east. The market town of Civray is only 10 mins. away, and the ‘Valley des Singes’ in Romagne, (a wild monkey park), is also only 10 minutes away. The historic town of Charroux is only 15 minutes away, where there is an 11th. Century abbey.

 

Futurescope is near to Poitiers. These are just a few of the attractions, as well as good restaurants, and supermarkets etc, not to mention a good bottle of red wine only costing the equivalent of 85p!

 

We are situated near to Poitiers, Limoges, La Rochelle, and Bordeaux airports, and Ryanair and BMIbaby etc., do budget flights from East Midlands, London Stansted, and Birmingham airports.

 

Anyone wishing to rent this pretty gite can be sent a map of the immediate area, and some directions.

 

 

 

 

The price for a holiday let is 250€ per week and includes a welcome pack, sheets, and towels. A 50% deposit is required to secure the booking as we do get very busy in the summer.

 

For more information and availability telephone (from UK) 00 33 5 49 87 23 57 (in France) 05 49 87 23 57 (mobile) 06 88 83 75 30 or email joannawright@wanadoo.fr

 

 

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