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Lovely, large house, very comfortable and well equipped with private saline pool
- country house / chateau3337 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 16
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Min Stay: 3 nights
Rural retreat. 5/6 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 14+. Lovely saline pool
Bedrooms
Bedroom 6
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 5
All are large rooms, decorated and furnished in lovely shabby chic style, with plenty of drawer and hanging space. All have chests of drawers, mirrors, hairdryers etc., and most have a dressing table. Bedroom 2 and 3 have double doors leading onto a huge (9.3m x 3m) balcony with fabulous views. All the beds and mattresses are good quality. Bedroom 2 and 3 can be configured either as twin beds in each or a superking in each as required. 2 cots and a moses basket available if required.
Amenities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 5
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower, showerFreestanding bath with shower mixer head.
- Bathroom 3toilet, showerEn-suite shower room to bedroom 3
- Bathroom 4toilet, combination tub/shower, showerHuge family bathroom with large freestanding bath
- Bathroom 2toilet, showerLovely shower room, en-suite to bedroom 2
- Bathroom 5toilet, showerWet room in the pool house for use if by pool or camping
- All high quality fittings, rainhead showers. There are three hot water tanks, one for the pool house, one for the family bathroom and the other for the rest of the house
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- First-aid kitIn the family bathroom in locked medicine cabinet
- Fire extinguisherIn the kitchen and on the first floor landing. Also fire ladder on first floor landing
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Beach
- Rural
- Village
General
- Telephone
- HeatingUnderfloor heating throughout the house
- Linens ProvidedIn case of accidents (which does happen with children!) there are plenty of spare sheets and even a couple of extra duvets, please wash anything that does get soiled immediately to avoid staining.
- Washing MachineFeel free to use for your clothes. Laundry detergent is provided, please only use detergent suitable for septic tanks.
- Clothes DryerPlease only use if the weather prevents line-drying (think of those poor polar bears!) There is a large washing line outside and things dry in a flash in good weather here.
- ParkingOutdoor parking on private driveway. Recommended you bring windscreen covers during the summer months.
- InternetFree wifi
- Towels ProvidedTowels are provided in each bedroom, beach towels can be found in the linen store, along with beach bags etc., which you are welcome to borrow.
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Living RoomHuge sitting room, 8m x 4m with plenty of seating, lovely shabby chic style, wooden flooring. Please adults and older children only. There is a play room for children with toys, TV, DVD, Wii & Xbox.
Kitchen
- DishwasherThere are two dishwashers at the property, one in the kitchen and the other in the utilty room. Please rinse all items before putting them in the dishwashers.
- RefrigeratorLarge American style Fridge-freezer
- Stove7 burner gas hob
- OvenTwo ovens and separate grill in range cooker. Electric ovens, one fan assisted.
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Blender
- Ice Maker
- Pantry ItemsBasics provided, such as oils, spices etc., pls replace if you finish (or nearly) an item. A welcome basket is provided on arrival, inc. tea, coffee, bread, milk, juice, etc., wine, beer and water
- Dishes & UtensilsEverything you would expect to find in a kitchen including all the standard utensils plus mixers (stand and hand held), juicer, microplane graters,chopping boards etc.
- Kitchen
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 10 people
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- DiningLarge extending dining table, seats 12. Additional dining table in the games room for up to 6 children. Outdoor table and chairs for outdoor dining
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite/Cable
- StereoThere are three at the house, you are welcome to move them from room to room, please replace where you found them. All are IPad/iPod/iPhone compatible so you can play your own music if you prefer.
- DVD Player
- BooksWide selection of books, please feel free to use them while you are staying. Paperbacks can be taken to the beach or pool, but I'd be grateful if you'd limit the hardbacks to the house or terrace.
- GamesVarious board games and puzzles, suitable for all ages
- Games for Kids
- Music LibraryA wide selection from classical to rock and most types in between!
- ToysSelection of toys for all ages, including outdoor toys and sports equipment, water wings and toys for the pool
- Video LibraryMostly suitable for family viewing
- Video GamesA Wii and Xbox 360 with motion sensor are available, please feel free to bring your own games. Some games provided
Outside
- Lawn/GardenMainly lawn and meadow, with a few borders, a herb garden and a kitchen garden, you are welcome to pick any vegetables for your lunch or supper - usually courgettes, lettuces, tomatoes etc planted.
- BalconyHuge terrrace outside the tower bedrooms. Table and chairs for four people, lovely for morning coffee or an aperitif in the evening looking over the lovely views of the valley
- Kayak/CanoeAvailable a short walk away at Etaing Vallier complex
- BicyclesThere are no bicycles at the house, but they are available to hire inexpensively in Brossac village, a few minutes' walk away
- Beach Towels
- Deck/PatioCovered decking along two sides of the house, with seating along one side, and a large outdoor dining table and chairs next to the barbeque on the other
- Outdoor Furniture
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Private Pool10m x 5m private pool with Roman steps and a huge terrace around. The pool is alarmed for safety. There are 14 sunbeds in the poolhouse and several parasols.
Notes
- Very close to an inland beach, at the Etang Vallier complex where you can kayak, swim, fish and picnic. There is a sports complex there with an indoor pool and squash courts etc., If you might be interested in cookery classes run at the house, please contact the owner.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 7 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 7 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Pets allowed - Up to two well-behaved dogs allowed. No cats.Up to two well-behaved dogs allowed. No cats.
Events allowed - Subject to owner's prior agreement.Subject to owner's prior agreement.
No smoking
Max guests: 16 (sleeps up to 12 adults) - 2 cots are available at a nominal extra charge2 cots are available at a nominal extra charge
Minimum age of primary renter:
- Absolutely no glass or crockery around the pool, there are melamine alternatives in the summer kitchen.
- The formal sitting room is limited to adults and older children (12+) only. Dogs are not permitted in the formal sitting room.
- Please collect and dispose of all dog faeces from the garden. Poo bags are provided.
Cleaning practices
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
Minimum 1-day vacancy between guest stays
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
Cleaned with disinfectant
Follows industry health association: Sanitary Protocol (UNPLV - France)
Map
Owner
Anne Buckingham
- Languages:
- english, french, german, italian, dutch
Why Anne Buckingham chose Brossac
I fell in love with this area when I first came to visit friends who had moved here from the UK in 2003, and my children and I have visited every year at least once a year ever since. When I first saw this house, it was only partly-built, and the builder had run out of money, but the views were so spectacular, I couldn't resist it. It's been a real labour of love, and now it is finished it needs to be enjoyed!