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Sophisticated 4 x Star Retreat

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Dine in the shade, sunbathe if you will. All available here.
Security and privacy here.
Windows open for fresh air in the Autumn morning.
A New plancha BBQ makes dinner and lunch choices easy.
Shaded space is so important on hot days.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Mérignac
  • Popular LocationCourvoisier8 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau de Cognac18 min drive
  • Popular LocationHennessy Cognac Company18 min drive
  • AirportBordeaux (BOD-Merignac)92 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Downstairs

1 Double Bed

Green

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Dining Area

About this property

Sophisticated 4 x Star Retreat

WELCOME: We always welcome our guests in person, give a tour of the property and its quirks, then leave you to get on with the business of vacationing.
This in-town home gets a small amount of normal town traffic past the front gate. It is quiet/serene inside the house.

HOT/COLD: Fans provided in each room during summer months.
Relax in the warmth of this centrally heated (and Pellet Fire) home-from-home during the colder months. All included in nightly rate.

COMFY: Calm colours and comfy, quality furnishings and an eclectic mix of old and new art and décor are a feature of this lovely property.
Modern appliances and amenities in a 'French Country' setting. Dishwasher, Microwave, several types of Coffee appliances.
If you want to mix business with pleasure, then this is the perfect base for you. Dedicated Office.
Safe and secure behind a privacy wall/gates.
Well equipped kitchen with basic groceries incl. (Milk, coffee, tea, oil, butter, wine et al)
All bed linens/towels/shampoo, shower gel et al, provided.
PLUS we welcome you with some sweet treats and a couple of bottles of wine.

CONNECTED: Excellent WIFI
TV/Bluetooth Stereo + 100+ DVD's in French and English
Books in French and English/Games

LAUNDRY: Washer (soap incl.) and Dryer (2kg), Air drying racks

WALK: Within easy walking distance of the Coop/Tabac, Boucherie/Traiteur/Depot de Pain, Atelier Pizza/burger/Café (exc. thin crust pizza!)
Medical Cabinet/Pharmacy, Hairdresser.

ACTIVITIES: Unwind, sunbathe, and enjoy outdoor eating and Apero on the terrace, shaded and otherwise, during warmer months.
You can catch the train to most centres from Jarnac and Cognac.
Canoe, waterski, horse-ride, fish, cycle, walk/hike, Chateaux spot and Golf.
Famous Cognac houses abound in this area of course and you are spoiled for choice. Tour the back roads, take a picnic to one of the Tables d'Orientation in the Grand Champagne and admire the stunning views out over the vines, to the Charente River Valley below.

DINING/RESTAURANTS: You are only 5 minutes to N141, 8kms to Jarnac with its open 7 days restaurants and bars and supermarkets, less than 2kms to 2 excellent 'local' restaurants, 20 minutes to Cognac, and half an hour to Angouleme.
If its sun and sea you seek, you can be at Royan Plage on the Atlantic coast within 60 mins.
Roman ruins and art? Rouillac, Saintes, Pons and St Jean d'Angely are only half an hour north.

MARKETS: We provide a list of all Producer Markets in the Charente in the Welcome Folder.

SUPERMARKETS: 13kms to SuperU in Rouillac and Chateauneuf-sur-Charente, 16kms to Cognac, 7kms to Jarnac.

SWIM: In the Charente River at La Bain des Dames, Chateauneuf-sur-Charente, or in the new swimming pool complex in Cognac (X'Eau) just 20kms away. Newly renovated pool at Jarnac (7kms) and swim there at the Ile Madame, in the Charente River.
Jonzac for Les Antilles de Jonzac - Spa/Swim Park.
Water quality is carefully monitored in the Charente River.


No Pets
No Smokers
No children under the age of 5
No 3rd party renters. Renter must be a house guest.
Renters must be 25 and older.

Property manager

Monica

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renter must be house guest. No 3rd Party renters
Outside shoes and high heels must not be worn inside.
No deep or shallow frying of food

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 881769269

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mérignac

Located in Mérignac, this holiday home is in the city centre. Abbey of Bassac and Birthplace of François Mitterrand are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Le Bain des Dames and Cognac Public Garden. Nautilis and Le Hall Black - Bowling d'Angoulême are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Mérignac

What's nearby

  • Abbey of Bassac - 5 min drive
  • Courvoisier - 8 min drive
  • Remy Martin - 17 min drive
  • Chateau de Cognac - 18 min drive
  • Hennessy Cognac Company - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Gondeville Jarnac-Charente Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Zinc - 12 min drive
  • Le Mas Charentais - 16 min drive
  • Le Domino - 8 min drive
  • Auberge de la Prairie - 8 min drive
  • Restaurant du Château - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sophisticated 4 x Star Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sophisticated 4 x Star Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sophisticated 4 x Star Retreat ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sophisticated 4 x Star Retreat located?

Located in the heart of Mérignac, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Abbey of Bassac, Courvoisier and Francois Mitterrand Museum. Birthplace of François Mitterrand and Francois Mitterrand's Grave are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

didier s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
séjour à Mérignac
Logement idéal, très propre, bien équipé, spacieux et confortable. Propriétaires accueillants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Une très agréable maison dans une région riche en ressources
Une maison confortable, finement aménagée, avec goût avec un clin d'œil British. Au cœur d'une région riche aux multiples ressources, la Charente, le Cognac, les abbayes, les villages à la pierre blanche.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Monica

Host profile image
Warren and I are expat. Kiwis (New Zealanders) living the Good Life in the Grand Champagne Premier Cru area of Cognac, Charente, France.
Prior to opening our 3 Cognac Cottages to guests in this region, we lived on our 18m motor yacht for 6 years and travelled America's Great loop, of over 7,500 miles, in the USA and Canada.
We enjoy welcoming guests from all over the world

Why they chose this property

This in-town property is appropriate for Families and Business Executives.
There is no bedding or furniture for children younger than 5 yrs.
Proximity to the larger centres of Cognac and Angouleme in the south Charente is one of the drawcards of Les Vignes.
Our business guests appreciate the dedicated Office with excellent WIFI where they can shut the door and work.
We hope you will enjoy this experience as much as we have enjoyed making it ready for you and yours. Bienvenue!

What makes this property unique

This property is very much an In-Town home. The views are of similar old stone buildings and over the terracottac roof-tops to the Church Spire.
You are relatively private behind the tall wall and gates, and can enjoy the use of the terrace and under cover dining table and chairs.
Walk into town and you will pass at least two distilleries but walk 50 paces to the left out the front gate, and you are already in the vine covered fields.
With close proximity (1km ) to highway RN141, you can be in the Bastide city of Angouleme, recently having been given the UNESCO title of Creative City, within 30 minutes. Conversely you can be in Cognac within 20 minutes. Taking the by-ways rather than the highways is always preferable, and why not amble along the Charente River and stop for a picnic at any one of the riverside tables set up at strategic places for the perfect view of the water. Ride a bike along any of the well documented trails, discover the Etapes du Cognac and Chateaux ruins along the route. Whatever your reason for coming to this gorgeous region, you won't be disappointed.
Walking in this area is fantastic. Plenty of choices of activities!

Languages:

English, French
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