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Holiday rental River Cottage with 17th century surroundings near Saintes & river
- Cottage
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 7 nights
Country cottage 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 4. Self catering rental
Bedrooms
Chambre Bleue
Vigne Bedroom
1 master bedroom with a Queen size bed (160 cm). 1 twin bedded bedroom with 2 single beds (90 cm). Facing the garden. East. Plenty of wardrobes and cabinets, duvets and blankets. Baby cot on request. Close to bathroom with bathtub + independant shower, and toilets.
Amenities
Featured
- Internet
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- BathroomToilet, Bath with shower, ShowerWith a view on the garden.
- The spacious and airy bathroom is equipped with both a bathtub with shower, and with an independent shower. Overlooking the garden. Toilets on each floor.
Safety features
- First-aid kit
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- near the sea40 kms to the nearest beaches.
- RuralYou're surrounded by fields and the river Charente.
General
- HeatingCentral gaz heating allows guests to come and stay any season !
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- ParkingPrivate parking in the private driveway.
- GarageStorage area (not restored but in a good shape).
- InternetYou will find the WiFi code easily on arrival
- Towels providedKitchen towels, napkins and table clothes are provided. Bed and bath linen : service fee.
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- FridgeFreezer compartiment
- Hob
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee makerKettle, blender, mixer, juicer, fish cooking pot... La Charente-Maritime is an important fish area. You can get fresh fish at the market in Saintes 6 days a week !
- ToasterThere is a great bakery at Le Maine Allain, north of the village, which allows to see the heights of Chaniers. A bakery in the village as well.
- Pantry items
- Dishes & utensilsAnything you need and more is there ! Coffee machine, fruits blender...
- KitchenBarbecue pit as well, for meals outside in the garden, along with our local Pineau des Charentes !
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 4 people
- Dining area
- Childs highchair
- Dining
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Games for kids
- ToysToys and swing
Outside
- GardenEnjoy the hammock ! Swing for the children (under parents responsability). Outdoor brasero (we let you collect your wood in the field, fun for all).
- Bicycles2 bicycles for adults Garage for bicycles and other sports equipments. (Garage is not restored but in a good shape).
- Deck chairs
- Outdoor Furniture
- GolfSaintes golf course is a few minutes away. Cognac golf course is very fancy, in the vineyards.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleSorry, bedrooms and bathrooms are upstairs.
- Long-term renters welcome
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper optional
Notes
- Very practical house to live in. - Open-plan kitchen with sizable cooking space and lots of cabinets. Spacious and modern bathroom overlooking the greenery with independent shower, big bathtub, - 2 wash basins and WC. 2nd WC downstairs. Large wardrobes in bedrooms and hanging space. - Terracotta tiles on the ground floor. Convenient laundry room + storage room (for your bicycles, canoe, beach, golf or fishing equipment, etc). - ‘Guest Manual' at your disposal. Tourism guides. Private outdoor parking. Extractor hood, ironing equipment, kettle, coffee machine, toaster, mixer, juicer. - Books. Toys, games and swing for children. Cot available on request. - For your convenience, sheets, bath linen, cleaning service, babysitting : can be supplied (service fee). * "Perfect place for couples; ideal for families" : this is a quote from one of our guests. Enjoy this gite rental in Charente Maritime !
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- Bookings at this property are non-refundable.
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 - There is plenty of space for children to play.There is plenty of space for children to play.
No pets - Sorry about that.Sorry about that.
No events - If party : talk to us first pls.If party : talk to us first pls.
No smoking - We're a non smoking cottageWe're a non smoking cottage
Max guests: 4 (sleeps up to 4 adults) - If 1 extra person (on request) : 70 €/weekIf 1 extra person (on request) : 70 €/week
- In case of cancellation : please check our Rental Agreement or our Brochure "Description". Our cancellation policy is more lenient than HomeAway's.
Cleaning practices
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
Cleaned with disinfectant
Map
Hosted by Nathalie Jarrard
Ask a questionWhy Nathalie Jarrard chose Chaniers
It is quite a story! The property was a former agricultural domain, built in 1675. You can still see the date engraved on the front porch, as well as two beautiful écussons on the main house. It was bought during the french revolution by one of our ancestors, as a 'bien national', while the former owner had to flee France so as not to be killed by the révolutionnaires as he was as an aristocrat and a land lord. We have managed to pass it down through the generations ! Thanks to the women of the family ! We have bookshelves full of old papers which are fascinating! There was a farm and its farm house, which is now a cosy gîte, a wine store house : ''le chai'', a dairy : la ''laiterie'', an orangery with high ceiling, the main house ''le logis'' facing the river, with its tower to watch the Charente river, and the mill with seven wheels. Also fields, woods, and vineyards. At one time, we owned two of the seven mill wheels... The property stretched out to the village probably, at a time when there were no roads, no railways... and transportation of good and and people was done on the Charente river. Today, and since 2005, we are proud and happy to share it with our guests and they all ove their stay here ! Welcome at La Baine Nathalie and her family
What makes this Cottage unique
1. Our guests mention a cosy house ! A home-like environment (facilities). 2. The gîte environment is quite special ! 3. The sightseeing program is very rich as the area where the gîte is located has a lot to offer ! 4. Enjoy the river and the sea, which is only about 50 kms away, beautiful long sandy beaches and pine forests ! A countryside rental is less expensive than a seaside rental, plus being inland means less crowds and more calm ! As soon as you enter the property, you get a sense of uniqueness... as the private driveway takes you straight to the river - we have our own access to the Charente river, and this feeling will last throughout your whole stay... wether you relax in the easy chairs in the garden looking at the old stones around you, go for long walks along the river banks - a very special path from the house takes you to the village to buy your croissants or baguette aux graines, or enjoy melon au pineau bought at the local market, along with Bordeaux white wine in the garden, after touring the pedestrian streets of Saintes and La Rochelle or Cognac, or after a day at the long white sand beaches of the Atlantic or a trip to the local islands (' Aix ' - by boat only ! ' Madame ' - by foot or bike only, ' Oléron ' - drive on a beautiful bridge, ' Ré ', the trendiest), very "bobo" ! We hope you will like to do what we like the most on a perfect summer day with bright blue sky : go to the Alassins beach on the Oléron island, enjoy the waves, their sound, the heat; drive back at sunset and jump in the river where it feels so quiet after the Ocean -;) Plus, we have listed the top 10 sites in the area, without too much driving.
- Languages:
- english, french