DVDs and Videos available:
We have a selection of DVDs and videos which you can borrow if you wish. The television is through an outdoor aerial- therefore, the picture is good. There is a freeview box in each gite. They are French- but some people do like French TV!
Bicycles and clobber:
We have a stable of eight bikes which you are welcome to use if you're feeling energetic. The local roads are little used, picturesque and hills can easily be avoided. The countryside is rolling- there are some more challenging rides if you insist.
We have provided a couple of children's bikes. There now two smaller ones ready and waiting!
The table tennis table is up and awaiting high class opposition! The inflatables- boat, killer whale etc think they are indestructible. OK accidents happen: this is not a challenge! Football, basketball, volleyball, boules and various other bits of games gear is available free of charge.
Golf clubs- left or right handed- are itching to be used! Advice on the use of these would be appreciated. There are a number of good golf courses in the area. We will arrange the tee offs if the language is a problem.
And, the swings and slide are always available for the younger ones.
Flights and changeovers:
We prefer to have Saturday as changeover day for convenience and for continuity. However, we are offering a service, and we are very conscious of budget flights flights being cheaper mid-week. La Rochelle, Poitiers and Bourdeaux are within easy reach. Nantes is now an improved option from Shannon!
We are prepared to be flexible- particularly outside of peak season!
From 2008 we offer 3 day (or weekend) deals outside of peak season. We have found that a weekend in or around La Rochelle, or three days on the golf course are now possibilities.
Golf:
The three nearby 18 hole courses are Saintes, Cognac and Royan. John is a member at Saintes and preferential rates are easily arranged.
Royan and Cognac are excellent and arrangements can be made by phone (we would do the phoning if necessary!).
Golf is cheaper, warmer and less crowded here than in UK or Ireland. It is, also, less hot and prettier than in Spain!
Other Activities:
Bird watching. Birds of prey+ cuckoo+nightingale
