L'Aperitif - a pretty cottage with a pool set in a beautiful garden. — Property 14880
- Secluded and peaceful setting with rural views.
- Location: Crazannes Saintes area, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France
Summary of the cottage, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4
- Contact Miles and Lyn Dent
- +33 (0)546 912098
- Property type:
- cottage, semi-detached, 65 m²
- Location type:
- Rural, Village
- Highlights:
- Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace
- View all features
- Pets allowed
- Swimming pool
- Garden
l'Aperitif - the cottage and terrace |
The pool |
The living room and kitchen |
The main bedroom |
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l'Aperitif - a pretty cottage with a pool set in a beautiful garden.
One hundred years ago 'l'Aperitif' was a quarryman's cottage - now it's a pretty gite, with a pool, set in a beautiful garden in the heart of the lovely 'Saintonge' region of South-West France. Within easy reach of the Roman town of Saintes, the fascinating ports of La Rochelle and Rochefort, the wide sandy beaches of Royan and the cote Sauvage. Close to the beautiful River Charente with its excellent fishing and boating (take a trip along the river in the owner's traditional sailing boat - Le Rat d'Eau).
Location
Crazannes Saintes area < Charente-Maritime < Poitou-Charentes < France
marks the location of this property in Saintes area
| Nearest airport: | La Rochelle at 60 kilometres |
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| Nearest beach: | Beach at 20 kilometres |
| Nearest motorway: | Saintes at 10 kilometres |
| Nearest railway station: | Saintes at 12 kilometres |
Crazannes is situated in the triangle between Saintes, Rochefort and St.Jean d'Angely. It is close to the attractive riverside town of St.Savinien.
Local activities swimming, walking, cycling, fishing, horse riding, golf
Availability for the cottage in France
- Last updated on:
- Thursday, 24 July 2008
- Changeover day:
- Saturday
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- All year
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Rental rates for the cottage in France
- Rental basis is per property to be paid in:
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| Period name | Begins | Ends | Weekly | Weekend per night | Midweek per night | Minimum stay |
| 01 Jul 2008 | 18 Jul 2008 | GBP 350 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 19 Jul 2008 | 29 Aug 2008 | GBP 490 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Aug 2008 | 12 Sep 2008 | GBP 350 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 13 Sep 2008 | 02 Jan 2009 | GBP 150 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 03 Jan 2009 | 15 May 2009 | GBP 170 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 16 May 2009 | 20 Jun 2009 | GBP 280 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 21 Jun 2009 | 17 Jul 2009 | GBP 390 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 18 Jul 2009 | 28 Aug 2009 | GBP 540 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Aug 2009 | 11 Sep 2009 | GBP 390 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 12 Sep 2009 | 25 Sep 2009 | GBP 250 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 26 Sep 2009 | 31 Dec 2009 | GBP 170 | - | - | 1 Week | |
*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.
Notes to the rental rates
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Deposit of one third of total with booking. Balance 6 weeks before arrival.
Rates are negotiable for longer lets (more than two weeks) or short (e.g. weekends) during the Winter/Off season period.
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| Notes: | The cottage is adjacent to the owner's home. There is a large (18 sq.m.) living room with kitchen and dining areas. It has two bedrooms upstairs (one with double bed and one with twin beds). The twin bedded room is not really suitable for toddlers as it has direct access to the stairs but we can provide a safety gate. There is also plenty of room for a cot or small bed in the master bedroom. There is a fully equipped kitchen area with fridge, gas cooker, toaster and microwave oven. The bathroom has bath/shower, W.C. and washbasin. From the living room a glazed door leads on to a private terrace with its own garden furniture and barbecue and a path to the fully fenced pool. The driveway from the road leads to a parking area where you can keep your car just a few yards from the cottage. Set in gardens of about an acre with a lovely rural view. |
The Saintonge region.
The Saintonge is a beautiful region of sunflower fields and vineyards crossed by the waters of the Charente River. l'Aperitif is just a few minutes drive or a relaxing fifteen minute walk from the river with its excellent fishing and boating. The cottage is in a small village - Clere - within the commune of Crazannes. Local bakers, village stores and bar/restaurant are just a five minute drive or a short bike ride away - with a supermarket and other shops in the charming riverside town of St. Savinien about 10 minutes drive away.
Local attractions.
Visit the Roman amphitheatre in Saintes, the distilleries of Cognac or the fascinating port of La Rochelle. There are several impressive chateaux to visit nearby including La Roche Courbon (Sleeping Beauty's Castle) five minutes away. The well-known resorts of Royan and St.Palais sur Mer are only 40km. drive away or you can visit the beautiful islands of Oleron and Re (by bridge) or the Ile d'Aix (by ferry). The owner will be pleased to take you for a half day trip on the River Charente in his traditional sailing boat 'Le Rat d'Eau' - at no extra charge.
Activities.
As well as the boating and fishing which are available locally it is a wonderful area for cycling and walking with hundreds of quiet lanes, tracks and well-marked footpaths. The area between the house and the river is a bird-watcher's paradise with kites, buzzards, storks (in 2006 and 2007 we had a storks' nest visible from our garden - we hope they will return in 2008), kingfishers and hoopoes and, if you're lucky, a golden oriole. There is a good golf course at Fontcouvert (about 12 km. away) and several more within a 50km. drive. You can visit the local markets and inexpensive restaurants and enjoy all the local produce, fresh seafood and local wines...... or just relax in the garden with a good book.
Other Activities bird watching
Featured Review
Comments from Owner Guestbook
HRGuestBook14880, HR GuestBook
Review Submitted: December 06, 2007, Date of stay: December, 2007
Another lovely stay at l'Aperitif - hope to return soon and in the meantime will recommend it to everyone we know. Nic & Simon. 2007
We have had an absolutely wonderful holiday. The gite and gardens are lovely. Gysin family. 2006.
This was our third year at l'Aperitif and it's even better ! Beautiful cottage and great pool. See you again next year ! Jonathan and Karen Marsden and family 2007.
Thank you very much, Miles and Lyn, for your warm hospitality and offering us a beautiful, peaceful place to' get away from it all'. We've thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will, I'm quite sure, be back. Paul and Esther Haworth 2006.
Had a wonderful time - everything was as lovely as ever. We didn't want to leave and we look forward to next year. Liz, Becky, Adam and Charlie. July 2007.
A superbly lovely week in the Charente – thank you Miles and Lyn for this perfect holiday........excellent swimming pool…and super excursion with Miles in Le Rat d'Eau. Coral, Robin and Miranda. Sept 2005
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- Advertisers:
- Miles and Lyn Dent
- Telephone
- +33 (0)546 912098
- Preferred language(s):
- English, French
- Advertiser since:
- 17 Feb 2004
- Property listed since:
- 21 Jul 2004
