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France - Poitou-Charentes - Charente - Anam Cara Cottage |
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| Ref: PF00172 |
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| Lovely cottage of honey-coloured Charente stone. Pool and large gardens |
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| Lovely house of honey-coloured Charente stone, in walled grounds offering complete peace, privacy & relaxation as well as safe, spacious play areas for children. Situated near to an ancient church in a delightfully pretty village. 10% of your booking fee goes to UNICEF.
Anam Cara offers you ancient character & modern comforts at an affordable price. Child friendly. Safe pool. Perfect for couples or families with children.
WALK to a friendly bar/restaurant.
5 mins to shops, supermarkets, cafes, bars and restaurants.
5 mins to the Charente river and Le Rejallant - a free leisure base/bar/restaurant. Excellent air rail and road links. Save with cheap budget flights and discounted ferries. Ideally situated for enjoying the sun & warmth, the beautiful scenery, lively activities & cultural heritage of Ruffecois, as well as trips to Futuroscope theme park, nature & wildlife parks, medieval towns, Poitiers, Confolens, La Rochelle, Limoges & Cognac country.
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| Comfortable living room with exposed Charente stone walls |
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| Plenty of space to relax and play |
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| Just down the road, safe bathing beach |
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| Just down the road: Le Rejallant:bathing, canoes, bar, restaurant, picnics, play areas |
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| Anam Cara (Celtic "soul friend") is a place to restore & refresh the spirit. A chance for a change of pace. Whether you want to be active in town, or in stunning countryside, or whether you prefer peace & relaxation at home, Anam Cara & the Ruffecois area offers you a warm welcome & everything you could need for a memorable and rejuvenating holiday in one of the sunniest parts of France. Just ask and we'll email you a photogallery.
There's plenty to do at home. You have a very large lawned garden with a grapevined suntrap patio dining area, as well as areas of shade under fig, beech, cherry, magnolia & medlar trees. Children have space to explore & play safely & there is a covered sandpit for younger children.
You can play badminton & other games, laze in the hammock listening to birdsong , or cool off in the private above-ground pool. Anam Cara is NOT part of a gite complex: You have private & exclusive use of all facilities.
In the evening, help yourself to some parsley, rosemary, basil, thyme, chives, garlic, onions or tomatoes to add to your meal, start the barbecue, turn on the garden lights & relax in the warmth as you dine outdoors under the stars.
A very short walk takes you to tennis courts, the village vineyard or glorious sunny woods, fields & country lanes.
WELL EQUIPPED & WELL FURNISHED ACCOMMODATION combines ancient character with modern comforts. There are two attractive, light & airy double bedrooms, both with clothes storage, bedside tables & reading lights. All household linen is provided & your bed is made up before you arrive.
A large, chandeliered living room, with exposed Charente stone walls, beamed alcoves & fireplace with woodburning stove, looks via French windows onto a restful balcony overlooking grapevines & mature gated gardens.
Well-equipped kitchen (including toaster, coffee maker, etc) overlooks the patio dining area. The kitchen receives morning to early evening sunshine. |
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| Property Type : |
Cottage |
| Nearest Airport : |
Poitiers, Angouleme - 60 kms |
| Nearest Bar/Pub : |
Village - 4 mins |
| Nearest Restaurant : |
Village - 4 mins |
| Location Type : |
Horseriding, Rural/Village, Fishing Nearby, Near The Sea, Quiet, Good Nightlige, Riverside, |
| Bedrooms : |
2 Double Bedrooms, Comfortable, airy bedrooms, both with sitting space and views of the orchard and an ancient church. Additional double sofabed in the lounge. Cots available. |
| Bathrooms : |
1 Bathrooms, Pretty bathroom with shower, washbasin and separate WC. The bathroom leads off the main bedroom. |
| Kitchen : |
CookerHob, Microwave, Fridge, Iron, Cooker, Hob, Microwave, new Fridge-freezer, Iron. Well-equipped kitchen (including toaster, coffee maker, etc) overlooks the patio dining area. The kitchen receives morning to early evening sunshine |
| General : |
Real FireHouse Linen, Towels Provided, House Linen. Rental includes all utilities, heating, bed linen, towels and a welcome pack which gives you all you need to know about about where to go, what to see and how to get there. Bikes available. |
| Dining : |
Seating for 6.Seating for 6. The house is well equipped for indoor and outdoor dining. The dining area (to seat 6) in the living room looks out through French windows onto grapevines, lawn and beautiful trees. |
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Tennis Court, DVD, CD System, Radio, Board Games, TV for DVDs. Board Games, Tennis Court. Lots of interesting books in French & English(including "Anam Cara" by John O'Donohue) , children's games, radio, tape and CD player and CDs |
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Private Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Balcony, Garden Furniture, Private Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Balcony, Garden Furniture. Above-ground pool . Parking and drive space.Beautiful garden (floodlit for evening dining)and patio area with vines, honeysuckle. (Use the fresh herbs and vegetables if they are ready! ) |
| Suitability : |
Children Welcome, Suitable for Elderly, |
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| Easy access to sunflower fields, vineyards, Futuroscope theme park, lively towns, unmatched chateaux, bathing lakes, mills, boating, swimming, superb restaurants, friendly bars, picturesque & interesting villages & a region of rich cultural heritage.
Let us know what you like to do and we will email you information sheets to help you plan your holiday. The area is full of of attractions for both adults and young people.
A very short drive or bike ride takes you to indoor and outdoor pools, river bathing, horseriding, canoes, kayacs, picnic areas, a bathing lake with beach, a variety of interesting cafes, bars and excellent restaurants.
Or you can go: fishing, explore the forests of Ruffec, buy fresh farm produce at local markets, visit the cinema, clubs, outdoor concerts, artists' workshops, taste the incomparable food and wine at "Gourmet Days".
Or take a look at: the Chateau of Verteuil, the panoramic views at Barro, the medieval church of Ruffec, the silver mines of Melle, the 12th century abbey at St Amant de Boixe, the protected medieval village of Tusson with spectacular gardens and a museum of rural life, the aquatic labyrinth at St Fraigne, restored mills at Condac and Villefagnan, the frescoes in the Chapel of Courcome, the International Dance Festival at Mansle (don't miss the fuchsia gardens), the restored chateau of Bayer - or just explore: You will find beautiful places, local fetes and festivals and real French life.
As you are 5 minutes from the N10, (and the main Paris to Bordeaux fast train route) access further afield is quick and easy to: The fascinating town of Poitiers and the Futuroscope theme park, The Vallee Des Singes (monkey park), Angouleme with its ancient streets and National Comics and Images Centre or the Chateau de la Rochefoucauld (with its nearby chocolaterie.) Or go east to the porcelain centre in Limoges and the International Folk Music Festival of Confolens; west (1.5 hours drive)to the beaches of La Rochelle |
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| ANAM CARA COTTAGE CHARENTE |
| Further information and pictures can be found at: |
| www.charenteholidaycottage.iowners.net |
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High Season Rate: From 345 UK Pound - £ per week
Low Season Rate: From 175UK Pound - £ per week |
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| Rental Notes: Outside of the high season we often have Special Offer weeks. Please contact us for details.
www.charenteholidaycottage.iowners.net |
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| This property is normally available for rent between January and December each year. |
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| To book this property use the contact details below quoting holidayhomeonline.com Ref PF00172 |
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| Contact: |
John Barugh |
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0044(0)191+44 (0)191 5192257 |
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| Owner joined site on: |
26 September 2006 |
| Property listed since: |
09 June 2008 |
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