Landhaus auf e. Anwesen aus dem 17. Jhdt., an den Charente-Fluss angrenzend

It will be great to have you here ! You will enjoy your morning tea or coffee right there, in the sunny garden. Or walking along the river to go to the village bakery.
Several guests keep coming back every year, from Paris, France and the UK. Merci !
This cottage, detached, a bubble of nature hidden in the trees, is made for relaxing holidays, it is also equipped for business stays / teleworking / house hunting. WIFI is available.
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Convenient and relaxing for bike riders : we are on the FLOW VELO trail.

New : we have also on the same estate a Bed and Breakfast hospitality service for 2 -3 persons, in our old dairy : La Laiterie du Logis. It can be used by itself, or as extra beds next to the cottage.

GITE L'Ancienne Ferme de La Baine : a gîte de caractère, an exceptional site, dating back to 1675, a riverside cottage built with the famous white stone of Saintonge, appreciated for its ORIGINALITY. TYPICAL charentaise farmhouse facing a large sunny GARDEN.

Accomodation rental ideally located : in a 4 houses hamlet near the village of CHANIERS, close to Saintes (7 kms), Cognac (16 kms), Royan on the Atlantic coast (40 kms).

An alley leads to the property, giving at once a sense of PRIVACY and of the PICTURESQUE : the Charente River is right there, with a private access for the guests, the cottage is surrounded by fields, and the views are amazing. AUTHENTICITY prevails here.

DETACHED 100 sq.m house, functional, COMFORTABLE, many original features with the added benefit of all modern facilities.

Stone walls, windows with shutters, trees and shady garden, and the proximity of the river make the house cooler and comfortable in summertime.

In HISTORICAL Saintonge Romane area : close to village (700 m, shops, restaurants), to the long sandy beaches of the Atlantic COAST. Golf courses nearby. Plenty to do in the countryside or nearby seaside. We tell you what to discover so you can relax and do no tourism research.

ALL YEAR ROUND rentals, convenient base for house - job hunting, off season family and friends visits : CENTRAL HEATING, INTERNET, PARKING. In spring and summer, enjoy the pleasure of swimming in the river or ocean, fishing, cycling on the FLOW VÉLO, canoeing (rental) or relaxing in the courtyard, lounge chairs, hammock... Remote work corner available.

Holds the distinguished 'Three Seagulls' label. 3 STARS rating.

CAR PARKING : private. Batteries can be recharged in the nearby village.

GOLF : Three 18 holes golf courses nearby. Golf de Saintes, only 10 min away. Friendly atmosphere. Golf de Royan, 44 km away. In the sand dunes, 1 km from the sea shore, magnificent views. Golf de Cognac, 20 min away : in the vineyards.

FISHING : right there in the river.

CANOE / PADDLE / BIKES : can be stored in the secured garage. Plugs to recharge bike electrical batteries.

WALKING : miles of fields around, a path along the Charente river takes you to the village for shopping without using your car.

Yoga - Relaxation : you can join my morning practice outdoor ! (extra charge).

SERVICE + : We pay attention to your comfort during booking, preparation and your stay :

* ::: Check our ''GUEST MANUAL'' available in the house : detailed tips and hints, both in English and French, whether for discovering the area or making the house your own. House floor map available on request, no bad surprise on arrival !
* ::: We tell you the BEACHES not to miss, the best spots of the Poitou-Charentes Région for both adults and children, the best bike rides, even where to get the best oysters and your bottle of Cognac, the most famous world brandy !
* ::: According to Guests arrival schedule and our possibilities, we can supply you with a food basket and dinner, on your arrival day (extra charge).

BOOKING FORM and RENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Rental Agreement available on the website) sent on request.

RATES
* Free WIFI
* HEATING : included in the rental price, except from may to september (13,50€/day).
* CLEANING service : 30 € weekend and 3 nights stay, 60 € above and per week (compulsory service, so you can enjoy your stay until the last minute).
* INCLUDED in the price : kitchen linen and baby equipement (baby bed, baby bed sheets, baby high chair).
* NOT INCLUDED : sheets, pillow cases and towels, which can be supplied : 15 €/bed, 40 € towels for 4.
* GUARANTEE DEPOSIT : 250 € on arrival and remitted on departure.

All services to be paid ON ARRIVAL in €. Thank you.

COMFORT & SAFETY
* ::: For the comfort of all our guests, we do not allow smoking inside the house. Pets not allowed.

* ::: The house is close to the river and has its own direct access (about 30 m). However, the access to the river is protected by 2 gates which remain shut at all times and cannot be opened by young children. Secured garden. Tall walls.

* ::: No tent, no camping car.

SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS
in the nearby village : bakery, grocery store, weekly market, oyster stand, tobacconist and newspapers, ATM machine, pharmacy, doctors, post office, flower shop. Several restaurants, pizzas. A vast selection in SAINTES also, 10 minutes away, amazing fresh food MARKETS and grocery stores. You will love it !

You're most welcome to come and experience ! Have a nice holiday rental in Charente-Maritime.

Kind regards, A bientôt, Nathalie