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Description of holiday farmhouse in Breville, Poitou-Charentes

We have owned the Cognac country house for five years and up until 2009, have used it as our family's holiday house. We named the house 'Chasselas' from the grape type that grows across the front of the property and that, in September, provides visitors with a delicious sweet white table grape .
The property dates from around 1850 when it was built as two houses for vineyard workers and their families; hence the two front doors!

GROUND FLOOR
Downstairs are two large rooms, one is the airy kitchen/dining room with a shower/utility room & WC off. One end of this room has the kitchen units and worktops whilst the other serves as a dining area looking out onto the garden.

The kitchen is equipped with a fridge-freezer, 4 ring gas cooker, microwave and the usual small appliances such as toaster, coffee maker, iron etc. The shower room contains a newly installed corner shower unit and also houses the washing machine.

Next to the kitchen is a roomy lounge having a high ceiling with exposed beams,large stone fireplace, with wood burning stove, and original wooden staircase leading up to an upstairs landing.The lounge is simply furnished having two 2-seater sofas, 'Voltaire' armchairs, another dining table, bookcase, and a writing desk.

For entertainment there is a small tv with dvd and vhs player, a hi-fi, and a library of VHS and DVD films. There is a large collection of paperback fiction in the house. An acoustic guitar can also be made available for budding musicians!

FIRST FLOOR
Upstairs off a landing that runs the length of the house, are 3 double bedrooms and a bathroom all having South facing views over the garden. Each bedroom has twin beds and either a built in or free standing wardrobe. The bedrooms have double glazing so that even the occasional tractor that passes the house in the mornings is difficult to hear. The sunny bathroom contains a handbasin unit, a new shower cubicle and WC.

OUTSIDE
Chasselas has a small walled garden (170m2). It is partially gravelled to enable visitors cars to be parked off the road, Access is through a pair of metal gates.

Facing the house, on the other side of the garden is a stone barn that doubles as a garage, boathouse and, from the Spring until Autumn, residence for a couple of families of swallows. The barn has a mezzanine floor which is used as a storage space.

The garden has a grassed area, cherry, fig, and apple trees and the Chasselas vine whose fruit is available to visitors to Chasselais; depending, of course, on season.
Also in the garden is a working well that has a lockable cover.

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability:	No Smoking, Pets Allowed
General:	Bicycles Bicycles are available for rental; delivered and collected to the door.
Bedrooms:	3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6 3 Twin/s, 1 Cot/s
Bathrooms:	3 Bathroom/s 2 Shower/s, 1 Wash basin/s, 2 Toilets/s Downstairs we have a shower/utility room and separate WC. Upstairs the bathroom has a handbasin, shower and WC
Lounge:	Seating for 6 people TV, Video, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Tape player, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films, Selection of Music
Dining Area:	Seating for 6 people , High chair
Kitchen/Utility:	Oven, Hob, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Washing machine, Ironing board, Iron
Outdoors:	Private garden, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade
Access:	Car essential, Off road parking, Secure parking
Services:	Linen provided, Towels provided, Laundry included

Price quoted in £ Sterling

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Rates

Period	Weekly	Minimum Stay
March/April	£240.00	7 Days
May	£260.00	7 Days
June	£300.00	7 Days
July	£450.00	7 Days
August	£550.00	7 Days
September	£350.00	7 Days
October	£240.00	7 Days
Christmas	£400.00	7 Days

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Deposit/Booking Notes: 25% deposit payable on booking, the balance to be paid 6 weeks before rental date together with the returnable £100 security deposit
£100 returnable security deposit to be paid 6 weeks before rental date

Location of holiday rental in Breville, Poitou-Charentes

Holiday Type:	Rural, Family
Local Activities:	Walking, Golf, Fishing

Location description

Our rental near Cognac is well placed for visiting a number if historic towns all having a different flavour.

First, and nearest being only a 15 minute drive, is Cognac itself. There is to much to see and do there at all seaons. Tours of the distilleries, all the major producerers are there, Martell, Henesseys, Otard, etc and all offer organised visits and all ending with a tasting! From the quayside a replica sailing barge will take you on a river trip up the Charente through locks along the beautiful river valley. During the summer months there's an open air pool near the town centre.

Just wandering around the narrow streets is fascinating in itself. For full details of what there is to do and see go to: www.cognacnet.com and www.ville-cognac.fr

St Jean D'Angely, 25 minutes away, is worth a visit. Characterised by its half timbered houses, unusual in the region, and small quiet squares, ideal for relaxing with a glass of local wine. The town's website is www.angely.net Next in distance, 40 minutes is Saintes. Founded by the Romans at a strategic point on the River Charente the town is a living museum of architecture through the ages. Not to be missed is the roman ampitheatre, one of the best preserved in Europe.

At an hour's drive across country is Rochefort, the last town on the Charente before it flows into the Atlantic. The town was founded by Louis IV to provide shipbuilding and a safe base for his navy. There are several museums and a lively street market on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. Find out more at http://www.ville-rochefort.fr/decouvrir/

The coast
At just over an hour's drive is the large seaside resort of Royan. Though busy in the summer months its huge beaches are never too crowded. Plenty of activities there during the day and lively at nightime. Website: www.ot-royan.fr. If you prefer somewhere less busy just along the coast is a small family resort called St Palais set in a pretty bay.

Our favourite seaside destination, and the same driving time, is Fouras, which is on the way to La Rochelle. Set on a small peninsular this family resort has a pretty centre and three beaches. Check out www.fouras.net From Fouras its a short ferry ride to the tiny Ile D'Aix.

Local events

Cognac hosts a number of festivals during the summer, including its world famous blues Festival held in July. Our local village, Breville, holds a 2 week festival of wood sculptors and carving in August.

Tourist attractions

Cognac town and the River Charente. Numerous historic sites including Saintes and its Roman ampitheatre.

Nearest Airport:	Angouleme La Rochelle Poitiers	40km 100km 120km
Nearest Railway Station:	Cognac	15km
Nearest Ferry Port:	St Malo	400km
Nearest Bus Station:	Cognac	15km
Nearest Beach:	Royan	60km
Nearest Pub/Restaurant:	Le Vieux Pressoir	3km

Directions

Whichever crossing you choose you will probably end up on th A10 Paris to Bordeaux autoroute leaving it at St Jean D'Angely, exit 34. From there you will have detailed directions that we will send to you before your departure.

Throughout the summer months you can find budget flights (Ryanair, Easy Jet etc) going to Angouleme (40mins), La Rochelle (90mins) and Poitiers (2H). Hire cars can be collected at these airports.

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