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Description of holiday gite near Cognac, Poitou-Charentes

Set in the heart of the Cognac region and surrounded on all sides by the vines of the 'Grande Champagne', this former cognac distillery offers you the highest standard of accommodation and service. One of 4 properties set around a central courtyard, each property is independent with a private terrace whilst sharing the wonderful landscaped gardens, BBQ areas, parkland, pool and games room. Each property has an individual style and retains a wealth of original features such as exposed beams and stonework. L'Ancienne Distillerie sits on the edge of a small hamlet but is still only 2km away from the shops, 10 mins from the bars and restaurants of Cognac town and 45 mins from the coast.

Remy Martin has been created through the renovation of the old grape pressoir building .

The beamed open plan living area incorporates the lounge, dining and kitchen areas along with the wooden stairs that take you to the first floor bedrooms.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all modern appliances and includes dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer and cooker.
Full laundry facilities are provided in a separate building.
Along one wall there are 4 French windows leading you out onto your own private covered terrace with tables and chairs for outside dining.
Decoration throughout is a mixture of traditional furniture and modern pieces ensuring that comfort, convenience and style are never compromised.
There is a toilet on the ground floor.
From the spacious first floor landing you enter 4 bedrooms (2 doubles and 2 twins). Both double rooms have antique beds.
There are 2 shower rooms with washbasins and toilets.

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability:	No Smoking, No Pets
General:	Central heating, Internet Access, Stairgate, Sports equipment, Bicycles, Hairdryer In addition to the electric heating there is a wood burning stove.
Bedrooms:	4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8 2 Double/s, 2 Twin/s Both double beds are antique but with new modern mattresses for extra comfort. A cot is available on request.
Bathrooms:	2 Bathroom/s 2 Shower/s, 2 Wash basin/s, 3 Toilets/s 2 fully equipped modern bathrooms with shower cubicles. The 3rd toilet is on the ground floor.
Lounge:	Seating for 8 people Video, Satellite/Cable TV, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films The DVD and video player are found in the separate TV lounge which is attached to the gamesroom. In the gamesroom we offer table tennis, table football, pool, darts and loads of bats and balls for use in the rear garden
Dining Area:	Seating for 8 people A high chair is available on request. You can also dine outside on your private terrace where you will find table and chairs for 8
Kitchen/Utility:	Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Tumble dryer, Ironing board, Iron We also rpovide all your principal household products such as toilet roll, bin bags, cleaning products, dishwasher tablets etc.
Outdoors:	Swimming Pool, BBQ, Shared garden, Terrace, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade Our 13m by 6 m pool is set within a secured courtyard with plenty of room for sunbathing. The property sits within 2 1/2 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens and parkland
Access:	Car essential, Off road parking, Stairs Without a car it is possible to get to the local supermarket but to truly enjoy the region a car is required
Services:	Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning included, Laundry included We provide all household linen and beds are made up for your arrival. Please supply your own pool towels

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Rates

Period	Weekly
17 Sept -23 Dec 2011	€550.00
2 Jan - 23 Mar 2012	€550.00
24 Mar - 15 June 2012	€750.00
16 June - 20 July 2012	€1,350.00
21 July - 24 Aug 2012	€1,850.00
25 Aug - 31 Aug 2012	€1,350.00
1 Sept - 14 Sept 2012	€750.00
15 Sept - 23 Dec 2012	€550.00

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Deposit/Booking Notes: A 25% deposit is requested at the time of booking with the balance payable 8 weeks before your arrival. Payment is accepted in sterling or euros. Payment can be by bank transfer, cheque or cash. I regret that we are unable to accept credit cards.

Location of holiday rental near Cognac, Poitou-Charentes

Holiday Type:	Rural, Family
Local Activities:	Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Golf, Fishing, Horse Riding, Tennis, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Zoo, Local Market, Amusement/Water Park

Location description

Full details of all the tourist activities and places to visit, along with restaurant reviews are provided in your accommodation and in our well stocked reception. We offer a range and walking, driving and cycling maps. We are perfectly positioned for visits to the major towns of La Rochelle, Angouleme, Cognac, Saintes, Brantom, Royan, Bordeaux etc and yet only 45 mins easy drive from the beaches and all the attractions of the Gironde estuary and Atlantic coastlines. The fortunes of the area are based on the production of Cognac and wine and there are plenty of opportunities to sample the local produce.

Local events

Cognac Jazz and Blues festival (Blues Passion) - July
Circuit des Ramparts - vintage car racing at Angouleme - Sept
World fireworks competition - Royan August
Classic concerts on the beach - Royan - July
Monthly town market fair - 27th monthly Rouilliac

Tourist attractions

Discover the beautiful valley of the river Charente. Stroll through picturesque villages and visit the romanesque chruches and chateaux in the area. But always ensure that you make time to sample the local brew from the famous cognac houses and the many local producers.

Nearest Airport:	Angouleme Bordeaux La Rochelle	35km 110km 110km
Nearest Railway Station:	Angouleme tgv	35km
Nearest Ferry Port:	St Malo	465km
Nearest Beach:	St george de Didonne	60km
Nearest Pub/Restaurant:	Segonzac	2km

Directions

Easily accessible by car, train ( Eurostar/TGV) and many low cost airlines. Full details of your many travel options are available on request.

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