CHARENTE HOLIDAY RENTALS - POITOU-CHARENTES - FRANCE

Sleeps 8 .A beautiful property sitting in a small peaceful hamlet just outside Cognac in SW France. The accommodation has been created through the sympathetic conversion of a former grape pressoir attached to an old cognac distillery. Standing in 2 1/2 acres of landscaped gardens and parkland, and surrounded by the vines of the Grande Champagne, the accommodation also has a pool, BBQs, a gamesroom with table tennis, american pool, badminton and a video/DVD lounge. L'Ancienne Distillerie is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

Sleeps: 8 - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 2

L'Ancienne Distillerie has been developed to provide the highest standard of accomodation and on site facilities whilst retaining the original charm and character of the old distillery building and cognac storage barns. The property ,Remy Martin, has been created through the renovation of the old grape pressoir building and is one of 4 gites sets around a central courtyard. The beamed open plan living area incorporates the lounge, dining and kitchen areas along with the wooden stairs leading to the first floor bedrooms. Along one wall there are 4 french windows taking you out on to your own covered terrace with tables and chairs for outside dining. Decoration throughout is a mix of traditional furniture and modern pieces ensuring that comfort, comvienience and style are never compromised.

POOL:

A large 13m by 6 m pool set in a secure enclosed courtyard. The pool surround is terraced and offers plenty of space for sun bathing with the walls of the courtyard acting as the perfect suntrap. Sunbeds and parasols are provided.

PATIO:

There is a large covered, private terrace that runs along the front of the property with tables and chairs for outside dining. In addition there are 2 further communual terraces and patios within the gardens that over look the surrounding vines and countryside. The communual patios are also furnished with tables and chairs and BBQs.

GARDEN:

2 1/2 acres of landscaped gardens and parkland are available for our guests to enjoy. In the parkland there are ancient walnut trees and a number of friut trees and the property is bounded on all sides by the vines of the Grande Champagne. A large planted terrace offers a communual area for BBQs or you can simply watch the sunset and enjoy the wonderful view of the surrounding countryside. The buildings of the old distillery are arranged around a large central courtyard with additional landscaped gardens and fish pond with a small waterfall.

PARKING:

Secure covered parking is available in the large barn opposite the property.

KITCHEN:

The property has a modern fully equipped kitchen with gas cooker, dishwasher, microwave and fridgefreezer. Full laundry facilties are provided in a separate building.

UTILITY AREA:

On site there is a separate laundry room with 3 washing machines, tumble dryers, irons and airers. The laundry is free to our residents.

DINING AREA:

There is a large dining table seating 8 in comfort inside and also tables and chairs on the outside covered, private terrace that runs along the front of the property. In addition there are outside dining areas in the central courtyard and overlooking the countryside at the rear of the property. Please note these other eating areas are shared with the other rental properties on site

LIVING/LOUNGE AREA:

The beamed open plan living area incorporates the lounge, dining and kitchen areas. the room is tastefully furnished with a mix of antique and modern furniture and has tiled flooring throghout. The lounge are has comfortable soft furnishings and an enclosed wood fire for cosy winter evenings.

BEDROOMS:

2 double and 2 twin bedded rooms are situated on the first floor. All bedrooms overlook the central courtyard and are south facing.

GAMES ROOM:

We have a large gamesroom for our guests. Facilities include an American pool table, table tennis, table football, a small selection of gym equipment, board games and there are footballs, badminton and cricket for outside. There is also a video/DVD room with a large selection of discs and tapes and a library of books and magazines.

CLEANING INFORMATION:

The property is cleaned ready for your arrival and we would ask that you leave it in a similar state on your departure. All cleaning materials and products are provided including toilet rolls, binbags and dishwasher tablets so you have no need to purchase anything or bring products with you.
If you are staying for 2 weeks and would like an interim clean, then this can be arranged for an additonal cost of 50 euros. Please advise us of this requirement when booking.

CHANGEOVER NOTES:

Change over days are Saturdays although non standard arrival and departure days can usually be accommodated outside of the peak season. Please ask.

Arrival time is 4pm. Departure time is 10am to allow us time to prepare the property for the next guests.

LINEN NOTES:

All bedding, towels and household linen is provided although we would ask you to bring your own pool towels. Beds are made up for your arrival.

PET NOTES:

Sorry no pets allowed. We have our own.

BABY FACILITY:

At the request of our guests we can provide a cot and highchair for the property. A stair gate is also available for the top of the stairs if required. Please reserve these additional items at the time of booking.

ACTIVITY EQUIPMENT:

There are lots of outside games - football, frisbees, cricket, badminton along with a set of swings in the parkland to the rear of the property.

LOCAL AMENITIES/ATTRACTIONS:

The property is 1 km from the local supermarket and 2kms from the local town which has a bank, boulangerie, chemist,tabac, tourist office, bar and restuarant. We are 10kms from Cognac with a choice of large supermakets, a daily food market and a wide range of restuarants. The nearest beach is 60kms.

Set in the centre of the cognac industry, L'Ancienne Distillery (Remy Martin) is surrounded by the vines of the cognac producers. We are a short drive from the beaches of the Atlantic or why not discover the picturesque beauty of the Charente river valley. Visit the towns of Bordeaux, La Rochelle, Royan, Rochfort, Perigieux or the roman town of Saintes or simply enjoy the wonderful small villages, romanesque churches and chateaux of the area. The gentle rolling landscape makes this the perfect place for walkers and cyclists.

BOOKING NOTES:

All rates quoted are inclusive for the week. A 25% non refundable deposit is due at the time of booking with the balance to be paid 8 weeks before arrival. Payment can be made in either sterling or euros. Sorry we do not accept credit or debit cards.

BATHROOM/ENSUITE:

On the first floor there are 2 modern, fully tiled shower rooms with wash basins and toilets. A third toilet can be found on the ground floor.