We have created a small complex of four fully furnished, self contained and self catering gîtes together with a chambre d'hôte. In total we have the ability to accommodate 22 people, including 2 guests in our chambre d'hôte.
We are located in the heart of a small village in the Charente Maritime just 8km from the medieval town of Pons. We are surrounded by vineyards and fields of sunflowers. We are just 35 minutes from the beautiful safe sandy beaches of the Gironde Estuary and 45 minutes from the beaches of the Atlantic coast.
All of our properties are fully insulated and have electric radiators in all rooms. All of our beds have foam mattresses, anti-allergy duvets and pillows.
Our gîtes are truly child friendly with electric plug socket covers, a child lock on the kitchen cupboard under the kitchen sink, non-slip shower trays and a motion detector night light on the landing. You can also reserve, at no cost at the time of booking, a travel cot (no linen provided), bed-guard, stair-gate, high chair, bedroom night-light, baby bath and potty.
You will have full access to all the facilities on site. These include a heated saltwater swimming pool (11m x 5m), laundry, library with a collection of DVDs & books (French and English) and tourist information. Indoor games room with table football, table tennis, board games and games for the garden. We also have a large (50m2) covered and secure toddler's play area in the garden with a ball tent, swing, slide, colouring desk etc.
We have a magnificent Grande Salle (function room) which is capable of comfortable seating 50 guests. This former Chai (wine storage barn) measures approximately 90m2 and is an adaptable space. It can be hired for a multitude of events such as receptions, exhibitions, exercise classes etc. We can arrange catering for large parties.
In the garden we have a study swing and slide combination, boules court, large trampoline, various games, picnic tables and chairs.
Free Wi-fi is available in the gîtes and throughout the grounds.
Gift during your stay : Our Welcome Pack normally includes a fresh baguette, a local cheese, aperitif biscuits, a bottle of beer for each adult, a carton of fruit juice for each child and a bottle of wine.
Notre Welcome Pack comprend normalement une baguette fraîche, un fromage local, des biscuits apéritifs, une bouteille de bière pour chaque adulte, un carton de jus de fruits pour chaque enfant et une bouteille de vin.
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Safety features: induction hobs, plug socket covers, child lock on the under-sink cupboard in kitchen, non-slip shower tray, sensor LED night-light on landing, baby changing facility at swimming pool. We can also provide, on request (when booking & free of charge): stairgate, baby cot (linen excluded), bed-guard, high-chair, nightlight for the children’s bedrooms, baby bath, potty, bowls & cutlery
The ground floor includes a large fully fitted kitchen, lounge area with 2 sofas, an armchair, 2 bean bags, dining table & 8 chairs, TV, satellite & DVD player.There are three types of coffee machine in each gîte, a cafetièrre / press, a filter coffee machine and a Dolce Gusto machine.
Bedroom 2 is on ground floor:
• Has a double bed (140cm), bedside tables, wardrobe & chest of drawers
• Overlooks the private terrace & has a roller shutter blind
An open tread staircase leads to the first floor:
Bedroom 1 (22m2) has en suite bathroom with shower, wash basin & vanity unit, WC. In the bedroom is a 160cm bed, bedside tables, 3 chests of drawers, large wardrobe with full height mirror & a sitting area to front of the room with 2 wicker chairs and small table
Bedroom 3 (19m2):
• 4 single beds or a 160cm bed (foam topper) & 2 singles, bedside tables, 2 chests of drawers & wardrobe, on the adjacent landing
Family bathroom:
• Shower, wash basin, large mirror, vanity unit & WC
Elsewhere:
• Communal laundry: 2 washing machines, iron and ironing boards
• Library, books & DVDs for all ages (English and French), selection of games. Tourist leaflets & maps
• Salle de Jeux: table tennis table & table football, other indoor & outdoor games for all ages
• 50m2 enclosed & secure covered toddlers play area with swing, slide, playhouse, sand pit etc
Swimming pool:
• Fenced, heated saltwater pool (11m x 5m), large terrace with plenty of sun loungers. A WC with baby changing table.