Charming holiday rental cottages (gîtes) situated in the Cognac region of the sunny department of Charente Maritime, in a beautiful rural landscape on the edge of the small quiet village Le Gicq, 30 mins North of Cognac and 20 mins East of St Jean d'Angely.
There are two Charente-Maritime holiday cottages sleeping 4 persons (The Byre and Hirondelle Cottage) and one 2-person cottage (Le Chai). All the self catering holiday homes are comfortable, well equipped and enjoy access to a large shared swimming pool with its own patio area. The cottages have been recently created from a charming stone barn restoration.
Hirondelle Cottage is ideal for those looking to have a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse themselves in local French culture. Choose to Lounge around our large swimming pool or take a trip to one of the local beaches where you can enjoy our stunning climate, second only to the French Riviera.
This two bedroom Charente-Maritime holiday gite is situated in an original stone built Charentaise barn that has been fully modernised to cater for your every 21st century need. An up to date interior blends with the original French surroundings. The gite is set on the edge of a small quiet village in a beautiful rural landscape with vines and sunflowers in the heart of Cognac country. There is an 11 x 5m heated swimming pool with patio area
FACILITIES:
• 1 Double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom
• Newly fitted shower room with modern facilities
• Kitchen area with cooker, fridge, microwave
• Washing machine and iron available in laundry room
• Lounge/Dining area with comfortable seating, DVD player (DVDs for hire)
• Outside – barbecue, patio with garden furniture for alfresco dining. Shared swimming pool and landscaped patio
• No smokers or pets; English owner on site
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Local Attractions
The gîtes are within easy reach of historic towns such as Cognac and Saintes, with its Roman remains and river excursions and the beautiful and ancient port of La Rochelle.
Swimming and boating are available at St Jean d'Angely, Cognac and Saintes, with golf courses at Cognac and Saintes. A wide variety of seaside resorts are only an hour away - Royan, Fouras, and the long sandy beaches of the Ile d'Oleron.
Special Rental Conditions
Changover day is Saturday (flexible in the low season), arriving after 4.00pm and departing before 10am.
Bed linen available at £5 per week double and £3 per week single.
Tourist tax at 30p per person (adult and child) per night.
English owners on site.
Sorry no pets or smokers.
Security & cleaning deposit £50
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Local Attractions
Swimming and boating are available at St Jean d'Angely, Cognac and Saintes, with golf courses at Cognac and Saintes. A wide variety of seaside resorts are only an hour away - Royan, Fouras, and the long sandy beaches of the Ile d'Oleron.
In the area
This Property is situated in Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes
Nearest Airport: La Rochelle - 60 mins
Nearest Station: Poitiers, Angouleme, La Rochelle
Nearest Ferry: Caen, Cherbourg, St Malo
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Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town or village.