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Farmhouse Near Royan
Beautiful farmhouse, 6 bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms

Tranquil  Location, Set in 2 acres of gardens and woods

Full Sized Swimming Pool

Sleeps up to 16

Property Ref:  FR147
This beautiful 250 year old farmhouse has been converted to the highest standards and is set in a small hamlet in South West France, surrounded by sunflower fields and vineyards yet only 25 minutes from Royan with its wonderful beaches. Cognac is also 25 minutes drive.
Features include  a private swimming pool (10m x 5m) with security cover and CCTV camera for added security, 2  conservatories, 6 bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms, 2 kitchens, 2 acres of lovely gardens and woodlands, table tennis...

On entering the driveway you enter a totally secluded world, which consists of an acre of beautiful lawns, trees, bushes, flower beds and a large wood full of poplar trees. There is a lovely 10 metre by 5 metre swimming pool with a special wind on cover which complies with the new French government standard NF P90-308 and a pool shower.
Next to the pool is the excellent barbecue, and a dining table seating twelve. The pool conservatory, which is shaded all day, has glass sliding doors which open the room 66%. Inside there is a drinks fridge, and an ice-cube making machine churning out cubes to your requirements! Facing the pool is a CCTV camera transmitting photo and sound to a 21" monitor in the kitchen, bringing peace of mind for parents!. The main conservatory is at the front of the house, and beautifully furnished as a dining area, with large plants.
The Main Kitchen has ceramic hobs, eye level oven, microwave, large toaster, electric kettle, coffee perculator, electric whisk, bar-style wine opener and a large fridge-freezer. There is a beautiful oak dining table that seats 10+ people, with inbuilt seating around the wall side.  Washing machine and tumble can be found in the garage.  One the first floor there is a kitchenette which has an electric hob, grill, fridge and sink unit.
The Main Lounge has a huge sofa that can seat 6 adults or 8 children. We have Sky television, a DVD player, a Video player and a Stereo/CD player. There is also a glass fronted, wood burning fire, dimmer lights, beautiful custom made wall units and high quality Charentaise furniture. The 2nd lounge is on the first floor with sofa bed and table.
Bedrooms - The Ground Floor has one bedroom with a large king size bed plus TV/DVD/CD player, huge custom made wardrobe, the second bedroom has a large double bed and a single bed and ensuite power shower and washbasin, There are double doors onto the terrace. Also a door into the pool conservatory, which has a drinks fridge.  The third bedroom has two single beds. The First Floor apartment has one huge bedroom which has two single beds and a double sofa bed. The second bedroom has two single beds, the open plan bedroom has a large single bed, and the apartment lounge has a double sofa bed.

The main bathroom is a large bathroom with bath and attachment shower, twin wash basins with huge lighted mirror.  Separate large walk in shower room with power shower.  Separate toilet with vanity units with wash basin, and a further separate toilet. Separate bathroom.  The first floor has a bathroom with toilet, wash basin and power shower.
The Front Conservatory is an ideal place to have breakfast and to relax in before the Sun makes the temperature a little uncomfortable. By contrast, the Pool Conservatory is shaded all day and remains cool. This is helped by the drinks fridge and ice-cube making machine. You can relax here and watch your children enjoying the pool.
Travel Cot available.
Wi-fi coverage throughout the house, garden, and pool area by the middle of April

main bedroom ground floor, farmhouse near Royan, Charente Maritime
Ground Floor Bedroom at Farmhouse near Royan in Charente Maritime
OUTSIDE LEISURE
Beautiful well kept gardens include many varieties of fruit trees including apricot, fig and cherry.  Gardens have security lights for nightime. Large woodland area for country walks. River Seudre is near the end of the garden for fishing.
The 10x5 metre walk-in swimming pool has a cover that complies with French NF P90-308 safety regulations. The shallow end starts at 3ft and goes up to 6ft at its deepest. There is CCTV in the kitchen overlooking the entire pool area for piece of mind for parents whilst cooking. There is also a shower attached to the pool house and a large stone barbecue adjacent to the pool. The pool has underwater lighting and spotlights that overlook the entire pool area and garden. The pool area is totally secluded, not overlooked from any direction. Clients are responsible for providing insurance for using the pool area.
The dining table adjoining the pool seats 12 people and there are several loungers around the pool. There is a smaller dining table in the shade in the front garden.
Portable full sizeTable Tennis
2 Childs Bicycles (8-14 yrs) and 2 New Adult Bicycles
Boules
Prices  2010
January  -  March         £1195
April                              £1195
01 May  -  04 June      £1295
05 June  - 02 July        £1850
03 July   -  16 July        £1995
17 July   -  03 Sept      £2295
04 Sept -  17 Sept        £990
18 Sep  -   30 Sep        £880
Oct - Dec                      £715

Prices are per week.  Hire of bed linen and house towels included.  You will need to bring pool/beach towels.
Changeover Saturdays in season arriving after 3pm, leaving 10am. A non-returnable booking deposit of 25% required.
Security/accident deposit of £300 will also be required - fully refundable if no damage to property and left in a clean and tiday condition. Rental dates can be flexible out of the main holiday season, and could commence on any weekday
Outside of peak dates the first floor of the property can be closed off making it a 3 bedroomed property - please contact for prices.

LOCATION
The local village, Cravans has an excellent restaurant/bar and a baker's. St Andre de Lidon (5 minutes) has a general store, bakers, post office, and an excellent bistro/bar with menus at (approx)9.50 euros. At Gemozac (8 minutes) there is a large supermarket, a Lidl, five restaurants and a Friday market.
Visit the Ile d'Oleron and the Ile de Re, and the beautiful La Rochelle(1 hour). There is an excellent zoo at Palmyre. So, you have surfing and sailing at Royan and St George de Didonne, horse riding at Epagnes and Cozes (ten minutes) and golf at Cognac and Saintes, and good eating everywhere!
Only 25 minutes from Royan on the coast with its wonderful beaches, or 20 minutes from the smaller resort of St-Georges-de-Didonne. Also close to the picturesque port of Mortagne-sur-Gironde with its three good and reasonably priced restaurants. Cognac is only about twenty five miles away, and its significance is self explanatory! The ancient town of Saintes is about twenty minutes. There are many Roman churches in the immediate vicinity. Take the ferry from Royan across to the Medoc, and visit the famous wine châteaux such as Lafite, Latour, Mouton Rothschild, Margaux and Petrus etc.  Beautiful botanical garden with more than 3 hectares and over 1500 varieties of plants, with picnic tables is only 5 minutes away from the house. 
A lovely fishing lake lEtang des Brousses with bar and restaurant is 5 minutes from the house. Fishing is 7 euros a half day. They will cook fish you catch. Trout, carp etc
There are good golf courses at Royan,Cognac,and Saintes.
Travel from the ferry ports of St.Malo 4hrs, Cherbourg 7hrs, Boulogne (Sea Ferries) 7 hrs, Calais 8hrs.
The Airports of La Rochelle 1hr, Bordeaux 1hr 30mins and Angouleme 1hr 10mins.
 
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