Lovely Gite in the 4 Acre Grounds of a 350 year Old Manor House

Le Manoir details

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Swimming pool with gite patio and barn beyond

The Manor House and gite in our 4 acre grounds

Gite front between our Manor House and old Barn

Home description

Le Manoir offers an attractive and comfortable no-smoking Gite for rent in its spacious grounds. The traditional buildings on the site create a beautiful setting for a relaxing holiday. The beautiful uninhabited chateau across the lane adds an inspiring backdrop and with WIFI Broadband Internet, you can stay in touch and share your experiences with family & friends.

Only 30 minutes from the fabulous family friendly golden atlantic beaches at Royan and only 15 minutes from the quaint fishing ports on the massive Gironde estuary.

The 2 bedroom gite is very well equipped including antique furniture, dishwasher and satellite TV. It provides an ideal base for a family holiday and for exploring the South of France. The 4 acre grounds offer plenty of space to relax and unwind and with lots to keep the children (and adults!) entertained.

Situated in the sunny Charente Maritime amidst a wealth of vineyards, sunflowers and rolling countryside, neighbouring historic towns like Jonzac, Mirambeau and Montendre offer typical French market town life.

Besides the 10m by 5m beautiful saltwater pool, the Gite has its own large patio with a big barbecue and hardwood table and chairs so you can enjoy outdoor living in the sunny weather to the full.

External features on site

• Barbecue
• Garden
• Scenic views
• Swimming pool (shared use)

• Huge grounds for you to wander in, lots of space to play out-door games like badmington, volley ball and croquet.
• Lovely mature sweet chestnut trees where you can swing, climb and do acrobatics in some welcome shade.
• The local lanes are perfect for cycling or strolling.

Accommodation detail

Main Bedroom with very comfy 5ft 6in double bed

Large living room, doors to kitchen and bedroom 2

Exclusive Patio overlooking the grounds and pool

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• Bedroom 1 (4m by 4m) - master room with queen sized (5ft 4inches wide) double bed, antique wardrobe, chest of drawers etc.
• Bedroom 2 (4m by 5m) - with two single beds. If you wish to sleep 5 we can provide a folding bed (£25 per week). Large wardrobe, chest of drawers etc.
• Lounge (4m by 6m) with sofa, 2 comfy archairs, TV/VCR/DVD/CD Player and  stereo speakers, table and chairs, bookcase etc. Good selection of children's books, videos and toys.
• Kitchen - equiped with 2 ring electric hob, large microwave/grill, large fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle, coffee percolator, dishwasher and sink.
• Bathroom - with bath/shower, sink.
• Separate toilet.

Outside

• Large Patio for sole use of Gite with table, chairs, sun brolley, planters and bay tree
• Charcoal Barbecue.
• Salt Water Swimming pool (shared with owners but we always try to swim when guests are not using the pool) - 10mx5m with large steps to side, diving board, shallow end 1 metre deep, deep end 2.3m (8ft).
• Safety Pool Alarm.
• Sun Loungers
• Games area in the adjacent traditional barn with Pool Table, Table Tennis, Darts, full sized Table Football.
• Large (16ft) Trampoline, Volleyball/Badminton, Punch bag, croquet.
• In extensive grounds with large chestnut trees.
• Large selection of children's toys
• Some mountains bikes for rent (from €3)

About the location

Set in gently rolling countryside and surrounded by woodland, apple orchards, sunflowers and vineyards.

There are a wealth of pretty villages and harbours to be explored on the nearby massive Gironde Estuary, 15 minutes by car. There are cycling paths and fishing along much of the estuary shore. The fabulous golden family-friendly beaches at Royan and St Georges are little more than half an hour away.

Royan, St Georges and Meschers offer everything you would expect from good seaside resorts. There is a world class zoo just north of Royan at La Palmyre.

The nearby town of Saintes offers Roman arches, amphitheatre and churches to explore and a plethora of chateaux and restaurants are waiting to be discovered. Jonzac (10 minutes) has a lovely Chateau and historic walks through the old walled town.

Cognac, Rochefort and Ile D’oleron are all within easy driving distance, with La Rochelle and Ile de Rey further up the coast. Cognac has some surprisingly entertaining visits at the headquarters of brands like Remy Martin.

Heading south, Arcachon with it’s famous sand dune and beaches are a must to visit and Bordeaux offers chic French city life.

The wildlife of the area is unbelievable - a tribute to the traditional farming methods in use. You will see lots of very large birds of prey as you drive around.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

Activities nearby

Adventure park, Badminton, Ballooning, Bird Watching, Boating, Boules, Canoeing, Cycling, Drawing and painting, Fishing, Flying, Go karting, Golf, Gourmet dining, Gym, Hiking, Horse riding, Ice skating, Mountain biking, Photography, Photography, Rambling, Riverside activities, Rock climbing, Sailing, Sea excursions, Shopping, Sightseeing, Snorkelling, Squash, Surfing, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Theme parks, Tree adventure park, Walking, Water sports, Wind Surfing, Wine tasting, Wine touring

See Activities and attractions for more information on nearby activities and places of interest.

How to get here

• 1 hour from Bordeaux Airport.
• 1 hour from La Rochelle airport.
• Airport or train station collection at competitive rates.
• 7 hours from Caen.
• 6 hours from St Malo / Le Havre
• 8 - 9 hours from Calais.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.