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Le Verdier - Gîte Holiday Rental in Montmoreau St Cybard, Charente, France
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Where is it
- Location: South West France > Poitou Charentes > Charente
- Closest town/village: Montmoreau St Cybard (Charente) ( 5 mins drive )
- Closest airport: Angouleme Airport (30 mins)
- Access: Car Essential Car hire
- Property highlights: Barbecue, Scenic views, Swimming pool (shared use)
Four Gites with Large Heated Swimming Pool As featured in 'The Mail on Sunday'
Le Grand Vignaud is located amidst the beautiful countryside of the Charente/Dordogne border – one of the sunniest regions in France.
After a succesful opening season in 2008, we were featured in the Mail on Sunday (21/9/2008):-.
'Mark and Dawn have created a special place where the integrity of their gites blends perfectly with the serenity of the surrounding area' - Adrian Baker.
2009, 2010 and 2011 have seen a steady increase in visitors of all types - families wishing to enjoy the beautiful surroundings, places to visit and companionship of others (especially the kids!), artists, cyclists, walkers and those who simply want to relax by the pool with a good book.
There are four spacious gites, sleeping 4, 4, 6 and 8. Each gite has been recently renovated to a high standard with all mod cons, while maintaining traditional features such as exposed beams and charentaise stone walls. Each gite has a private patio/terrace, with barbecue facilities and the shared use of a south-facing 11 x 5m swimming pool. Free wifi is available.
Situated in a peaceful hamlet with panoramic views over the surrounding fields and woodland, Le Grand Vignaud offers the perfect location for those seeking rest and relaxation. Our local town, Montmoreau, is a 5 minute drive, offering local facilities such as supermarket, bank, pharmacy, bars and restaurants, whilst numerous sporting activities can be enjoyed in the surrounding area.
The property lies between Villebois-Lavalette (with 17thC hilltop chateau and historic covered market place) and Aubterre-sur-Dronne (offering riverside beach and 5th-12thC monolithic church). Also a prime location for visiting Angouleme, Cognac and Bordeaux, or for house-hunting throughout South Western France.
Onsite facilities include an external childrens play area with swings/sandpit. Badminton equipment and boules terrain are also provided. There is also a covered play area which includes a full size ping pong table, large amounts of wooden and plastic Thomas trains/track, dressing up clothes and lots of smallscale play toys.
The floodlit heated pool is fully enclosed, with a lockable gate for child safety. It is 1.5m deep, with a small paddling section for the use of small children (under adult supervision). There are toilet and showering facilities beside the pool.
A specialized filtering system provides clean, refreshing drinking water for all gites.
A large library of DVD films, board games and books can be borrowed by guests, as well as tennis equipment for the local free courts. A selection of bicycles are also available, at no cost, for exploring the surrounding countryside (safety helmets not provided).
A welcome pack is provided, including bread, wine, pasta and homemade bolognaise sauce to ensure a simple first night meal.
All gites are fitted with stair gates for child safety and are fully adapted for the visually impaired.
English and French speaking owners on site, with a daily free supply of fresh vegetables!.
Holiday Accommodation at Le Verdier
Sleeps 4 and comprises:
- Kitchen - well equipped
- Living/dining room - spacious
- Bathroom - with bath/shower and toilet
- Bedroom 1 - with double bed
- Bedroom 2 – with 2 single beds
- Additional downstairs toilet
Outside
- Private patio with table, chairs and barbecue
About Montmoreau St Cybard in Charente, Poitou Charentes
Whilst Le Grand Vignaud is situated in a rural location, several well-known towns and villages are easily accessible including:-
Angouleme (20 mins) – Our nearest commercial centre, with pedestrian shopping zone and shopping mall, variety of restaurants, golf course and National Comic-Book Museum; The Nautilus Leisure Centre has several swimming pools, with outdoor slides and wave pool during the summer months. It also houses a large ice-skating rink; A huge lake affords swimming and sailing, with adjacent crazy golf, swing park and go-karting for kids; Many festivals are held throughout the year and a vintage car rally is held annually in mid-September; Paris can be reached in 2hrs 30mins from the TGV train station.
Arcachon (140 mins) – discover Europe’s largest sand dune.
Aubterre-sur-Dronne (15 mins) – Officially classed as one of France’s most picturesque villages, with unique monolithic church carved out of the rock beneath the castle and scenic riverside beach with pontoon and diving boards. There are canoes for hire here and nearby riding stables. There are many bars and restaurants, with traditional music playing in the main square during summer evenings.
Bordeaux (80 mins) – World famous for wine and architecture. Visit medieval churches, cathedrals and museums or enjoy shopping in town centre boutiques. Seasonal activities include the wine festival and river festival.
Brantome (40 mins) – ‘The Venice of the Perigord’, with shops and restaurants hewn out of the rockface. Nearby you can visit the Chateau of Bourdeilles and the underground Caves of Lascaux, with Europe’s best-known prehistoric cave art.
Brossac (20 mins) – Lovely lake with beach and grassy shade. Canoes for hire.
Chalais (15 mins) – A busy Monday market is held, selling a variety of crafts and regional food/drink; The Chateau, with dungeon restaurant, is an ideal venue for a special evening meal; There is an annual international show-jumping competition.
Cognac (90 mins) – Visit the world renowned brandy producers (Hennessy, Martell etc) who offer tours and tastings; The Saint Gobain glassworks have tours during the summer months. There is an annual jazz & blues festival.
Confolens (80mins) - Spend a fun 2-3 hours enjoying the sunshine and countryside by Vélorail - up to 3 passengers and 2 'cyclists' per unit, using disused railway lines. You can also visit the nearby animal park at Hiesse. There is an annual internationl music & dance festival in August.
Oradour-sur-Glane (80 mins) – We highly recommend a visit to this 2nd World War memorial village, untouched since the 1944 massacre of 642 villagers.
Poitiers (90 mins) – Futuroscope science theme park makes a good day out for all the family.
Royan (120 mins) – Our closest seaside resort, with bustling harbour and over 2km of clean, sandy beaches. A visit to nearby Palmyre Zoo, with over 16,000 animals and birds, is highly recommended.
Sarlat (120 mins) – A must for history buffs, with an exceptional number of historical buildings representing over 1000 years of architecture.
Villebois-Lavalette (10 mins) – The picturesque 17thC chateau overlooks the town and is worth a visit. It provides an impressive backdrop for the huge Bastille Day firework display on 14th July; ‘Les Halles’, in the town centre is the local market place, built with stone pillars and retaining its original medieval roof. A Saturday market is held here; The local tourist office is a valuable source of information on local festivals and activities.
See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.
How To Get To Montmoreau St Cybard in Charente, South West France
By air:
Bergerac and Bordeaux airports are around 1 hr 30mins drive – both serviced by low-cost airlines Ryanair, Easyjet, Flybe and BMI Baby. Limoges, La Rochelle and Poitiers are all within 2 hours drive.
For Scottish visitors, Ryanair fly from Edinburgh to Bordeaux at very low cost. Flybe fly from Edinburgh to Bergerac and La Rochelle. Cheap flights have been announced from Aberdeen to Bergerac starting in July. Alternatively, fly Easyjet to Paris, followed by the TGV fast train to Angouleme (2hrs 30 mins).
By road:
Channel ports Calais and Boulogne are within 8 hours drive. St Malo is approx 5 hours drive, with Cherbourg and Dieppe approx 6 and 7 hours away respectively.
See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.
Guest Reviews Of Le Verdier
Frances de Heer
1/27/11
We’ve had a very good holiday, the area is lovely, lots to do, and the gite and pool have been difficult to drag the children away from. We have stayed in many gites but this is the one where the hosts - Dawn & Mark – have gone the extra mile to make sure their guests are comfortable and enjoying themselves. I am sure if Dawn could arrange the weather she would! We have really enjoyed regular supplies of fresh veg and eggs and the children were delighted to buy some football shirts (ask Mark!). This last week there have been evening football matches between parents and children and Mark has shown why he is the local team coach! Goodbye & thank you to Dawn, Mark, Lana, Gair & Louie – we’ll keep in touch.
4/5
Trudy Brighton
1/27/11
We wished we could stay for longer! Comfortable gite in a magnificent setting. The boys swam in the pool every day because it always looks so inviting. Good cycling territory and peaceful villages to visit. Had a fantastic day out at futuroscope – 2 hrs away but a wonderful day for the family. Thanks to Mark and Dawn for their kind hospitality and for the meal on arrival, the courgettes and the curry. We will certainly recommend your resort to our friends at home!
4/5
Janice Hutchins
1/27/11
We have had a lovely relaxing holiday. Fantastic pool & views – this is a special spot. Thanks to Mark & Dawn and their welcome.
4/5
Jim Baker
1/27/11
Our welcome meal was much appreciated, as was the various garden produce. We loved the wonderful views and watching the sunsets from the patio. We have been walking along the GR4 & 36-60 miles – and enjoyed every minute in this wonderful countryside.
4/5
Charlotte Hulley
1/27/11
Weather very good and gite fantastic – we received a very warm welcome from our hosts. The highlight of the holiday for me was visiting Oradour sur Glane. The story of the village was well told in the museum. If you are a keen photographer then the village is a must! (dad). Lovely place and relaxed for 2 weeks. Enjoyed the curry and the welcome pack was a brilliant touch! Aubeterre is a must for the ladies. Kids enjoyed the canoes at Aubeterre and the market was great in Chalais (mum). Horse-riding was good and spent most of my time in the playroom and the swimming pool. (Katie, aged 10)
4/5
Bruce Paterson
1/27/11
Wonderful situation and perfect weather! Nothing too much trouble for our hosts with info and advice. A perfect, relaxing time.
4/5
Eddie Paterson
1/27/11
The peace and tranquillity of this lovely villa gave us a relaxing and special holiday. The playroom was a haven for the young and old. Many hours spent battling on the pingpong table, whilst donkeys and princesses totted around. The rivers around provided a magnificent days canoeing and pleasant beaches. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
5/5
Kate Fielding
1/28/11
Lovely stay: great swimming pool, great weather, very relaxing and love the views!
4/5
Emma Parker
1/28/11
Many thanks to you both. We had a really nice time relaxing around the gite and visiting the surrounding area. From the moment we arrived you couldn’t have been more helpful, Mark with his advice on where to visit and Dawn with her wonderful curry recipe!! Mark’s culinary skills were pretty good too! Holly would like to say thanks also for the box of toys you provided which helped keep her busy! We had a lovely 2 weeks and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this holiday to anyone. Thanks again.
5/5
Tim Phillips
1/29/11
A wonderful time was had by all – lovely setting and lots to do in surrounding area. Thank you so much to Mark, Dawn & family for helping us with our car & medical problems also!! Thank you all – looking forward to our next visit.
5/5
Steve Grisedale
1/30/11
Many thanks to Dawn, Mark and family. Had a great week, weather fantastic, food excellent. Couldn’t keep the kids out of the pool (especially Georgia!). And the sunflowers came out to see us on our way home!
4/5
Neil & Andrea O'Donovan
1/30/11
Thanks for a great time Dawn, Mark & family! Lovely gite, pool & views! Excellent holiday from our perspective! Fantastic hospitality, very relaxing stay & Adam enjoyed Gair’s company immensely!
4/5
Adrian & Katie Baker
2/1/11
Beautiful and relaxing place to stay. Thanks to Dawn and Mark for all your help. Mark and Dawn have created a special place where the integrity of their gites blends perfectly with the serenity of the surrounding area. Thank you.
4/5
Julie Rochford
2/3/11
Beautiful property, Dawn and Mark were so helpful and friendly and quickly made us feel at home. Other guests were great too. The cottage was clean, spacious and charming and the pool area and views were stunning and totally relaxing. Lots to do in the surrounding area for adults and kids We had a lovely stay and hope to go back again soon. Thanks for a good time!
5/5
Karen Kenyon
2/4/11
We’ve had such a fantastic time here. Mark & Dawns’ hospitality has been second to none: Mark’s fresh veggies have been a particular added bonus! The kids (and us) have really enjoyed the pool, the play area, the football matches and we feel inspired to go back home & play lots of ping-pong & ride our bikes more! We’ve visited Aubeterre, Chalais market & Perigeux. We thought the market was great and the ‘Jardin des Arenes’ in Perigeux is great if you have small children – it allowed us adults to take it in turns to look around the town which is beautiful and interesting.
4/5
Jacqui McGuinn
2/9/11
Really enjoyed our stay. Thanks for the bolognaise, wine etc (a VERY ‘welcome pack’), the curry and those courgettes!
4/5
Peter Walker
2/11/11
We all had a fantastic week. The weather was fabulous and so was the house and pool. We all loved the games room. We also enjoyed the canoeing, beach and the firework/fair in Villebois. A big, big thankyou for the lovely bolognaise and fresh fruit & veg. Thank you Mark & Dawn for making us all feel so welcome.
4/5
James Redgate
4/7/12
Thanks for a lovely fortnight. This was a great base for exploring the region in all directions. We appreciated the friendly welcome and advice - and of course the curries! Best wishes for your future success.
4/5
James Thompson
4/8/12
A lovely week in good company & kind hospitality: spacious, excellent pool with fab view; great veggies & curry; amazing welcome and hospitality all week from Mark and Dawn.
4/5
Laurie Briggs
4/8/12
Thank you both for a great holiday. We really had a super time and enjoyed much rest and relaxation and rather too much cheese, wine and beer! Your home is truly lovely and we certainly hope to visit again someday. Thank you both for your kindness of curries, bolognese, fruit and vegetables.
4/5
Janet Wood
4/12/12
The gite has a special location among the lovely sunflowers and breathtaking views. Massive thank you to Dawn and Mark for their outstanding hospitality. We’ve had a great relaxing 2 weeks, made friends and enjoyed lounging around the pool. We will not hesitate to recommend the gites to our friends and family. We hope that one day we will return.
5/5
Jan Hoddy
5/8/12
Really hospitable and welcoming owners. Had a great week in peaceful surroundings. Time went too quickly!
4/5
Facilities at Le Verdier
| Facility | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Gîte (Self-catering) |
| Bedrooms | 1 double, 1 twin |
| Bathrooms | 1 bathroom(s) |
| Separate toilets | 1 |
| Capacity | 4 |
| Living Area | 60 m² |
| Suitability | Suitable for children |
| Linen | All linen and indoor towels are provided (please provide own pool towels) |
| Changeover day | Saturday |
| Facility | Details |
|---|---|
| Internal facilities | DVD player, English satellite TV |
| Kitchen facilities | Cooker, Fridge, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine |
| External features on site | Barbecue, Scenic views, Swimming pool (shared use) |
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Rates
| Accommodation rental period | Tariff |
|---|---|
| 19 April 2012 - 6 July 2012 |
£295.00 per property per week (€363 $475) |
| 7 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 |
£765.00 per property per week (€941 $1232) |
| 1 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 |
£295.00 per property per week (€363 $475) |
Additional price information
- 30% off 2nd week, except during July and August. This gite is suitable for winter lets, please contact owner for long term rates.
- Prices are inclusive of water, gas and electricity charges.
- Prices quoted are per week – high/peak seasons starting and ending on Saturdays (Arrival after 4pm, departure before 10am), other periods start/end day negotiable.
Additional Services
- Cot and high chair available (please request at time of booking).
- Child minding – by arrangement.
Email the owner
To contact owner directly
Dawn & Mark Camilli
(Advertising since December 2007)
Tel: + 33 (0)5 45 24 87 52
Languages spoken by owner English, French
If requested by the owner you can print out a booking form here .
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