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2 Accommodation options available. Farmhouse in France. Located Villefagnan, near town of Ruffec, France

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Le Puits Olivier

$1,083 - $1,287 Per property per week

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Description

♦ 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6

Suitability

♦ Non-smoking, Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly, Unsuitable for wheelchair access

Facilities

♦ Barbecue, Fishing lake, Garden, Swimming pool (shared use)

  • Swimming pool
    Swimming pool
  • Le Puits Oliver
    Le Puits Oliver
  • View from back patio
    View from back patio
  • large bathroom with doule basin
    large bathroom with doule basin
  • single with its twin bed, facing front garden
    single with its twin bed, facing front garden
  • kitchen area
    kitchen area
  • dresser in sitting room
    dresser in sitting room
  • sitting area
    sitting area
  • This was the 15th century summer residence of the bishops of Poitiers
    This was the 15th century summer residence of the bishops of Poitiers
  • The house and patio
    The house and patio
  • Part of the grounds
    Part of the grounds
  • The walled garden
    The walled garden

Home description

Where is it

Charente
 

Set in the heart of this typical Charentais village, Le Logis stands amongst beautiful natural gardens and mature trees and includes a shared swimming pool. The entrance porch, flanked by its 2 XV Century towers and its surrounding wall are Grade II listed buildings. The "Logis des Tours" was the summer residence of the Bishops of Poitiers in the XV and XVI centuries.

Self Catering Gites

Two listed adjacent 16th Century Farmhouses on the private walled estate of the Logis des Tours. Each Cottage sleeps 6 + cot. All linen provided.

Stone walls, beams, inglenook fireplaces and original stencil painting together with vaulted bathroom are some of the very quaint features of these properties. In the heart of this Charentais village in 2 acres of mature gardens each gite offers security and privacy.

Accommodation detail

Outside

Both properties have sufficient crockery and cooking utensils for 12, also iron, ironing board, pegs and clothes line. Baby sitting facilities.

 

About the location

The Charente's Sunniest region in the west of France; with meandering rivers, offers its rich romanistique heritage, its famous distilleries in Cognac, the well known Futuroscope in Poitiers, and its peaceful coastline, dominated by La Rochelle.

It is only 50 minutes from Poitiers and 2 hours to La Rochelle and Limoges. The towns of Cognac and Angouleme are only 30 minutes away. 

Villefagnan is known in SW France for its "organic farming" and has the only working windmill in the country. There is a market twice a week.

It is located a 10 mins drive from Ruffec, a town which has a main station, on the "N10 road from Poitiers.

Le "Logis De Tours Villefagnan" village surrounded by organic farming land (1100inhabitants), next to a restaurant and near all the shops and market.

The coast is 1h30mns away to La Rochelle.

Other attractions include

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

How to get here

The village is 10 minutes away from the TGV at Ruffec. (London-Lille-Paris-Poitiers-Angouleme- Bordeaux) and 10 minutes from the N10 dual carriageway between Poitiers and Angouleme.

Road: From any port in France make your way to Poitiers. Follow the N10. Drive for 50 minutes and take the Ruffec exit and follow signs for Villefagnan.
Rail: London Waterloo station Eurostar direct to Lille. From Lille direct TGV to Poitiers or Angouleme. Car rental can be arranged from either station with a reduction if booked via the owner.
Air: Fly ryan air  regular cheap flights from Stanstead to Poitiers and Angouleme.

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

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Facilities

Facility Details
TypeFarmhouse, Village House (Self-catering)
Bedrooms 2 double, 1 twin
Baby cots 1
Spare beds 1
Bathrooms 2 bathroom(s)
Separate toilets 2
Capacity 6
Living Area150 m²
SuitabilityNon-smoking, Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly, Unsuitable for wheelchair access
Changeover day Saturday
Facility Details
Internal facilities Board Games, English satellite TV, Hairdryer, Owner on site, TV, Wood burning fire or stove
Kitchen facilities Combination microwave, Cooker, Dishwasher, Fridge-Freezer, Gas hob, Ironing facilities, Washing machine
External features on site Barbecue, Fishing lake, Garden, Swimming pool (shared use)

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Availability & rates

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Saturday, October 15, 2011

Rates

14 October 2011 - 31 March 2012 £710.00 per property per week
(€845 $1115)
1 April 2012 - 30 April 2012 £780.00 per property per week
(€928 $1225)
1 May 2012 - 31 May 2012 £690.00 per property per week
(€821 $1083)
1 July 2012 - 14 September 2012 £820.00 per property per week
(€976 $1287)
15 September 2012 - 1 October 2012 £710.00 per property per week
(€845 $1115)
 

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Additional price information

November - March - prices on application

Special rates for couples - please contact the owner

Long weekend stay Friday to Monday

Property hunters may book from any day outside of July and August, at a daily rate.

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To contact owner directly

Chantal Duvivier

(Advertising since October 1997)

Tel: + 33 (0)5 45 31 74 25

Tel 2: none

Fax: + 33 (0)5 45 31 75 25

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Languages spoken by owner English, French, German

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