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Le Figuier - beautiful 2 bedroom gite (with large pool) - Converted barn Holiday Rental in Brives Sur Charente, Charente-Maritime, France

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£342 - £855 Per property per week (Rates)

Capacity 6

Bedrooms 2

Bathrooms 1

Separate toilets 1

Suitability Non-smoking, Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly, Touring motorcyclists welcome, Unsuitable for wheelchair access

Property highlights Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (shared use)

Access  No public transport available, Airport pickup available, Car Essential Car hire

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  • Enjoy our large, inviting swimming pool!
    Enjoy our large, inviting swimming pool!
  • Le Figuier - a beautiful traditional gite
    Le Figuier - a beautiful traditional gite
  • Le Figuier with its large, private patio (& BARBQ)
    Le Figuier with its large, private patio (& BARBQ)
  • Le Figuier - lovely dining area
    Le Figuier - lovely dining area
  • Le Figuier - lovely, comfortable lounge
    Le Figuier - lovely, comfortable lounge
  • Le Figuier - comfortable master bedroom
    Le Figuier - comfortable master bedroom
  • Le Figuier - large twin bedded bedroom
    Le Figuier - large twin bedded bedroom
  • Le Figuier - luxury shower cubicle
    Le Figuier - luxury shower cubicle
  • Glyn and Phil look forward to meeting you!
    Glyn and Phil look forward to meeting you!
  • The sign that says 'you've arrived'!
    The sign that says 'you've arrived'!
  • Table tennis or swimming?
    Table tennis or swimming?
  • Show off your skill at table-tennis!
    Show off your skill at table-tennis!
  • Our safe children's play area
    Our safe children's play area
  • Our safe, children's play area
    Our safe, children's play area
  • La Grange & Le Figuier
    La Grange & Le Figuier
  • Le Marronnier with its large private patio & BARBQ
    Le Marronnier with its large private patio & BARBQ
  • Le Studio - private patio with BARBQ
    Le Studio - private patio with BARBQ
  • Our large, inviting (12 x 5 metre) swimming pool!
    Our large, inviting (12 x 5 metre) swimming pool!
  • Indulge in our well-equipped gym!
    Indulge in our well-equipped gym!
  • Join in a game of volley-ball!
    Join in a game of volley-ball!
  • Or try badminton outdoors - such fun!
    Or try badminton outdoors - such fun!
  • Our spacious gardens and well-managed grounds
    Our spacious gardens and well-managed grounds
  • Children's safe play area
    Children's safe play area
  • Now for some more hard work!
    Now for some more hard work!
  • And - somewhere - our 'rescue' lab, Maya!
    And - somewhere - our 'rescue' lab, Maya!
  • Our terrain de boules
    Our terrain de boules
  • A game of boule in the evening is a 'must'!
    A game of boule in the evening is a 'must'!
  • This pool is sooooooooo relaxing!
    This pool is sooooooooo relaxing!
  • Dining 'alfresco' is what holidays are about!
    Dining 'alfresco' is what holidays are about!
  • Table d'hote (evening meal) is an option...
    Table d'hote (evening meal) is an option...
  • Enjoy a meal with other guests!
    Enjoy a meal with other guests!
  • La boulangere - buy fresh pain & croissants daily!
    La boulangere - buy fresh pain & croissants daily!
  • We also have 4 en-suite B&B rooms
    We also have 4 en-suite B&B rooms
  • We live surrounded by a sea of vines
    We live surrounded by a sea of vines
  • And - everywhere sunflowers!
    And - everywhere sunflowers!
  • In spring time our field is full of wild flowers
    In spring time our field is full of wild flowers
  • Our area is great for walking....
    Our area is great for walking....
  • Cycling is a 'breeze' when it is soooooo flat!
    Cycling is a 'breeze' when it is soooooo flat!
  • A local distillery tour is great fun!
    A local distillery tour is great fun!
  • How about a drink beside the river?
    How about a drink beside the river?
  • The majestic Charente is only a few minutes away..
    The majestic Charente is only a few minutes away..
  • There are lots of rolling fields around us....
    There are lots of rolling fields around us....
  • Pons - the imposing Donjon
    Pons - the imposing Donjon
  • Pons - child's play!
    Pons - child's play!
  • Pons - the lovely river Seugne
    Pons - the lovely river Seugne
  • The beautiful beaches at St George-de-Didonne
    The beautiful beaches at St George-de-Didonne
  • And - every few years - it even snows!
    And - every few years - it even snows!
  • The Charente Maritime is next to the Charente
    The Charente Maritime is next to the Charente

Where is it

Charente-Maritime
 

Gites de Brives: luxury, family-friendly gites (with large pool) near Cognac

Gites de Brives - Luxury Family-Friendly Gites

We live surrounded by vineyards, sunflowers and swathes of wild flowers in the pretty village of Brives sur Charente, bordering the majestic Charente. Our luxury family-friendly gites are 10 mins from Cognac, sharing exclusive use of a large swimming pool, children's play area, boule court, volley-ball / badminton court, table-tennis, football goal and gym in 6 acres. Enjoy!

Share the tranquillity and the wonderful climate of the Charente Maritime - relax in an idyllic setting in Poitou-Charentes. Our luxury family-friendly gites and chambres d'hôtes are near Cognac in the heart of the 'Grande Champagne', the grape growing region that produces the world renowned Cognac brandy and the local aperitif, pineau.

Our spacious gites (for 2, 4-6 or 6-8 people) have been sympathetically restored and furnished to a high standard, blending contemporary with traditional features (with beautiful old oak beams and honey-coloured stone). All gites have a flat screen satellite TV, DVD, stereo, microwave, cooker, washing machine, dishwasher and WiFi together with a private patio and BBQ for dining alfresco. All our family-friendly gites have particularly well-equipped, modern kitchens.

There is a mouth-watering choice of places to visit locally (the beautiful beaches of the Cote Sauvage, Royan, La Rochelle, Cognac, Pons, Saintes, Angouleme, Aubeterre, Oradour, Bordeaux, La Palmyre Zoo and sleepy villages) and a host of activities, including walking, cycling, fishing, canoeing, horse-riding, golf, tennis, swimming and surfing. You can enjoy a relaxing walk or cycle ride to the nearby village for your breakfast croissants or bread. Or - if you are feeling lazy, wait for the daily boulangerie van to sound its 'klaxon' and buy your fresh croissants/bread!

We hope you will choose Gites de Brives to savour what France has to offer the discerning visitor. Come and make memories....

Holiday Accommodation at Le Figuier - beautiful 2 bedroom gite (with large pool)

Le Figuier is a family-friendly two bedroom gite which is part of a sympathetic barn conversion in an old charentaise barn. Le Figuier benefits from having lots of honey-coloured local stone and oak beams, blended with modern insulation and double glazing.

Le Figuier has an additional toilet on the ground floor, next to the laundry room. The open plan living space includes a very well-equipped kitchen, a dining area and a comfortable lounge area. Upstairs there are two large bedrooms and a shower room (with toilet).

Le Figuier benefits from having a large private patio with built barbecue and patio furniture. Le Figuier has private parking adjacent to the gite.

We live surrounded by vineyards, sunflowers and swathes of wild flowers in the pretty village of Brives sur Charente, bordering the majestic Charente. Our luxury family-friendly gites are 10 mins from Cognac, sharing exclusive use of a large swimming pool, children's play area, boule court, volley-ball/badminton court, football goal, table-tennis and gym in 6 acres. Enjoy!

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About Brives Sur Charente in Charente-Maritime, Poitou Charentes

What to see and do

We live in a quiet hamlet (Les Morinauds) on the edge of the pretty village of Brives sur Charente (45 40 03 N 0 27 13 W) in the 'Grande Champagne' near Cognac. The next village is only 2 miles away. Our secluded, rural setting is perfect for walking, cycling and generally getting away from it all for the whole family.  However we are only 10 minutes from Coignac and Pons and 22 minutes from Saintes.

Cognac and beyond!

The surrounding area has a great deal to offer from the buzzing town of Cognac (lots of cafes and boutique shops, not forgetting the world-famous distillery tours - Hennessy, Otard, Remy-Martin, Martell, Camus and - in Jarnac - Courvoisier!), to the beautiful ancient towns of Pons and Saintes. Weekly local markets are held in Cognac, Pons and Saintes. There are a multitude of local restaurants and bars all within an easy drive. Some are (luckily!) only about 15 minutes by bike. Canoes can be hired at nearby Dompierre, Cognac and Pons. The Chateau des Enigmes near Pons and the Paleosite (near Saintes) make wonderful days out for children. Adults may prefer a trip to the beautiful village of Aubeterre sur Dronne (now officially recognised as one of France's prettiest villages) or Oradour sur Glane to visit the World War II martyrs' village and memorial.

The beautiful beaches of Meschers sur Gironde, St George-de-Didonne and St Palais-sur-Mer are a 30 minute drive way and La Palmyre Zoo (one of the biggest zoos in Europe with over 1600 animals to delight all the family) is about an hour's drive.

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

How To Get To Brives Sur Charente in Charente-Maritime, South West France

Getting to Gites de Brives: by car, plane or train

  • By Car: Getting to Brives sur Charente (45 40 03 N 0 27 13 W) is easy - exit the A10 at junction 35 (Saintes). We are 5 hrs from St Malo and Caen; 6 hrs from Cherbourg, Le Havre and Roscoff; 7 hrs from the Tunnel, Calais and Boulogne. You will enjoy using your car while you are here because there is so much to see and do!
  • By Train: TGV (Paris to Angouleme or Saintes, 2 hours-ish). Connexion to Cognac (local station).
  • Local Airports: Angouleme 30 mins, La Rochelle 1 hr 10 mins, Bordeaux 1 hr 15 mins. It is also possible to fly to Nantes, Poitiers or Limoges but the airports are almost a two hour drive away. Try Ryanair, Easyjet, BA, Flybe, BMIBaby and Air France.
  • Ferries: Brittany Ferries, LD Lines, P&O Ferries, SeaFrance, Condor Ferries, Norfolk Line, Transmancheferries and Eurotunnel.

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

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Facilities at Le Figuier - beautiful 2 bedroom gite (with large pool)

Facility Details
TypeConverted barn (Self-catering)
Bedrooms 1 double, 1 triple
Baby cots 1
Bathrooms 1 bathroom(s)
Separate toilets 1
Capacity 6
Living Area90 m²
SuitabilityNon-smoking, Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly, Touring motorcyclists welcome, Unsuitable for wheelchair access
Linen Free high chair, cot, stair gate and baby equipment available.
Changeover day Saturday
Facility Details
Internal facilities CD player, Central heating (electric), DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Hairdryer, Hi-fi system, Internet Access, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet, Internet access (broadband), Low allergen environment, Owner on site, Radio, TV
Kitchen facilities Dishwasher, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine
Other

Le Figuier is a recently revovated gite in a sympathetically restored charentaise barn. The de luxe accommodation blends the traditional oak beams and honey-coloured stone with high quality insulation and double glazing to create a stunning holiday gite.

Le Figuier benefits from having a large, comfortable sofa-bed in its spacious lounge. Both bedrooms benefit from having fly nets.
External features on site Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (shared use)
Other

On site we can offer you:

  • A large (12 x 5 metre) swimming pool (enclosed).
  • A safe children's play area.
  • A well-equipped gym.
  • A good quality table-tennis table.
  • A volley-ball or badminton court.
  • A football goal.
  • A 6 acre field for you to enjoy.
  • Bicycles for hire.

Each gite has its own private patio with furniture, sun loungers and barbecue.

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Availability at Le Figuier - beautiful 2 bedroom gite (with large pool)

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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Rates

Accommodation rental period Tariff
22 December 2012 - 4 January 2013 €750.00 per property per week
(£641 $994)
5 January 2013 - 22 March 2013 €400.00 per property per week
(£342 $530)
23 March 2013 - 12 April 2013 €750.00 per property per week
(£641 $994)
13 April 2013 - 17 May 2013 €550.00 per property per week
(£470 $729)
18 May 2013 - 19 July 2013 €750.00 per property per week
(£641 $994)
20 July 2013 - 30 August 2013 €1,000.00 per property per week
(£855 $1325)
31 August 2013 - 27 September 2013 €550.00 per property per week
(£470 $729)
28 September 2013 - 18 October 2013 €400.00 per property per week
(£342 $530)
19 October 2013 - 25 October 2013 €550.00 per property per week
(£470 $729)
26 October 2013 - 6 December 2013 €400.00 per property per week
(£342 $530)
7 December 2013 - 3 January 2014 €750.00 per property per week
(£641 $994)

Additional price information

We can accept payment by bank transfer or cheque in euros or sterling (at the prevailing rate of exchange) - see our Booking Form for more details. We require a 25% non-refundable deposit to secure the booking and the balance is payable 8 weeks prior to arrival. When the balance is paid a €200 cash deposit is payable (to cover the cost of any breakages/cleaning needed after your stay). This will be refunded within 2 weeks of departure, subject to any deductions.

We are able to negotiate discounts for winter lets, large group bookings and reductions for stays of 2 weeks or more. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

Larger groups or organisations

We have experience of providing corporate hospitality and can arrange bespoke weeks focusing on team-building, leadership training, wine/cognac/pineau tasting, relaxation, yoga and pilates, local walks, French, cycling, painting or machine embroidery (etc!) - especially in the quieter months.

If what we can offer appeals to you or your organisation - please contact us to discuss your individual requirements. We can accommodate up to 30 people at any one time.

B&B (Chambres d'hôtes) prices per night 2011-12

1 person €45, 2 people €60.

Table d'hôte (evening meal - by prior arrangement) - €22 per person (€11 for children aged 11 or younger - no wine!). 

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PHIL SILVESTER

(Advertising since August 2011)

Tel: + 33 (0)5 46 93 15 34

Languages spoken by owner English, French

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