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Large, Spacious, Traditional Stone Built Villa

Villa in France. Located La Courade near Cognac, France

Les Frasers

$1,256 - $2,826 Per property per week

Ref: 4534

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Description

♦ 6 bedrooms, Sleeps 12

Suitability

♦ Pets welcomed, Suitable for children

Facilities

♦ Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use)

Home description

Where is it

Charente
 

Les Frasers is a very large traditional stone built Charentaise property, of considerable character. Its grounds of approximately 2 acres are totally enclosed by stone walls. There are many original features remaining of the château out of whose ruins the property was built in about 1830. Les Frasers offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the characterful delights of La Courade .

This charming heritage listed hamlet of just 8 houses boasts a double arched gate dating back to before 1647 and is situated in an area surrounded by cognac vines and fields of sunflowers etc, with fine views down the Charente valley.

Les Frasers is offered as a private self-catering house, suitable for groups of up to 12 persons, including children.

The house is a most attractive, large property in traditional Charentais style, with a number of buildings set around two large grassed courtyards, and an additional very large paddock.

Entering via massive iron gates, the central courtyard, which is reached through an archway under the main house, features a number of mature cypress and other trees, and a large barbecue area. This courtyard has entrances to the main house, several barns and also to the table tennis/games room.

The swimming pool is located in the totally enclosed paddock. Toddler-safe access is via a lockable pool-room, or through a lockable gate into the paddock. The pool area features a large (10mx5m) pool and small childrens' pool. The two pools are paved all around, and a large covered pergola provides a great deal of shade on those very hots sunny days and runs along the length of the main pool. Beyond the pools an enormous paddock provides space for all sorts of games. Pets are allowed at the owners discretion.

Accommodation detail

The accommodation comprises:

Ground floor

First floor

Second floor

 

About the location

In "Charming Charente" - situated between Cognac, with its famous brandy "chais" and the Gallo-Roman city of Angoulême, just north of Jarnac, a beautiful little town on the Charente river, is La Courade. Charente is the second sunniest part of France with some 2400 hours of sunshine per annum, but rarely too hot or too cold. Spring and autumn are very attractive and one can eat outside regularly from March through November.

The region provides a wealth of good food, fine wine and a range of historic buildings. La Rochelle and Royan are an hour away with the bridge to Isle D'Oléron a little further. But you need not visit the bustling Atlantic coast as the Charente River is specially delightful for picnics, canoeing or boat-trips. The river is easily navigable from Angoulême, through Jarnac and Cognac to Saintes, the city of art and history.

Sightseeing favourites include:

The Roman Amphitheatre, the excellent Zoo at Royan, the wildlife-park in the Chizé forest, the chocolate factory and the paper mill near Angouleme, the Chateaux of La Rochefoucauld and La Roche Courbon, the Aquarium at La Rochelle, the Resistance village of Ouradour, the pre-historic grottos at Queroy, the magical Futuroscope (the most successful leisure park in Europe), scenic Venise Verte and many abbeys, churches, mansions and mediaeval villages of interest.

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

How to get here

The property is situated in La Courade a small hamlet on the D75 approximately 5 kms north of Sigogne and approximately the same distance west of Rouillac.

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

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Facilities

Facility Details
TypeVilla (Self-catering)
Bedrooms 2 double, 2 twin, 1 triple, 1 quad
Baby cots 2
Bathrooms 3 bathroom(s)
Separate toilets 2
Capacity 12
SuitabilityPets welcomed, Suitable for children
Linen Linen is provided.
Changeover day Saturday
Facility Details
Internal facilities Board Games, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Owner not on site, Telephone, TV, Wood burning fire or stove
Kitchen facilities Cooker, Dishwasher, Electric oven, Fridge, Fridge-Freezer, Gas hob, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Tumble dryer, Washer-dryer, Washing machine
Other
  • Coffee Machine
  • DVD player
  • Book Library
External features on site Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use)

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Availability & rates

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Thursday, February 2, 2012

Rates

31 March 2012 - 29 June 2012 £800.00 per property per week
(€952 $1256)
30 June 2012 - 20 July 2012 £1,200.00 per property per week
(€1428 $1884)
21 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 £1,800.00 per property per week
(€2142 $2826)
1 September 2012 - 3 November 2012 £800.00 per property per week
(€952 $1256)
 

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Additional price information

All prices are in pounds sterling and are per week.

Changover day - Saturday -  from 1 September 2008  

 In addition to bed linen bath and pool towels are provided.

Courtesy  Starter Pack of bread, butter, milk ,tea ,coffee ,sugar, toilet rolls, washing-up liquid and dishwasher powder.  A bottle of the local aperitif, Pineau des Charentes  is a gift to you. More can be bought from Christian Gravelat, the next door neighbour at Le Clos de La Courade.

 Cycles in the Poolroom may be used at visitors own risk. Provide your own safety helmets

 

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Ann Fraser

(Advertising since August 2003)

Tel: + 61 (0)7 34221483

Fax: + 61 (0)7 34221485

Languages spoken by owner English

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