Five Tastefully Renovated Gîtes with Pool

La Grange - Sleeps 4 details

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La Ferme Outside sitting area

Le Gite du Portail Bedroom

The pool

La Ferme Kitchen Dining Room

Summer Kitchen and BBQ Area

Home description

Le Manoir de La Foye was formerly a Cognac distillery which was built in the 1820s, but has now been converted into this delightful complex. The Charentaise properties have been superbly renovated to a very high standard whilst retaining all of their original charm and atmosphere. Le Gite de Portail, La Ferme, Le Gîte du Puits, L'Ecurie and La Grange, are approached via a private driveway. Within the grounds are gardens with mature trees, a walnut orchard and a swimming pool. The stone Gîtes are designed to provide year-round comfort in a supremely peaceful hamlet, well off the beaten track.

Located in Charente-Maritime, the second sunniest region of France, Le Manoir de La Foye is in the rual hamlet of  La Foye de Vinax. It is within 10 minutes drive of Néré which has all the necessary amenities. The area is surrounded by vineyards, extensive fields of wheat and sunflowers as well as the magnificent Forest of Aulnay. The region is renowned for its Cognac, Pineau, seafood, especially oysters, cheese and friendly people. A gloriously tranquil, unspoilt setting, perfect for French country living and a relaxed, refreshing holiday.

The Grounds

• Spacious gardens with magnificent trees offering plenty of shade and extensive views over open fields.
• Ample car parking.
• Each gîte has their own outside garden furniture with large umbrellas.  Gas barbecues are also available.
• Full use of the swimming pool which overlooks a walnut orchard. The pool area has extensive terraces with sunloungers and is well located in a very secluded spot that benefits from sunshine all day long.
• Laundry room fitted with washing machines, tumble dryer and outside drying lines.
• Shared Summer kitchen with charcoal barbeque and communal seating.
• Salle de Jour with a DVD, Video and book library.
• A communal Table Tennis table.

With the option of full central heating these properties are perfect places to stay at any time of the year. Good quality bed linen and bathroom towels are provided. Guests are requested to supply their own pool/beach towels.

Comments from guests:

We truly enjoyed our time at La Ferme. The accommodation was to a very high standard. Bed the most comfortable we have been in for a long time. Pool great fun. Ping pong well used. Other guests considerate yet sociable.
Martin H, Caithness 2005

We would like to say how much we enjoyed our two weeks in La Grange. We found the standard of the gîte was extremely high, with all our needs catered for. We would have no hesitation in recommending the property or returning.
Douglas A, Plymouth 2005

Thank you for the excellent accommodation which made our holiday most enjoyable. The countryside was breathtaking, with sunsets to die for.
Julie F, Reading 2005

External features on site

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

Accommodation detail

La Grange is a recent conversion which has been carried out with great care and attention to detail. The accommodation is attractivly furnished and very comfortable comprising of one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, two bathrooms (one en-suite), a large open plan kitchen/living area covering the entire ground floor of the property.

Downstairs

The ground floor is beautifully tiled throughout; featuring exposed wooden beams and original Charentaise stone walls. Very cool in the summertime.

Full length double French doors lead into the

• Large farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room, very well equipped with everything you will need, including electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher and fridge, plus a large family-sized kitchen table and chairs.
• La Grange living area also features original stone walls, and evokes a very farmhouse-like feel. A comfortable sofa arrangement with armchairs plus English satellite TV, DVD and VCR complete the picture. A library of DVDs, videos and books is also available.

Upstairs

• Landing and hallway.
• Master bedroom with double bed, bedside tables, wardrobe and chest of draws. En-suite bathroom with modern shower, washbasin unit and WC.
• Second bedroom with twin beds, bedside tables and wardrobe facilities.
• The second bathroom is adjacent to bedroom 2.
• Both bedrooms benefit from fitted carpeting with one wall featuring pointed Charentaise stone.

Outside:

The rear living room door of La Grange opens onto an inviting private patio garden furnished with wooden dining table, chairs and a large parasol.

About the location

The main towns in the region are: St. Jean D'Angély, Cognac, Saintes, La Rochelle, Niort, Chef Boutonne, Dampierre, Angoulême and Poitiers (Futuroscope).

Le Gîte du Puits, La Ferme and La Grange are three of five gîtes at Le Manoir de La Foye. They are a few minutes drive from Néré with a Bistrot and Bar which is known for its excellent food and friendly atmosphere. There is also a boulangerie, butcher, chemist, bank and a Co-op.

Aulnay is only 15 minutes by car and has an Intermarché supermarket and a bustling town centre with bars, restaurants, banks a Tourist Information and a weekly market. Aulnay Church is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Monument and is regarded as one of the top ten Romanesque churches in France. Just a short journey in any direction one finds quaint villages and and towns that support shops, markets, and restaurants. The Atlantic beaches and La Rochelle, Royan and Rochefort are just over an hours drive away.

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

Activities near by

Bird Watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Go karting, Golf, Shopping, Sightseeing, Swimming, Table tennis, Theme parks, Walking, Wine tasting

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

How to get here

The Gîtes at Le Manoir de La Foye are within easy reach of the A10 autoroute (junction 33 & 34) giving full access to the Channel ports.

St Malo is only just over 4 hours drive and just over an hour from La Rochelle (airport) Poitiers (aiport, TGV) and Angouleme (Airport TGV).

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