£395 - £1425
(€449 - €1619)
Per property per week
Maison de Maître, sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Antony Bellekom
(Advertising since January 2009)
Tel: + 44 (0)1636 893015
Website: visit owners website.
Please mention French Connections.
The newly refurbished pool (1 / 18)
Thouvenin in summer (2 / 18)
Thouvenin has its own private cafe-bar (3 / 18)
The Main Bedroom (4 / 18)
Outdoor dining at Thouvenin (5 / 18)
The elegant beamed dining room comfortably seats ten (6 / 18)
The well equipped kitchen (7 / 18)
The second double bedroom (8 / 18)
The large lounge has a traditional Charentaise fireplace. (9 / 18)
The full-size boules area is next to the brick-built barbecue (10 / 18)
The bar provides a shady retreat for breakfast or a late night drink (11 / 18)
Thouvenin's boules and barbecue area (12 / 18)
The cafe-bar (13 / 18)
The village spring and washing station (14 / 18)
Migron in summer (15 / 18)
The village is surrounded by vineyards.. (16 / 18)
... and sunflower fields (17 / 18)
Migron's historic church (18 / 18)
A beautiful, vine-covered house situated in the peaceful, ancient village of Migron with its pretty, 11th century stone church - the heart of the Cognac/Pineau producing area and surrounded by acres of vineyards and sunflowers. Excellently furnished and equipped throughout, with large, airy living rooms which stay cool even on the hottest of Charentaise days. Highest possible rating from user reviews on TripAdvisor
Thouvenin has four bedrooms situated upstairs:
- The principal bedroom is very large, with a super-king-size bed.
- The second largest bedroom, with its pretty limed-oak furniture, has a 5' double bed.
- The third and fourth bedrooms are identical in size and each has bunk beds with a single on top and a pull-out double underneath.
- The family bath and a new shower room are situated upstairs
- There is a separate toilet downstairs.
- The kitchen itself is extremely well equipped with good quality utensils, plenty of pots and dishes etc, a large fridge-freezer, ceramic hob, multi-function oven, full-size dishwasher and washing machine. The kitchen has a dining area, ideal for informal eating.
- In addition there is the beamed dining room, with a long dining table (seating for up to 10), candelabra and an 18th century Charentaise stone fireplace.
- The extremely spacious sitting room which includes 2 sofas and a further armchair, has a large colour tv with Freesat bringing all BBC and ITV channels as well as French television, dvd player, vhs player and a cd player. There is a plentiful selection of book and games.
- In winter months, the second Charentaise stone fireplace in the living room is available in addition to the central heating and a plentiful supply of logs is provided.
The pool is 9x4m is heated and has been completely refurbished for 2019. Its open from April to October. The pool is fully fenced and has a good supply of loungers with a large paved area surrounded by flower beds and a rosemary hedge.
The house gets its name from when it was Hotel Thouvenin, the station hotel. Before that, it was a typical Charentaise farmhouse dating back to the 18th century. The railway has long since gone and quiet has returned to the village. The mezannine area, fully undercover and accessible from the ground and first floors, has been converted into a private café/bar, capturing the feel of a stylish, but lost era. Its louvred wall provides dappled shade even at the height of summer.
The village Pretres cassock hangs on the hatstand alongside the Gendarmes cap, beside thirsty travellers luggage awaiting their departure. It is furnished with tables and sofas and the hand crafted zinc bar has both a fridge and a freezer hidden within it. Its a fabulous spot for breakfast, or leisurely enjoying a good book out of the sun, and the perfect place for a late night drink at the end of a relaxing day. We can even arrange to stock the bar before you arrive!
Thouvenin has a covered dining terrace which also includes a full-sized table tennis table, overlooking the pool. Adjacent is the brick-built barbecue and the boules area, hedged by lavender bushes and ornamental grasses.
The village is surrounded by vineyards and sunflower fields, and all roads lead to further sleepy villages, vineyards, abbeys and historic sites. The properties are within 20 minutes of the beautiful historic towns of Cognac, Saintes and St Jean D'Angely. Each is worth several days of your time with elegant squares, parks, good shopping, great food, lovely bars... and the largest supermarkets. Even closer are the villages of Burie (5 minutes) and Matha (10 minutes) with supermarkets, cafes and a range of shops.
The properties are just 40 minutes from the beautiful sandy beaches of Royan and an hour to Bordeaux, La Rochelle and the fantastic islands of Ile de Re and Ile D'Oleron. Near the coast are massive areas of sea marshes, nature reserves with egrets, storks and coypu, a true wildlife haven.
Near the coast too are the huge oyster and mussel beds that serve the restaurants of France. Every village and town has a local market, inevitably with fresh seafood, and vegetables and cheeses piled high. Each village too will have a summer festival weekend and Cognac has an international music festival which attracts the biggest names, but also has music in every cafe and in the pedestrianised streets.
Migron and the surrounding area is excellent for cycling, miles and miles of level countryside with virtually traffic free routes through vineyards, fields, woodland and villages. Other activities include river trips, antiques markets (large brocantes held in surrounding villages regularly throughout the summer), visits to chateaux, churches and museums, walking, cycling and bird-watching.
Sport and leisure in the area include golf (18 hole courses in both Cognac and Saintes which are 20 minutes away), horseriding, all types of fishing, tennis (including a court in the village), canoe-kayaking (boats to hire at various places along the Charente in Cognac and Saintes), and plenty of space in and around the village to kick a football.
We will supply details of all the local attractions, markets and beaches. Our caretaker will research your special interests, book tickets and restaurant tables if you so require... an optional, but entirely free service..
It is perfect for those who want a quiet village surrounded by vineyards and sunflower fields, but don't want to be too remote. Migron has a well-stocked mini-market complete with a tiny coffee bar. Its a 5 minute walk and almost next door is the village bakers. The bakery is exceptional and actually supplies most of the bakery shops in the surrounding area. The shop is simply a counter within the bakery itself. A pizza van with a wood burning oven calls on Monday evenings and oysters and mussel stalls appear on Saturday morning.
The village also has a post office and hairdresser and a vegetable van calls during the week. The village of Migron is truly historic and has at its heart, the church, a natural spring and a communal washing station.
The village is surrounded by vineyards and sunflower fields, and all roads lead to further sleepy villages, vineyards, abbeys and historic sites. The properties are within 20 minutes of the beautiful historic towns of Cognac, Saintes and St Jean D'Angely. Each is worth several days of your time with elegant squares, parks, good shopping, great food, lovely bars... and the largest supermarkets. Even closer are the villages of Burie (5 minutes) and Matha (10 minutes) with supermarkets, cafes and a range of shops.
The properties are just 40 minutes from the beautiful sandy beaches of Royan and an hour to Bordeaux, La Rochelle and the fantastic islands of Ile de Re and Ile D'Oleron. Near the coast are massive areas of sea marshes, nature reserves with egrets, storks and coypu, a true wildlife haven.
Near the coast too are the huge oyster and mussel beds that serve the restaurants of France. Every village and town has a local market, inevitably with fresh seafood, and vegetables and cheeses piled high. Each village too will have a summer festival weekend and Cognac has an international music festival which attracts the biggest names, but also has music in every cafe and in the pedestrianised streets.
Migron and the surrounding area is excellent for cycling, miles and miles of level countryside with virtually traffic free routes through vineyards, fields, woodland and villages. Other activities include river trips, antiques markets (large brocantes held in surrounding villages regularly throughout the summer), visits to chateaux, churches and museums, walking, cycling and bird-watching.
Sport and leisure in the area include golf (18 hole courses in both Cognac and Saintes which are 20 minutes away), horseriding, all types of fishing, tennis (including a court in the village), canoe-kayaking (boats to hire at various places along the Charente in Cognac and Saintes), and plenty of space in and around the village to kick a football.
We will supply details of all the local attractions, markets and beaches. Our caretaker will research your special interests, book tickets and restaurant tables if you so require... an optional, but entirely free service.
25% off car and passenger fares with Brittany Ferries if booked between 18th September and 16th of October.
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: Migron (charente-maritime) - Less Than A Five Minute Walk
Nearest supermarket: Migron (charente-maritime)Less Than A Five Minute
Nearest market: Matha (charente-maritime)
Nearest pharmacy: Burie (charente-maritime)
Nearest bar: Burie (charente-maritime)
Tourist information: Matha (charente-maritime)
Migron on the map
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Nearby place of interest
How to get to Thouvenin
- Migron is situated between Cognac and Saintes, both of which are a 20-minute drive away. It is about half an hour off the A10 Paris-Bordeaux autoroute, coming off at St Jean D'Angely. It is about 4.5 hours from St Malo, 5 hours from Caen, and 8 hours from Boulogne/Calais.
- The nearest airports are La Rochelle (an hours drive) and Poitiers (1hr 30 mins drive), both served by Ryanair. Also within driving distance are Bordeaux (1hr 10 mins), with British Airways and Limoges (2hrs 30 mins), Ryanair.
- By train, the nearest TGV station is Angouleme (40 mins drive away).
Full directions will be supplied for all routes on booking.
Up to 25% off travel with Brittany Ferries on all bookings
Access options
Car Essential
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is La Rochelle [LRH]
Stayed here? Add your review >
Just (literally) come back from a 2 week holiday here. It's a fantastic, characterful property in a rural village. It truly is spacious and we spent many occasions walking around in circles after each other! It is comfortable, well equipped and the pool was perfect (especially when temperatures over 35c!) There was ample space for a family of 6 or more to be together or separately. The bar area was a lovely addition and great for enjoying the warmth but out of the sun. The addition of family activities such as ping pong and boules made it all the more enjoyable and we were quite happy spending the day at the house and being as lazy or active as we wanted. Location wise it offers a great base for a wide area with many places of interest being only about 30 -40 minutes away. To get to some fantastic beaches took just over an hour but made an easy and comfortable day trip. Everyone from owner to caretaker ensured the booking and stay was stress free and enjoyable. Thank you.Guest rating:
| Property type | Maison de Maître (Self-catering) |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Bedrooms |
2 double bedroom(s) 2 triple bedroom(s) 1 additional bed(s) 1 cot(s) |
| Occupancy | 8 |
| Suitability | Suitable for children, Unsuitable for wheelchair access, Non-smoking |
| Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer |
| Internal facilities | CD player, DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Internet access (broadband), Owner not on site, TV, VCR, Weekly maid service, Wood burning fire or stove, Central heating (oil), Roof Terrace, Board Games, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet |
| External facilities | Garden, Swimming pool (shared use), Barbecue, Heated Pool |
| Activities nearby | Adventure park, Bird Watching, Boating, Boules, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Go karting, Golf, Horse riding, Museums, Photography, Photography, Rambling, Riverside activities, Sailing, Sea excursions, Shopping, Sightseeing, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Theme parks, Tree adventure park, Walking, Water sports, Wine tasting, Wine touring |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 23rd January 2019
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| Accommodation rental period | Price |
|---|---|
| 05 January 2019 – 24 May 2019 |
£395 Per property per week
(€449 / $510) |
| 25 May 2019 – 28 June 2019 |
£590 Per property per week
(€670 / $761) |
| 29 June 2019 – 19 July 2019 |
£1120 Per property per week
(€1273 / $1445) |
| 20 July 2019 – 30 August 2019 |
£1425 Per property per week
(€1619 / $1839) |
| 31 August 2019 – 13 September 2019 |
£590 Per property per week
(€670 / $761) |
| 14 September 2019 – 20 December 2019 |
£425 Per property per week
(€483 / $548) |
| 21 December 2019 – 03 January 2020 |
£550 Per property per week
(€625 / $710) |
| 04 January 2020 – 29 May 2020 |
£395 Per property per week
(€449 / $510) |
Additional price notes
- This property can also be rented along with L'Ecurie. This would create a holiday home for 12+ people, with one family in its own self-contained gite. Ideal for two or more families/friends holidaying together. Please enquire about prices and availability.
- A 20% deposit is required on booking. The balance is due 8 weeks before the start of the booking.
- A returnable £100 breakages/cleaning deposit is required with this final payment.
- Cleaning is not included in the price: hirers are asked to leave the property in the condition they find it; any required cleaning is charged by the hour at a minimum cost of £30.