£1850 - £1950
(€2025 - €2135)
Per property per week
Farmhouse, sleeps 12, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Tina & David Laws
(Advertising since August 2009)
Tel: + 33 (0)5 46 97 70 58
Tel 2: + 33 (0)7 50 99 20 18
Please mention French Connections.
front view of Le Maine Neuf (1 / 21)
living room (2 / 21)
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Sunloungers around the heated pool (4 / 21)
the kitchen looking towards the back of the house (5 / 21)
the kitchen looking towards the front of the house (6 / 21)
entrance hall (7 / 21)
Welcome, we look forward to meeting you! (8 / 21)
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ground floor, king sized bedroom with en-suite. (10 / 21)
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ground floor twin room, with en-suite shower room (12 / 21)
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first floor king sized bedroom (14 / 21)
en suite shower room (15 / 21)
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first floor family bathroom (17 / 21)
another view of the family bathroom (18 / 21)
the terrace with sun sails (19 / 21)
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garden outbuilding (21 / 21)
Comfortable Farmhouse with heated pool in Charente Maritime
Our very spacious farmhouse sleeps up to 12 in 5 bedrooms, three of them en suite, with a family bathroom, a separate toilet and two cots. It has a heated swimming pool, and is set in a secluded sunny garden, only half an hour's drive from the beaches at Royan. During the peak summer season we let the whole house with Saturday changeovers, but in the early and later parts of the season we can let to smaller groups and be more flexible with your arrival and departure days. This enables you to avoid the peak channel crossing prices at the weekends and enjoy a more relaxed drive down to us as the roads and motorway tolls are not so crowded midweek.
You can dine outside on the patio, with seating for twelve, or sunbathe in the spacious pool enclosure, where you will find twelve sunbeds and pool towels are provided for you.
Inside, there is a comfortable sitting room, with a log burning stove, UK Freeview TV and French TV. In the kitchen you will find a large range cooker, a larder fridge and separate fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and microwave.
The owners, their friendly labrador and nine chickens live onsite, but keep to their own end of the property. The dog isn't allowed into the guest property or garden, and we are always happy for you to accompany us into the hen house to help collect the eggs, which we will share with you.
Accommodation comprises:
Ground Floor
- Large living room with three sofas, TV, DVD, video player, woodburner, table and chairs.
- Kitchen with washing machine, dishwasher, range cooker (electric oven and gas hob), large fridge and a fridge freezer, microwave, kettle, filter coffee machine, and toaster.
- King-sized bedroom with en-suite shower room
- Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room
First Floor
- King-sized bedroom with cot and en-suite shower room
- Childrens bedroom/ family room with 2 single beds and a double bed
- Family bathroom
Attic
- Bedroom with 2 single beds and a double bed
Outside
There is extensive parking to the front of the house.
At the back there is a patio with wooden table and chairs, Weber kettle barbeque, table tennis table plenty of fruit trees (apples, plums, pears, peaches, walnut, figs etc) and a heated 10 x 5m swimming pool. The pool has a self-closing gated security fence, which fully complies with French regulations.
The property is situated in a peaceful area, amongst rural farms, and is surrounded by fields of wheat, sweetcorn and sunflowers.
The nearest village is 3km away, where almost everything you need can be found. There is a small supermarket, a butcher, baker, bank, post office, newsagent, petrol station, pharmacy and hairdresser. There is also a honey shop, and a pizzeria.
A market visits the village square on Sundays and Thursdays, and also in the village you will find a small hotel, which has a bar and an excellent restaurant.
There is the Roman amphitheatre to explore in Saintes along with other Roman artifacts, the surfing beaches of the Cote Sauvage, the islands of Oleron and Re, as well as sampling the best oysters in the world at Marennes. For children there is a zoo at La Palmyre, and many other activities. You could also explore the countryside by bicycle as there is a local company who will deliver rental bikes to you go paddle boarding on the river Charente, or alternatively you could park yourself on a sunbed with a good book and a glass of the local Pineau des Charentes, made in our village, and relax for a while!
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: Corme Royal (charente-maritime)
Nearest supermarket: Corme Royal (charente-maritime)
Nearest market: Corme Royal (charente-maritime)
Nearest pharmacy: Corme Royal (charente-maritime)
Nearest bar: Corme Royal (charente-maritime)
Tourist information: Saintes (charente-maritime)
Corme Royal on the map
Property 152450 –
Nearby place of interest
How to get to Le Maine Neuf
Ferries: the shortest distance to a car ferry is at St Malo, about 5 hours drive. Calais is 7-8 hours drive but has a shorter crossing time and will usually cost you less.
Airport: La Rochelle is the nearest, about 45 minutes drive, and Bordeaux airport will take you around two hours.
Train: there are any number of routes you can take, but our nearest staion is at Saintes, a 20 minute drive away, and the fast train from Paris stops at Surgeres.
Access options
Car Essential
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is La Rochelle [LRH]
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Tina and David were exemplary hosts who went out of their way to ensure we had the best holiday. They could not have been more helpful and kept us well stocked with their chickens eggs, homemade jams and delicious garden veggies! The beautiful gite is clean, spacious, very comfortably furnished and has the most lovely large, shaded patio area to eat on. The large garden and fabulous sunny pool area overlook fields of sunflowers. There is a great table tennis table. Tina and David have excellent local knowledge and advised on places to visit - even taking us to a local local vineyard to stock up (we recommend trying the local Pineau!) Theres plenty to do for all ages, including good beaches about 30 minutes drive away. And the nearby city of Saintes has lots of great places to eat out. We were holidaying as two families with 5 teenagers between us and found the gite space to suit us perfectly. Would highly recommend this gite to any larger party of people - truly wonderful gite and hosts!Guest rating:
This is a lovely, spacious property, ideal for a large family holiday, set in the beautiful French country side. It is extremely well equipped, it has everything you could possibly need from a cooking point of view and had high chairs, cots etc The swimming pool is superb : warm, clean, and has lots of sun loungers and parasols. It is fenced off and secure. The garden is large with fruit trees and safe space to play, its over-looked by a stunning field of sun flowers. The owners, who live on site, were perfect hosts - they couldn't have been more engaging and did not bother us unless we called on them. On the occasions we asked, they were very fast to react, knowledgable about the area and lovely in their approach. On a morning Tina asked the children to help her feeding the hens - we were rewarded with lots of eggs ? There is lots of wildlife to see, Deer, Red-squirrels, and birds:Cirl Buntings, Kites, Orioles, Storks and Owls - We had a great time birding. The village has a good butchers & bakery and the Pizza Van sells delicious pizzas All in all we had a lovely time, the holiday will stay in our memories for a very long time - the experience was absolutely enhanced by the very generous hosts.Guest rating:
We have just returned from a great holiday in Le Maine Neuf. A beautiful property (nicer than photos), with an amazing pool. Not too far from the great beaches around Royan, we made the most of the great weather. The standard of accommodation is very high and it is well equipped. Tina and David are great hosts- with wine on arrival and ingredients for an apple crumble from the trees in the garden. We would definitely return.Guest rating:
We have just returned from a fabulous week at le Maine Neuf. We shared the house with my husband's cousin and his family. It is extremely roomy, very well appointed and beautifully kept. Tina and David have thought of everything, even including fans for all the rooms. They were extremely generous hosts, providing examples of local wines and cheeses on our arrival, and very helpful with all our queries. The kitchen was complete with everything you could need for cooking, which was a real delight. The children loved it there - the pool was a huge hit, as was the pin pong but they also loved collecting eggs with Tina and just playing in the gorgeous garden. The adults loved sitting outside on balmy nights under the sail cloth awning and drinking in the sunset (and some wine :)) over the field of sunflowers. The location is excellent - not far from Saintes (great market) and also not far from the coast and Isle D'Oleron. We also enjoyed biking in the beautiful countryside and kayaking at Pont E'Envoux (which also has a sand pit and contained swimming area in the river), plus a wonderful family meal in the Acacias restaurant in the local village. We created some fantastic family memories there and really hope we can come back one day.Guest rating:
We just wanted to say how much we enjoyed our holiday at le Maine Neuf. The whole family had a fantastic and relaxing time. The house was so well presented and equipped and it was a perfect layout that meant we all had our own space which was great. Good luck with the improvements over the winter season and who knows we may be back sometime.
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We stayed here in August 2016 for 2 weeks and had an amazing holiday. The farmhouse is situated in beautiful surroundings and very tastefully decorated. It is clean and spacious, even for the 12 person maximum capacity and has everything you could need on holiday, from towels (bath/beach) to toiletries and table tennis to board games. The owners are extremely friendly, helpful and always happy to offer advice on where to go and visit and willing to book tables at restaurants for us. Our youngest daughter loved feeding and collecting eggs from the chickens. The whole family also loved splashing around in the gorgeous swimming pool that we had to ourselves which was great! This was definitely a holiday we shall never forget - thank you Tina & David! We will definitely be back!!Guest rating:
We had a family holiday here in August 2015 and had the best time. The owners are friendly and couldn't do enough to make sure our stay was one to remember for all the right reasons. The accommodation is spacious and clean, with fresh linen and towels provided, kitchen fully equipped with everything you would need, just like a home. The children loved the swimming pool and were in it day and night. The grandparents enjoyed cooking and relaxing by the pool watching on and sometimes joining in. Fresh eggs from the chickens which the children loved watching. Plenty to do both locally inland and further afield by the beautiful grand cote. This was one of our best family holidays and we would love to visit again.Guest rating:
We rent properties in Spain every year for our family holidays, but this year we decided to try France, and luckily we found this property. The pictures really don't do this property justice, the fixtures and fittings are beautiful, the gardens are very large and the heated swimming pool is the icing on the cake. The surrounding countryside provides all the peace and quiet you could possibly need. Don't hesitate in booking this property, the lovely owners, David and Tina, made sure that this was one of the best holidays we have ever had! Thank you Rob, Wendy, and familyGuest rating:
Our party of 12 have just returned from a wonderful holiday at this beautiful house. It looks good in the pictures, but is even better in reality. The accommodation is spacious, well designed and very well equipped. The garden and pool are fantastic - plenty of room for adults, teenagers and children to do their own thing in peace, or join together for huge group games of petanque or cricket! Peaceful and quiet location, but loads to do locally (Saintes, Rochefort, La Rochelle and Royan). Very helpful and friendly owners. Our friends ( who normally do all-inclusive holidays) have been converted to villa holidays now! We would definitely return to this house one day, and would not hesitate to recommend it.
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| Property type | Farmhouse (Self-catering) |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Bedrooms |
2 double bedroom(s) 1 triple bedroom(s) 1 quad bedroom(s) 1 twin bedroom(s) 2 cot(s) |
| Occupancy | 12 |
| Suitability | Suitable for children, Unsuitable for wheelchair access, Non-smoking |
| Linen | all bed linen, bath/hand towels,bath mats, pool towels,and tea towels included and changed weekly. |
| Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Fridge, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine, Fridge-Freezer, Range cooker |
| Internal facilities | DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Owner on site, TV, Wood burning fire or stove, Fans in rooms, Electric heaters, Hairdryer, Board Games, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet, Internet Access, Tea/Coffee making facilities |
| External facilities | Garden, Barbecue, Heated Pool |
| Activities nearby | Bird Watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cycling, Gourmet dining, Riverside activities, Sea excursions, Shopping, Sightseeing, Surfing, Swimming, Table tennis, Wine tasting, Wine touring |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 6th August 2020
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| Accommodation rental period | Price |
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| 27 June 2020 – 28 October 2020 |
£1850 Per property per week
(€2025 / $2356) |
| 29 May 2021 – 31 October 2021 |
£1950 Per property per week
(€2135 / $2484) |
Additional price notes
The prices are for the farmhouse, sleeping 12 plus two cots, per week, water, electricity, gas, wifi and taxes.We are flexible on arrival/departure days during May, June and September, but in July and August it is on a Saturday.
we also offer bed and breakfast in the two downstairs bedrooms outside of July/August. Please ask for prices.
We offer a discount for two week stays, and for repeat guests. A deposit of 25% and a completed booking form will confirm the booking, with the balance and security deposit paid 8 weeks before arrival.
Included are: bed linen, duvets, and pillows, with the beds made up for your arrival. Also bath towels, hand towels, and tea towels are provided, as well as pool towels if you would like them. There is internet access for your own laptop.
We have a wooden cot and a travel cot available, but please bring your own bedding for these. Also, there are high chairs, stair gates, a baby bath, a bed guard, and a child booster seat for you to use.