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Le Petit Château

A private estate made of a 19th century petit château and three cottages, fully restored and furnished with antiques, with a heated outdoor swimming pool.

Your contact:	Vera Byrne
Telephone:	+33-(0)5 46 26 36 13 or +33-(0)6 83 04 75 83
Fax:	+33-(0)5 46 26 32 50
Email:	Contact Le Petit Château

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About the Holiday Home

The swimming pool

Le Petit Château is a large private estate, built around 1860, which consists of a small château sleeping 10, and three cottages, sleeping five, six, and six. Each of the four units has its own entrance and private grounds with garden, barbecue, and outdoor dining furniture.

Guests share a common area which includes a 5x10 metre heated, floodlit pool, with Roman steps leading into the water, a set of swings, and an open stone barn which is ideal for a quiet drink.

The living room in the Château

There is also a games barn with table tennis, darts and a full sized trampoline where the children can jump to their hearts' content. Just round the corner is the village football/ basketball/ handball pitch where the children and dads are free to play.

The units have all been restored and furnished in keeping with the period, and retain many original features. The Château itself can accommodate up to 10 guests in five bedrooms.

The children's play area, with swings, table tennis, and a Wendy house

Next door to it is a detached cottage, Louis d'Or, which sleeps five in two bedrooms. This cottage is completely self-contained and has its own separate entrance from the road.

To the south of the property on its own private road is the Krista Cottage, which is tiled throughout and has four French patio doors opening unto the tiled terrace. Converted from a stone farm building, it takes up to six in three bedrooms.

Finally, the Imogen cottage also takes up to six in three bedrooms. It is the most recent addition to the property, and has been renovated to a high standard.

Special features:	• Pool on the property • Bilingual assistance available on site
Swimming pool:	Heated, floodlit 10 x 5 metre outdoor pool with Roman staircase

Location

Region

Poitou-Charentes

Village

Cherbonnières

Setting

Rural village

Nearest large town

Aulnay

Other towns nearby

Saint-Jean-d’Angély Cognac Saintes La Rochelle

Département

Charente-Maritime (17)

Airport

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1. Le Petit Château|Rental information

The double bedroom

Le Petit Château can sleep up to 10 guests. Its large spacious rooms all have polished or varnished floors, and many retain their original marble fireplaces. On the ground floor there is a fully fitted kitchen with a split-level oven and stovetop, fridge/freezer, washing machine, microwave and coffee percolator. The dining room has oak panelling, a large table, and a Turkish rug. There is a large sitting room with a marble fireplace overlooking the front garden.

The ensuite bathroom

On the top floor are three interconnecting rooms (a triple bedroom, a twin bedroom and child’s alcove room) and a bathroom. On the second floor is a double bedroom, which has a Louis XV carved bed, a marble fireplace, and a spacious panelled bathroom. The twin bedroom has a built-in wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom.

The gardens are completely enclosed and furnished with tables, chairs, sun-loungers and barbecue.The Château has its own private garden with a stone staircase leading up to the front entrance, surrounded by a raised rockery. Guests have access to the swimming pool, which is shared by the four properties.

Accommodates:	10 guests
Bedrooms:	5 bedrooms: 1 bedroom with a double and single bed; 1 bedroom with a double bed; two bedrooms, each with a pair of twin beds, and one child's room with a single bed.
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Features

Bath
Linen available
Towels available
Kitchen
Central Heating

Internet access
Shower
Barbecue
Television
Fireplace

Washing machine

Rental rates

The rates shown below are for renting this self-catering accommodation for one week.
Rent is to be paid to the owner in Pounds sterling. For your reference, you can view the rates in another currency.

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Time of year	Cost per week
January 2, 2010 until March 20, 2010	£650
March 20, 2010 until May 29, 2010	£850
May 29, 2010 until June 26, 2010	£1,000
June 26, 2010 until July 17, 2010	£1,350
July 17, 2010 until August 28, 2010	£1,495
August 28, 2010 until September 25, 2010	£875
September 25, 2010 until December 18, 2010	£550
December 18, 2010 until December 31, 2010	£1,000

Rental Conditions:	25 % of the total rent is required on booking. The balance is due eight weeks before arrival. Linen and towels can be arranged. There is a supplement of £50 for single weeks booked in July and August. In low season there is a supplement for heating. There is a compulsory end of cleaning charge for all properties. More...
Gite.com Travel Tip:	A clear and detailed rental agreement will help to ensure a trouble-free holiday. It will define your rights and obligations as a guest in a rental property. Your rental agreement should state: the name and the exact address of the property the name of the homeowner and his or her phone number the name of the tenant and his or her address and phone number the start and the end of the rental period (including time of access and departure) the rent amount and what it includes (linen, towels, cleaning, electricity, water…) as well as what it excludes (heat, wood for the fireplace?…) how the rent should be paid (Pay-pal, bank transfer, money wire, cheque?…), and when the rent should be paid (dates and amounts of down payment and balance) whether a damage deposit is required, and if so, when is it payable, how damage is measured, how and when the deposit is refunded, and how deductions are made what referrals are available or required for and from the landlord and the tenant. More...
Contact:	Vera Byrne at Le Petit Château.

2. The Krista Cottage|Rental information

The Krista Cottage

The Krista Cottage is located south of the property grounds. This is tasteful conversion of a Charentaise stone farm building situated on its own walled garden. It consists of a double bedroom, twin bedroom and twin bunkroom, bathroom and separate shower room with an open living room containing a fully equipped kitchen, and dining and living areas. Outside is a large garden and a private sunny patio with dining table and chairs, sun loungers and barbecue. It is accessed by a private road. Guests have access to the swimming pool, which is shared by the four units of this property.

Accommodates:	6 guests
Bedrooms:	One bedroom with a double bed, one bedroom with a pair of twin beds, and one bedroom with bunk beds.
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Features

Stereo
Bath
Linen available
Towels available
Kitchen

Shower
Barbecue
Television
Washing machine

Rental rates

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Currency conversions are an approximate guide and are subject to change.

Time of year	Cost per week
January 1, 2010 until March 20, 2010	£650
March 20, 2010 until May 29, 2010	£490
May 29, 2010 until June 26, 2010	£650
June 26, 2010 until July 17, 2010	£750
July 17, 2010 until August 28, 2010	£890
August 28, 2010 until September 25, 2010	£650
September 25, 2010 until December 18, 2010	£390
December 18, 2010 until December 31, 2010	£650

Rental Conditions:	25 % of the total rent is required on booking. Balance is due eight weeks before arrival. Linen and towels can be arranged. There is a supplement of £50 for single weeks booked in July and August. In low season there is a supplement for heating. There is a compulsory end of term cleaning charge for all properties. More...
Gite.com Travel Tip:	A clear and detailed rental agreement will help to ensure a trouble-free holiday. It will define your rights and obligations as a guest in a rental property. Your rental agreement should state: the name and the exact address of the property the name of the homeowner and his or her phone number the name of the tenant and his or her address and phone number the start and the end of the rental period (including time of access and departure) the rent amount and what it includes (linen, towels, cleaning, electricity, water…) as well as what it excludes (heat, wood for the fireplace?…) how the rent should be paid (Pay-pal, bank transfer, money wire, cheque?…), and when the rent should be paid (dates and amounts of down payment and balance) whether a damage deposit is required, and if so, when is it payable, how damage is measured, how and when the deposit is refunded, and how deductions are made what referrals are available or required for and from the landlord and the tenant. More...
Contact:	Vera Byrne at Le Petit Château.

3. Louis d’Or Cottage|Rental information

Louis D'Or cottage: the kitchen

Louis d'Or has a parking area and two courtyards, one containing the outside dining area, barbecue and sun loungers. The single storey property is made of 2 bedrooms, a shower, WC and an open kitchen with a dining/living area. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge and washing machine, an electric oven, gas burners, a microwave oven and a coffee percolator. The open living area is furnished with a wooden dining table, chairs, rocking chair, and sofa. It opens onto a private enclosed patio garden.

The four-poster single bed

The master bedroom has fully fitted wardrobes with generous storage space and is dominated by a very large ornate Art Nouveau mirror. This bedroom has French doors leading out onto the second courtyard. Off the master bedroom is a small lobby, leading to the second bedroom, which gives access to the tiled shower room and separate WC with washbasin and toilet.

The second bedroom contains Breton style bunk beds surrounded by fitted wardrobes plus a single four-poster bed, complete with canopy. Guests have access to the swimming pool, which is shared by the four units of this property.

Accommodates:	5 guests
Bedrooms:	Two bedrooms: one with a double bed, and one with a pair of bunk beds and a single four poster bed.
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Features

Linen available
Towels available
Kitchen
Shower
Barbecue

Television
Washing machine

Rental rates

Display rates in:

Currency conversions are an approximate guide and are subject to change.

Time of year	Cost per week
January 1, 2010 until March 20, 2010	£500
March 20, 2010 until May 29, 2010	£450
May 29, 2010 until June 26, 2010	£500
June 26, 2010 until July 17, 2010	£700
July 17, 2010 until August 28, 2010	£750
August 28, 2010 until September 25, 2010	£500
September 25, 2010 until December 18, 2010	£350
December 18, 2010 until December 31, 2010	£500

Rental Conditions:	25 % of the total rent is required on booking. Balance is due eight weeks before arrival. Linen and towels can be arranged. There is a supplement of £50 for single weeks booked in July and August. In low season there is a supplement for heating. There is a compulsory end of term cleaning charge for all properties. More...
Gite.com Travel Tip:	A clear and detailed rental agreement will help to ensure a trouble-free holiday. It will define your rights and obligations as a guest in a rental property. Your rental agreement should state: the name and the exact address of the property the name of the homeowner and his or her phone number the name of the tenant and his or her address and phone number the start and the end of the rental period (including time of access and departure) the rent amount and what it includes (linen, towels, cleaning, electricity, water…) as well as what it excludes (heat, wood for the fireplace?…) how the rent should be paid (Pay-pal, bank transfer, money wire, cheque?…), and when the rent should be paid (dates and amounts of down payment and balance) whether a damage deposit is required, and if so, when is it payable, how damage is measured, how and when the deposit is refunded, and how deductions are made what referrals are available or required for and from the landlord and the tenant. More...
Contact:	Vera Byrne at Le Petit Château.

4. Imogen Cottage|Rental information

Imogen Cottage

This new three-bedroom unit has been renovated to a high standard but retains many original features. In front of the house is a private patio garden with a teak table and chairs, a parasol, and a barbecue. Inside, the open-plan ground floor has exposed pine beams and open stone walls, stone tiles with green marble insets, and a large fireplace with a wood burner. A stone bar with brick and oak beams separates the kitchen area from the living area. The kitchen has an electric oven with a separate gas stovetop, a fridge, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee percolator, electric kettle and toaster, with tiled work surfaces and an extracter fan.

The kitchen - living area

In the living area, a comfortable two-seater sofa and armchairs surround the momumental stone chimney. The dining area consists of an unusual stone-tiled round table with circular benches.

A wooden staircase leads up to the bright landing from which three bedrooms lead off. There is one bedroom with a double bed, and two, each with a pair of twin beds, all with quality French furniture and co-ordinated textiles. The bathroom has a shower, a toilet, and a reproduction Vicorian vanity unit.

Accommodates:	6 guests
Bedrooms:	Three bedrooms: one with a double bed, and two bedrooms, each with two single beds.
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Features

Linen available
Towels available
Kitchen
Shower
Dishwasher

Barbecue
Television
Fireplace
Washing machine

Rental rates

Display rates in:

Currency conversions are an approximate guide and are subject to change.

Time of year	Cost per week
January 1, 2010 until March 20, 2010	£650
March 20, 2010 until May 29, 2010	£490
May 29, 2010 until June 26, 2010	£650
June 26, 2010 until July 17, 2010	£750
July 17, 2010 until August 28, 2010	£890
August 28, 2010 until September 25, 2010	£650
September 25, 2010 until December 18, 2010	£390
December 18, 2010 until December 31, 2010	£650

Rental Conditions:	25 % of the total rent is required on booking. Balance is due eight weeks before arrival. Linen and towels can be arranged. There is a supplement of £50 for single weeks booked in July and August. In low season there is a supplement for heating. There is a compulsory end of term cleaning charge for all properties. More...
Gite.com Travel Tip:	A clear and detailed rental agreement will help to ensure a trouble-free holiday. It will define your rights and obligations as a guest in a rental property. Your rental agreement should state: the name and the exact address of the property the name of the homeowner and his or her phone number the name of the tenant and his or her address and phone number the start and the end of the rental period (including time of access and departure) the rent amount and what it includes (linen, towels, cleaning, electricity, water…) as well as what it excludes (heat, wood for the fireplace?…) how the rent should be paid (Pay-pal, bank transfer, money wire, cheque?…), and when the rent should be paid (dates and amounts of down payment and balance) whether a damage deposit is required, and if so, when is it payable, how damage is measured, how and when the deposit is refunded, and how deductions are made what referrals are available or required for and from the landlord and the tenant. More...
Contact:	Vera Byrne at Le Petit Château.

About the Area

The abbey at St. Jean d'Angély

Le Petit Château is located between the market towns of Aulnay de Saintonge and Matha. The village has its own garage, butcher, baker, post office and its own distillery where a bottle of Pineau des Charentes, a local wine fortified with Cognac, can be purchased. Aulnay, which is ten minutes away, has bars and restaurants, two supermarkets, several drugstores, doctors, banks, bakers, butchers, and a famous Romanesque church. A modern public swimming pool with slides can be enjoyed by the whole family. The large town of St Jean d'Angély is fifteen minutes away and boasts markets selling local products, an indoor pool, and a theme park with its own boating lake. The nearby river Boutonne is good for windsurfing, pedal-boating, canoeing, and fishing. It also offers an artificial beach, an adventure playground, basketball and volleyball courts. There are also a number of golf courses nearby, tennis courts, moto-cross fields, riding stables, and archery and shooting ranges

About the Region

The beach at St Palais

The Poitou-Charentes is a diversified region with a sunny Atlantic shoreline, a unique marshland called the Marais Poitevin, typical towns, fortresses and ramparts, and a generous farmland. The coast is less than an hour away by car and enjoys a large amount of sunshine throughout the year. The vineyards of Cognac are just 30kms south ans sampling the local crus is a must. Poitiers, with its Futuroscope theme park centred on the Imax image technology, is 80 km away. The climate is temperate, and the Atlantic air is clear and fresh. After a mild winter enabling mimosa to flower as early as January on the coast, spring comes early. Summer remains the peak tourist season but the late summer and early autumn are ideal periods for relaxing holidays and sightseeing tours. The Charente Maritime has a micro climate, and offers the second-greatest number of hours of sunshine of any region in France! Cheap flights are available from Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Southampton to La Rochelle or Poitiers.

Photo Album

The gardens	The open barn
The swimming pool and open barn	Le Petit Château - the winding staircase
The dining room in the château	Le Petit Château - the hallway
Le Petit Château - the twin bedroom	Le Petit Château - the triple bedroom on the top floor
Le Petit Château: the top floor bathroom	Krista Cottage - the twin bedroom
Krista Cottage - the main entrance	Krista Cottage - the double bedroom
The entrance to the Louis d'Or cottage	The Louis d'Or Cottage - the bunk beds
The Louis d'Or cottage - the double bedroom	Imogen Cottage - the kitchen
Imogen Cottage - the dining table	Imogen Cottage - the double bedroom
Imogen Cottage - the first twin bedroom	Imogen Cottage - the second twin bedroom
Le Petit Château

Guest Opinions

We have had a great holiday. The house was nice and spacious for ten and feels very French. We loved the pool, table tennis, play area, trampoline coaching, and recommendations of things to do.
John B. - Shipley, Yorkshire, UK

It’s been good to slow down for a week. Loved the area, especially the countryside. Can recommend everywhere - but particularly Saintes for shops, Royan for coastline & beaches & Cognac for alcohol. Would recommend to all.
C. family - UK

Fabulous golfing holiday exploring the three 18-hole golf courses of the area. Great accommodation.
Simon H. - Gloucestershire, UK

Great time had by all, very relaxing holiday. The Louis d’Or is comfy and well equipped, providing a perfect base to explore this lovely area. The pool is a godsend in the heat of the afternoon.
Gordon M. - Scotland

We really had a good time, and the Chateau was the ideal place for our family reunion. We had a wonderful time in all the places that we visited - Bordeaux, Royan, La Rochelle, St Emilion and the Medec - don’t miss the ferry ride.
Mike E. - Bonn, Germany