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Le Moulin du Champ in the Charente-Maritime

Region:

Poitou-Charentes

Department:

Charente-Maritime

Dept. No:

17

Area:

Near coast - between Saintes & Rochfort

Situation:

Hamlet

Type of property:

Gîte

Ref. No:

050606

Rent per month:

From 700 Euros pcm

Min rental period:

3 months

No of bedrooms:

2 double, 1 twin

Sleeps:

6

Cot:

Y

The Mill La Prairie

The Mill

La Prairie

The property: La Prairie is a three-bedroom gîte on its own island, bordered on one side by the river Bruant and on the other by the millstream. It is named for its superb views towards the Charente ‘Prairie’ – the river flood plain. The open-plan ground floor has a stone fireplace with a log-burning stove. There are large living and dining areas, and a fully-equipped kitchen area which includes a gas oven with gas burners, a large fridge, a washing machine, a dishwasher, a microwave, a toaster and a coffee maker.

All three bedrooms are upstairs. There are two double bedrooms and one room with a pair of twin beds. The master double bedroom has its own ensuite shower, basin and toilet; the other bedrooms share a separate bathroom. All bedrooms have excellent views over the prairie and river.

5 Mill gîtes available year round offering 2 semi-detached 2 bedroom gîtes "La Terrasse” & “Delice du Berger” and a 2, 3 and 4 bedroom in the Mill itself.

The friendly British owner & her teenage children live year round in the Millhouse & will be pleased to welcome you to their idyllic setting and make you feel at home! Our Visitor’s Book speaks for itself!

The lounge with open fireplace Twin bedroom

The lounge with open fireplace

Twin bedroom

Outside Area: To the rear is a terrace with a table for six, a barbecue, and a parasol.

Early Spring The Terrace

Early Spring

The Terrace

Surrounding Area: Le Moulin du Champ is situated in a small valley between the 2 little villages of Romegoux & Geay (PO & Bar/basic shop) & Nursery and Primary Schools. Beurlay, 4kms, has a P.O., Baker, Bar/Café/Tabac as well as a local “Relais Routier” which serves an excellent 4 course meal with wine for Euros 10! St. Porchaire is nearby with a local Supermarket, Petrol station, Chemists, Doctors, Dentist, weekly Market, Restaurant. There is a good choice of excellent restaurants locally and at Saintes, a lively town just 20 mins away is a lively town with excellent shopping, many restaurants, bars & clubs, Roman Amphitheatre, local Clubs & Tourist Office. By the way Saintes is twinned with “Salisbury” in England and just this year celebrated its 10 years’ association. Furthermore, there is a newly renovated Theatre in the centre of Saintes with an occasional film in English (French sub-titles!) as well as a variety of plays & music events.

Saintes also has a good daily Market (except Mondays) and a big “Foire” once a month. Perfect for buying a wide range of delicious fish & shellfish.

Locally can be found Tennis courts, Cinema, & indoor swimming pools at both Saintes & St Jean d’Angeley (25kms) and horse-riding schools within 15 mins.

The tidal reaches of the Charente River are a mere 5 minutes away as it flows from Cognac, via Saintes and down to the Estuary at Rochefort. Cognac, about a 45 min. drive, is well worth a day out to sample one, or more!, of the several old Cognac producers such as Hennessey, Courvoisier, Remy Martin and Ottard.

Closer to home is good walking near to the canals & perfect for birdlovers as there is an abundance, including Herons, Storks, Kingfishers to mention just a few. Cycling is also very pleasant as is very gently undulating & the countryside is mostly filled with cereal crops, Wheat, Barley, Raip & Sunflowers in the Summer. We have a Tandem available should you wish to go exploring.

Heating system:

Very efficient wood burner in open plan living/dining/kitchen which is capable of heating all the gite. Electric radiators can be provided in bedrooms if required.

Services/Facilities:

Mains & private water, Septic tank, Electricity, Internet access (Wi-Fi box at client’s cost), Telephone (phone line at client’s cost), Satellite TV available (dish at client’s expense), VCR, DVD, Hi-fi.

Kitchen facilities:

Conventional oven, Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing machine, Dishwasher, Toaster.

Add. Info:

Children welcome, No smoking in gîtes please, Pets allowed, BBQ, Pool. High chair available.

Distance to nearest:

 

Village/Town:

Beurlay 3 kms, St Porchaire & Pont L’Abbe 7 kms

Supermarket:

St Porchaire & Pont L’Abbe 7 kms

Bus Station:

Romegoux 1.5 kms

Shops:

Tonnay-Charente 15 kms

Train:

Bords 4 kms

Market:

St Porchaire & Pont L’Abbe 7 kms

Airport:

La Rochelle 55 kms

Other comments: Available for Summer bookings, by the week. Please enquire for full descriptions and photos plus Booking Form. 10% discount for all 2 week bookings. Please see http://moulin.fotopic.net

Pricing Info: Long term lets from mid September to end of April. May by arrangement at higher tariff. From Euros 700 per calendar month inc water and electricity. Wood at client's cost. Monthly rental, payable in advance in Euros. To secure rental 1 month’s retainer rental on booking & Damage Deposit. Please enquire for summer rates - NB. 10% discount for 2 week summer bookings, excluding July & August. Bed linen/towels can be hired if needed. Cleaner and occasional babysitting available on weekly basis (at renter’s cost)
Availability: Please contact the owner to confirm availability.

For further information and to book please contact:
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Name:

Julie Carter

Languages spoken:

English, French

Tel No1:

+33 (0)5 46 90 67 71

Time to contact:

Anytime

Tel No2:

+33 (0)6 79 20 05 89

Time to contact:

Anytime

Fax No:

+33 (0)5 46 90 67 71

Website:

http://moulin.fotopic.net

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