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Cottage with pool + garden room + aircon (bedroom) nr Estuary

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1 bedroom
2 bathrooms
2 guests
4 nights minimum
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La Vieille Grange in Semoussac is a quality conversion of a wine producing barn, the gite offers couples privacy, relaxation, views, large all weather garden room (with full width, sliding glass doors), acre of garden, 11x5m swimming pool & all mod cons (incl aircon in bedroom). It is different in many ways, offering the best of both worlds in its facilities, its location and in the atmosphere the owners strive to create ! Located in countryside, surrounded by vineyards and rolling Charente Maritime countryside but within 10 minutes of the Gironde estuary (with nature reserve and bird sanctuary) and quiet marinas, it is within 30 minutes of a nice beach with lots of lovely local places to visit and with easy access to the life of Bordeaux & La Rochelle. The gite is specifically designed...La Vieille Grange in Semoussac is a quality conversion of a wine producing barn, the gite offers couples privacy, relaxation, views, large all weather garden room (with full width, sliding glass doors), acre of garden, 11x5m swimming pool & all mod cons (incl aircon in bedroom). It is different in many ways, offering the best of both worlds in its facilities, its location and in the atmosphere the owners strive to create ! Located in countryside, surrounded by vineyards and rolling Charente Maritime countryside but within 10 minutes of the Gironde estuary (with nature reserve and bird sanctuary) and quiet marinas, it is within 30 minutes of a nice beach with lots of lovely local places to visit and with easy access to the life of Bordeaux & La Rochelle. The gite is specifically designed around the needs of couples (or 2 friends !) . The gite consists of : On ground floor : kitchen/dining room : modern and fully equipped incl full sized oven & ceramic hob, breakfast bar, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave, dining table/chairs and direct dial telephone/answering machine living room : with Godin log burner, TV/video with English (BBC, ITV, Film4 etc) & French channels, DVD player, CD/radio/cassette player & sofa (a sofa-bed can be provided for people not able to get up the stairs, subject to availability) bathroom : bath with wall mounted shower attachment separate WC entrance hall, with spiral staircase (steep !) up to : On 1st floor, in the converted grenier/loft, 2 large bedrooms (each approx 6mx3m / 18ftx9ft into the eaves - although with some low beams) : main double bedroom for 2 people, incl. sitting area with sofa and aircon ... and French windows with views across countryside towards the estuary (and the sunsets !). mezzanine double bedroom for additional 2 people, leading to main bedroom and outside : an enormous (6x4 metre) all weather & all year round garden room/terrace with triple sliding patio doors, opening onto pool area and stunning views across garden and valley beyond If/when you need heating in the garden room, there is a log burner - logs provided ! So if it's a bit drizzly you can still relax and enjoy a good book (or an even better bottle of wine !) whilst enjoying the 'being in the garden' feeling and gazing at the views across garden and valley to the village beyond ! And when it stops drizzling and warms up - just open up as much or as little of the patio doors as you want - opening up as much as 2/3rds of the room to the garden. With a choice of furniture : easy chairs; wood steamer-style chairs or deckchairs. Plus dining table & chairs, coffee table and side tables. plenty of choice of garden furniture (wood or PVC sun-loungers, chairs, tables & parasols), plus BBQ and 2 bikes use of 11mx5m swimming pool - May to October incl. The pool is approx 1m in the shallow end and approx 2m at the deep end, with a diving board * use of garden - approx 1 acre - incl boules pit and the ever popular 'finishing touches' : with your confirmation letter, you'll get our colour information booklet - with everything from our favourite places to eat and drink, to the all important opening times of local supermarkets - and of course maps and directions for getting to us ! and waiting for you when you arrive : fresh flowers to gladden the eye our complimentary 'Post Travelling Recovery Kit' otherwise known as our 'Welcome Pack', including a bottle of wine (for you to celebrate the start of your holiday !) and provisions for an evening snack and morning breakfast - so you don't need to go to a supermarket after travelling ! (Pack includes : bottle of wine, olives, bread, croissants, milk, cheese, orange juice, tea, coffee, sugar, margarine, pasta & pesto sauce) an abundance of up to date tourist maps, guides and leaflets - carefully organised to make it easy to find just what you want (yes, Chris IS that sad !) availability of an extensive DVD & video library (to accompany that late night bottle of wine perhaps ?) Wi-fi coverage is provided on request (subject to availability) if you bring a wi-fi enabled laptop. the gite Information Folder with details of everything from the latest weather forecast to information about how to use all the gite's facilities Tourist License / Licencia de turismo N °: 01701017-42417-0509More
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House Rules
Pets Allowed: Yes
Smoking Allowed: No
Kid Friendly: No
One small, well behaved dog may be welcome - please check with us first.
Bathrooms
1 Full bath, 1 Half bath
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About the Owner
Chris and Martin .
Languages spoken:English, French
Response Time:Within a few hours
Listed Since:March 2007
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Reviewed 26 August 2019
Simply the best!

This is our 3rd stay at La Vielle Grange, and it won't be our last. The gite was, as always spotlessly clean on arrival. The pool also. The gite had everything we needed for a quiet relaxing holiday. Our son and his lady joined us...More

Date of stay: August 2019
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Keanu R, VR Owner at Cottage with pool + garden room + aircon (bedroom) nr Estuary, responded to this reviewResponded 27 August 2019

Mike - it's just a shame TripAdvisor don't provide for adding a Tina Turner soundtrack to your review ! We're delighted you enjoyed your 3rd stay with us - it's always nice to welcome people back, particularly when it's obvious they enjoy themselves so much....More

Reviewed 24 June 2019
Perfect Gite with pool - bliss!

This was our third time staying at Chris & Martin's gite, and we hope it won't be our last. We love it for the peace & quiet, the fabulous pool, the lovely garden, its proximity to lots of pretty villages to explore & places to...More

Date of stay: June 2019
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Keanu R, VR Owner at Cottage with pool + garden room + aircon (bedroom) nr Estuary, responded to this reviewResponded 27 June 2019

Teresa Many thanks for such a lovely review - it was a real pleasure welcoming you back for the 3rd time - and we're glad Ziggy rose to the occasion ! Looking forward to welcoming you back for the 4th time ! Chris, Martin -...More

Reviewed 30 May 2019
Like a little piece of paradise!

In one word: "amazing". This was the best location we ever had, including the best host! From the moment we arrived at Semoussac our holidays started! We had a really warm welcome including a kind of "survival kit" for the first evening with some food...More

Date of stay: May 2019
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Keanu R, VR Owner at Cottage with pool + garden room + aircon (bedroom) nr Estuary, responded to this reviewResponded 2 June 2019

Kristina Many thanks for such a kind review - we're delighted you enjoyed yourselves. Thank you for choosing to stay with us. Chris and Martin

Reviewed 12 September 2018
Peaceful countryside gite

We enjoyed our 10 days at this very rural gite immensely. The welcoming owners have taken enormous care to ensure every requirement of their guests is fulfilled. It is one of the best equipped properties that we have stayed in. An especially generous welcome pack,...More

Date of stay: September 2018
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PeterPan2, VR Owner at Cottage with pool + garden room + aircon (bedroom) nr Estuary, responded to this reviewResponded 26 September 2018

That's a very kind review - thank you for taking the time to write it ! Chris is delighted you found the pool to be so clean - and Martin is equally delighted that the gite was spotless ! It was a real pleasure to...More

Reviewed 26 August 2018
Situated near sunflower fields and vines - a piece of heaven on earth.

A beautiful gite with a stunning private pool and garden area. This place provides rest and relaxation in abundance. Chris and Martin offer a warm welcome on arrival and throughout your stay remain discreet but are always available if required. The welcome pack is excellent...More

Date of stay: June 2018
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PeterPan2, VR Owner at Cottage with pool + garden room + aircon (bedroom) nr Estuary, responded to this reviewResponded 28 August 2018

Thanks for the review ! It's been a pleasure welcoming you back over the last 5 years - and other family members before that ! Glad we are discrete as ever ! Looking forward to seeing you again next time - the garden (and wine...More

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Reviewed 25 August 2018
JUST PERFECT

If you are looking to relax and unwind in a tranquil, beautiful setting in the company of 2 non intrusive gite owners ... look no further. The gite itself has all you will need, lots of space (both indoors and outsoors), an impeccable pool (Seriously!...More

Date of stay: July 2018
Thank 6GSR
PeterPan2, VR Owner at Cottage with pool + garden room + aircon (bedroom) nr Estuary, responded to this reviewResponded 25 August 2018

Su : many thanks for your generous review ! Chris is delighted that the pool was sparkling clean ! We think it's the first time someone's asked to book again within 2 days of having arrived - most at least wait to the end of...More

Reviewed 19 June 2018
First class.....

From the moment we booked the holiday last year...to saying goodbye..it was faultless. It is true what all the reviews say Chris & Martin really are the best hosts. The attention to detail is what makes the difference.....they want you to have the best holiday...More

Date of stay: June 2018
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PeterPan2, VR Owner at Cottage with pool + garden room + aircon (bedroom) nr Estuary, responded to this reviewResponded 2 July 2018

That's a lovely review - many thanks ! We're pleased you managed to drag Mick out of the pool occasionally to sample the delights of local places to visit ! And you returned home without washing to do ! It was a real pleasure welcoming...More

Reviewed 24 April 2018
Absolutely Heavenly!

Absolutely perfect! Chris and Martin are the most wonderful, attentive yet discreet hosts. The cottage is perfect with a most beautiful garden room providing ample clear views of the stunning swimming pool and gorgeous garden and the peaceful French countryside beyond. Chris and Martin made...More

Date of stay: April 2018
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PeterPan2, VR Owner at Cottage with pool + garden room + aircon (bedroom) nr Estuary, responded to this reviewResponded 12 May 2018

Chris and June - Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a kind and generous review ! It was a real pleasure to hear how much you enjoyed your stay ! And we think it's a 1st that someone's bought a...More

Reviewed 15 September 2017
Very Nice cottage house

Lovely place to stay in A great enviroment with very Nice owners You feel really welcome Lot of Nice details, great garden with wonderful view. Near Lovely places like Bordeaux, Saintes and La Rochelle.More

Date of stay: September 2017
Thank Desiree C
PeterPan2, VR Owner at Cottage with pool + garden room + aircon (bedroom) nr Estuary, responded to this reviewResponded 30 September 2017

Desiree Many thanks for your lovely review. We are pleased you enjoyed your holiday at the gite - and that the weather was a lot better than you returned to in the Netherlands ! Hartelijk dank voor uw mooie recensie. We zijn verheugd dat u...More

Reviewed 31 August 2017
Wonderful

A perfect sanctuary for those in need of some peace and tranquility, which we certainly were! When we weren't swimming in the pool, we lazed around in the lovely garden, amongst the pots of geraniums, gazing at the views and basking in the sunshine. On...More

Date of stay: July 2017
Thank Sarah B
PeterPan2, VR Owner at Cottage with pool + garden room + aircon (bedroom) nr Estuary, responded to this reviewResponded 31 August 2017

Sarah Many thanks for your lovely review ! It was a great pleasure to welcome you and we're delighted to be able to look forward to welcoming you back next year ! Your favourite spot at the end of the pool, gazing out across the...More

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Amenities
Pets Allowed: Yes
Smoking Allowed: No
Kid Friendly: No
DVD Player
Air Conditioning
Balcony
Grill
Books
Dishwasher
Fireplace
Freezer
Refrigerator
Hairdryer
Internet Access
Iron
Kettle
Linens Provided
Local Guides/Maps
Microwave
Parking
Patio
Private Outdoor Pool (Unheated)
Cable/satellite TV
Shared Garden
Stereo System
Cooker
Telephone
Terrace
Toaster
Towels Provided
TV
Washer
Wi-Fi
Fishing Nearby
Beach Or Lakeside Relaxation
Cycling Trips
Hiking Trips
Rural/Countryside Retreats
Short Term Rentals (4 Days Or Fewer)
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About the neighbourhood
There are loads of interesting places to visit and things to do (if/when you tire of just lying around the pool during the summer!), including sleepy villages and livelier towns, beaches, chateaux/wine tasting, nature reserves, a new bird sanctuary, outside activities (for those into them!) including fishing, horse riding, walking and bird watching - or just sitting outside bars watching the world go by! Within easy striking distance are : Chatelallion Plage, La Rochelle, Ile de Ré, Ile d'Oléron, St. Jean d'Angély, Angoulême, Royan, Rochefort, Cognac, Blaye, Saintes, Niort and even Bordeaux all within 1 hour drive.
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