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La Maree |
Meschers-sur-Gironde, Poitou-Charentes, France |
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Summer or winter, this carefully restored cottage set in rolling farmland will give you a taste of French rural life - whilst still providing all the home comforts. Self-contained, with its own pretty walled garden, La Maree is in a quiet hamlet not far from the sandy coves of Meschers and the wide beaches of St Georges de Didonne. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Near the Sea / Beachfront / Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / City Break / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 2 |
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Guests:
| 4 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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The property is situated amongst rolling fields and vineyards, looking out over water-meadows where ponies graze in summer. The little fishing port of Les Monards is five minutes' walk away and boasts a popular and friendly restaurant, open all year round. The owners of La Maree are keen gardeners and enjoyed living in the cottage whilst their barn was being renovated; they will be glad to help you settle in, show you all the information available on the area, and can be on hand if needed. Apart from a few sheep and chickens, the couple next door cultivate mainly vines, wheat, maize - and those fabulous sunflowers! |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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The gentle hills and coastal scenery make it an excellent area for walking or cycling (two bicycles are available free of charge) whilst the mixed terrain of farmland and marsh attracts a wide variety of birds. One of France's prettiest villages, Talmont, can be reached by bike along a spectacular coastal route. Known locally as the “Cote de Beaute”, this stretch of coast is popular for its calm waters and soft sand. The village of Meschers is 10 minutes by car and offers several good swimming and sunbathing beaches. Continuing up the coast, there are prize-winning beaches at the towns of St Georges de Didonne and Royan. The thriving town of Royan offers a wide selection of shops and restaurants, in addition to an extensive daily market. During summer there are numerous boat trips to outlying islands and lighthouses (like 17th century Cordouan), as well as a regular ferry to the Médoc peninsular. Bordeaux city itself is just over an hour away by car and the well known town of Cognac |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| La Maree is situated just off the scenic “Route Verte” (D145) and a 30 minute drive from Junction 36 of the A10. Just over an hour from Bordeaux or La Rochelle airports (Ryanair, Flybe, BMIBaby, BA and Easyjet). Bergerac, Limoges and Poitiers airports are a bit further afield but also popular. If you come by ferry it is about 4 hours' drive from St Malo (via Brittany Ferries) / about 5 hours from Caen, Cherbourg or le Havre / about 7 hours from Calais. |
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Nearest airports:
| La Rochelle 120km |
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Nearest train station:
| Royan 20km |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| St Malo |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| 5 minutes' walk |
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Nearest beach:
| 13km |
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Nearest shop:
| 5 minutes by car |
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Nearest market:
| 10 minutes by car |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Christina Tooley |
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Contact Phone No. |
+33546741370 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Beach within 30km / Birdwatching / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Tennis / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
Downstairs the cottage is open-plan, retaining its original beams, exposed stone walls and terracotta floor tiles. There is a spacious kitchen and dining area to one side, with a log-burning stove to make it cosy in winter. The sitting room is on the other side of the entrance hall - with an open fire for cold nights - and also benefits from a window to the garden, giving it a light and airy feel. Upstairs there is a wooden landing, with new shower-room at one end (including double basins) and separate toilet at the other. In between are the two bedrooms: one with double bed and windows looking over water-meadows to the Estuary; the other has two single beds and looks over the garden to a small windmill. Both rooms have radiators and wardrobes, as well as bedside cabinets.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Garden / Parking / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
La Maree has its own enclosed garden, which is south-facing and sheltered by a mulberry tree in high summer.
In addition to table and chairs, there are sunloungers and a built-in barbecue. Flowers include hollyhocks, pinks, poppies, hibiscus, roses, jasmine, lavender and other culinary herbs. There is also a small lawn and woodshed with logs for use by winter guests.
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Further Details |
This coastal region enjoys a mild climate and long sunny days from spring through to late autumn. The area is ideal for couples or families looking for unspoilt countryside not too far from amenities. Historically it was on one of the main pilgrimage routes to Spain and is dotted with ancient villages, abbeys and exquisite Romanesque churches. In the slow passing of the seasons, there is still a great feeling of timelessness, suffused with the warm vibrant light of the South. A welcome pack is provided - containing breakfast items and a bottle of wine! A library of books and DVDs is available and there's a large file of carefully researched information on the local area. English owners, Caroline and Christina, will be on hand to welcome you and offer assistance.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Unfortunately pets are not allowed as our cat is rather territorial! Smoking is OK in the garden but not in the house. Deposit of 50% with booking and security deposit of £100 required with final payment, 6 weeks prior to arrival date. (It is recommended that you purchase cancellation insurance.) For winter occupation, the cottage has its own electricity meter and use of radiators will be charged at standard rate of 0.1Euro per kWh, to be settled at end of letting period. Similarly, logs used for fires will be charged at local rates.
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Other Information |
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What visitors have said about La Maree |
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Of course, the moules and oysters are divine and I did practically live off them all week. The best escargots à la bordelaise, ever, were at Les Monards (of course!)
Zoe, Sean & George, UK, Aug 2010 
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We had a really good holiday and loved the area... We hadn't expected such lovely beaches and small ports, all so near to the inland countryside too.
Ian and Brenda, UK, Jun 2010
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"The beds were very comfortable and the garden was lovely ... Thanks again for a wonderful week, and all the DVDs you kept us supplied with. It makes such a difference staying in a cottage where the owners really care about their guests having a great holiday."
Brian & Cath, Edinburgh, Apr 2008
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The cottage has been great - you have thought of everything. The information file was worth its weight in gold - excellent!
Jackie & Ian, Paris, Apr 2008
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