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Le Manoir Souhait |
Gourvillette, Poitou-Charentes, France |
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Located in the sleepy village of Gourvillette amidst Cognac vineyards and fields of sunflowers is the stunning Manoir Souhait ~ a superb country manor house B&B. Sun terraces surround the heated pool, sauna & jacuzzi. Rooms are from €89/couple/night and are furnished with great attention to detail. Liz & Will at the Manoir Souhait offer their guests quality, tranquillity and a warm welcome. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 3 |
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Guests:
| 10 |
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Catering:
| Hotel / B&B |
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General Info |
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The spa, pool and terraces are set in a lovely garden enclosure and the comfortable bedrooms in Le Manoir are furnished with luxurious thoughtful touches. Guests have a choice of twin, double or 2 bedroom family suites all with private bath or shower rooms and views over the garden and surrounding countryside. There is a TV salon and a quiet reading room where guests are able to relax and help themselves to complimentary hot drinks. Liz offers a ‘table d'hotes’ in the evening, comprising 4 courses, wine with dinner and coffee to finish. Breakfast and dinner are taken either in the beautiful dining room or on the Manoir terrace. Alternatively, you can choose to stay in Le Verger, a charming 2 bedroom self catering stone cottage. With its own private terrace adoining an orchard garden - an idyllic self-catering retreat. The surrounding countryside is perfect for cycling or walking and the beautiful beaches on the coast are less than an hour away. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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The quiet village of Gourvillette is surrounded by open, gently rolling countryside and acres of vineyards and is perfect terrain for cycling, walking and horse-riding, not to mention photography, bird watching and golf. With the coast less than an hour away, it is within easy reach of the beautiful old harbour town of La Rochelle and the enchanting Ile d'Ré, whilst central to the superb ancient towns resting on the River Charente. In Cognac you can experience a distillery tour and visit local producers, and Saintes and Angouleme are also worth a visit. There are beautiful chateaux, waterways and Roman architecture to explore and La Charente is a wonderful location for fishing or boating. There are also several noted churches on the Saintonage-Compostelle route. The Charente Maritime region, providing mild springs and autumns with glorious long summers, is the perfect choice for your French escape. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| From the North coast ports, travel in the direction of Rennes, Nantes, Niort and St. Jean d'Angely. Bypass these towns in all instances. Leave St. Jean d’Angély via the bypass on the D939 to Angoulême. At Matha on the bypass, take the D739 to Aigré signposted to the left. After approximately 6km, Gourvillette is sign-posted to the left. Our Manoir Souhait road signs will point you in the right direction. When reaching Gourvillette, locate the Mairie (Mayors’ Office - a white building) and take the road directly opposite the office sign-posted to Cresse. After approximately 100 metres, the arch of Le Manoir Souhait (7 Rue du Chateau d’Eau) can be seen ahead. For those with satellite navigation our map co-ordinates are: N45º 53’ 29.6” (N45º 53.493’) W0º 13’ 18.9” (W0º 13.315’). |
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Nearest airports:
| La Rochelle 87km |
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Nearest train station:
| Cognac 31km |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| St Malo 380km |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Table d'Hotes au Manoir or 3km |
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Nearest beach:
| Fouras - 75km |
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Nearest shop:
| Beauvais sur Matha - 3km |
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Nearest market:
| 3km |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Liz Weeks |
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Contact Phone No. |
0033(0)546261841 / 0033(0)608482734 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Birdwatching / Canoeing / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Tennis / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
Cot / Highchair / DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Maid Service / Sauna or Steam Room / Television
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Interior Details |
The Manoir offers 3 lovely guest rooms. 'Grande Champagne' has a super king size bed, private bathroom and an additional twin room allowing it to be taken as a family suite. The views over the garden and countryside are enchanting. 'Petite Champagne' with a spacious private bathroom has a double and a twin room again allowing it to be taken as a family suite. Views overlook the pool, gardens, and landscape beyond. Chambre 'Pommereau' is a charming downstairs double room with private shower. Looks out over a secluded shaded garden. The house also has a comfortable guest salon with log burning fire, satellite TV and a DVD/VHS player and a stylish, well-stocked reading room where you are welcome to serve yourself to hot drinks at any time. WiFi is available in the house. If you prefer to self-cater, Le Verger is a spacious and cosy cottage furnished in a country style and sleeping up to 5 in perfect comfort.
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Exterior Facilities |
Courtyard / Garden / Hot Tub / Parking / Swimming Pool / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
The Manoir has a heated swimming pool with both covered and open sun terraces, sauna & jacuzzi. For your convenience, there is an ‘honesty’ poolside bar or full bar service. Poolside lunches are an option. For the more energetic, an undercover deck with snooker and table tennis and a children’s park in the garden to keep the little ones entertained. For some imaginative home cooking, Liz's table d'hôtes is recommended. Served in the beautiful dining room or in fine weather on the garden terrace. Even if you’re self-catering you could consider the convenience of taking dinner at Le Manoir. For something a little bit different, we conduct wine tasting chez nous, conducted by Noel Lépreux, our wine agent. With the opportunity to both taste and purchase this is a very pleasant way to spend a sunny afternoon!
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Further Details |
Room facilities include hairdryers, alarm clocks, bathrobes and spa towels. Fresh flowers & luxury toiletries hint at a little of the 'attention to detail' our guests appreciate. We offer dinner, an early children’s supper, a House bar and a poolside lunch. Enjoy convivial dining by candlelight in beautiful surroundings, where Liz offers a sophisticated table or home prepared imaginative dishes, and will cater around food preferences.
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Conditions of
Rental |
For B&B guests, dinner is available on reservation @ €30 per person comprising 4 courses, wine or soft drinks with dinner and coffee to finish. An early children's supper is offered @ €12 per child and comprises 2 courses with a soft drink. The sauna is for adult use only and is locally charged at €1o for a 1hr session. We have a no smoking policy throughout the property and we are open all year round.
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Other Information |
Babysitting available / Child Friendly / Cook available / Ideal for honeymoons / Other rental properties on site / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Le Manoir Souhait |
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Truly excellent & wonderful hosts. This really is bliss. We simply couldn't stay away. Nowhere else compares.
Mr & Mrs Alcock, I.O.M, Sep 2010 
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We were brought here by friends who have been coming for 12 years - now we know why!
Mr & Mrs Bennette, Cornwall, Sep 2010
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Tres jolie demeure. Accueil tres chaleureux que du bonheur ~ c'est parfait.
Mr et Mme Soric, Valmondois France, Sep 2010
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Thank you for all your hard work, hospitality & attention to detail which has made it a special & restful holiday in a very special place.
Karen, Ted & Tom, U.K., Aug 2010
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Liz you have a genuine gift when it comes to hospitality. Every single detail of our stay has been faultless. Thank you so much for your warmth & welcome to the children too. They've had a magical time at Souhait. You've given us all great holiday memories.
Family Unsworth, CastleCary, Somerset, May 2010
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