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Le Verger at Manoir Souhait |
Gourvillette, Poitou-Charentes, France |
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Le Verger is a charming 2 bedroomed stone cottage in the grounds of a stunning French `Manoir`. With a heated pool, sauna and jacuzzi on site, and endless activities in the vicinity, it's the perfect spot for a relaxing holiday. |
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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:
| 2 |
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Guests:
| 5 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Aside from this self catering cottage, there are three B&B rooms in the Manoir. If you can’t face cooking, Liz offers a ‘table d'hotes’ which comprises 4 courses, wine with dinner and coffee to finish. 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 1 hr 15 mins |
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Nearest train station:
| Cognac 31km |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| St Malo |
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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 |
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Nearest shop:
| 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 / Dishwasher / DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Maid Service / Sauna or Steam Room / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
Rooms in Le Verger are large, light and airy with beamed ceilings and furnished in country style. Open wooden staircase leads to the bathroom and bedrooms - a twin room and a superb family room with a double and single bed. Mid-stay housekeeping for 2 week stays is included in the costings. Guests are welcome to take dinner at Le Manoir ~ joining Liz's table d'hotes. 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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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Garden / Hot Tub / Parking / Swimming Pool / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
Le Verger has its own private terrace with a BBQ which adjoins an orchard garden. The Manoir has a heated swimming pool with both covered and open sun terraces, sauna & Jacuzzi, all of which you are welcome to use (shared with the other guests). 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.
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Further Details |
Located in a sleepy friendly village ~ Gourvillette stands amongst the vines and sunflowers of a rolling landscape ~ perfect for cycling and walking. Within easy reach of the beautiful old harbour town of La Rochelle and the enchanting Ile d'Ré, whilst central to Cognac, Angouleme, & Saintes, superb ancient towns resting on the River Charente. The region of Charente Maritime, providing mild springs and autumns with glorious long summers, is the perfect choice for your French escape.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Short stay holiday rental outside of July & August is an option. Longer term winter let available at competitive rate ~ discuss with Will & Liz. Self catering peak season prices quoted are per week to include normal use or gas, water and electricity. Rental week starts normally on a Saturday. Bed linen and house towels are included and mid-stay housekeeping provided for stays of 2 weeks or longer. Pool / beach towels are not included but can be provided.
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Other Information |
Babysitting available / Child Friendly / Cook available / Ideal for honeymoons / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Le Verger at Manoir Souhait |
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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. thank you.
Somerset, May 2010 
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... we simply could not stay away. Nowhere else compares.
Isle of Man, Sep 2010
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