Holiday Cottage Vals de Pays de Saintgonge, Oleander Cottage, Matha, France

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Oleander Cottage

...ref.no: 1277

Accommodation (B&B + Self Catering Cottage, sleeps: 4)

Kitchen oven electric hob microwave dishwasher fridge freezer	Bedrooms 2 bedrooms 1 double bed 2 single beds 1 cot	Bathrooms 2 ensuites	Dining 1 table 4 chairs 1 high chair
Laundry washing machine iron+board	Entertainment tv(satellite) CD player DVD player	Outdoors private garden pool table & chairs sun loungers barbecue games parking

We have three, 3 Star French Tourist Board Approved, cottages which are extremely comfortable and have been renovated to a high standard with electric central heating. Each cottage is for 4 persons comprising two double en-suite bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin), excellent mattresses, bedside lamps, clock-radio and hair dryer.

The spacious open-plan living room is furnished to a superior standard consisting of sofas, chairs, dining area and kitchen. The well equipped kitchen has oven, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, plus a very extensive range of crockery and utensils.

All linen, towels (not beach) and cleaning materials, including loo rolls, black sacks, dishwasher and washing machine products, toilet cleaner, etc are provided.

Each cottage has its own private terrace, garden with garden furniture, barbecue facilities and private parking. Two cottages can be joined together for a bigger group. The other cottage has a bedroom situated on the ground floor for ease of access.

There is a large enclosed tranquil garden which is ideal for small children. The walled heated pool has large terrace, housing jacuzzi, shaded bar and barbecue area. Bicycles are available for hire.

Locality (close to: Matha)

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Angouleme
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Cognac
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Matha (10 mins)
nearest small town boasts three supermarkets, several banks, a thrice weekly covered market and a range of shops to cater for most needs. There are also two restaurants, as well as tennis courts and a boules park.
Rouillac (15 mins)
home to Bisquit cognac located at Chateau de Ligneres. There is a wonderful street market on the 27th of each month, selling everything including animals, food, wine, clothes, machinery, household items and much more.
Cognac (20 mins)
home to Hennessy, Martell, Otard and Camus cognac houses. Located on the banks of the river Charente, Cognac was the birthplace of Francois 1er.
Jarnac (20 mins)
located further downstream on the Charente, the main square of this delightful town is dominated by the Chateau du Courvoisier. Also home to some of the excellent but less well known cognac houses.
St Jean d’Angely (25 mins) - an attractive old town with cobbled streets and medieval buildings.
The unfinished, twin towers of the Abbey Royale make a striking landmark when approaching the town from the north.
Angouleme (35 mins) - a large fortress town and capital of the Charente Departement
wonderful ramparts
Saintes (35 mins) - located on the banks of the Charente,
it was the centre of Roman civilization for the area and also a stopping point for the pilgrims en route for Santiago de Compostella.
There remains a well-preserved amphitheatre, thermal baths and triumphal arch.
The cathedral and excellent, mainly pedestrianised shops provide something for everyone.
Rochefort (50 mins) - a thermal spa town and old naval port.
The Corderie Royale (ropeworks) and naval dockyards were built by Louis XIV and the reconstruction of Hermione, Napoleon’s flagship are worth a visit.
La Rochelle (70 mins) - capital of Charente Maritime, as well as being a major port and sailing centre
In the Vieux Port (old harbour) area you will find many good bars, restaurants and sophisticated shopping in wonderful arcaded streets. The underground car park at Place Verdun makes exploring the town on foot very easy.
There is also an aquarium and several museums to visit.
Bordeaux (100 mins) - capital of the most famous wine region in the world
Provides all the culture and shopping of a large and sophisticated city associated with the centuries old wine trade
Golf courses at:
Cognac - 18 holes 20 mins
Saintes - 18 holes 35 mins
Angouleme - 18 holes 35 mins
Niort - 18 holes 50 mins
Royan - 18 holes 50 mins
La Rochelle - 18 holes 60 mins
Fishing - in the local rivers, permits available at tabacs
Cycling/Walking - on lots of local tracks and paths. Bicycles available but please bring own helmets
Beaches - beautiful sandy beaches at Royan, Fouras, Ile de Ré and La Rochelle
Oysters/seafood - at Ile d’Oleron oyster beds and local markets
Cognac/pineau/wine - major brandy houses at Cognac and Jarnac, plus local distilleries and wineries for tasting and buying

Facilities in a Nutshell

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Tariff Information

Tariff Range: from 430 to 800 EUR per week

Bed and Breakfast and Dinner rates

Rooms with En-suite facilities €55-65 per room per night
Rooms with Shared facilities €45 per room per night
Table d’Hote Dinner €22 per person
(Aperitif, entrée, plat, fromage, dessert, café/thé,vin)
Table d’Hote Barbecue €22 per person
(4/5 viandes/poisson, 2/3 salades, dessert/fromage,vin)

Long winter lets available - please ask

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(for weekly bookings the changeover day is Saturday)

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Location

close to: Matha

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Accommodation

Cottage (sleeps: 4)

number of Bedrooms: 2

Bath / Shower rooms: 2

Rental Rates (EUR)
period	rate	per
1 Jan - 31 Mar 2009	430.00	week
1 Apr - 31 May 2009	510.00	week
1 Jun - 30 Jun 2009	640.00	week
1 Jul - 31 Aug 2009	800.00	week
1 Sep - 30 Sep 2009	640.00	week
1 Oct - 31 Oct 2009	510.00	week
1 Nov - 19 Dec 2009	430.00	week
20 Dec - 3 Jan 2010	510.00	week