| Region: |
Poitou-Charentes / Thenac |
| Bedrooms: |
3 |
| Sleeps: |
7 |
| Pool: |
With pool ( Below ground Shared ) |
| Brief description: |
La Forge is a luxuriously restored property dating from the 18th century in 17 acres of meadows.
La Forge offers 2 and 3 bedroomed gites with private patios and gardens, lock-up garages and a 11mx5m swimming pool.
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| Full description: |
Madelaine has two double bedrooms and one single bedroom and can sleep up to 7 (with use of sofa bed). |
| Facilities: |
bathroom with bath
washing machine, dish-washer, cooker, fridge-freezer, microwave
independent gas central heating
smoke alarm, extinguisher and fire blanket
satellite TV, DVD player and selection of DVD's
double sofa bed available if requested
all linen and towels
cot, high chair and stairgate (if requested)
private lawned garden with lockable gate, ideal for children to play in
patio with furniture and BBQ where you can relax and enjoy the view across the meadows to the village church
lock-up garage
11mx5m swimming pool with adjacent children's pool
Picnic area
Children's play area
Games
DVD Library
Table Tennis
Boules
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| Additional
information: |
La Forge welcomes families, couples and groups and can provide long term lets. (See Prices and Booking for details).
In your gite you will find a welcome basket containing the essentials for revival and refreshment, (e.g. baguettes, milk, coffee, tea, bottle of water and local wine, cheese etc.). We will provide you with an information pack to help you make the most of your time with us, whatever you want to do.
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| Local
activities: |
La Forge is in the village of Thenac in the heart of beautiful Cognac countryside. It is surrounded by vineyards, sunflowers fields, rolling countryside and smooth quiet roads (a cyclists dream). Within five minutes of La Forge you will find a boulangerie, post office, general store, hairdresser, other small shops and public telephone. In Gemozac, a 10 minute drive away, you will find two Supermarkets.
The Gironde estuary is a quiet 15 minute drive away and provides us with a micro climate that makes this the second sunniest part of France. Along the estuary you will find delightful marinas and wonderful restaurants with delicious sea food platters. Your information pack includes a list of recommended restaurants in the area and will help you make the most of your time with us, whatever you want to do.
Royan and St. George are 40 minutes away where you will find wonderful beaches of golden sand. Nearby is Meschers where the beaches are coves. Along the coast there are many more fine beaches.
There are wonderful historic towns to explore. Enjoy the beautiful port of La Rochelle and its Sunday market. Explore Saintes the old Roman capital of the area, in the summer take a boat trip on the Charente river. Sample the old town of Cognac with its famous Brandy producers - enjoy a guided tour and free tasting. Visit the pretty fishing port of Mortagne, the market town of Mirambeau and the fishing village of Port Maubert. Discover Talmont with its delightful arts and craft community.
Many of the towns and villages in the area have markets that can absorb many hours of exploration. In addition Futurescope and the award winning zoo at La Palmyre are very popular attractions. "Les Antilles de Jonzac" offers indoor swimming pools, beaches, tropical gardens and lagoon all year round regardless of the weather outside.
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| Prices: |
| High Season |
€1232 / £850 |
| Mid Season |
€870 / £600 |
| Low Season |
€580 / £400 |
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