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MaisonDu Puits - Large high specification country house with private swimming pool and large grounds. 4 bedrooms
Country House in
Villeneuve La Comtesse, Dampierre sur Boutonne, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France
4 bedroom(s), 3 bathroom(s), sleeps 10, self catering
Maison Du Puits is a former gentleman's residence of considerable character and much admired by the locals in the sunny village of Villeneuve La Comtesse.
Spanning over 200 sqm this home provides a very comfortable 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home with high specification fixtures including a summer house (this is the fourth bedroom) with a cute little summer kitchen, ideal for pool parties!
The house as viewed from one of the village parks
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Private pool in suntrap garden
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Stunning kitchen with wood burner and travertine floor
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The large house bathroom
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3 x Double Room,
1 x 4 Bed Room,
Bed Linen Supplied,
Towels provided but not beach/pool towels,
1 x Bathroom,
2 x Ensuite,
Towels Supplied,
10 x Dining Area Seating Capacity,
Freezer,
Fridge,
Grill,
Hob,
Iron and Board,
Microwave,
Oven,
Toaster,
Washing Machine,
2 Fridges plus a third in the summer house,
Fireplace,
Open Fire,
Room Heaters,
Wood burning stoves in both kitchens,
Books,
DVD Player,
Satellite or Cable TV,
TV,
Video Recorder,
Barbeque,
Garden,
Garden Furniture,
Parking,
Private Swimming Pool,
Sunbeds,
Terrace,
Washing Line,
Several different garden areas,
Bird Watching,
Cycling,
Fishing,
Go-Karting,
Golf,
Horse Riding,
Night Life,
Sailing,
Tennis,
Walking,
Water Sports,
Tennis courts in the village,
Suitable for the elderly,
Suitable for young children,
Smoking excluded,
Quiet,
Romantic,
Rural,
Village,
Rural but not far from attractions
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France > Poitou-Charentes > Charente-Maritime > Dampierre sur Boutonne
The house is situated in the sleepy village of Villeneuve La Comtesse, an ideal location for seeing all of the area's hot spots. The village itself is surrounded by sunflower fields. A two-minute walk brings you to all local amenities, which include a bakery, post office, hairdressers, mini market, bar-restaurant, chemist and railway station. The main house overlooks a park – with another park a short walk away that has children's activities. The area is also superbly suited to cyclists, with plenty of quiet roads in and around the village.
If the village doesn’t satisfy your local needs, there is also a choice of quality shops, markets, bars, restaurants and banks in Surgeres (10 mins), St Jean D’Angely (10 mins) and Loulay (5 mins).
St Jean D'Angely is an historical, vibrant town, with a twice weekly market, bars, restaurants and many other visitor attractions.
Cognac country with its rolling vineyards is only 20 minutes away. Boating on the Charente river is a must in Cognac and Jarnac with the world-famous Courvoisier and Hennessey distilleries on its banks.
The Marais Poitevin ( known as "Green Venice") is picture postcard perfect with its winding rivers and can be reached in just 15 minutes. From several landing stages in the various picturesque villages of this area it is possible to hire a boat (with or without guide) to explore the peaceful meandering waterways soaking up the wildlife and tranquillity and even to stop for a picnic.
Surgeres, famous for its butter, is on the outskirts of La Rochelle and has links with the TGV. A visit to the town's park reveals its chateau and the Romanesque church of Our Lady (Notre Dame).
Golfing is popular in the area with some of the finest courses in the region at Cognac (there’s also a 9-hole course at nearby Surgeres). Walking and cycling are a perfect way to unwind either in the nearby forests or just around the picturesque old villages.
If chateaux are your thing you will find a magnificent example 10 minutes away in the nearby village of Dampierre Sur Boutonne situated in the green valley of the river Boutonne. Its well-known renaissance chateau is built on an island in the river.
La Rochelle (1/2 an hour drive) is the jewel in the crown. Around the harbour restaurants galore entice the fish lover, whilst along the cobbled streets of the town the hundreds of boutiques and gift shops will have many a shopaholic melting the plastic! The spectacular Aquarium (complete with sharks!) is a wonderful experience and a good day out for everyone.
Connected to La Rochelle by a bridge over the sea is the beautiful Ile de Re (frequented by Parisians and celebrities) with its white washed villages. Further down the coast lies the Ile D'Oleron, famous for its oyster parks. This island is also reached by a bridge from the mainland near to the town of Marennes. The island features long sandy beaches to one side, whilst to the other is the wilder, more rocky and windswept stunning Cote Sauvage. With a good choice of restaurants, many of which specialize in freshly caught seafood, the island is well worth a visit.
Royan (40 mins) has vast sandy beaches and an excellent nightlife. La Palmyre Zoo at Royan has a lot to offer all the family. Further up the coast is Chatelaillon Plage, with its 3km of uninterrupted white sands where the locals enjoy windsurfing and parasailing.
Poitiers, to the north, boasts the theme park Futuroscope, which is a firm favourite with kids and adults alike. Also Zoodesee, a zoo of European Fauna set in the heart of the Chize forest, is well worth a visit.
The ancient town of Saintes is 45 minutes away and lies on the main ancient pilgrimage route to Spain. The river Charente runs through the town, which has a good variety of shops and restaurants along side beautiful historical architecture.
Only 1 and a half hour’s drive away via the easily accessible A10 is beautiful metropolitan Bordeaux. The countryside around Bordeaux is packed with vines and is home to such famous villages as St.Emillion whilst the city itself is alive with fantastic architecture, gardens, restaurants, specialist wine stores and boutiques.
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A comprehensive collection of information on local places of interest will be provided upon your arrival.
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| Price Per Week | Quoted In | Approximate Equivalent In |
| British £ | Euro € | American $ |
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1 May 2009 to 30 May 2009
| £ 725.00 | € 763.26 | $ 1,067.95 |
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Jun 2009 to 29 Aug 2009
| £ 1,800.00 | € 1,894.99 | $ 2,651.45 |
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1 Jun 2009 to 27 Jun 2009
| £ 825.00 | € 868.54 | $ 1,215.25 |
* Exchange rates last updated: Tuesday, 6 January 2009 at 1:38
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Maison Du Puits can be rented as a 3 bedroom property still with a private pool for considerably less. It can also be let with shared pool (sharing with a couple only) for a lot less also.
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Name
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Tim Cookson
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Email
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Website
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Telephone
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+44 01943 863977
(England, GMT)
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Mobile
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+44 07747 621104
(England, GMT)
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Languages Spoken
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English
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Notes
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Call any time up to midnight
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