Luxury gite near Cognac in France with pool, gardens, BBQ and gamesroom.

Property: P608     BEDROOMS: 3  SLEEPS: 6  BATHROOMS: 2  RECEPTIONS: 1  GARAGES: 1

Luxury gite near Cognac in France with pool, gardens, BBQ and gamesroom.

Sleeps 6. A beautiful property sitting in a small peaceful hamlet just outside Cognac in SW France. The accommodation has been created through the sympathetic conversion of a former Cognac storage barn attached to an old distillery. Standing in 2 1/2 acres of landscaped gardens and parkland, and surrounded on all sides by the vines of the Grande Champagne region, the accommodation also offers a pool, BBQs, a gamesroom with table tennis, badminton, american pool etc and a video/DVD lounge. L'Ancienne Distillerie is the perfect place to relax and unwind

FEATURES:

Outdoor Pool - Shared Pool - Lanai/Patio - Onsite Parking - Separate Utility Area - Central Heating - Double/Triple Glazed - Baby Cot Available - Near Golf Course - Near Shops/Shopping Facility - Hob - Oven - Fridge Freezer - Microwave - Dishwasher - Washing Machine - Tumble Dryer - Iron/Ironing Board - High Chair - Barbecue 

  00 33 545 805312   
  lanciennedistillerie.com

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ABOUT THE PROPERTY:

L'Ancienne Distillerie has been developed to provide the highest standard of accommodation and on site facilities whilst retaining the original charm and character of the old distillery building and cognac storage barns. The property Hennessy has been created through the renovation of an old cognac storage barn and is one of 4 gites set around a central courtyard.

The vaulted beamed ceiling spans the large open plan living area which incorporates the lounge, kitchen and dining areas. There is a larged arched window looking out onto the landscaped gardens and leading through to a private terrace with dining table and chairs.

The property is decorated throughout with a mixture of antique and modern furnishings ensuring neither comfort nor style are compromised. Designed to accommodate 6 people in spaceous comfort, Hennessy and L'Ancienne Distillerie offers you everything you look for from your holiday in France.

POOL:

A large 13m by 6m pool set in a secure enclosed courtyard. The pool surround is terraced and offers plenty of space for sun bathing with the walls of the courtyard acting as the perfect sun trap. Sunbeds and parasols are provided.

PATIO:

There is a large private terrace set to the front of the property over looking the central courtyard. A table and chairs for 6 are provided for alfresco dining. In addition there are 2 further communal terraces and patios set within the landscaped gardens that overlook the surrounding vines and countryside. The communal patios are also furnished with tables, chairs and BBQs.

GARDEN:

2 1/2 acres of lanscaped gardens and parkland are available for our guests to enjoy. In the parkland there are ancient walnut trees and a number of fruit trees and the property is bounded on all sides by the vines of the Grande Champagne. A large planted terrace offers a communal area for BBQs or you can simply watch the sunset and enjoy the wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. The buildings of the old distillery are arranged around a central courtyard with additional landscaped gardens and a fish pond with a small waterfall.

PARKING:

Secure covered parking is available in a large barn at the side of the property.

KITCHEN:

The property has a modern and fully equipped fitted kitchen with a combination gas and electric cooker, dishwasher, microwave and fridgefreezer. Full laundry facilities are provided in a separate building. The cupboards are full of crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils ensuring that you have everything that you may need to cater for you holidays, not forgetting that there are plenty of wonderful restaurants in the area as well.

UTILITY AREA:

On site there is a separate laundry room with 3 washing machines, tumble dryers, irons and airers. The use of the laundry is free for our residents.

DINING AREA:

Dine around the old oak table or eat on outside on your private patio. In addition there are outside dining areas and BBQs in the central courtyard and overlooking the countryside to the rear of the property for you use.

LIVING/LOUNGE AREA:

WoW! is the standard reaction when our guests first enter the property. The living area is open plan and sits under a high vaulted cieling with exposed beams. Along the length of the rooom there is a feature wall of exposed stone and along the other side there is the large patio window looking out on to the landscaped gardens and central courtyard.

The room is furnished with antique oak furniture and comfortable modern settees.

BEDROOMS:

There are 3 beautiful bedrooms - 2 twins and one double. Each room is decorated with with old style furniture in keeping with the age of the property and 2 have exposed stone walls. Everything you need is provide down to the coat hangars in the antique wardrobes. All bedding is provided and beds are made up for you arrival.

GAMES ROOM:

We have a large gamesroom for our guests. Facilities include American pool, table tennis, table football, a small selection of gym equipment, board games and there are footballs, badminton and cricket for outside. There is also a video/DVD room with a large selction of discs and tapes and a library of ooks and magazines.

CLEANING INFORMATION:

The property is cleaned ready for your arrival and we ask that you leave it in a similar state on your departure. All cleaning materials and products are provided including toilet rolls, binbags and dishwasher tablets so you have no need to purchase anything or bring products with you.
If you are staying for 2 weeks and would like an interim clean, then this can be arranged for an additional 50 euros. Please advise us of this requirement when booking.

CHANGEOVER NOTES:

Change over days are Saturdays although non standard arrival and departure days can usually be accommodated outside of the peak season. Please ask.

Arrival time is 4pm. departure time is 10 am to allow us to prepare the property for the next guests. If this does not fit with your travel plans please tell us and we will try to accommodate your requirements.

LINEN NOTES:

All bedding, towels and household linen is provided although we would ask you to bring your own pool towels. Beds are made up for your arrival

PET NOTES:

Sorry no pets. We have our own.

BABY FACILITY:

At the request of our guests we can provide a cot and highchair for the property. Please reserve these additional items at the time of booking.

ACTIVITY EQUIPMENT:

In the gamesroom there is a small selection of gym equipment.

There are also lots of outside games - football, frisbees, cricket and badminton along with a set of swings in the parkland to the rear of the property

LOCAL AMENITIES/ATTRACTIONS:

The property is 1 km from the local supermarket and 2 kms from the local town with it's bank, boulangerie, chemist, tabac, tourist office, bar and restaurant. We are 10kms from the town of Cognac with a choice of large supermarkets, a daily food market and a wide range of resturants and shops. The nearest beach is 60kms.

Set in the centre of the cognac industry, L'Ancienne Distillerie (Hennessy) is surrounded on all sides by the vines of the Cognac producers. We are a short drive from the beaches of the Atlantic or why not discover the picturesque beauty of the Charente river valley. Visit the towns of Bordeaux, La Rochelle, Royan, Rochefort, Perigieux or the roman town of Saintes, or simply enjoy the wonderful small villages, romanesque churches and chateaux of the area. The gentle rolling landscape makes this the perfect place for walkers and cyclists.

Full tourist information is provided in the property along with a wide selection of tourist literature and guide books.

BOOKING NOTES:

All rates quoted are inclusive for the week. A 25% non refundable deposit is due at the time of booking with the balance to be paid 8 weeks before arrival. Payment can be made in either sterling or euros. Sorry we do not accept credit or debit cards. A suppliment of 50 euros is payable on single week bookings during our peak season.

BATHROOM/ENSUITE:

The property benefits from 1 and a 1/2 bathrooms. The large principal bathroom has a fully tiled shower, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail.
The second bathroom has a toilet and full size wash basin. All towels (except pool towels) are provided for your stay.

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