Description of the Holiday House in Charente, Poitou-Charentes
Holiday House in Charente, Poitou-Charentes:
Elegant historic holiday house in Cognac in the medieval quarter:
Your chance to stay in one of the few ancient town houses available for a holiday let, in this fascinating quarter of the old town. WINTER OR SUMMER an elegantly furnished three bedroom house, with an interesting history, in the very heart of Old Cognac. Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the tranquility of this special place!
Our holiday house in Cognac itself has an interesting history, and we can trace the ownership from 1763 to 1832. It belonged to Charlotte Robin and Joseph-Salomon Daniaud, whose famous son, Isaac-Daniel-Jean Daniaud-Duperat was born in 1768, the fifth of their nine children. He rose through the ranks, and as a Royalist, became General Duperat. He was guillotined in Paris in 1826.
The holiday house in Cognac consists of:
•Well-equipped modern kitchen with all the facilities you would expect (dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, full sized mains gas cooker, etc).
•Comfortable L-shaped lounge/dining room, furnished in the traditional French style. Downstairs toilet.
First floor:
•2 bedrooms, one double, one a twin.
•Bathroom with hydro-massage shower.
Second floor:
•Large master bedroom suite, with four-poster and drapes, en-suite bathroom, comfortable seating area, (doubling up for a child's bed, if required) and views across the rooftops of La Vieille Ville.
Romantic four poster suite takes up the entire top floor of the house
Nearby the Holiday House in Charente, Poitou-Charentes
Reach the Charente River and the beautiful quais where the Hennessy buildings line the quay. Cross the bridge and discover the Quartier St Jacques, or explore the Cognac Chateau, with its origins in the XIII Century, birthplace of King Francois 1st.
Amenities of the Holiday House in Charente, Poitou-Charentes
Property Type
Holiday House, sleeps 6, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 130 m² floor area
children welcome, unsuitable for elderly, unsuitable for wheelchairs, no pets, no smoking
Notes: Board Games. Chess/Draughts. Cards. Several books. French TV plus satellite giving access to ENGLISH FREE TO AIR CHANNELS VIA SKY. DVD player. (easy to rent dvds in town)
Information about the Holiday House in Charente, Poitou-Charentes
Holiday in Cognac: After a leisurely breakfast of warm croissants fetched from the nearby bakery, take a wander down the ancient cobbled streets where the charming XV, XVI, XVII and XVIII century houses line the alleys. Explore the narrow, cobbled streets which surround your holiday home. The smart and elegant shopping mall in the centre of Cognac is a few steps away and offers you the chance to sample local produce, purchase up-market fashions and jewellery, or maybe just sit at one of the many street cafes, and watch the world go by. The museum, peaceful Jardin Public, art galleries, and touorist office, are all within a few steps, also indoor & outdoor pools. Throughout the summer there are festivals to enjoy, including the Blues Passion weekend, the Fete de Cognac and the Coup de Chauffe. Soak in the atmosphere, watch street entertainers, listen to live bands which play at most of the bars throughout the Blues Festival. You will be amazed at the choice of bars, cafes and restaurants in Cognac!
Local attractions: With the coast under an hour away, stretching from the beautiful Gironde Estuary in the south, up towards Royan and on to La Rochelle, a lively and bustling resort, with a particularly picturesque harbour where you will find many shops and excellent restaurants to visit. There is something for all ages. The larger towns of Saintes and Angouleme (TGV link), are just a short drive away, with airports at Bordeaux, La Rochelle and Poitiers, and mainline station in Cognac. You will be ideally and centrally located. There is also the possibility of arranging transport to and from local airports. The French are extremely proud of their production of the local 'amber nectar', and will happily show you round their cognac distilleries, with 'degustation' afterwards, and the opportunity to discuss and perhaps to purchase direct. If wine is more to your taste, the regions of Bordeaux, St Emilion and the Medoc are all very close, and again many producers are pleased to discuss their products.
No worry whose turn it is to drive home on the 'wrong side': What could be more pleasant than a fantastic French meal, a good bottle of wine, and then a short stroll on a warm summer's evening back to your romantic home from home?
Rental Rates of the Holiday House in Charente, Poitou-Charentes
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May 01, 2006 - Jun 30, 2006
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Jul 01, 2006 - Aug 31, 2006
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Sep 01, 2006 - Sep 30, 2006
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Notes to the Rates of the Holiday House in Charente, Poitou-Charentes
Prices per week, including: gas, central heating, electricity, water, linen.
£50 per week returnable damage/cleaning deposit.
Prices held for 2006!!!!! Plus.......
Special early booking offer for 2006: book two consecutive weeks for next summer before 31st january 2006 and receive a whopping 25% off the quoted price.
Winter lets from £625 (895) per month (min 3 months) including all gas, water and electricity.
Distances from the Holiday House in Charente, Poitou-Charentes
Cobbled streets
Elegant lounge
French syle sitting area
Four poster bed
Fully equipped kitchen
Second bedroom
