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Sophisticated 4 x Star Retreat
Holiday home in Mérignac with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Courvoisier
- Place, Francois Mitterrand's Grave
- Place, Hennessy Cognac Company
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Downstairs
1 Double Bed
Green
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Downstairs
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Upstairs
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Dining area
About this property
Sophisticated 4 x Star Retreat
WELCOME: We always welcome our guests in person, give a tour of the property and its quirks, then leave you to get on with the business of vacationing.
This in-town home gets a small amount of normal town traffic past the front gate. It is quiet/serene inside the house.
HOT/COLD: Fans provided in each room during summer months.
Relax in the warmth of this centrally heated (and Pellet Fire) home-from-home during the colder months. All included in nightly rate.
COMFY: Calm colours and comfy, quality furnishings and an eclectic mix of old and new art and décor are a feature of this lovely property.
Modern appliances and amenities in a 'French Country' setting. Dishwasher, Microwave, several types of Coffee appliances.
If you want to mix business with pleasure, then this is the perfect base for you. Dedicated Office.
Safe and secure behind a privacy wall/gates.
Well equipped kitchen with basic groceries incl. (Milk, coffee, tea, oil, butter, wine et al)
All bed linens/towels/shampoo, shower gel et al, provided.
PLUS we welcome you with some sweet treats and a couple of bottles of wine.
CONNECTED: Excellent WIFI
TV/Bluetooth Stereo + 100+ DVD's in French and English
Books in French and English/Games
LAUNDRY: Washer (soap incl.) and Dryer (2kg), Air drying racks
WALK: Within easy walking distance of the Coop/Tabac, Boucherie/Traiteur/Depot de Pain, Atelier Pizza/burger/Café (exc. thin crust pizza!)
Medical Cabinet/Pharmacy, Hairdresser.
ACTIVITIES: Unwind, sunbathe, and enjoy outdoor eating and Apero on the terrace, shaded and otherwise, during warmer months.
You can catch the train to most centres from Jarnac and Cognac.
Canoe, waterski, horse-ride, fish, cycle, walk/hike, Chateaux spot and Golf.
Famous Cognac houses abound in this area of course and you are spoiled for choice. Tour the back roads, take a picnic to one of the Tables d'Orientation in the Grand Champagne and admire the stunning views out over the vines, to the Charente River Valley below.
DINING/RESTAURANTS: You are only 5 minutes to N141, 8kms to Jarnac with its open 7 days restaurants and bars and supermarkets, less than 2kms to 2 excellent 'local' restaurants, 20 minutes to Cognac, and half an hour to Angouleme.
If its sun and sea you seek, you can be at Royan Plage on the Atlantic coast within 60 mins.
Roman ruins and art? Rouillac, Saintes, Pons and St Jean d'Angely are only half an hour north.
MARKETS: We provide a list of all Producer Markets in the Charente in the Welcome Folder.
SUPERMARKETS: 13kms to SuperU in Rouillac and Chateauneuf-sur-Charente, 16kms to Cognac, 7kms to Jarnac.
SWIM: In the Charente River at La Bain des Dames, Chateauneuf-sur-Charente, or in the new swimming pool complex in Cognac (X'Eau) just 20kms away. Newly renovated pool at Jarnac (7kms) and swim there at the Ile Madame, in the Charente River.
Jonzac for Les Antilles de Jonzac - Spa/Swim Park.
Water quality is carefully monitored in the Charente River.
No Pets
No Smokers
No children under the age of 5
No 3rd party renters. Renter must be a house guest.
Renters must be 25 and older.
This in-town home gets a small amount of normal town traffic past the front gate. It is quiet/serene inside the house.
HOT/COLD: Fans provided in each room during summer months.
Relax in the warmth of this centrally heated (and Pellet Fire) home-from-home during the colder months. All included in nightly rate.
COMFY: Calm colours and comfy, quality furnishings and an eclectic mix of old and new art and décor are a feature of this lovely property.
Modern appliances and amenities in a 'French Country' setting. Dishwasher, Microwave, several types of Coffee appliances.
If you want to mix business with pleasure, then this is the perfect base for you. Dedicated Office.
Safe and secure behind a privacy wall/gates.
Well equipped kitchen with basic groceries incl. (Milk, coffee, tea, oil, butter, wine et al)
All bed linens/towels/shampoo, shower gel et al, provided.
PLUS we welcome you with some sweet treats and a couple of bottles of wine.
CONNECTED: Excellent WIFI
TV/Bluetooth Stereo + 100+ DVD's in French and English
Books in French and English/Games
LAUNDRY: Washer (soap incl.) and Dryer (2kg), Air drying racks
WALK: Within easy walking distance of the Coop/Tabac, Boucherie/Traiteur/Depot de Pain, Atelier Pizza/burger/Café (exc. thin crust pizza!)
Medical Cabinet/Pharmacy, Hairdresser.
ACTIVITIES: Unwind, sunbathe, and enjoy outdoor eating and Apero on the terrace, shaded and otherwise, during warmer months.
You can catch the train to most centres from Jarnac and Cognac.
Canoe, waterski, horse-ride, fish, cycle, walk/hike, Chateaux spot and Golf.
Famous Cognac houses abound in this area of course and you are spoiled for choice. Tour the back roads, take a picnic to one of the Tables d'Orientation in the Grand Champagne and admire the stunning views out over the vines, to the Charente River Valley below.
DINING/RESTAURANTS: You are only 5 minutes to N141, 8kms to Jarnac with its open 7 days restaurants and bars and supermarkets, less than 2kms to 2 excellent 'local' restaurants, 20 minutes to Cognac, and half an hour to Angouleme.
If its sun and sea you seek, you can be at Royan Plage on the Atlantic coast within 60 mins.
Roman ruins and art? Rouillac, Saintes, Pons and St Jean d'Angely are only half an hour north.
MARKETS: We provide a list of all Producer Markets in the Charente in the Welcome Folder.
SUPERMARKETS: 13kms to SuperU in Rouillac and Chateauneuf-sur-Charente, 16kms to Cognac, 7kms to Jarnac.
SWIM: In the Charente River at La Bain des Dames, Chateauneuf-sur-Charente, or in the new swimming pool complex in Cognac (X'Eau) just 20kms away. Newly renovated pool at Jarnac (7kms) and swim there at the Ile Madame, in the Charente River.
Jonzac for Les Antilles de Jonzac - Spa/Swim Park.
Water quality is carefully monitored in the Charente River.
No Pets
No Smokers
No children under the age of 5
No 3rd party renters. Renter must be a house guest.
Renters must be 25 and older.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 881769269
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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Mérignac
Located in Mérignac, this holiday home is in the city centre. Abbey of Bassac and Birthplace of François Mitterrand are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Le Bain des Dames and Cognac Public Garden. Nautilis and Le Hall Black - Bowling d'Angoulême are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Mérignac
What's nearby
- Courvoisier - 8 min drive - 10.4 km
- Birthplace of François Mitterrand - 9 min drive - 11.1 km
- Francois Mitterrand's Grave - 9 min drive - 11.8 km
- Hennessy Cognac Company - 20 min drive - 28.4 km
- Château de Cognac - 21 min drive - 27.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Le Coin Charentais - 8 min drive
- L'alambic - 8 min drive
- Auberge De La Prairie - 8 min drive
- Bar Du Teatre - 8 min drive
- Le Petit Gabarre - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Monica
Warren and I are expat. Kiwis (New Zealanders) living the Good Life in the Grand Champagne Premier Cru area of Cognac, Charente, France.
Prior to opening our 3 Cognac Cottages to guests in this region, we lived on our 18m motor yacht for 6 years and travelled America's Great loop, of over 7,500 miles, in the USA and Canada.
We enjoy welcoming guests from all over the world
Prior to opening our 3 Cognac Cottages to guests in this region, we lived on our 18m motor yacht for 6 years and travelled America's Great loop, of over 7,500 miles, in the USA and Canada.
We enjoy welcoming guests from all over the world
Why they chose this property
This in-town property is appropriate for Families and Business Executives.
There is no bedding or furniture for children younger than 5 yrs.
Proximity to the larger centres of Cognac and Angouleme in the south Charente is one of the drawcards of Les Vignes.
Our business guests appreciate the dedicated Office with excellent WIFI where they can shut the door and work.
We hope you will enjoy this experience as much as we have enjoyed making it ready for you and yours. Bienvenue!
There is no bedding or furniture for children younger than 5 yrs.
Proximity to the larger centres of Cognac and Angouleme in the south Charente is one of the drawcards of Les Vignes.
Our business guests appreciate the dedicated Office with excellent WIFI where they can shut the door and work.
We hope you will enjoy this experience as much as we have enjoyed making it ready for you and yours. Bienvenue!
What makes this property unique
This property is very much an In-Town home. The views are of similar old stone buildings and over the terracottac roof-tops to the Church Spire.
You are relatively private behind the tall wall and gates, and can enjoy the use of the terrace and under cover dining table and chairs.
Walk into town and you will pass at least two distilleries but walk 50 paces to the left out the front gate, and you are already in the vine covered fields.
With close proximity (1km ) to highway RN141, you can be in the Bastide city of Angouleme, recently having been given the UNESCO title of Creative City, within 30 minutes. Conversely you can be in Cognac within 20 minutes. Taking the by-ways rather than the highways is always preferable, and why not amble along the Charente River and stop for a picnic at any one of the riverside tables set up at strategic places for the perfect view of the water. Ride a bike along any of the well documented trails, discover the Etapes du Cognac and Chateaux ruins along the route. Whatever your reason for coming to this gorgeous region, you won't be disappointed.
Walking in this area is fantastic. Plenty of choices of activities!
You are relatively private behind the tall wall and gates, and can enjoy the use of the terrace and under cover dining table and chairs.
Walk into town and you will pass at least two distilleries but walk 50 paces to the left out the front gate, and you are already in the vine covered fields.
With close proximity (1km ) to highway RN141, you can be in the Bastide city of Angouleme, recently having been given the UNESCO title of Creative City, within 30 minutes. Conversely you can be in Cognac within 20 minutes. Taking the by-ways rather than the highways is always preferable, and why not amble along the Charente River and stop for a picnic at any one of the riverside tables set up at strategic places for the perfect view of the water. Ride a bike along any of the well documented trails, discover the Etapes du Cognac and Chateaux ruins along the route. Whatever your reason for coming to this gorgeous region, you won't be disappointed.
Walking in this area is fantastic. Plenty of choices of activities!
Languages:
English, French
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