Claire Barn - Three Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 6 | Villa in Retaud

This converted barn is now a delightful holiday cottage in Charente Maritime, just a short drive to the market town of Saintes. Whilst a quiet and peaceful country retreat, the much loved family home is within close proximity of many of the region’s main attractions.
warm and inviting, the open-plan floor space boasts a cozy living room and dining area beside a stone fireplace, with a book and dvd library to make yourself at home The adjacent family room doubles as a game room for some indoor fun, and includes a sleeper sofa to sleep two extra guests in addition to the three charming bedrooms upstairs.
the spacious farmhouse kitchen is fully fitted with modern appliances and a breakfast table, with french doors leading out to the large, sunny garden Outside, an acre of mature and secluded gardens filled with lavender, rosemary, and bamboo will delight the senses, while the private pool will help make the most of the ample sunshine or seek shade under one of the glorious trees. Within a half hour from the property guests can enjoy the celebrated wine and Cognac regions, sandy beaches and coastlines of La Rochelle and Royan, and plenty of cultural sites – not to mention the great shopping and rich history even closer in Saintes.
features:
the converted barn is made up of 3 bedrooms:
- master bedroom with king-size bed and en suite bathroom- 2 double rooms, one with additional bathroom- there is also a double sofa bed in the family/games room on the ground floor
the house will sleep 8 adults and can accommodate an additional 2 children in a travel cot and cot bed that can be provided on request There is also a single pop up bed with mattress in one of the double rooms. All bed linen is included in the price as is the children’s linen.There is a built-in bbq for you to enjoy summer.There is also a washing machine and rotary washing line.
location:
there are two small, quiet villages within a few minutes by car; chermingac (3km) with a small, simple grocery shop and café-restaurant (which tends to be open for weekday lunches only and closes early evenings except fridays when pizzas are served) and rétaud (4km) which has a good boulangerie and butchers
the closest town with further facilities, saintes (10km), is a large provincial town with designer shops, cafes, a weekly market and restaurants and is only 10-15 minutes by car from the villa
at royan you can laze on long stretches of safe sandy beaches on the atlantic coast, which is only 20 mins away from home There are plenty of cafes and restaurants along the promenade and local shopping too, such as Timberland, Esprit, D&G, Christian Lacroix and Benetton. There is also a beautiful Carousel for the children and a small fun fair. Further beaches can be found at Meschers with secluded coves and children play areas.
further along you will find a wonderful zoo at palmyre for a whole day out There is a wide range of animals and they provide good entertainment with regular shows. The seal and whale show is particularly amusing.
la rochelle is home to a large and exciting aquarium and has plenty of designer shops and galleries to keep you occupied, as well as many cafes and restaurants There is also a large Casino, beautifully kept gardens and a park in which you will come across a children's mini zoo.
as you leave la rochelle, you will see signs for the toll bridge directed to the ile de re This is a beautiful island with sandy beaches and clear sea. It is easy to cycle around, as bikes can be hired and the island caters to the cyclist with plenty of cycle lanes.
cognac is within half an hour by car and is worth a visit
supermarkets can be found in nearby saintes Many supermarkets opening on a Sunday will close at midday and they are very prompt.
terms & conditions:
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£300 The security deposit is paid to the owner 2 weeks prior to arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection.
from 300 p.m.
before 1000 a.m.
yes
yes
no pets allowed
sunday
no smoking
guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, loss of personal belongings, personal liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay
french visitors tax payable locally in cash (typically costs €1-€10 per adult per night - please enquire if exact amount is required)
no
smoking - not allowed

Claire Barn - Three Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 6 is located in Retaud. Claire Barn - Three Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 6 provides accommodation, featuring Child Friendly, Kitchen, Laundry, among other amenities. This Villa features Child Friendly, Kitchen, Laundry, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Claire Barn - Three Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 6 has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Villa because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Villa, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Villa has a friendly neighborhood, and the Retaud has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Villa in Retaud, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.