Set in a restored traditional French manor house complex in the Charente-Maritime region, our countryside property offers first class accommodation for guests.
The region enjoys a climate second only to the French Riviera - the mild winters and warm sunny summers make it the ideal holiday destination!
Situated in the hamlet of La Ville Aux Moines, the complex boasts stunning views during the summer months and are surrounded by sunflower fields.
Being named after constellations means that when you stay in one of our gites, you really do holiday with the stars!
As owners, we live on site in our lovingly restored French manor house. We have refurbished the outlying buildings into well appointed dwellings that are now available for holiday rental.
There is a heated, fully tiled, safety fenced swimming pool (12 x 8 mtrs) – which has a separate ‘splash’ pool (6 x 5 mtrs) for young ones. A half acre garden contains children’s swings , badminton, a football net, a very large safety netted trampoline, there is also a games room with table tennis and pool. We have lots of bikes including child seats & safety helmets.
In short we have everything you need for the perfect holiday. Then, of course, for the more adventurous, there is all that Charente-Maritime has to offer as well!
Each gite has an fully fitted kitchen, fully stocked with all crockery, cutlery etc. There is a kettle, microwave, toaster and full normal size gas oven with overhead extractor. There is satellite TV so you can watch all the normal UK channels or if you prefer you can watch French TV. There is WIFI so you can keep up with your emails if you wish.
The bedrooms have full size wardrobes, all bedding & towels are provided free of charge. Cots are available. Pets are welcome in Pegasus, it has a fully fenced garden.
We have a communal laundry building with washing machine & tumble drying facilities.
GEMINI
In a Courtyard with gites Verseau and Sagittarius, across the road from the other 6 gites, in a gated courtyard , plus it shares all the facilities of the other gites.
(4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms) You enter through a pair of french doors,into a large open plan area, with the lounge to the right, which has a french antique sofas and two arm chairs to the rear, there is flat screen TV, all English and French free to air channels available. To the left of the gite is the dining room with a table for 8 people. In the rear centre is the kitchen, with a high gloss white fitted kitchen, including a gas cooker & hob, microwave and fridge freezer.In the rear left is a shower room/toilet with hand basin.The stairs lead from the centre rear to the first floor.
Room 1, an antique double bed with a matching wardrobe & chest of draws, 2 bedside tables.
Room 2, bunk beds, a chest of draws,& wardrobe.
Room 3, two single beds & a chest of draws & wardrobe.
Room 4, an antique french double bed, an antique wardrobe, a wash stands. In the bathroom there is a combined bath/ shower and a pedestal sink and a toilet. The total floor area is 120 meters sq approx.
Outside there is a patio area, with garden furniture & a BBQ. Sleeps 8 people in beds, cots are available.
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Local Attractions
We are 40 minutes from the historic port of La Rochelle on the west coast of France.
The beaches of Ile de re, Ile d’Oleron La Rochelle, Chatelaillon & Royan are nearby. Venise verte and Benon wood. Cognac, Puy du Fou, Saintes, La Palmyre zoo, and Futuroscope at Poitiers are all within easy reach.
There are numerous Chateaux in the area open to visitors.
During the summer there are music festivals, live bands and a very large visiting fairground.
You could perhaps visit Euro Disney on your route to or from our location, stopping for a night or two in a Paris Hotel.
Rental Rates for this Property
Rental Period | Starting Date | Ending Date | Minimum Stay | Rate Per Night | Rate Per week | Rate Per Month |
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- | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | 7 | EUR 565.00 | ||
- | May 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | 7 | EUR 800.00 | ||
- | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 | 7 | EUR 1370.00 | ||
- | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | 7 | EUR 565.00 |
Special Rental Conditions
Long term winter lets in the heated gites are available from £350 per month, minimum stay 3 months.
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Local Attractions
The beaches of Ile de re, Ile d’Oleron La Rochelle, Chatelaillon & Royan are nearby. Venise verte and Benon wood. Cognac, Puy du Fou, Saintes, La Palmyre zoo, and Futuroscope at Poitiers are all within easy reach.
There are numerous Chateaux in the area open to visitors.
During the summer there are music festivals, live bands and a very large visiting fairground.
You could perhaps visit Euro Disney on your route to or from our location, stopping for a night or two in a Paris Hotel.
In the area
This Property is situated in Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Nearest Airport: Low cost flights to La Rochelle, Limoges, Poitiers and Bordeaux.
Nearest Station: The TGV stops at Niort or Surgeres. Car hire is available at both locations.
Nearest Ferry: Calais is 7 hours away.
Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town or village.