Large Authentic Property with 3 Spacious Bedrooms in Meursac, Charente-Maritime - Catalpa Cottage

Chez Belliveau was once a working cognac distillery and the dwellings that used to accommodate grape pickers and vineyard workers are now comfortable two and three bedroomed cottages and farmhouses. Open all the year, we are halfway between Saintes and Royan and 8 minutes from the nearest supermarket. The beautiful beaches at Royan are regular attractions and La Rochelle and Cognac offer seafood platters and cognac tasting within one hour’s reach. The Roman remains at Saintes and the award winning International Zoo at La Palmyre are well worth a visit.

Our single and two storey cottages and farmhouse are safely enclosed in over an acre for you to enjoy. Surrounded by vineyards and attractive countryside, along with the woodlands, these are available for nature walks and picnics. Yet all this easily found minutes away from the Route Nationale. All the properties are very well-equipped with dishwasher, gas hob, mini-grill, microwave and large fridge with freezer compartment. The three bedroomed cottages have a full size eye level fitted oven. They each have their own private patio area and garden, patio furniture and barbecue. Travel cots, highchairs and many other babies’ equipments can be provided free of charge. We can even provide you with an introductory local wine case, please ask for details.

Children are particularly well catered for here with their own indoor children’s den, outdoor play area with swings, slide, sandpit etc. We have a laundry area which houses our pool table. We even provide you with books to read from our library.

If you need to relax, it may prove difficult to tear yourself away from our large (14M x 7M), heated, floodlit swimming pool with children’s paddling pool alongside, also heated. The pools are well secured by a fence and self-closing gate, and this enclosed area has an abundance of exotic flowers and trees. We have invested in an automatic watering system to further improve the presentation of the grass and flowers. There are sunbeds and umbrellas. 

Games Room - Large and fenced green ground, this space allows a lot of family games : ball, badminton, freesbee and even cricket.

Space for the youngest (less than 12) offers swings, small houses and many toys.

You may see sheep and hens in the close orchard.

Our pool table is situated in the laundry room area and is available at a small charge. It couldn’t be used by young children without an adult.

Our Library is also in the same room than the laundry, adults and children could find here many books in English or in French if you want to improve your french.

Our laundry room is practical and convenient. We make a small charge of 5€ per load to cover the water,which is metered, and electricity. We also provide you with wash powder and fabric conditioner.

Our covered play area has a tennis pong table, a baby foot and a darts play. It is just next door to the bar so all the family can be amused.

The Bar - A very warm welcome awaits you after your journey in our bar or on our covered terrace.
Open every evening except on Saturday during the high season, you could meet us and other families during the nice summer evenings. It is the best place to taste local wines, cognac and pineau or drinking beers.

On Thursday evening during the high season we propose you a 'French Dinner' cooked by Isabelle.

CATALPA COTTAGE - Sleeps 8 people:

Large authentic property (about 100 m2) – split level with exposed stones and oak beams. Three spacious bedrooms decorated with style by Isabelle.

Ground floor level : Fully fitted high specification kitchen with dishwasher, gaz hob, fitted eye level oven and grill, microwave, large fridge with freezer, dining table and chairs for 8 persons and 2 settees. There is another settee in the hall going to the second bedroom.

Double bedroom with washbasin, wardrobe, bedside cabinets
Triple bedroom with double bed and single bed, wardrobe, bedside cabinets.
Bathroom and separate WC

First floor level : Spacious triple bedroom with double bed and single bed, bathroom with WC.

Private patio : Garden furniture, parasol, BBQ and lawn area and flower garden with washing lines and horse clothes.

Equipments:
Cuisine
Dishwasher, gas hob; extractor hood, oven, microwave, large fridge and freezer combination.

Electrical appliances:
Coffee maker, kettle, toaster; electric iron and ironing board, hairdryer.

Still a few spots left for July:
– Save €200 on our cozy 2-bedroom cottages
– Save €300 on our spacious 3-bedroom cottages

Don’t miss out – book now!