La Grange du Puits

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La Grange, adjoins the owners home and is a renovated barn which provides large, well furnished, spacious accommodationfor 4 people in 2 bedrooms with the facility for 2 further guests in the living area on a comfy sofa bed. All bedlinen is supplied and extra pillows and blankets are available if required. Towels for use in the barn are provided, but please bring your own towels for days at the beach or at the swimming pool. Fresh bedlinen and towels will be supplied weekly for guests staying for more than 1 week. On the terrace, at the front, there is a barbecue, table and chairs with parasol and also loungers.

A welcome pack is provided on arrival so that guests can land and relax immediately with a glass of wine or a cup of tea!
If you are arriving after the shops have closed, please let us know of anything you will need and we can shop for your first evening. The Supermarket in Gemozac is open on a Sunday morning during July and August, but there are other shops open all year round for essential supplies. The bread van visits La Maison du Puits every other day except Sunday and arrives between 9:30 and 11:00am, you will hear the horn when the van arrives.
We have a basket full of information leaflets on different places to visit, also things to do for both adults and children. Parking is easy at the back of the house, so no long trips with luggage or shopping.

Start day is usually Saturday, however should you want to stay a few days mid week on your journey further south or simply for a weekend please contact us as we are happy to be flexible where we can. Similarly if you are looking for a base to househunt in the area and would like a long or short term let, then please ask for availability and prices. The property will be ready for a 4pm check in and we ask that you leave by 10am on check out day, however we can be flexible where possible.

We do not allow pets as we have a few of our own. Smoking is not allowed inside La Grange du Puits.

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Comments from our Guests

Thank you so much for your hospitality, like last year we enjoyed ourselves very much. There are so many things to do in this beautiful area. The weather has been great, so we have visited several beaches and we especially prefer Plage des Vernes and Plage des Nonnes. We especially liked seeing the football match Netherlands v Uruguay with you at Moulins de la Vergne.
Sigrid, Jan-Martyn, Thymen and Lotte, Nootdorp, The Netherlands - July 2010

Thank you very much for your most excellent welcome and helping us with advice on getting around the area and anything else we've needed during the course of our stay. It's rare to meet such friendly and warm hosts! The weather has been amazing here and we have had such a fantastic time overall. We really hope we will come back again in the future. As for the gite itself, it is superbly equipped and has been lovely for us to live in this past two weeks.
Ryan, Rachael and Thomas, Reading - June 2010

Thank you for donating the use of your gite to Stars Gym Club raffle...............what a great prize to win. Thank you Paul and Kathy for all the pre-holiday information, your warm welcome to your lovely gites and guiding us to all the 'things to do; in the area. So much to do we will return! We certainly recommend cycling on the Ile de Re, (through the nature reserve and forests), relaxing on the beach at 'La Grand Cote' and sightseeing in Bordeaux. The gites are so well equipped, everything to meet adults and the childrens needs and the combination of both comfortable gites allows for holidaying with our parents - grandparents.
Maria, Jon, Jack and Eloise Harding, Ashington, West Sussex - May 2010

Such a beautiful gite and wonderful location, can see why you both love it so much. Thank you for your hospitality and tour guiding.
I have some beautiful memories to take away with me.
Caroline Golding, Essex - April 2010

Thank you again Paul and Kathy - a fabulous welcome and perfect weather for our stay here. Moules Mariniere at Acapulco in St Georges de Didonne is a must.
Marian Harrelson, Essex - April 2010

For the third time we spent some time in the barn! The weather was not so favourable; ony one afternoon we spent on the terrace......... Our granddughter, who lives in Saint Porchaire, stayed 5 days with us, she likes Gemozac too. Up to the next time
Trudy and Laurens Poppelier, Muiden,Holland - March 2010

After our stay in April, we had the pleasure to spend another month in the barn of Paul and Kathy. On our arrival we were warmly met by them
with of course wine and delivious French food. Our daughter lives in St Porchaire and we looked after our granddaughter in the barn.
Kathy and Paul, many thanks once again.
Trudy and Laurens Poppelier, Muiden, Holland - October 2009

What a lovely place to spend some time. The gite is like a home from home with everything that makes you feel comfortable.
The peace and quiet is so relaxing and Kathy & Paul are always ready to help or advise. I would definitely come back.
Kit and Anne - September 2009

Thanks again to Paul and Kathy for being such good hosts and providing a good holiday home at La Grange du Puits.
Summer weather this time! Enjoyed the shooting at Stan and Sue's again.
In St Emilion do visit Les Epicuriers, Rud Gaudot - brilliant food, reasonable price. Thanks Paul for ensuring we got the sunshine this time. A bientot.

Steve, Amanda and Chris - August 2009

Lovely welcome, really spacious gite in a wonderful part of France, our first visit to the Charente-Maritime.
Enjoyed the beaches, watching fisherman on Ile d'Oleron, Zoo great, St Savinien with the miniature boats and truly quaint old town was a hit
with all the family as was a day out in Pons, strolling by the river back to nature watching the fish, grasshoppers and dragon flies.
We have had a marvellous holiday in a very comfortable gite. Paul and Kathy excellent hosts, thank you.
We take memories of our sunny French holidy back to Yorkshire where will remember them in the chill and rain!
Rachel, Andrew, Oscar (7), Rafe (6) and Hermione (1) - August 2009

The holiday has just been wonderful. We've done a little of everything, relaxing on beautiful beaches, sightseeing, canoeing.
Kathy and Paul are great, they told us a lot of what was going on and we had some wonderful evenings out too. We hope to return next year.

Mike, Alison, Alex and Melissa - July 2009

Thank you so much for the wonderful stay in La Grange du Puits, we really enjoyed ourselves in the beautiful area of the Charente-Maritime.
There are so many things to do and all relatively close by. Next year we definitely would like to come back.

Sigrid, Jan-Martijn, Thijmen and Lotte from Holland - July 2009

The gite is great and it was super to see the before and after photos. There are lots of interesting places to visit and it has been a most enjoyable week.
We had a most relaxing and enjoyable week in a lovely area of France.

Sue, Terry and Helen - May 2009

These guys are the best! Great home, wonderful facilities. Kathy and Paul have all the information and advice
to give you an authentic experience of real France and french people. Great wind and lots of food, history, culture and a great time had by all.
Our 7,000 mile round trip was worth every second. Highly recommended, Kathy and Paul made this vacation.
Russ and La from Ohio, USA - May 09

We spent a wonderful month in La Grange du Puits, the place is so spacious we had several reunions with our 2 daughters,
as well as friends from Holland. Our 3 year old grandchild Lise enjoyed to be here with the neighbours Kathy and Paul who proved to be excellent hosts
and actually were very good company at various occasions we shared together with neighbour guests and a glass of wine.
So we look forward already to our next stay in the autumn.

Trudy and Laurens from Holland - April 2009

Thanks so much for this long weekend. Our framily was very glad to spend three days in your gite.
The surroundings are wonderful and we hope to viit this area in the future. Please be cool with my poor English - I'm just a Frenchman!
Harent Family from Bretagne- February 2009

Thoroughly enjoyed our two weeks. The gite provided a great base from which to explore the surrounding area.
We loved the beaches on the Cote Sauvage, La Rochelle is a lovely town and the Ile de Re was great for cycling
and thanks for the seafood restaurant suggestion close to La Flotte.
Tim and Julie - September 08

Thanks for a smashing stay. Thanks for arranging the good weather. We love the fat cat!
Chris, Lydia, Kim, Andrea and Daisy - Aug 08

The gite is beautiful and well equipped. The personal touches made all the difference - the stair gate was a godsend.
The welcome pack was very welcome, very pleased with a cold beer on arrival!
The information pack very helpful and informative as was Paul's tips on where to visit. Thanks to you both.

Jo, Gary, Bethan and Tesni - Aug 08

Enjoyed our holiday in the Charente-Maritime. The kids loved the beaches and Youpi-Land at La Palmyre, close to the zoo.
La Rochelle is great and lively on a Sunday, also good for a wet day visit to the Aquarium - get there early!
The gite is great and the pool has been especially welcome. Many thanks for being so helpful and welcoming.
Mark, Fiona, Natalya and Anya - July 08

Great Barn, friendly and helpful hosts. Nice area and quiet as a base within easy reach of the beaches and other amenities.
Ask the hosts about the restaurant / park if you have children. Thanks for helping with a great holiday

Dean, Andrea, Sam and Joe - July 08

We have all enjoyed our time here, it's been the perfect home from home with soft duvets and towels.
Cognac and Jarnac were gret places to visit as was the chocolate factory. We hope to be back with grandparents installed in L'Ecurie next year.
Thanks for a truly memorable holiday
Jo, Paul, Henry and Barnaby - July 08

Having not been to the Charente before it has wildly exceeded our expectations. So many things to do & see.
Fave place - Ile de Re - worth the journey for the white sands & pretty towns
Hidden gem - Pons - few minutes drive with great Donjon, city walk & 2 good restaurants on the square
Fave beaches - Cote Sauvage (past La Palmyre) wonderful dunes and rolling waves
Must visit - the Zoo - allow a day, so much to see. The gite is very spacious and in such a peaceful location. We'll be back!!

Alison and Brian - June 08

We came for a relaxing break and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Not only did we tour the attractions (slowly) but we took advantage of the large,
comfortable gite. We wanted to stay longer! We think that La Grange du Puits is in a lovely location - especially when the sun shines!
Rosemary and Michael - May 08

Kathy and Paul have been exceptional hosts, never intrusive. Thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet of La Grange.
Hope to come and see you again soon.

Marian - April 08

A super 2 month stay, Kathy and Paul were delightful hosts, always helpful but never intrusive. We found everything as described.
Their enthusiastic knowledge of the area was most helpful and we count ourselves lucky to have found such honest, friendly hosts.
We were able to see a lot of sights in the area and enjoyed good food at La Roze, within walking distance.
Mike and Patricia - Oct and Nov 07 .

Thank you for a lovely week - idyllic rural location, the perfect introduction to our tour of South West France.
The gite was everything we were looking for & hope to return again soon.
James and Jo - Sept 07

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the very well equipped La Grange du Puits.
Thanks for recommending the Orchard Air Gun Club, which was great fun, we will certainly recommend the gite to our friends.
Steve, Amanda & Chris - Aug 07

Many thanks for an enjoyable & relaxing stay at La Grange du Puits. We were made so welcome it was a pleasure to choose this place for our family holiday.
Mark & Amanda, Annie & Kerry - July 07

A wonderful spacious "home from home" which Alex loved to run around in. Fantastic area and lots to do and see.
Would recommend a trip to the zoo and aqua park at Jonzac along with the Aquarium in La Rochelle, if the weather is bad.
Thank you once again for a fantastic 10 days.
Jeff, Cathy and Alex - June 07

What a difference 13 months makes, lots of additional touches and bits, plus all the hard work by Kathy and Paul have made it an even better place to stay.
Nick, Elaine, Chloe and Samuel Rust - May 07

Kathy and Paul, we have a had a fantastic week, thank you. Its so peaceful here yet so close to everything you want.
The children loved it, as soon as our addition is big enough to travel, we will be back and recommending to family and friends.
Daniel, Victoria and Jeni - April 07

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