L'Emilienne

Weekly prices from:
515 GBP , 629 EUR

	Sleeps 6+infants in 3 bedrooms, 1 master double with ensuite leads out to private pool and two further twin/double with ensuite - The property offers disabled access
	There are three outdoor pool, of which one is heated. There is also a toddlers paddling pool. All are safely enclosed. This property also has its own private pool.
	In-gite massage and beauty therapist treatments can be arranged
	Toys and play equippment are available in the creche
	An outdoor play area is set within the enclosed grounds of the creche - accessible to all. There is also a small play house set in the gardents to the rear of the Manoir.
	The owners of Longeveau encourage recycling, use eco-friendly light bulbs and grey-water recycling for irrigation of the green spaces.
	The bar serves hot snacks, lunches and some evening meals. There are also regular BBQ nights.
	Free Wifi available in the bar/lounge
	Aubeterre (5kms away), which was recently voted one of Frances prettiest towns, has river swimming from a sandy beach
	A creche, run by an English NNEB qualified nanny and maternity nurse, operates Mon, Wed & Thurs mornings from the first week in May until the last week in September. Fees are £18/20 per child per morning with reductions for subsequent family members. Spaces should be booked in advance, although, in quiet periods, it is sometimes possible to book whilst at Longeveau - for busy periods request spaces when booking.
	Highchairs and stairgates are provided free of charge. Cots with linen are £15.
	Babysitting can be arranged on request and costs approx 9 euros per hour.
	Daily Maid service at an extra charge.
	There is a large garden with private swimming pool and seating area.

Overview

Le Manoir de Longeveau’s fantastic combination of pretty gîte accommodation, beautiful setting and brilliant facilities, including a crèche, golf course, tennis courts and a bar/restaurant, make it a real find and ideal for families with young children. Within hours of arriving it’s easy to see why so many fellow guests return year after year –a particularly tempting proposition when enjoying a relaxing drink on the bar’s sunny terrace and soaking up the beautiful scenery!

The 16th century former Cognac estate’s elegant yet relaxed and friendly ambience is helped along by the fact that guests can do as much or as little as they wish. Little ones can attend the professionally staffed crèche, which runs from late May until late September, as and wh ...read more inside

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...en parents require, and adults can relax by one of the pools, enjoy a round of golf (9-holes), a drink and a meal on the bar’s terrace, a spot of boules or a game of tennis, with our without tuition. There are also acres of open countryside to explore nearby and onsite with an outdoor play area and paddling pool, for enjoying time with little ones. The fact that there’s a 40-ft heated outdoor pool, is also a bonus for those with small babies who may find unheated pools chilly, even in summer.

The pretty gîtes sleep from two to eight and are nestled in small clusters scattered amongst the 60 acres of beautiful grounds, either close to the Manoir itself or a few minutes’ walk away at the hamlet of Puygironde, which overlooks Longeveau and the golf course. All have been recently renovated to a high standard, mainly from old farm buildings and each has charming original features including old beams, exposed stonework and timber or clay tile floors. Most have open-plan living areas with well-equipped kitchens, although there are no dishwashers and laundry facilities are in a well-equipped communal laundry room. Each has a private outdoor seating area and BBQs, which are useful for quite nights ‘at home’, after busy days and when not making the most of the bar’s terrace for meals and drinks, or communal BBQ nights.

L'Emilienne is a purpose built villa located at the top of the hill, a few minutes stroll from Longeveau. It has a light and spacious living room which opens onto a side terrace with fantastic views out across the valley. The kitchen / dining room, with washing machine and dishwasher, leads through to two twin (or double) rooms, each with en-suit. The large master bedroom has an an en-suite and a set of double doors opening out onto the swimming pool.

The property, which has its own swimming pool is surrounded by a large and private garden, overlooked only by a neighbouring pony! Plenty of outdoor seating and a barbecue ensure you enjoy the sun from sunrise to sunset.

Local Knowledge

Longeveau is situated on the border between the Charente and the Dordogne, relatively close to Bordeaux and the unspoilt beaches of the Atlantic coast as well as the green Perigord region to the east. The River Dronne (3kms) provides many opportunities for fishing and canoeing.

Don’t miss a trip to nearby Aubeterre (5kms), which was recently voted one of France’s prettiest towns and has river swimming from a sandy beach, plus a popular puppet theatre - great fun for adults and children alike! Bordeaux, St. Emilion and Cognac are all within easy reach and famous for their wines and spirits.

There are some very good and well priced restaurants within a few miles of Longeveau, most are detailed in the guest folder in each gîte and the Manoir’s staff are always happy to make reservations for guests. For shopping and grocery supplies, St Severin is the nearest village (5mins by car) and boasts a small range of shops including a boulangerie, butchers and small supermarket. There are also the markets in Chalais and RIberac (20mins) and the more sophisticated shopping in the large and historic towns of Augouleme and Perigeux, both only around 40mins away. The very popular La Palmyra Zoo, Aqualand Waterpark and Futurescope are all within 1.5 – 2 hrs drive.

Getting There: The nearest airports are Bordeaux or Bergerac (approx 75mins). Whilst Poiters, Limoges and La Rochelle are around two hours away. St. Malo is the nearest ferry port at five hours drive.

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