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Sleeps 3 plus infants in one single and one double bedroom. |
 | There are three outdoor pools, of which one is heated. There is also a toddlers paddling pool. All are safely enclosed. |
 | in-gite beauty and massage therapy treatments available on request |
 | 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 creche/kids club is suitable for children aged 0-9 years |
 | There is a 9-hole golf course on site |
 | The owners of Longeveau encourage recycling, use eco-friendly light bulbs and grey-water recycling for irrigation of the green spaces. |
 | The creche has an indoor play area (accessible only to those attenng the creche) and there is also a play house within the grounds |
 | The bar serves hot snacks, lunches and some evening meals. There are also regular BBQ nights. |
 | Free Wi-Fi is available in the club house |
 | 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. |
 | Highchairs and stairgates are provided free of charge. Cots with linen are £15. |
 | multiple cots and highchairs are available on request |
 | Babysitting can be arranged on request and costs approx 9 euros per hour. |
 | Daily maid service available on request at additional cost |
 | There is a private chef available. |
 | A meal delivery service is available. |
 | This gite has its own enclosed, sunny, private garden with BBQ, dining furniture and sun loungers |
Seasonal Discount:
20% discount for dates booked between 05 Jun 2012 and 28 Jun 2012 minimum of 7 nights
Arrivals and Departures:
Check-in time: 17:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Payment:
Reservation Deposit: 25%
Balance: 56 days prior to arrival
Capacity:
Sleeps: 3 + Cot sleeping infants.
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 when 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.
Petite Grange:
Originally a small barn in the classical French courtyard, La Petite Grange has been cleverly converted into a comfortable 3 person cottage. The property consists of a kitchen at ground level, stepping up to a double height dining and living area, which makes the most of the original timber beams and stonework. The single room is located to the side along with a shower room / w.c. The mezzanined double bedroom ia accessed by a short flight of stairs and is a haven for frazzled parents with its large double bed and romantically rural exposed stonework, feature wall..
Outside the property enjoys a private southwest facing garden, perfect for relaxing or alfresco dining. It further benefits from easy (and secure) access through to the swimming pool and children’s paddling pool.
Please Note: In order to satisfy local tax laws, Longeveau charges a additional £12 per adult and £5 per child (over 5s only) fee to cover general facilities. Other additional costs include: £10 per bed for linen, £6 per towel, £15 per cot with linen and £30 to hire additional beds, if required and space permitting.
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.
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.
Past Guest Ratings: * (2 guests)
*Rating collated since Feb '10.
All verified as genuine BFB guests who experienced the accommodation with young children.
Awards:
Lovely resort, Lyn and Rick the owners are lovely and it was so relaxing. Tastef...
Lovely resort, Lyn and Rick the owners are lovely and it was so relaxing. Tastefully decorated
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
It was a dream holiday! We loved the area, the cottage and the weather! I was ...
It was a dream holiday! We loved the area, the cottage and the weather! I was to relax because it was safe for my toddler and there were interesting toys and places for her to explore.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
Lovely resort, Lyn and Rick the owners are lovely and it was so relaxing. Tastef...
Lovely resort, Lyn and Rick the owners are lovely and it was so relaxing. Tastefully decorated. Overall Experience: Outstanding!
It was a dream holiday! We loved the area, the cottage and the weather! I was to...
It was a dream holiday! We loved the area, the cottage and the weather!
I was to relax because it was safe for my toddler and there were
interesting toys and places for her to explore. Overall Rating : Outstanding
very friendly owners, accomodation was all you needed - simple yet cosy, facilit...
very friendly owners, accomodation was all you needed - simple yet cosy, facilities were good and childcare was great. A communal soft play room for young ones would be a great addition. - 4 star rating
Great atmosphere, location wonderful, children really had a free run of the plac...
Great atmosphere, location wonderful, children really had a free run of the place. Only negative would be that the pools could be cleaner. 4 star rating
The best holiday we've had since becoming parents. Our son is now nearly three a...
The best holiday we've had since becoming parents. Our son is now nearly three and he loved the creche, he actually asked if he could go every day! We loved the gite, the tennis, the location. Shame about the weather ....5 star rating!
Excellent accommadation and the weekly barbeque and pizza night fantastic. Great...
Excellent accommadation and the weekly barbeque and pizza night fantastic. Great creche and we enjoyed the tennis facilities
L'Atalier - the place, the people and the location was fantastic!...
L'Atalier - the place, the people and the location was fantastic!
Have just come back from a wonderful family holiday at Longeveau. Wonderful laid...
Have just come back from a wonderful family holiday at Longeveau. Wonderful laid back and friendly atmosphere throughout. It exceeded our expectations. A key decision in choosing Longeveau was the creche facility which did not disappoint. Our 3 children couldn't wait to go to the Creche each morning. Lorraine was amazing with them and kept them entertained all morning. We in turn were able to enjoy a few hours together recharging our batteries! We will definately return next year.
Absoultely wonderful! The Cottage was gorgeous and incredibly well equipped for ...
Absoultely wonderful! The Cottage was gorgeous and incredibly well equipped for both us and our 19 month old son. The restaurant is lovely and within baby monitor distance (from Four a Pain Cotatge). The garden was great and although there was access through to two others but the whole area was very secure. We did not use the creche but were still able to make full use of all the toys and play equipment. All in all a fantastic place to stay and 5 stars from us. Just thinking about booking for next year.
Had a fantastic, relaxing holiday. It is a perfect place for little children (ou...
Had a fantastic, relaxing holiday. It is a perfect place for little children (ours were 22 months and 4 months. Lorraine at the creche is lovely and both children were very happy to go there for a couple of mornings. Facilities are great, accommodation comfortable and staff very helpful. Our only downside was the restaurant which had the same menu all week and the food didn't live up to our expectations though enjoyed the bbq night. Overall we had a great holiday and would definitely go again.
Very friendly place. Ideal for a family with young children....
Very friendly place. Ideal for a family with young children.
We had a great time and found everyone very helpful and friendly. The things we...
We had a great time and found everyone very helpful and friendly. The things we would criticise are the lack of a childrens menu in the restaurant and the playground was lacking in equipment - just 2 swings and a slide. Overall a very enjoyable holiday though and we would definitely recommend.
Great location, the creche was a godsend and the weather was fantastic! I'm sur...
Great location, the creche was a godsend and the weather was fantastic! I'm sure we'll be visting again!
We are thrilled to have found an almost perfect holiday escape for parents with ...
We are thrilled to have found an almost perfect holiday escape for parents with young children and a love of tennis. We can't wait to go back and may even sneak in a break there without the children one day!
