La Vieille Grange

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	Sleeps 6+ infants in 3 bedrooms, 1 double with ensuite,twin room with separate bathroom on groundfloor & one double/twin room with ensuite upstairs
	There are several, safely enclosed, pools scattered amongst the grounds at Longeveau including one with heated toddler pool. This gite benefits from access to the new swimming pool, shared with the other few cottages at LHammeau. The pool has a specially enclosed section for little ones.
	In gite massage and beauty therapy treatments may be arranged on request.
	Toys and play equipment 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 from 0-9yrs
	There is a 9 hole golf course onsite.
	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 attending the creche) and there is also a play house within the grounds There is a pool table and games available in the bar/clubhouse T
	The bar serves hot snacks, lunches and some evening meals. There are also regular BBQ nights.
	Free Wi-Fi is available in the bar/club house
	Aubeterre (5kms away), which was recently voted one of France's prettiest towns, has river swimming from a sandy beach. There is also a larger lake beach within 20mins drive.
	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.
	Cots, highchairs and stairgates can be provided on request. there is a £15 charge for cot linen
	Multiple cots and highchairs are available on request
	Babysitting is avaialble at around 9ph
	Daily maid service available on request at additional cost
	There is a private chef available.
	A meal delivery service is available.
	The gite has a partially covered balcony enjoying views across the countryside of the Charente / Dordogne borders. It benefits from sun from morning through to evening. A BBQ and sun loungers are provided

Seasonal Discount:

20% discount for dates booked between 05 Jun 2012 and 28 Jun 2012 minimum of 7 nights
0% discount for dates booked between 03 Nov 2012 and 08 Mar 2013 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: 6 + 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.

La Veille Grange Accommodation Overview...
Renovated from an old barn, this three bed cottage offers a contemporary feel with plenty of character and comfort. La Vieille Grange is one of a small cluster of cottages in L’Hammeau, just a couple minutes stroll from Longeveau. There are two bedrooms on the ground floor, including a generous sized double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. There is also a twin room (can be converted to a double) and a separate shower room / w.c. Moving upstairs, there is an additional twin (or double) with en-suite. The open- plan kitchen / dining / living area has a large glazed window with double doors leading out onto a balcony. The kitchen is fully equipped with a fan assisted oven, gas hob, dishwasher and all of the utensils needed. A washing machine can also be found downstairs. There is plenty of dining space for everyone, inside and out. The partially covered balcony enjoys views across the countryside of the Charente / Dordogne borders and basks in the sun from morning through to evening. A BBQ and sun loungers ensure guests get the most from the long summer days. The property is finished to a high standard. Many of the old oak beams feature prominently, yet blend in with the style and grace of the new finish. Guests will benefit from access to the new swimming pool, shared with the other few cottages at L’Hammeau. The pool has a specially enclosed section for mini guests, plus the other pools and facilities at Longeveau are only a short stroll away.

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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.

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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

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.

Manoir de Longeveau was idyllic, one of the best holidays we have ever had, amaz...

Manoir de Longeveau was idyllic, one of the best holidays we have ever had, amazing since it was our first away with two children! We have already booked for next year! Thank you baby-friendly boltholes..."