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Ferielejlighed River Cottage med 17. århundrede omgivelser nær Saintes & river

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Overnatningsstedets område

Anmeldelser

9,8 ud af 10.
Enestående

Hele boligen

2 soveværelser1 badeværelsePlads til 4 personer100 m2

Populære faciliteter

  • Køkken
  • Vaskemaskine
  • Gratis Wi-Fi
  • Udendørsareal
  • Mulighed for parkering
  • Grillfaciliteter

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Om overnatningsstedet

Ferielejlighed River Cottage med 17. århundrede omgivelser nær Saintes & river

  • GITE L'Ancienne Ferme de La Baine: et ekstraordinært sted, der dateres tilbage til 1675, et vandrerhjem sommerhus bygget med den berømte hvide sten Saintonge.
    TYPISK charentaise gård med udsigt over en stor solrig gård. Indkvartering udlejning ideelt beliggende: i en 4 huse landsby tæt på landsbyen CHANIERS, tæt på Saintes (7 km), Cognac (16 km), Royan (40 km).
    En gyde fører til ejendommen og giver øjeblikkeligt en følelse af privatlivets fred og den smukke natur: Charente-floden er lige der, med privat adgang for gæsterne, sommerhuset er omgivet af marker og udsigten er fantastisk.

    DETACHED 100 kvm hus, funktionelt, komfortabelt, mange originale træk med den ekstra fordel af alle moderne faciliteter.

    I HISTORISK Saintonge Romane-området: tæt på landsbyen (700 m, butikker), lange strande i Atlanterhavskysten. Golfbaner i nærheden. Masser at gøre på landet eller ved havet.
    Hele året rundt huslejer, bekvem base for hus - job jagt, off season familie og venner besøg: CENTRAL HEATING, INTERNET, internet. Om foråret og sommeren kan du nyde fornøjelsen at svømme i floden eller havet, fiske, cykle, kano (udlejning) eller slappe af på gården.

    Indeholder den fremtrædende 'Three Seagulls' -mærke. 3 STARS rating.

    GOLF: Tre 18 hullers golfbaner i nærheden.
    Golf de Saintes, kun 10 min væk. Venlig atmosfære. Golf de Royan, 44 km væk. I sandklitterne, 1 km fra havet, storslået udsigt. Golf de Cognac, 20 min væk: i vinmarkerne.

    Hav en dejlig ferieudlejning i Charente-Maritime.

    SERVICE +: Vi holder øje med din komfort under booking, forberedelse og ophold.
    ::: Se vores 'Guest Manual' til rådighed i huset: detaljerede tips og tips, både på engelsk og fransk, hvad enten du skal opdage området eller gøre huset til dit eget. Sæt med fotos, hus gulvkort til rådighed på anmodning, ingen dårlig overraskelse ved ankomsten!
    ::: Vi fortæller de BEACHES ikke at gå glip af, de bedste steder i Poitou-Charentes Region for både voksne og børn, de bedste cykelture, selv hvor man kan få de bedste østers og din flaske Cognac, den mest berømte verdenskvinde !

    Booking formular og lejebetingelser sendt på forespørgsel.
    Ifølge gæstens ankomstplan og vores muligheder kan vi forsyne dig med en madkurv og middag på din ankomstdag. (ekstra gebyr).

    COMFORT & SIKKERHED :::: Butikker og restauranter
    ::: For alle vores gæsters komfort tillader vi ikke rygning inde i huset. Kæledyr er ikke tilladt.

    :::: Huset ligger tæt på floden og har sin egen direkte adgang (ca. 30-50 m). Adgangen til floden er dog beskyttet af 2 porte, der forbliver lukket hele tiden og kan ikke åbnes af småbørn. Sikret have. Store mure.
    Intet telt, ingen campingvogn, tak.

    ::: SHOP OG RESTAURANTER
    i den nærliggende landsby: bagerier, lille købmand, fremragende slagter, frugt og grøntsagsmarked to gange om ugen, ostestand, tobaksforretning og aviser, pengeautomat, apotek, læger, posthus, blomsterbutik
    Flere restauranter, crêperie, pizza står på fredage
    Et stort udvalg i SAINTES også 10 minutter væk, fantastiske friske fødevarer markeder og købmandsforretninger. Du vil elske det !

    Du er meget velkommen til at komme og opleve!
    Med venlig hilsen
    Nathalie

Faciliteter på overnatningsstedet

Strand

  • Strandliggestole

Internet

  • Tilgængeligt i feriehuset: gratis Wi-Fi

Parkering og transport

  • Bil anbefales
  • Parkeringsmulighederne på stedet omfatter en garage

Køkken

  • Blender
  • Brødrister
  • Elkedel
  • Kaffe-/temaskine
  • Kogeplade
  • Krydderier
  • Køkkengrej, tallerkener og køkkenredskaber
  • Køleskab
  • Mikrobølgeovn
  • Opvaskemaskine
  • Ovn

Spisning

  • Spisebord

Soveværelser

  • 2 soveværelser
  • Sengelinned til rådighed

Badeværelse

  • 1 badeværelse
  • Badekar eller brusekabine
  • Håndklæder til rådighed
  • Hårtørrer

Opholdsområder

  • Spisebord
  • Stue

Underholdning

  • Bøger
  • DVD-afspiller
  • Tv

Udendørsarealer

  • Bålplads
  • Gangsti til vandet
  • Grillfaciliteter
  • Have
  • Indhegnet gårdhave
  • Udendørs møbler

Tøjvask

  • Vaskemaskine
  • Vaskeri

Komfort

  • Varme

Kæledyr

  • Kæledyr er ikke tilladt

Hjælp til personer med et handicap

  • Røgfrit overnatningssted
  • Besked fra værten: We're a non smoking cottage

Service og tjenester

  • Rengøring efter anmodning
  • Strygejern/strygebræt

Områdets højdepunkter

  • I landlige omgivelser
  • På en flod
  • Tæt på en zoologisk have
  • Tæt på et hospital
  • Tæt på havet

Oplevelser

  • Cykelopbevaring
  • Cykelparkering
  • Cykler
  • Golf
  • Fiskeri i nærheden
  • Forlystelsespark i nærheden
  • Golf i nærheden
  • Mulighed for at cykle i nærheden
  • Mulighed for at ride i nærheden
  • Mulighed for at ro kajak i nærheden
  • Mulighed for at sejle i kano i nærheden
  • Mulighed for at svømme i nærheden
  • Vandre-/cykelstier i nærheden
  • Vingårdsture i nærheden

Sikkerhedsforanstaltninger

  • Kuliltedetektor ikke angivet (værten har ikke angivet, om der er en kuliltedetektor på overnatningsstedet – medbring eventuelt en bærbar detektor)
  • Røgalarm (værten har angivet, at der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet)
  • Førstehjælpskasse
  • Brandslukker

Generelt

  • Affaldssortering
  • Cykelopbevaring
  • Cykelparkering
  • Cykler
  • Enhedens størrelse: 100 kvadratmeter
  • Genanvendelige kopper
  • Genanvendeligt service og bestik
  • Have
  • Ingen rørepinde af plastic
  • Ingen sodavandsflasker af plastic
  • Ingen sugerør af plastic
  • Ingen vandflasker af plastic
  • Kompostering
  • Rengøring (efter anmodning)

Lignende overnatningssteder

Udendørs spisemuligheder
Dejligt restaureret bondegård med stor privat pool beliggende i 5 acres nær Saintes
Courcoury
  • Pool
  • Boblebad
  • Gratis Wi-Fi
  • Mulighed for parkering
10.0 ud af 10, Enestående, 23 anmeldelser
Dejligt restaureret bondegård med stor privat pool beliggende i 5 acres nær Saintes
Sammenlign lignende overnatningssteder

Politikker

Indtjekning

Indtjekning starter kl. 16.00
Minimumsalder for indtjekning: 30 år

Udtjekning

Udtjekning inden: kl. 10.30

Særlige indtjekningsinstruktioner

Du modtager en e-mail fra værten med instruktioner til indtjekning og udtjekning
Oplysninger fra overnatningsstedet kan være oversat ved hjælp af automatiserede oversættelsesværktøjer

Husregler

In case of cancellation : please check our Rental Agreement or our Brochure "Description". Our cancellation policy is more lenient than VRBO's.

Kæledyr

Kæledyr er ikke tilladt

Børn og ekstra senge

Børn er velkomne
Besked fra værten: There is plenty of space for children to play.

Begivenheder

Arrangementer er ikke tilladt
If party : talk to us first pls.

Rygning

Rygning er ikke tilladt
We're a non smoking cottage

Vigtige oplysninger

Godt at vide

Dette overnatningssted administreres af en privat vært (en person, der ikke udlejer som virksomhed eller erhverv). EUs forbrugerlov, herunder fortrydelsesret, gælder ikke for din reservation. Din reservation er dog dækket af din private værts afbestillingsregler.
Gebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af overnatningsstedets politik
Gyldigt billed-ID og kreditkort, debetkort eller kontant depositum kan være påkrævet ved indtjekning til dækning af påløbende udgifter
Særlige ønsker afhænger af tilgængelighed ved indtjekning og kan medføre ekstra gebyrer. Særlige ønsker kan ikke garanteres
Fester og events for grupper er strengt forbudt på stedet
Besked fra værten: If party : talk to us first pls.
Værten har ikke angivet, om der er en kuliltealarm på overnatningsstedet. Medbring evt. egen alarm.
Værten har angivet, at der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet
Overnatningsstedets sikkerhedsforanstaltninger inkluderer brandslukker og førstehjælpskasse
Dette overnatningssted administreres gennem vores samarbejdspartner Vrbo. Du modtager en e-mail fra Vrbo med et link til en Vrbo-konto, hvorfra du kan ændre eller afbestille din booking
Overnatningsstedets registreringsnummer NA

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Om området

Dette feriehus befinder sig i Chaniers i landlige omgivelser og ved en flod. Abbaye aux Dames og Cognac Kunstmuseum er nogle af de kulturelle seværdigheder. Er du interesseret i oplevelser, kan du udforske Golf Louis Rouyer-Guillet og Martell. Oplevelser som kajakroning og kanosejlads giver gode muligheder for at komme ud på eller i det omgivende vand, eller du kan tage på eventyr ved at afprøve cykling og vandre-/cykelruter i nærheden. Besøg vores rejseguide til Chaniers
Vis flere hytter i Chaniers
Kort
Chaniers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Abbaye aux Dames
    14 min. kørsel - 11.3 km
  • Golf Louis Rouyer-Guillet
    15 min. kørsel - 10.0 km
  • Germanicus-buen
    15 min. kørsel - 11.7 km
  • Saintes-katedralen
    16 min. kørsel - 12.4 km
  • Saintes Golf
    17 min. kørsel - 13.0 km

Sådan kommer du rundt

  • Saint-Sever-de-Saintonge Beillant Station - 6 min. kørsel

Restauranter

  • McDonald's
    19 min. kørsel
  • Le Moulin de la Baine
    3 min. gang
  • L'improviste
    20 min. kørsel
  • Au Bistrot des Halles
    21 min. kørsel
  • Le Té Gé Vé
    19 min. kørsel

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Er Ferielejlighed River Cottage med 17. århundrede omgivelser nær Saintes & river et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Nej, kæledyr er ikke tilladt på dette overnatningssted.

Hvor meget koster parkering hos Ferielejlighed River Cottage med 17. århundrede omgivelser nær Saintes & river?

Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.

Hvornår er indtjekning på Ferielejlighed River Cottage med 17. århundrede omgivelser nær Saintes & river?

Indtjekning starter kl. 16.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på Ferielejlighed River Cottage med 17. århundrede omgivelser nær Saintes & river?

Udtjekning er kl. 10.30.

Hvor ligger Ferielejlighed River Cottage med 17. århundrede omgivelser nær Saintes & river?

Denne hytte med familievenlig profil ligger ved vandet, kun 10 km fra Arkæologisk Museum, Golf Louis Rouyer-Guillet og Abbaye aux Dames. Derudover ligger Germanicus-buen og Paléosite de Saint-Césaire ca. 10 km derfra.

Anmeldelser af Ferielejlighed River Cottage med 17. århundrede omgivelser nær Saintes & river

Anmeldelser

Enestående

Alle de viste anmeldelser er indsendt af rigtige gæster. Kun rejsende, som har booket et ophold hos os, kan indsende en anmeldelse. Vi verificerer anmeldelser i henhold til vores retningslinjer og offentliggør alle anmeldelser, hvad enten de er positive eller negative.
Flere oplysningerÅbner i et nyt vindue
Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 16 af i alt 19 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 3 af i alt 19 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 0 af i alt 19 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 4 − Dårligt. 0 af i alt 19 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 2 − Forfærdeligt. 0 af i alt 19 anmeldelser

9,6

Rengøring

10

Området

Anmeldelser

Verificeret

8/10 Godt

Gareth G.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Relax

Very relaxing environment and the host Natalie was first class.
Overnattede 12 nætter i maj 2023
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Helen A.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

property

the property was in a very good location. Nathalie was very welcoming and helpful. We were very comfortable at the property with plenty of pleasant cycle rides around the area. the garden was a pleasure to sit in.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2024
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Marco S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Das Objekt liegt herrlich einsam und sieht in natura noch hübscher aus. Nette Gastgeber und ein fantastischer Garten
Overnattede 10 nætter i august 2025
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Verificeret rejsende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Merveilleux !

Un séjour extrêmement agréable dans une très belle maison. Un jardin et la proximité de la Charentes. Et l’accueil chaleureux et attentionné de Nathalie ! Nous recommandons !
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

tony f.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Perfect place for me to stay. Fishing in the river and central for Saintes and royan

Easy. Booked it and went.
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2019
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Susan T.

Comfortable and peaceful riverside cottage with charm

We were very pleased with the homey furnishings and comfort of this secluded stone home facing a lovely walled garden with lawn and flowering trees. There is a simple kitchen with good appliances and generous supplies of cutlery, plates and glassware; a spacious bathroom with both shower and large bathtub; and parking away from the road. The owner welcomed us warmly and ensured that we had what we needed.
Overnattede 7 nætter i maj 2019
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Paul F.

A Beautiful cottage in an idyllic location

We spent a lovely 2 weeks holiday here with our children, and found there was plenty of activities and interesting places to see without the need of a car. The cottage has a lovely garden, rich in wildlife (including barn swallows and bats) where we spent most evenings having tea and lapping up the peace and tranquility of our surroundings. Swimming in the river was an absolute delight, especially in the morning before midday when the cruise arrives. The roads are very quiet and you are within easy reach of the beautiful medieval village of St. Sauvant and the lovely abbey of Fontdouce which is well worth a visit. Take the ferry at Chaniers to the other side of the river and follow the cycle trail which is very scenic and also very flat. There are plenty of culturally interesting places to see in Saintes including the Roman ampitheatre and the cathedrals, and our children also enjoyed the river boat trips and the large swimming pool. One of the highlights of our stay was when we caught the train from Saintes to La Rochelle, (a lovely town with plenty of things to see and do) and then took the coach to the Ile de Re with its lovely beaches. All in all we had a great holiday in River Cottage, it was very relaxing and we were blessed with beautiful weather. The village bakery and the small but well stocked supermarket in Chaniers are a gentle stroll from the cottage. I enjoyed nipping up here each morning on the bike and buying fresh baguettes and pain au raisin for breakfast for the family. Nathalie was a wonderful host and made us all feel very welcome. Thankyou Nathalie !
Overnattede 14 nætter i august 2018
Verificeret

8/10 Godt

Nikki D.

Rustic charm by the river

The property on the whole was as described and has a rustic charm that you would expect of any French farmhouse, Nathalie was not available on arrival day, but we managed to settle in with the assistance of our broken French! Nathalie was very helpful and accommodating throughout all communication. All the kitchen appliances worked, the TV sat was a bit unreliable, not that it mattered and it is worth noting that there in no air conditioning. The river is 50m from the gate, so the property does not overlook the river but there is a lovely garden to relax in. The river was good for fishing and many locals enjoyed swimming off the pontoon at the weekend. The area is quiet but a short walk into town with necessary shops and the main town of Saintes is a short drive for the main supermarket. Perfect place to relax, unwind and hide from the world!
Overnattede 7 nætter i juni 2018
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

Vincent M.

La Ferme de la Baine: Peace, tranquility and so much more.

Of the many times we have visited this, our favourite region of France, this was without doubt the setting which has given us the greatest pleasure. Now our family has 'grown and flown' our requirements are fewer but equally demanding. We look for a home with character within walking distance of a village boulangerie and bar; within driving distance of a larger town with market and restaurants, close to a river (or coast) where fine weather is pretty much guaranteed. La Ferme de la Bain provided all the above and more. On entering the property through the imposing gates, you find yourself within a beautiful garden - which also provided our dining room as we ate every single meal out of doors during our August stay. Nathalie, the owner, will be on hand at your arrival to show you around and, if you wish, provide you with the fascinating history of the property. She is nearby to offer local knowledge and advice but is equally aware that you may wish simply to be left alone - she (and her family) make you feel so welcome without ever intruding into your holiday. The cottage itself was well equipped and provided for all our needs - only two of us but the second bedroom had twin beds so there was provision for a family of four. There was something rather special in having access to the River through our own Porte Privee (combination available in the house) and every day began with a stroll up the riverbank to the village for baguettes, croissants and pain au chocolat whilst the coffee was filtering. Walking back through the village along the road made this an ideal circuit each morning. There are a couple of pontoons near to the property from which we were able to go for a swim in the river - very few people to bother you. The village Creperie is a must and we were really impressed by the menu - well worth an evening meal. Chaniers also has a wonderful butcher's shop and a well stocked Coop (Baguettes available from here when the Boulangerie is closed on Thursday) We spent time just looking at the river, in all its moods, from the bridge by the cottage - beautiful! Saintes offers all one can ask from a larger town and we dined out at Le Parvis which was really quite special. The whole region is steeped in history and the pace of life was calm and easy. If you enjoy reading, eating, drinking, dozing and generally unwinding, I can think of no better place than this. Sincere thanks to Nathalie and her family for sharing this jewel with us. Merci.
Overnattede 18 nætter i juli 2017
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

Delightful house and garden close to river

This is a beautiful, very well equipped cottage with a very charming and helpful owner. The house and large garden are great for lazing around and there are lovely river walks close by. We enjoyed discovering the local towns and markets, buying delicious local produce to take home and cook! There are many places to visit close by, the Atlantic coast and the Isle d'Oleron are well worth a visit for the oysters alone! Mostly, we just enjoyed relaxing in the garden,we highly recommend this property
Fra arkiv

8/10 Godt

Ellen S.

La belle campagne!

I've always wanted to experience life in the French countryside and staying at Gite La Baine is a great way to do that! The surrounding area is lovely and the house itself well-equipped for a "do it yourself" vacation. We loved shopping, cooking, and generally taking our time each day to decide our itinerary. There are many interesting places to visit within a short distance, but having a car is an absolute must. We were a little disappointed that, although the village of Chaniers is just steps away, there were no restaurants or even a cafe open during our stay. Maybe a little too early in the season? A big merci to Nathalie for helping me fulfill a life-long dream!
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

Russ H.

It is an beautiful cottage in an idyllic location

Our stay was amazing, the cottage is beautiful, set in an amazing grounds next to the river. We have a teenager a 7 year old and a baby and they all enjoyed the stay. Nathalie the owner couldn't have done enough for us, very very helpful and such a pleasure to meet. we hope to stay again next year, if not we will definatly return very soon. we can recommend staying here.
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

Agata J.

exceptional and an idyllic place of unique charm

We have used Homeaway offers many times, but this place we liked the most. We spent the most beautiful vacations of our lives. The house is beautiful, clean, comfortable, very tastefully decorated. The area is full of interesting places you can visit (the children and adults). We stayed with our two children (6 years old and 14 years old) and all had a great time. The house, the wonderful garden, the surroundings and its inhabitants provide the opportunity to know France with the best. We appreciated the charm of a clean river that flows behind the house, where we bathed and swam on the pontoon every day. The owner of the house is a wonderful, open person, full of inner peace and joy of life. She provides guests with professional information about the area and places worth visiting. I recommend this place with all my soul. Agata Jalowiecka
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

amy b.

Beautiful property, peaceful picturesque setting

We fell in love with this beautiful property in the most wonderful of settings and the peace was just bliss! The lovely owner Nathalie and her family are the most warmest of hosts of whom were very discreet during our stay. The river is just a stone throw away ideal for canoeing ,fishing and swiming. We enjoyed the daily walks along the river bank into the village for fresh bread and croissant and a bière at the bar in the evenings! The coast just 30 mins away and many other places of interest not far. Admittedly we just went to chill and barely left the property and its surroundings. A highly recommended gite (although we would like to keep it a secret! )Very well equipped, comfy beds all the things that make it home from home! We can not wait to return! :0)
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

Laurent D.

Du charme en Charente

Une belle maison de charme en bon état, des bords de Charente très agréables pour la baignade et la balade, du calme et de la tranquilité, une propriétaire charmante, et un bon point de départ pour découvrir la Région ou rejoindre la mer. On pourrait juste recommander de renouveler le matériel audiovisuel, de proposer un accès Internet pour les journées pluvieuses...
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

Famille D A.

Gite charmant

Nous garderons un très bon souvenir de nos 15 jours passés à Chaniers. Le gite est très agréable situé au bord de la charente et à 40 minutes des plages. L'accueil de Nathalie est très chaleureux. Gite que nous recommandons.
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

Famille D A.

charming cottage

We keep very good memories of our 15 days in Chaniers. The cottage is very nice situated on the Charente and 40 minutes from the beaches. Hosting Nathalie is very warm. Cottage that we recommend. Delicata family.
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

Peter H.

L'ancienne ferme de la Baine

Beautiful, characterful cottage, exactly as described and pictured, with all the facilities and accoutrements we needed. The large, walled garden was a delight to relax and eat in, and the river a few yards a way down the lane and the village ten minutes or so walk away. The owner was welcoming, helpful and efficient, answering all our queries and supplying lots of useful leaflets on the many places of interest nearby. We are thinking of staying there again and would warmly recommend it to friends.
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

Darren M.

Beautiful Cottage ....

Our family of four including our 13 and 9 year old daughters had a wonderful stay at La Baine. The cottage is well equipped and comfortably furnished with traditional fixtures and fittings along with some modern conveniences. It has some beautiful features and a wonderful, spacious, and peaceful garden. The photos do not do the property justice especially the garden which is now more mature. There is ample storage space inside and parking is provided at the rear of the cottage, next to the private driveway access. The owners are friendly and welcoming and although are on hand to assist with anything from directions and local knowledge to interesting places to visit they allow you privacy. Nathalie and her family are the perfect hosts. The cottage is ideally located with just an easy 40 minute drive to the beautiful clean beaches at St Georges de Didonne or nearby charming Saintes, (10 minutes), for brandy fans Cognac, (25 minutes) and beautiful,historic La Rochelle, (50 minutes). Also of interest and not to be missed is Oradour-sur-Glane which has been preserved as a memory to the 642 men, women and children massacred by the German SS in 1944. It is a 2 hour drive but well worth it. La Baine is the ideal location if you want a either a quiet and relaxing stay or if you want to sample the locality. Without travelling too far you can visit La Chappelle de Pots with it's beautiful pottery factory shop, take a ten minute walk along the river into quaint Chaniers for your Pains/baguettes from either of the two bakeries, or go horse riding at the nearby stables. This was a wonderful holiday that will live long in the memory and choosing La Baine will ensure you have only to worry about where to visit next.