| OPTIONAL EXTRA SERVICES |
| BOARD GAMES, BOOKS, GARDEN GAMES FREE OF CHARGE available from the games room TABLE TENNIS FREE TO USE. BIKES - we have a small number of adult bikes, free to use on a 'you break it - you fix it deal' |
| BABYSITTING - Wendy will baby sit in your own cottage. AFTER 18.00 UP TO 3 CHILDREN 10 Euros per hour, SUBSEQUENT CHILDREN +2 euros per hour per child. Rates double after midnight. |
| Cleaning service - We will clean your cottage for you at the end of your stay, so you can just pack and go. 30 euros per cottage at la grange du moulin, 35 euros for peche and les vallaies cottages. |
| LINEN HIRE - save room in the car. We can provide bedding, which includes tea towels, pillowcases, sheets and duvet covers . (not towels) We will make up your beds prior to your arrival, particularly useful if you are arriving late. 10 euros per person. If you wish we can also bring a freshly laundered change of bedding to you on subsequent weeks. 7 euros per person. TOWEL HIRE - for guests coming by plane, we have a limited number of towels available. 1 hand and 1 bath towel per person. 8 € pp. Does not include beach towels. |
| ALL EXTRA SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY |
| DVD - we have some dvd machines available at 35 euros per week. We have a selection of dvds that you can borrow, but bring your own too - keep the children occupied whilst you have a well deserved lie in ! |
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| FAMILY VINE WALK - Held each Sunday morning, subject to minimum numbers. After a taste of the local tipple - Pineau (sqaush for the children) We take a stroll along the country lanes and tracks to the Vines. Along the way Chris will chat about the country side, its uses and history. At the vines he will talk about how vines grow, why wine tastes like wine and anything else you want to know about wine and vines. You will get a close up look at the vines and depending on the time of year, may get to try some grapes too. Interesting for adults and children alike. Lasts about 1.5hrs. Easy stroll, can take prams but gets a bit bumpy through the vines. Min 6 adults. 5 € per adult, 1€ per child over 5yrs. |
| COTS, HIGHCHAIRS, STAIRGATES and other baby and toddler related items such as BABY BATH, STEAM STERILISER, POTTY, TODDLER STEP etc FREE OF CHARGE, ON REQUEST. ASK - if we have it, its yours. |
| ESCORTED CHAI VISIT - A real treat. Visit the chai of ERIC CARTAUD, a local wine, pineau and cognac producer. He makes red and white Pineau, red, white and rose wine and a 10yr old single distillate cognac. Chris will chat about the produce, how its made and anything else you want to know. You have the chance to taste and purchase something if you want to HOWEVER, THERE IS NO OBLIGATION TO BUY. It is meant to be an enjoyable french experience, meet the locals and with the chance to perhaps ask questions or learn a bit more in a relaxed and friendly enviroment. 2 euros per adult which we pay eric. |
| WINE TASTING EVENING - Book quickly, one of our most popular extras. Chris has worked in the wine trade for many years and has a wealth of knowledge to impart. He will choose 6 fine wines, 3 white, 3 red, he will go through the tasting process, discussing appearance, nose and taste. Each wine will be discussed in detail. It is meant to be an enjoyable, relaxed and informative evening for people who want to know a bit more about wine, why they like it and what to look for as well as some top tips for shopping for wine. You need no previous wine knowledge or experience, just a passion for learning more and of course for wine. No one will be put on the spot or asked to say anything at all if they don't want to. Lasts approx 3 hrs. Adults only. Held each week 8 people required min/max. 15 € per person. |
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| COMMUNAL BARBECUE - ITS FREE !! Well, so much in that we don't ask you to pay anything, just bring what food and drink you want to consume. We provide the charcoal, bbqs, and some wine to get things started. Everyone usually has loads to pass around and share and its great fun. |
| INTERNET ACCESS - We have internet access in our office which we make available to our guests between the hours of 4pm and 6pm on certain days. Book your time a min of 24hrs ahead and in half hour blocks. 10 euros for each half hour, min 10 euro charge. The connection is broadband at 1.2 meg |