Villa FR5144

Now a holiday home, this villa was once the wine and Cognac press.
Situated on the estate are the Domaine Serbise and Etable Serbise, all three properties available to be rented together for large groups.
Chateau Serbise is the largest property on this estate, with 16 guests able to be accommodated across the 8 bedrooms.
The grand reception hall is the perfect place for hosting large events, with fine feasts to be had in the dining room.
The medieval city of Pons is found just 6km away, where you will enjoy restaurants, shops and historical sights.
There are plenty of activities in the area, including golf, horse riding and canoeing.
Bikes can be hired from the estate to allow exploration of the parkland.
A half hour drive will take beach lovers to the coast of St Georges de Didonne to St Palais sur Mer.
Dozens of wineries and Cognac are also found nearby for the wine aficionados.
This estate is full of character offering the perfect setting for a holiday for family or friends.

Chateau Serbise
Interior
Ground Floor

• Reception hall (15mx6.5m) – ideal for large events with direct access to patio and lawn with adjoining entrance lobby, WC and linked to kitchen, suitable for caterers
• Salon with sofas, piano, satellite TV
• Snooker room with full-size snooker table
• Dining room
• Kitchen, well-equipped with electric cooker, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, kettle, coffee machine and toaster
• Double bedroom with en-suite shower room
• Separate shower room
  First Floor
• Each bedroom has their own shower or bathroom (five are en-suite, two are separate)
• 4 double bedrooms
• 3 twin bedrooms
• Please note up to 4 extra children can also be accommodated using additional beds at a supplement (€100/week/child)
  Outside Grounds
• Swimming pool (surrounded by 1.4m high wall with self-closing gate)
• Terrace including al-fresco eating area
• BBQ
• Parkland and gardens to explore
  Facilities
• Satellite TV
• CD/radio
• Wi-Fi
• Hair-dryer
• Washing machine
• Iron and ironing board
• Bikes to rent
  Etables Serbise
  Interior
  Ground Floor
• Kitchen-diner, well-equipped with electric cooker, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, kettle, coffee machine and toaster
• Steps up to living room with sofas and satellite TV
• Double bedroom
• Twin bedroom
• Bathroom and separate WC
• Utility room
• Shower room
  First Floor
• Two family double bedrooms with en-suite bath or shower room
• Please note up to 2 to 4 extra children can also be accommodated in the family rooms using additional beds at a supplement (€100/week/child)
  Tower
• Two twin bedrooms
  Outside Grounds
• Swimming pool (with alarm safety system)
• Decked al-fresco eating area
• Garden lawn area with shade from trees for children to play
• BBQ
• Parkland and gardens to explore
  Facilities
• Satellite TV
• CD/radio
• Wi-Fi
• Hair-dryer
• Washing machine
• Iron and ironing board
• Indoor games
• Bikes to rent
  Domaine Serbise
  Interior
  Ground Floor
• Kitchen-diner, well-equipped with electric cooker, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, kettle, coffee machine and toaster
• Step up to living area with sofas and satellite TV
• Utility room
• Double bedroom
• Twin bedroom
• Bathroom and separate WC
  First Floor
• Two twin bedrooms
• Two bathrooms
• Bath/shower room with separate WC
  First Floor Mezzanine
• Double bedroom
• Shower room with WC
  Outside Grounds
• Swimming pool (depth 1-1.77m, with alarm safety system)
• Decked al-fresco eating area
• BBQ
• Garden lawn area with shade from trees for children to play
• Parkland and gardens to explore
  Facilities
• Satellite TV
• CD/radio
• Wi-Fi
• Hair-dryer
• Washing machine
• Iron and ironing board
• Indoor games
• Bikes to rent

The region of Charente Maritime is one of the sunniest parts of France and benefits from a mostly sunny and warm climate from April through October. The influence of the Gulf Stream means that winters can be as mild as the Mediterranean. Cognac & Saintes are 15km away and Royan is 25km from the estate. The airports of Bordeaux, Angouleme and La Rochelle are within 1 hours drive and are served by an increasing number of UK regional airports.
St. Genis & Pons are both 5-6km away where there are restaurants and small shops. The nearest beach is only 35 minutes drive. There are 3 golf courses: Saintes (typical UK type club), Cognac (good course, above average) and Royan (reminds one of the Berkshire courses - pine on sand - good course).
The area has many historical sites relating to its past including the periods of Roman occupation, Richard Coeur de Lion and Eleanor of Aquitane, the French Revolution and the Second World War. As the centre of Cognac production, the towns of Cognac and Jarnac are must visits with guided tours around the headquarters of Hennesey, Martell, Remy Martin, Otard, Hine etc.
The coast line from St Georges de Didonne north to St Palais sur Mer has miles of sandy beaches and good fish restaurants. The towns of Royan, La Rochelle and Rochefort are interesting places to visit and are all within one hour's drive.
The area abounds with many fine restaurants, some more expensive than others but all incredible value for money. Many local artisans welcome visits to view their business, including barrel making, wood carving and sculpture, pottery production, chocolate making and many more.
The wine production areas of Bordeaux are within easy reach with the Blaye region only half an hour away and St Emilion just over an hour by car. From the towns of Blaye or Royan it is possible to take a car ferry across to the Medoc.
The city of Bordeaux can be reached in an hour with its good shopping, art galleries, museums and historical buildings. The same can be said for Saintes. Within an hour there are three top golf courses at Saintes, Cognac and Royan with more around Bordeaux.
As well as the obvious sea fishing, river fishing in the Seugne is only 5 minutes away. The Charente only half an hour away. Only 5kms in either direction are good quality local tennis courts. There are several horse stables around providing riding for all levels through the local woodlands. A very local stable provides carriage rides around the lanes of the area. An international length (1.2km long) go-cart track is only 10 minutes from Clerbise. Canoes are available for hire on the local river Seugne.
A busy nightclub is just 5kms away and is open from Thursday to Sunday.