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O.K. ... so you've seen why you should choose the Charente Maritime for your valuable Autumn, Winter or Spring break ... but why choose to stay at "La Vieille Grange" ??

Use this handy "Comparison Chart" to compare what we have to offer with other gites you may be considering. Then you'll see why you should choose us !!

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Does the gite get 80% of its bookings from returning guests ?    
Is the gite in an area with the second sunniest climate in France, after the Cote d'Azur, with up to twice as much sunshine as UK, Ireland and northern Europe ?    
Does it have an enormous (6x4 metre) all weather & all year round garden room/terrace (with space heater) with triple sliding (double glazed) patio doors opening onto pool area and stunning views across garden and valley beyond ?    
Does it have a Godin log burner ?

   
Does it have new electric heating in all other rooms, including modern "chaleur douce" radiators for gentle and controllable background warmth ?    
Is all electricity included in the rental price ? And as many logs as you can use ?    
Is a complimentary (and extensive) welcome pack waiting for you when you arrive ? Including champagne ?    
Does the gite have a fully fitted kitchen - including a full sized oven and a dishwasher ?    
Are there superb views from your bedroom's French windows, with a sofa to relax on and watch the sunsets ?    
Is a TV/video provided ?    
Is a DVD player provided ?    
With an extensive range of DVDs and videos available to borrow - free ?    
Can the TV receive BBC, ITV & Film4 channels ?    
Is a direct dial telephone provided in the gite (enabling internet access if you bring a laptop) ?    
Is the gite within 20 minutes of the all year round summer warmth of "Les Antilles at Jonzac" tropical complex, with indoor pools, spas and beach ?    
Does the gite have an abundance (over 90 !) of up to date tourist maps, guides and leaflets - and do you get sent a Charente Maritime tourist map and an information booklet with everything from the owners' favourite places to eat and drink, to the all important opening times of local supermarkets    
Do you arrive to find a gite Information Folder with details of everything from the latest weather forecast, times of local markets, list of DVDs/videos available to borrow (NOW who's sad ?) and information about how to use all the gite's facilities ?    
And is yours the only gite on site ?    
Your summary / conclusions :