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Chez Gaston

Chez Gaston
The house, built at the turn of the last century, is a typical Maison d'Maitre, with large airy rooms, high ceilings and a grand central staircase.
Staying here is like stepping back in time to a much earlier era of servants and carriages.

We try to make our guests feel as welcome as possible and we are happy to advise on local markets, favourite beaches etc, and we usually have a supply of leaflets and maps from the various tourist offices, these are a great source of information for days out.

Breakfast
This is served in the breakfast room on the ground floor and includes cereal, fresh breads, conserves, honey, fruit and yoghurt.
With this you have a choice of tea , coffee or hot chocolate.

Bedrooms
All of our comfortable bedrooms are finished to a high standard, with plenty of clothes hanging space.
All rooms have double beds.

Lilac bedroom.
This is a lovely light room with high ceilings, cornice, chandelier and black marble fireplace. Garden view. The new en-suite has a shower, toilet and basin.

Saffron bedroom.
Overlooking the garden, this pretty room with its tall windows, chandelier and exposed charente stone wall, has a large new ensuite with bath, separate shower, toilet and basin.

Rose bedroom.
Facing the square, this is a spacious room which can accomodate a third person if required. The room has tall windows marble fireplace and chandelier.
The large new en-suite has bath, separate shower, basin and toilet.

Days Out
We are situated in the main square of the village of Loulay, within easy reach of all that the Charente Maritime has to offer.

Locally we have activities such as swimming, tennis, fishing,horseriding, walking etc, and of course the churches and Garden of Roman Sculpture.

Most Friday or Saturday nights in high season you can listen to live music in the square, courtesy of our local bar.
The Atlantic coast is only 45 minutes away and you will be spoilt for choice of beach locations!
A visit to Historic La Rochelle is on most visitors lists. With its wonderful setting on the Atlantic it is a great place to spend a day.

Inland destinations such as Cognac and Saintes, both set on the River Charente, where you can take a cruise, are close at hand, and closer still are the market towns of St Jean d'Angely and Surgeres.

There are also many Chateaux to visit and other places of historical interest and
the tourist office in Loulay is just a stroll away if you run out of ideas.

Eating Out.
There are many good restaurants in St Jean d'Angely, just a 10 minute drive away and we can book for you if required.

Prices.
All rooms are: 55€ per night for 2 people including breakfast.
Charge for third person in Rose room is 25€

Please note that as a courtesy to other guests we are a non smoking establishment, though you may of course smoke in the garden.