OPTIONAL EXTRA SERVICES
Baby sitting:  Wendy  a registered child
minder can sit for you in your own cottage after
19.00.

12 euros per hour for up to 3 children, 2 euros
per extra child per hour. Rates double after
midnight.
End of stay Cleaning Service:  Traditionally you are
required to clean your gite at the end of your stay.
However we understand that its the last thing that many
people feel like doing when they are trying to pack so
we can organise the cleaning of your cottage at the end
of your stay so you can just pack and go. £35 or
45 euros per cottage.
INTERNET ACCESS: We
have wi fi internet available in
the communal garden.
Towel Hire : £6 or 8
euros per person,
includes one bath towel
and one hand towel.
Ideal for people who are
flying. Does not include
beach / pool towels.
WINE TASTING EVENING - Held at
our home 2km from Les Vallaies. 20€
per adult. No experience needed. Lasts
approx 3hrs. min 6 adults required.
FAMILY VINE WALK - Held generally on Sunday
morning, subject to minimum numbers.  Interesting
for adults and children alike. Lasts about 1.5hrs.
Easy stroll, can take prams but gets a bit bumpy
through the vines.Min 4 adults. 6 euros per adult,
free for 2 children per paying adult otherwise 1 euro
 per child over 5yrs.
PLEASE NOTE ALL
SERVICES ARE
SUBJECT TO
AVAILABILITY
PLEASE ASK IF
THERE IS A SERVICE
YOU WOULD LIKE
THAT IS NOT LISTED
HERE
We can offer a number of optional extra services which you may like to take advantage of. These can be pre paid or paid for at the end of your stay. Please
note that these are all optional. If you do not use any of these services you will have nothing to pay at the end of your stay. All beds are made up prior to your
arrival and all utilities and local taxes are included in the rental cost.
We also have a Cots, highchairs, stair barriers, booster seats, potty, child toilet seat, toddler steps, baby bath, baby seat, non
slip bath mats, steam steriliser, baby monitor etc and will lend you anything else we can spare if you need it - you just need to
ask.
Contact Chris and Wendy Blakeman on oo 33 546330902 or
email us at
wendyblakeman@googlemail.com
Pottery Painting - held at La Grange du Moulin.
Adults and Children welcome, even babies can
have their hand and footprints on a cup or plate,
glazed and fired and returned to you before you
leave. From 10 euros per pot.
Mini Creche service - 20 euros per child
for a 2hr session, 40euros for a 4hr session.
Maximum 3 children. Wendy is a registered
child minder here in France and can welcome
children to her own home (on site at La
Grange du Moulin) whilst you take a break
or even go out for lunch. The service will be
available 1 afternoon each week from 12 to
4pm
.
Shopping Service for those guests who are
arriving late - 5 euros (up to 50 euro spend)  
"Cycling is a great family activity and a wonderful way to discover the delights of the region with over 2,500 km of family
friendly cycle paths in the Charente Maritime.  BikeHireDirect offers great value hassle free bike rental;

- Top quality aluminium framed adult and childrens bikes
- Two simple hire packages to choose from
- Free delivery and collection to your Gite
- Free cycle helmets and bike lock
- Baby seats, Tag on bikes and toddler chariots are all available
- Book in advance and have your bikes at your Gite waiting for you when you arrive!

Visit
www.bikehiredirect.com or call (00 33) 811 62 61 01."
Bike Hire - We have a few adult bikes available to borrow free of charge on a you break it you fix it deal, alternatively this
british owned company operates in the Charente Maritime and can offer bikes for all the family
T-shirt painting held generally
after the teddy bears picnics
8€ for childrens T-shirt age 6 and
under
10€ for childrens T-shirt age over
6 years.
Marked with gite logo and year
Wood for the pizza oven 20€ - share the cost with
the other guests and have a great evening.