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OPTIONAL EXTRA SERVICES
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.
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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. £30 or
30 euros per cottage.
Towel Hire : £6 or 6 euros per person, includes one bath towel and one hand towel. Ideal for people who are flying. Does not include beach / pool towels.
Baby sitting:  Wendy  a registered child minder can sit for you in your own cottage after 19.00.
10 euros per hour for up to 3 children, 2 euros per extra child per hour. Rates double after midnight.
INTERNET ACCESS: We have wi fi internet access available at La Grange du Moulin (2km from les vallaies) Office facility with printer is available on request.
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.
PLEASE NOTE ALL SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
PLEASE ASK IF THERE IS A SERVICE YOU WOULD LIKE THAT IS NOT LISTED HERE
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 20 euros per person. Held at La Grange du Moulin 2km
FAMILY VINE WALK - Held each Sunday morning, (day can change)  subject to minimum numbers. After a taste of the local tipple - Pineau 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 euros per adult, free for 2 children per paying adult otherwise 1 euro  per child over 5yrs.
ESCORTED CHAI VISIT - A real treat. Visit the chai of ERIC CARTAUD, a local wine, pineau and cognac producer. Have a tasting of his produce. 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 purchase if you wish HOWEVER, we pay Eric for the visit and tasting and so 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.  min 5 adults. 2 euros per person. (which we give eric) lasts approx 1.5hrs. Well behaved children are welcome. When children are present numbers are limited to 8 adults. No limit when no children.
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