Wishing Well Cottage

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Holidaying in one of our self-catering cottages or lodges gives you the freedom to benefit from a quiet and relaxing place to return to, and the opportunity to live the French way of life. La Maison de St George provides high quality accommodation plus outstanding guest service at affordable prices.

All the cottages are ideally located from which to explore the freedom of the Atlantic coast with its islands of Ré and Oleron, beaches and La Rochelle and the undulating countryside and wines of the Cognac region.

An excellent range of themed activity breaks are also available. So, if you dream of satisfying a passion to experience a new sensation or enjoy your favourite pastime during your vacation – look no further. Why not improve your guitar skills, try a little cycling, play a round or two of golf, relax with a paint palette, discover the world-famous Cognac distilleries and vineyards or just be pampered with our beauty treatments!

Flexible dates, short breaks, longer lets can be arranged, as well as larger group bookings and conferences for up to 17 persons. To mark that special occasion, a tailor-made Celebration Package can be organised to suit your requirements and your budget – in fact, nothing is too much trouble at La Maison de St George.

Location

The town of St-Jean-d’Angély is situated in the lovely countryside of the Charente-Maritime in western France, with fields of sunflowers in summer casting a golden glow which almost rivals the sunshine for which the region is also known. The town also lies on the pilgrim trail to Compostela. St-Jean-d’Angély is historic and pretty, and retains many lovely old buildings in its mediaeval quarter. The half-timbered houses gaze onto streets that have witnessed some turbulent times, and seen many changes throughout the chequered history of the town, but much of the original charm is retained.

St-Jean-d’Angély has a number of interesting historic buildings, mainly dating from the fifteenth century, when the ravages of the wars were addressed and the town restored. The Abbaye Royale, originally built in 817, and destroyed in war, was rebuilt in the seventeenth century. The Abbaye Royale Monastery now houses the Centre of European Culture. There is a fifteenth century clock tower, and many other fascinating and charming buildings to see.

The town offers a great selection of bars and restaurants, and there is even a nightclub so you can party the night away in style. The town has pretty well everything you need in terms of amenities such as banks, schools, petrol stations and other necessities. Shoppers and fashion victims will adore the trendy boutiques, and particularly appealing is the big shoe outlet where you can find all the latest styles and big name brands at very low prices… watch out for Imelda Marcos and Carrie Bradshaw!

The choices of things to do in and near to the town are endless. St-Jean-d’Angély is close to the lovely port of La Rochelle, and also to the beautiful islands of Île d’Oloron and Île de Ré. Then there is the fact that this is Cognac country, so there are Cognac tastings and tours to make, and of course, Cognac to buy and drink! There are several Cognac houses in St-Jean-d’Angély which offer tours and tastings, and this can be a very interesting opportunity to learn about the production of this prestigious brandy. If you haven’t tasted it before, make sure that you try the other famous local drink of pineau, which is a blend of cognac and wine - it really makes a unique and delicious drink.

St-Jean-d’Angély is a great place for sportsmen as there is so much available here. The town has a very successful water polo team, and the aquatic theme is continued for all as there is also a huge water park, with massive slides and no less than five pools. Here too, are jacuzzis and saunas, which may not really count as “sports”, but do make a very pleasurable way of spending an hour or two! Locally you can find a lake for sailing and canoeing, mini golf and a skate park, all of which will keep the kids happy while you enjoy that glass of Cognac.