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Charente

France, Nouvelle Aquitaine

Charente

Charente

France, Nouvelle Aquitaine

Park Information

  • Open all year round, visit as often as you wish
  • Annual service fees €3,200
  • Included within annual fee – Water, electricity and wifi consumption
  • Large plot sizes of approx 170m2
  • Lawned plots with privacy hedging
  • British owned and managed
  • Small community of owners and motor home visitors
  • Car isn’t a necessity – Local public transport is available
  • Walkable to local the restaurant, bistro and bakery
  • Airport collections available
  • Local food shopping trips available
  • Electric bikes available to rent
  • Pets welcomed
  • Wheelchair friendly facilities
  • 8 minutes drive to Roumazieres Loubert where you’ll find Lake Lavaud, a natural swimming lake and beach
  • Train station: Raumazieres Loubert 15 minutes
  • Airport: St Junien and Angoulême Cognac Airports are both approx 31 minutes drive away, Limoges 40 minutes.
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Site Information
  • Open all year round, visit as often as you wish
  • Annual service fees €3,200
  • Included within annual fee – Water, electricity and wifi consumption
  • Large plot sizes of approx 170m2
  • Lawned plots with privacy hedging
  • British owned and managed
  • Small community of owners and motor home visitors
  • Car isn’t a necessity – Local public transport is available
  • Walkable to local the restaurant, bistro and bakery
  • Airport collections available
  • Local food shopping trips available
  • Electric bikes available to rent
  • Pets welcomed
  • Wheelchair friendly facilities
  • 8 minutes drive to Roumazieres Loubert where you’ll find Lake Lavaud, a natural swimming lake and beach
  • Train station: Raumazieres Loubert 15 minutes
  • Airport: St Junien and Angoulême Cognac Airports are both approx 31 minutes drive away, Limoges 40 minutes.

Welcome to your tranquil escape in Terres-De-Haute-Charente, France – Charente Park. Bask in the serene beauty of the park nestled within the peaceful French countryside, a haven for nature lovers and a cherished retreat for those seeking the idyllic charm of rural France.

Explore renowned regional destinations like La Rochelle, Poitiers, Futuroscope, and Limoges, all conveniently accessible from the park. Remarkably, you don’t need a car to enjoy what the region offers – a unique aspect of the location. Local public transport is readily available, connecting you to the heart of France’s cultural heritage. To ensure a seamless arrival and departure, there are also airport collection services 

At Charente Park, we’ve carefully considered your comfort. Each plot, approximately 170m2, is beautifully landscaped with a private hedge. Included in the annual service fee are your water, electricity, and Wi-Fi consumption. You can also relish in the convenience of having essentials available on-site and enjoy amenities such as laundry facilities, an essentials shop and even electric bikes for rent.

This child-friendly park features a delightful playground for small children and your furry friends are also welcomed at Charente Park, with a secure dog walk area for them to enjoy. There are wheelchair-friendly facilities throughout. The park is British-owned and managed and fosters a close-knit community of owners and motorhome visitors, open all year round for you to visit at your leisure.

A short walk takes you to the local restaurant, bistro, and bakery, where fresh bread and pastries are a daily delight. Charente Park is just 8 minutes’ drive from Roumazieres Loubert, home to Lake Lavaud, a natural swimming lake and beach that’s a favourite among locals and visitors alike.

Venture out to the cultural gems of Terres-de-Haute-Charente, like the St. John Baptist Church Loubert and the Romanesque church of Saint-Martial on Genouillac. Further afield, the Château of La Rochefoucauld and the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre in Angoulême await exploration. 

Above all, Charente Park prides itself on its peaceful ambiance, a sanctuary where you can start your day with freshly delivered bread and cakes from a local baker and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the surroundings.

Experience the charm of Charente Park and consider making it your tranquil home away from home in the heart of France. We invite you to visit the UK showground  (and make an appointment today) to view a selection of homes available from Caravans In The Sun. We can have your chosen home moved, sited, and ready to use within 7 weeks, enabling you to start crafting your unforgettable memories in Charente Park sooner than you think.

Did you know that you can start your new adventure at Charente with ready sited homes beginning at just £20,995? And keep your eyes peeled – we’ll be adding more soon!

You can also choose from our full range of brand new Willerby and Bespoke homes – or select one from our showground to site on a plot of your choice. All showground models come with an incredible offer. Place a deposit in July, and you’ll receive your first 12 months’ ground rent absolutely FREE – a saving of up to £3000!

Choose a new or showground home and watch as we have it sited and set up in a staggering 7 weeks. Don’t delay your dreams! Visit our showground today (no appointment necessary), and let’s help you find your perfect fit.

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Typical Plots

Below are some pictures of the typical vacant mobile homes plots in Charente. You can also download a site plan to view the park layout by clicking the yellow button above.

Travel

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Ferry Lines to France / Channel Tunnel Crossing

Brittany Ferries
P & O Ferries
DFDS Seaways
Eurotunnel
LD Lines
Condor Ferries

  • Train station: Raumazieres Loubert 15 minutes
  • Airport: Limoges 40 minutes.
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FAQs

1) Why should I buy a property from Mobile Homes Abroad Ltd / Caravans in the Sun

  • No pressure sales
  • No obligation to buy
  • Viewing trips available

2) What does a viewing trip include?

  • Meet the Representative
  • Local collection
  • Viewing of development via appointment
  • Location accommodation available

3) How much deposit is required?

  • Plot reserve – A £1,000 deposit will secure your chosen plot while you choose your home order.
  • Preowned – £995 will secure your chosen home, with completion within 28 days. Flexible terms are available.
  • New model – 10% will secure your chosen package initially. An additional 50% will place the model order, with the remaining 40% prior to dispatch.

Part exchanges may be considered

4) I wish to remain a UK Resident, but visit and enjoy my holiday home throughout the year?

The EU still warmly welcomes British citizens! Enjoy 180 days (6 months of sunshine!) per year at your holiday home. 90 days in every 180 days can be spent at your holiday home each year. Use this handy Schengen calculator tool to assist with the permitted days – Schengen calculator

5) Is my deposit refundable?

A holding deposit can be placed on any home, the deposit will be fully refundable if the home is viewed and a decision made within the agreed time period (usually within 14-28 days) and no unreasonable costs have been accrued by the company.

In the case of a plot reservation and new home order, you may cancel at any time before the pre agreed period lapses (60% payment). The £1,000 plot deposit is not refundable.

6) What is included within the price?

Furnished mobile home sited and connected to your own plot.

7) Are there additional fees to pay?

  • Annual Service fee (also known as a ground rent / or site fee) €3,200  Included within annual fee – Water, electricity and wifi consumption

8) What are the running costs as of May 23?

Annual service fee: Standard plot €3,200

9) How long can I keep my home on site for?

As long as required and as long as it remains maintained

10) Can I sell my home if required?

Yes, as acting agent we can advertise your home to our network of clients

11) What facilities are available?

Electric bikes available to rent, secure dog walking field, small amenities, laundrette, childs park

12) What are the plot sizes?

Large plot sizes of approx 170m2

13) What facilities are near by?

  • Local public transport is available
  • Walkable to local the restaurant, bistro and bakery
  • Airport collections available
  • Local food shopping trips available
  • Electric bikes available to rent
  • Wheelchair friendly facilities
  • 8 minutes drive to Roumazieres Loubert where you’ll find Lake Lavaud, a natural swimming lake and beach.

14) Would I need a car here?

As with all semi rural locations, the luxury of a car is convenient. However it is not necessary.

Public transport and taxis are available, in addition to on park bike hire from reception.

15) How far to the nearest golf courses and beaches?

The nearest beaches are at La Rochelle which is approx 2 hours drive and there are several golf courses within an hours drive, nearest being 22 minutes drive. A 2 minute stroll will bring you to the nearest river.

16) Location of nearest airports?

Limoges is 40 minutes drive away.

17) What is the weather like?

Charente is reputed as one of the sunniest parts of France. The capital city of the Charente Maritime, La Rochelle, enjoys about 2250 hours of sunshine a year, only exceeded in France by the Mediterranean coastal strip. Frosts are rare and mild in winter and thanks to the proximity of the Atlantic ocean, spring usually comes early and trees and the first flowers tend to burst into life in March, well before most other areas of France.

18) Are pets allowed?

Yes, well behaved permitted breeds are welcome. Max 2.

19) How long is the site open and how long can I stay here for?

Open all year round.

Owners are permitted to stay all year round (subject to legal status)

20) Is plot work permitted by owners?

  • Electrical, gas and water connections to be completed by nominated contractor
  • Plot enhancements including air conditioning, terracing and sheds work to be completed by nominated contractor
  • Minor plot amendments to can be completed with the park owners permission

 

 

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General Information

You can make an appointment to be shown around the park and the homes available during a day visit. We can also assist with accommodation in a local hotel if required. Please contact us on 0800 644 4546 to discuss individual needs.

Viewing Trips
General Information

You contact our office with your planned travel arrangements and day of arrival with an approximate time for when you would like to view the park – it may be possible to arrange for you to stay on the park itself subject to availability (£49 per night, 2 nights stay recommended). We then make the arrangement for you to view the park and homes with our representative. Unfortunately an appointment is necessary to view the park as this is a residential park and community and we like to keep disruption to home owners to a minimum.

We do not employ high pressure sales teams and at no time during the visit will you be under any pressure or obligation to purchase. We believe that the product, once seen sells itself and if you are interested, you will contact us to complete the purchase. We will then ensure that you are given our full assistance and guide you through your purchase if required.

If required our team can inform you of the local area, the location of amenities, restaurants etc. and answer any initial questions you may have, we can also recommend a local hotel if you wish to stay local to the park for a couple of nights.

Your travel arrangements are booked in conjunction with our UK office subject to availability. This will be coordinated with our customer service team in France. We can give friendly advice and help about where and how to book your ferries / flights and car hire if required; we will arrange and reserve your accommodation. For further details or to book a viewing trip please contact our office on UK freephone: 0800 6 44 45 46 or email sales@caravansinthesun.com. International freephone: 0044 (0)1782 90 80 70 or mobile: 07939 123 345.

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Visit Caravans In The Sun and explore a range of mobile homes! During your two-hour experience, you can speak to our reps and virtually tour our parks in the country of your choice via video chat. Our friendly representatives will guide you through the buying process and answer any questions you have about owning a mobile home abroad. Choose the location that best suits your needs and find your dream mobile home with us today.

*The information held on this website is intended as a guide. Layouts and some items displayed are for presentation purposes only. Please ensure you contact your supplier to check specific model design, features and options. Although we try to be as accurate as possible and display the original production dates for resale mobile homes, we cannot confirm that all dates will be exact and some may differ to what is advertised.

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