Quend Plage les Pins -sandy, Cayeux sur Mer - pebb: 60 km
Will consider:
Long term lets (over 1 month) House-swap
Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 3 km
Notes:
Families/couples preferred No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
All the rooms are beamed and the property comprises of a cosy lounge with French windows opening onto the back garden. Also a large fireplace and enclosed wood burning fire, an airy dining room with television receiving British channels,a newly renovated kitchen, complete with cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave oven and fridge freezer, a refurbished bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin, tradional L -shaped oak staircase to the huge bedrooms, bedroom 1 is double bedded, bedroom 2 has 2 single beds and a folding bed, also enclosed lawned front and rear gardens, with furniture and BBQ.
Beautiful Les Cerisiers
Entance through the barn
Romantic master bedroom
Lounge with wood burning fire
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The Northern France / Picardie region
The climate is very mild and pleasant. The cottage is a traditional Picardian/Normandy style farmhouse which is approx. 200 years old, having been extensively renovated in recent years to include all the mod cons, while maintaining the old world feel, with the large wood burning fireplace and original beams. It is situated approx. 8 km from the Normandy border in the rolling countryside of the Somme.The area is steeped in the history of the World Wars, with several interesting museums and memorials to them, including some original 1st World War trenches. It is a convenient location to visit beaches, pretty coastal towns, the Marquentere bird sanctuary at the Somme estuary, Paris and Rouen.The ancient 'underground city' of Naours is approx. 3/4 hr away, as is the prehistoric exhibition centre at Samara. The theme parks of Disneyland Paris, Park Asterix ( north of Paris),and Bagatelle( near Le Touquet) are 1-2 hrs away by car.
Amiens / Poix de Picardie area
Amiens is the capital of Picardie and boasts the largest cathedral in France. It is an interesting city to wander around with plenty of opportunity to shop and eat, with an interesting old town area on the river.There is a large market on Wednesdays. Poix de Picardie is the nearest town (approx. 15 mins by car) with a large supermarket, restaurants, swimming pool, tourist information and Sunday morning market. Horse riding is available in the small town of Conty nearby.
How to get there
Ferries from Dover Calais, Boulogne, Dunkirk or Deippe, which are upto 1.75 hrs from the cottage by car.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Charles de Gaulle: 110 km
Railway:
Amiens: 35 km
Ferry:
Boulogne: 120 km
Activities near Amiens
Sports: Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays