La Petite Sojourn

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House |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Bagnault in Poitou-Charentes/Vendee

From £500 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

La Petite Sojourn, providing spacious and comfortable accommodation for up to four people, is located in the centre of a quiet and peaceful medieval hamlet yet close enough to local amenities.

This recently renovated, 56 sq m character gite/barn, surrounded by farmland and countryside, is set in the grounds of Maison Tournesol, a 200-year-old farmhouse which itself is situated within attractive landscaped gardens.

The integral courtyard is fenced and gated and provides secure parking

It is a perfect location for a couple or a small family who just want to relax and enjoy a carefree holiday with sun and privacy in this rural and peaceful setting. If you wish to venture further afield there are many attractions in the area including the spectacular theme park of the moving image Futuroscope, as well as the fantastic beaches of La Rochelle and Ile de Re.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
A further en suite bedroom is available at a nominal charge if two couples wish to holiday together and don't wish to use the sofa bed in the lounge area of La Petite Sojourn.

The second bedroom is located on the ground floor of the main house just across the courtyard from La Petite Sojourn and is available for one couple - who can of course share the self catering facilities in La Petite Sojourn in conjunction with their friends. This large bedroom and shower en suite bathroom has a separate entrance and is completely private, albeit located within the main house

Cool tiled floors and fully fitted kitchen, satellite television, comfortable lounge area and private covered BBQ area and patio. Enough crockery and cutlery to make sure you dine in style. Very secluded aspect.

Further details outdoors:
Sun loungers and umbrellas.

Table tennis,darts, boules and other games.

Outside in its private covered patio area there is a built-in barbecue, table, comfortable sun chairs and sitting area.

Of course the rest of the garden is yours to explore and use, leaving time of course to cool off in the 9 x 5m filtered and chlorinated swimming pool ... surrounded by sun terraces which are a "sun-trap" all day long!

The pool and pond areas are fenced and gated and the pool is fitted with a pool alarm that complies with regulations.

Lovely views and stunning sunsets!

Further details

Steve and Fay Young will be on hand to welcome you and will be resident in the main house within the gated area for some or all of your stay.

We believe La Petite Sojourn is unsuitable for teenagers or young adults as it is set in a quiet, rural area. Young children (up to age 10) are very welcome although there is no grassed area for ball games etc.

Suitable for adults wishing to relax and enjoy long summer days and evenings in an "away-from-it-all" stress free setting.

Conditions

Payment made by UK cheque or via on-line banking is preferred, however payment can be made via PAYPAL. All Paypal fees to be paid by the renter. Prices are subject to change at the owners' discretion and are listed in Sterling. 25% deposit required on booking. There may be a heating charge levied in the colder months. Full payment to be made eight weeks before commencement of stay and refundable security payment of £250 required at that time.

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La Petite Sojourn set in the grounds of Maison Tournesol

 

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The 9 x 5m swimming pool

 

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Private undercover outside dining area and garden

 

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View to La Petite Sojourn through the rose garden

The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Deux Sevres region

The Deux Sevres is officially the second sunniest area in France after the Cote d'Azure ... but closer to the Channel coast!

From this area there is easy access to the fantastic Atlantic port of La Rochelle with its fabulous harbour surrounded by many excellent sea food restaurants, great shopping and Aquarium. The Ile de Re is also well worth a visit for beautiful unspoilt beaches and the chic and fashionable harbour towns of St Martin and La Flotte.

Visit the Marais Poitevin for lovely scenery and a gentle day of punting on the many canals.

Poitiers for historic and artistic interest, boutiques and the famous theme park for the moving image - Futuroscope.

There is a fantastic local market at Niort on Saturday morning which can be followed by lunch in one of the many restaurants and a visit to the Donjon or walk along the beautiful river.

Famous for Pineau des Charentes, the delightful aperitif; tastings are available at the many local producers.

The lovely town of Cognac is just under an hour away for an interesting day out and a tour around one of the many distilleries.

The Tumulus de Bourgon, 2000 years older than the Pyramids in Egypt, and its Neolithic Museum is just a few miles away.

The Bagnault area

Closer to home, Bagnault is a beautiful medieval village steeped in history, on the famous pilgrim route to Santiago De Compestello in Spain and guarded by the Knights Templar in medieval times.

Bagnault is also at the centre of the Route du Chabichou - a gastronomique route of 200 km devoted to goats cheese dairies, organic farms and producers.

There are countless walks and cycle tracks with a wealth of wildlife and nature to explore.

The area is delightful and well worth exploring. Bagnault and it's neighbouring village Exoudun has been awarded the status of "cite de caractere en Poitou-Charentes" only given to the most picturesque villages in the region.

La Mothe St Heray, 4km away, is a lovely town with a weekly market and many shops,bars and restaurants.

How to get there

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Fly to Poitiers via Ryanair: Exit airport right on N10 dir Niort. Exit right on D611 at Croutelle towards Niort, then D150 at Lusignan direction Melle (D150 becomes D950). Exit right on D307 at Chenay to Bagnault.

Drive from Calais: West on the A16 (dir Rouen) and then the A28 to Tours, after Tours follow the A10 south to Poitiers, exit right at Junc 30 on N10 and then D611 (dir Niort) as above.

Drive from Nantes: A83 to junc 11, stay on D611 through St Maixent L'Ecole right through town, turn right on the D737 to La Mothe St Heray, bypass La Mothe and follow signs to Exoudun then Bagnault (D611 was N11).

Full details available on booking.

Activities near Bagnault

Guestbook for La Petite Sojourn

What's it like at Maison Tournesol? -- A house, privacy as needed, plus loads of space to be together ** Warm evenings on the patio with starry skies and noisy frogs (no, not the neighbours). ** Walks around Bagnault, butterflies on every step and fields and fields of sunflowers. ** Day trips to La Rochelle and Poitiers to see the busier France. ** Pool area and gardens a delight. ** Plants and rockeries with new discoveries each day. ** More than a house, someone's home ! -- Pete Stephens, Waterlooville.

Many many thanks for: a) your wonderful home; b) all your help and input over the two weeks. We really did have a brilliant time (I'll send you a couple of pictures) right up to the last day!! Thanks for all your help with the car, hopefully that's all getting sorted now. Good journey home!! Superb property, ideal for our three families. Excellent facilities, friendly and ever-helpful hosts. Barbecued most nights with wonderful sunsets then (amazing) starry skies - and, of course, the bullfrogs. -- Steve P. Burley, Dorset

We really enjoyed a restful holiday in your lovely house, all our friends/family commented on the excellent facilities and they all had a thoroughly nice time. Regards. Tony and Jane Webber

"Hi Steve: We all had a fab time, wish we had stayed longer! Thanks again, we all really enjoyed our time, and do look forward to returning again. With best wishes " - John Lawrence, Peterborough

Hi Steve, Thanks for retuning the deposit which is banked. Also thanks for the week especially it was great fun having all the family around especially the grand kids who really enjoyed the pool. Regards, Phil, Tewkesbury.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Early Season 2012	24 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season 2012	14 Apr 12	2 Jun 12	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Peak Season 2012	2 Jun 12	7 Oct 12	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
End of Season 2012	7 Oct 12	28 Oct 12	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

The rental price is for up to to four persons maximum including children. However, if two adult couples wish to share La Petite Sojourn, then a further large ground floor en suite bedroom with private entrance is available in the main house for the use of one of the couples. The self catering facilities remain with the gite and this bedroom is also private and separated from the main house. Please contact us for other group sizes and configurations.

All linen and towels are provided for your use during your stay. A washing machine, ironing board and iron are also available for your use.

Please enquire for short break rates.

Availability

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6 years listed You are contacting Stephen And Fay Young Landline +44 01903 741672 Mobile n/a Payment accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2005. This house has so far received 0 reviews.