L'Espoir
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£650–£1300 / week
About the home
L'Espoir has a comfortable and homely feel within oak beams tiled floors two rooms with firepaces, amazing views over the countryside pieceful and relaxing with every comfort you have at home.
Situated in one of the sunniest parts of France on the Vendee/Loire borders. L'Espoir with south facing fenced and gated pool and secure gardens offers you uninterupted views over the French countryside within a stoll away from our village of Boisme and its bakery shop.
Sit out in the evening after a bbq on the terrasse and see our ink black skies filled with stars enjoying the clean air with a glass of locally produced wine.
A short ten minute drive is the town of Bressuire where you will find many restaurants, speciality shops, large hyper marches and pavement cafes 'to watch the world go by' in. L'Espoir is very well equipped for all your comfort and enjoyment.
There is four bedrooms accomodating eight + baby, with many original features include charentaise fireplace, with log burning fires in the kitchen and lounge with original floorings.
The 1st dining area outside on the terrase overlooks the pool and is covered to provide shade ; ideal for 'Al fresco living, when you dine or relax watching the sun go down with a glass of wine; bought from the producers nearby.
L'Espoir features -
Your own private pool fully secure with fencing and self closing gate
Hot outdoor shower
Large private garden with grassy area
Boules court with boules supplied
Large BBQ
Covered outdoor seating area
32" Flat screen TV with full Sky UK package - sports, films, cartoons etc
All bedlinen
Free Wi-fi
All baby requirements supplied FOC
Hairdryer in all bathrooms
Reading lights in all bedrooms
Electric fans in all bedrooms
Ceiling fans in dining room - sitting room - and kitchen
Many DVDs + games for all ages
Free Wifi
We have owned L'Espoir for many years and previously rented holiday homes in France for our own family holidays and feel sure we have made L'Espoir a very comfortable home from home equipted with everything required for a great holiday.
As we do not live in France, we have in place an excellent team in our abscence who have been with us for some years, house Manager and care taker who will be on hand if required during our guests stay.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Plan d'eau 30mns |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 1km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| Pool: | Private outdoor pool (unheated) |
| General: | Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
There are four bedrooms, 1 family bathroom with bath/overhead shower/bidet +1 shower room spread over two floors. Suitable for two families as we provide sleeping and eating for 8 + baby.
Ground floor has two large double bedded rooms and shower room. 1st Floor has two twin bedded rooms and a large family bathroom, fitted to a high standard. The kitchen and the two reception rooms have ceiling fans for comfort and all bedrooms have bedside tables with reading lights and electric fan, essential during the hot months.
We offer you the use, at extra cost, fitted Air Condition Units for the upstair bedrooms, which will keep you cool; especially in the hot summer months. There is a large selection of games,DVDs,video's and books for adults and children alike to enjoy + full UK Sty TV package to view.
Further details outdoors:
The 3/4 acre garden is fully enclosed and secure for tots to play in it has many fruit trees, pear,peach,olive etc, a large lawned area for ball games with a boule court at the end of the lawn(1 set of boules supplied). The pool area (adjacent to the kitchen door) is tiled with a covered dining table suitable for eight and 2nd seating area with stone table at the bottom of the garden.
In the evening the pool area (which conforms to the new French Pool Regulations) and surrounding terrase can be illuminated for evening swimming and entertainment. "Margo" our fountain is also illuminated.
Further details
The swimming pool is open May until September.
Directions, key instructions etc. will be sent out at the time final balance is paid.
Logs supplied at cost. May - September rates do not include central-heating.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION/PICTURES - PLEASE CONTACT US HAPPY TO HELP
Conditions
Some pets are welcome, please enquire with us before booking.
If baby comes too, we supply the necessary items free of charge - travel cot, high chair,changing mat, stair gates, potty plastic plates and cutlery, listening monitor, blender and much more for the under 5's
We prefer Saturday changeovers June-August, however, some flexibility may be possible, please contact us to discuss your personnal needs.
'smoking outside only please'
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Share videoThe Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Deux Sevres region
Our area is situated on the Gulf Stream and has high temperatures in summer second only to the Mediterranean.
As L'Espoir is located on the edge of three of Frances best known holiday destinations, the Vendee, Loire and Deux Sevres, you are close to vineyards where you can sample various local wines from the producers. The Vendee coast with glorious golden sandy beaches to enjoy and locally produced cheese and meats to savour.
For the active guests there is canoeing horse riding carting golf balloning cycling nearby.
Other activities nearby-Pescalis fishing site-Wines of the loire-Adventure Park Vouvant,Chantemerle.
The Bressuire / Boisme area
Those who wish to be out and about there are footpaths and bridleways to explore around the area. Our town of Bressuire has a beautiful Chateau, toy museum and a festival celebrating the local region and local crafts.There is a wide selection of unique shops, restaurants,cafes and bars to sit and watch the world go by.
Nearby is the International Fishing centre of Pescalis. Puy du Fou and Futurascope theme parks are close by us.
Enjoy the sounds of birds in the mornings as you have your breakfast on the terrasse, laze around the garden and pool, sit and read under the gazebbo, play a game of boules. Then at the end of your busy day cook a bbq then sit out and watch the sun go down with a lovely glass of local wine watching for shooting stars in the ink black skies above you.
Example of nearby attractions and activities should you wish to explore our local area are -
Golf
Leisure lakes
Water park
Karting
Chateaux
Markets
Wine & Cheese producers
Cycle paths
Walking
International Fishing Resort
Canoeing
Sailing
Typical sleepy villages
Grand Parc Puy du Fou
La Rochelle
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Poitier Biard -1hr |
| Railway: | Bressuire 10mns |
| Ferry: | Saint Malo 4.5hrs |
Flights to these nearby airports ---
Fly to Nantes - 11/2 hrs drive
Air France from Gatwick via Paris
GB Airways from Gatwick
Ryanair from Liverpool, Bournemouth, East Midlands, Shannon, Dublin and Stansted airports
Aer Arann from Manchester, Bristol and Cork
Fly to La Rochelle 11/4 hrs drive
Ryanair from Stansted and Dublin
Flybe from Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester and Southampton
Easy jet from Bristol and Gatwick
Jet2 from Edinburgh and Leeds
Fly to Poitiers 1hr drive
Ryanair from Stansted and Edinburgh
Fly to Tours 2hrs drive
Ryanair from Stansted
Euro Tunnel Dover-Calais
Travel by Sea from these ports ----
Britany Ferries
Speed Ferries
LD Lines
Portsmouth to St Malo, Caen, Cherbourg
Poole to Cherbourg
Plymouth to Cherbourg
Cork to Cherbourg
By rail
Eurostar from Waterloo or Ashford to Pairs Gare du Nord and connect with the TGV
Useful web-site address to search for best prices
www.skyscanner.net
www.raileurope.co.uk
www.ryanair.com
www.easyjet.com
www.britishairways.com
www.jet2.com
www.poferries.com
www.seafrance.com
www.brittany-ferries.com
www.speedferries.com
www.ldlines.co.uk
www.eurotunnel.com
Visit our website - link below.
Activities near Bressuire
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 30 May 2011 |
We had a family reunion last year with my son and his family who are from South Africa, my other son and his family from Scotland, and my husband and myself, we all chose to go to L'Espoir. It... more |
01 May 2011 |
We live a long way from our daughter, so we try to spend some of our holidays together. This has to be the best property we have found - my daughter and her teenage children were able to have their... more |
27 Apr 2011 |
Thank you for a wonderful holiday, I dont think I have been so relaxed on holiday in years! It was lovley to arrive to your welcome pack, a cup of tea followed by a glass of wine was well... more |
Guestbook for L'Espoir
Thank you both for a lovely holiday, we had a relaxful time at L'Espoir, the children ran free in the garden playing out and swimming, Ryan swan his first solo length. Your help with our car breakdown was above and beyond, thank you so much.
Suffolk
Pool lovely & eating outside in the evenings. Pool fence especially comforting with small children rather than just an alarm. Facilities were great good choice of children's dvds showers very good priority for us. Zoo de Doue excellant and only a short drive away.
Chester
Very good value for money, lots of space good size bedrooms, Views wonderful, Thoughtful touches much appreciated, range of books for children, pool toys, fairies. Kitchen very well equipped. Would return again.
Wiltshire
We had a super holiday at your beautiful house and would very much like to return some time.
Leicestershire
We have a lovely stay at L'Espoir, everything was perfect, our children especially loved the pool and the toys supplied......... hot outdoor shower was the best ever, Peter 6.
London
...Such a relaxing holiday, children have new pen friends, lots around to keep them amused........beds were so comfortable, well equipped kitchen, even a moules pot , will come again...... .
Berkshire.
Well equipped kitchen, lovely pool and loungers, great outdoor eating areas, quiet spots for reading or just enjoying the beautiful views, nicely laid out garden, Sky and Wifi a great bonus, peaceful and private.
Aberdeen
Just wanted to say what a fantastic place you have in a wonderous location. Everyone had a fabulous time and the house was everything you said it was and so so much more. With such a location a week seems like two weeks and we were able to relax straight away....
Essex
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| BOOKED OUT | 12 May 12 | 9 Jun 12 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| EARLY SUMMER | 9 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| BOOKED OUT | 30 Jun 12 | 7 Jul 12 | £ 1000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| MID SUMMER | 7 Jul 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 1100 | - | - | 1 Week |
| BOOKED OUT | 21 Jul 12 | 18 Aug 12 | £ 1300 | - | - | 1 Week |
| BOOKED OUT | 18 Aug 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 1000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| LATE SUMMER | 1 Sep 12 | 6 Oct 12 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
We accept bookings for midweek start and shortstays between October and April. Please contact us with your dates and we will offer the best possible price. Christmas and New Year prices on request.
Heating and Log supplement for rentals October-April.
###CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR 2012 Sold OUT###
We can accomodate babies and ALL baby equipment supplied is free of charge - please bring your own cot linen.
Bed linen supplied - Bathroom & kitchen hand towels supplied as are dishclothes - please bring your own bath+pool towels.
Terms -
Your booking will be confirmed when we receive your deposit amount of 25% rental cost together with your signed and completed booking form within 7days of commiting to book.
Balance of retal cost 75% due 12 weeks prior to holiday commencement.
A security deposit of €150 p/week due 1 week prior to holiday commencement.
Payments are accepted in Euro's by - BankTransfer (Exchange rate fixed at time of booking) - Debit Card and Credit Card via PayPal + Pay Pal charges
~~~New Additions - Free access to Wi-Fi (Please bring your own lap-top) New Flat Screen TV to view full UK Sky listings~~~
Availability
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Availability notes:
L'Espoir is our second home for over 10 yrs and is available to book any dates coloured in green.
Long rental requests are accepted between October to April.
Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 7 years listed You are contacting L' Espoir
Payment accepted
Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2005. This farmhouse has received 4 reviews from previous guests.  |
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