Car essential Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 7 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
Les Papillons is a stone, beamed cottage, set in the award winning village of Loubille, 7kms from the market town of Chef Boutonne with its restaurants, bars and Chateau de Javarzay. Market day is on a Saturday selling local fresh produce.
Loubille has a boulangerie which is 50metres from the cottage selling fresh bread and croissants as well as mouthwatering cakes.
Loubille also has a café/bar/shop where you can enjoy a glass or two of the locally produced pineau or just have a coffee whilst watching the world go by.
Pool area
Flowers in the garden
Covered bbq area
Lounge/diner
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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Deux Sevres region
Futuroscope (the theme park of the moving image) in Poitiers is just over an hours drive away. La Rochelle and Cognac are within 90 minutes drive.
There are also some man made lakes nearby where you can swim or take a picnic.
Marais Poitevin (green Venice) is 45 minutes aware where you can hire boats to explore the canals. We are situated in a micro climate, which has France's second highest number of sunshine hours per year.
Chef Boutonne / Loubille area
Loubille is a pretty village, famous for winning the flower competitions.There are pretty hamlets to discover either by foot or cycle. Loubille also has a 'lavoir' where women used to do their washing. Chef Boutonne is a pleasant market town.
There is a well stocked lake by the Chateau de Javarzay and plenty of walks around the old part of Chef Boutonne. The villages in the area all have different festivals and everyone is welcome.
How to get there
Ryanair serves La Rochelle, Poitiers and Angouléme which are all within 90 minuet drive of the cottage. Eurostar goes to Paris or Lille and from there it is easy to get the TGV to Poitiers or Ruffec (car hire may be available). From Boulogne or Calais, it takes approx 7-8 hours drive using the new A28 motorway.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Poitiers: 78 km
Railway:
Ruffec: 24 km
Ferry:
St Malo: 399 km
Activities near Chef Boutonne
Sports: Fishing
Great for: Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
TV, Video player, CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Wheelchair access, Secure parking
Further details indoors: Les Papillons is situated all on the ground. It consists of two large bedrooms, shower room with multi jet shower, well equipped kitchen and a large lounge/ diner with wood burner and wood floors.
Further details outdoors: There is a fully maintained pool with secure access, situated in the pool area, with sun loungers, tables and chairs.
We also offer various seating areas in the courtyard which are available in the sunshine or in shady areas.
We have two barbecues and our guests may have use of the cycles at no cost to explore the local area.
Further details
English owners are on hand to answer any questions.
Linen provided but not towels or kitchen linen.
Terms and conditions apply and can be obtained on request. We require 25% of the total payment as deposit. The remainder to be paid 8 weeks before commencement of rental period. Payment and deposit to be made as English cheque.
Conditions
No smoking in the cottage but can smoke outside.
Non refundable deposit of 25% of the total rent required to secure booking.
Balance payable 8 weeks before date of rental period.
Security deposit of £150.00 required in case of damage on arrival. This is refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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May until mid June
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250£250
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450£450
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13 Sep 09
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250£250
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Our preferred method of payment is by an English cheque.
Guestbook for Les Papillons
Visitors Comments:
Steve & Jan are always willing to help and allow space and privacy at the same time, a perfect combination.
One of the best gîtes we’ve been to. Steve and Jan have really thought of everything to make sure holidays are as good as they can be.
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