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Lage de Messe holiday farmhouse accommodation with beach/lake nearby, internet access, walking and fireplace

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  • Farmhouse
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 7 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 100 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Car essential
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

The accommodation consists of two houses, 5 metres apart, in a secluded garden with a heated pool. They are situated in the small hamlet of Lage, close to Vanzay and Couhé, which provide a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants.

Broadband internet access provided.

Bed linen, hand and bath towels provided.

Well behaved pets welcome.

Some comments from the Les Canards guest book:

"Thanks as ever Clive and Beryl for providing such an excellent holiday home from home!"

"Magnifique. Que du bonheur. Merci".

"Our 2nd visit here and just as delightful as last year......Thank you again for your wonderful holiday home".

"Merci pour cet agréable sejour aux Canards…..La maison, ainsi que tous les services proposés ont été très apprécié - la piscine et le jardin sont également très agréables. En définitive, nous sommes très contents de notre séjour dans votre maison, nous y reviendrons avec plaisir".

"Wonderful stay. Boys loved the pool. Had everything we needed. Amazing star gazing at night. We hope to return. Merci!"

"Wonderful holiday-home & pool made a perfect break! Hope to come back soon!".

"How lucky are we.... 2 glorious weeks here!!"

"Thank you Beryl & Clive for your friendly welcome and help. Everything provided for an enjoyable and peaceful holiday"

"Our 3rd year running here & just as lovely as the last 2 visits"

"We have had a fantastic stay - with amazing weather to top it off"

"The pictures don't do it justice! We don't have a bad word to say about Les Canards, the properties were so comfortable and well equipped"

 

Further details

The two houses are both rented within the one quoted price and are situated together in a secluded, shady garden. The pool is fenced so that children can play safely in the garden.

Further details indoors

The larger of the two houses has a well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and fridge freezer, and a separate utility room with washing machine. The ground floor of the house also has a dining room and a large lounge with English freeview satellite TV. These are connected by a hallway leading to a bathroom with shower. Stairs from the hallway lead to the first floor, where there are two large bedrooms, one with a king size bed and single bed, and one with two single beds. A modern cot is also available. Above the lounge there is a mezzanine floor, with a discrete curtained area including a comfortable double futon bed which forms one of the sleeping areas. In addition there is a bathroom with bath and shower attachment and a separate toilet.

The second of the two houses has a pretty kitchen/dining area with fridge and cuisiniere, which is open to the lounge-type sitting area. There is also a shower room and separate toilet on the ground floor. An open wooden staircase leads to a large bedroom with two single beds, and a separate toilet and basin. This house also has the use of the utility room, which is separate from the main house.

Further details outdoors

Both properties are set within a private garden laid mainly to grass but with gravel drive and paths. At the end of the garden is a 10 X 5 metre, heated swimming pool with underwater lighting and Roman steps, surrounded by a paved a gravel terrace which provides an ample sunbathing and sitting area. The pool is heated and available from 1st June until 30th September and has been sited so that it benefits from sun from dawn until dusk. Near the pool is a 'pool house', with sink, fridge, toilet and shower.

There is a games room, with table tennis and guests are welcome to use our bicycles - the surrounding area is beautifully flat and encourages all the party to do a little cycling!

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King Bed Single Bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 3: 2 Single Beds
  • Beds in other rooms: Double Bed
  • 2 Family bathrooms, 2 Shower rooms

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair available

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private outdoor pool (heated)
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Bicycles available
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

The keys will be in a key safe on site, so that our guests can arrive at any time to suit themselves after the agreed arrival time (16:30). We are sometimes in the neighbourhood and have others nearby to help when needed, however there is no-one overlooking you and since the property is at the end of a lane in the countryside, there are no interruptions to your peace and quiet.
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    Cancellation policy

    Full refund

    100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

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    50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

    25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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    Things to know

    Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
    If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

    Payment

    This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
    Damage deposit: £250.00

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    Well behaved dogs are welcome up to a maximum of two. Guests are requested to ensure they remain downstairs and to clear any mess from the grass before departure.

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    Manager restrictions

    Minimum stay: 7 night
    Changeover day: Sat

    About the owner

    Clive & Beryl J.
    Average reply time:
    2 hours 42 minutes

    Calendar updated:
    29 Mar 2024

    Years listed:
    13

    Based in:
    United Kingdom
    Languages spoken: English, French, German
    This Farmhouse has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and sleeps 9. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 14 Feb 2011. Located in Couhe, it has 8 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £859 to £2004.
    The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 29 Mar 2024.
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    A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

    Lovely quiet and comfortable stay
    Aug 2022

    A lovely idyllic cottage in the French countryside. Everything you need for a restful holiday. The Pool was a real treat and well maintained.

    Reviewed 28 Aug 2022

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Owner's reply:
    Dear Annabel, Thanks very much for the kind review. Apologies for taking so long to respond; for some reason we didn't see it when you posted it. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope you will return one day. Regards Clive & Beryl

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

    Charming, peaceful property
    Aug 2020

    We had a great stay at this charming, peaceful property. The owners were so helpful and easy to deal with. We were concerned the bedroom on the mezzanine would lack privacy but it was fine in practice… More 

    Reviewed 10 Aug 2020

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    Owner's reply:
    Dear Claire. We were delighted to hear that you and your party had a good time at Les Canards and thank you very much for taking the time to complete a review. It is good to hear that you found the property well equipped because we had to remove many items: games, crockery, cutlery etc due to COVID restrictions. Hopefully in the future we can replace everything and you can return to enjoy the even higher standards that we normally offer! All the best CLIVE & BERYL

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    A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

    Beautiful, well-equipped house in a quiet, restful location
    Sep 2018

    This property had everything we needed for every occasion. Both houses are really well-equipped, with lots of crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. Even the pool house has enough equipment (crock… More 

    Reviewed 7 Oct 2018

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    Owner's reply:
    Thanks Alayne for these very kind words. It was great meeting you and the family and we hope to welcome you back in the future CLIVE & BERYL

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    lucilebretecher
    Montrevault-sur-Evre, France

    Sejour à Couhé
    Aug 2018

    Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. La villa est vraiment bien et conforme à l'annonce. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié les services fournis et la… More 

    Reviewed 20 Aug 2018

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    Owner's reply:
    Merci Lucile pour les gentils mots. Merci aussi d’avoir bien pris soin de notre propriété. Nous vous remercions et nous espèrons que vous allez choisir Les Canards encore à l’avenir!

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    A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

    Fantastic secluded property
    Jul 2018

    This property is in a fantatically secluded location with great facilities and a wonderful pool area which is not overlooked. The photos really do not do the property justice! The separate smaller hou… More 

    Reviewed 1 Aug 2018

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    Owner's reply:
    Thanks Paula for the very kind words. We hope to welcome you back in due course - and you will be pleased to hear we have replaced all the loungers!

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Review 1-5 of 8

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