Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Welcome to our house in the picturesque Seven Valleys area of Northern France. Just over one hour from Calais and Boulogne, 45 minutes from the sandy beaches at Berck and Le Touquet but a million miles away from England !! Our house is in the small village of Blangerval-Blangermont which is approximatley 10 mins drive from the market towns of Hesdin, St Pol sur Ternoise, Frevent and Auxi Le Chateau.
The house is light and airey with all accommodation located on the ground floor for easy access. There is a large living/dining room with a wood burning stove and seating for 6 people. For your entertainment there is a TV, DVD player, radio and an ipod docking station, along with a selection of books, DVD's and games. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped with access to the back garden.
There are three large bedrooms, one twin, one double and one king size and all with ample cupboard space. A travel cot is available. Bedding and bathroom towels are provided. Outside there is a large enclosed garden overlooking fields and with a patio and barbecue area with table and chairs. There is also a driveway with parking for several cars.
Our house
View from the front garden
Kitchen
Living Room
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The Northern France / Nord-Pas-de-Calais region
The Seven Valleys area is a mixture of gently rolling hills and open countryside and is ideal for walking, cycling and relaxing. The seven rivers that give area its name are ideal for fishing and we are within easy reach of the many golf courses in the Pas de Calais region.
The sandy beaches of the Cote d'Opale are 45 mins away. Berck has a wide sandy beach popular for kite flying, sand yachting and horse riding whilst Le Touquet (also known as Paris by the sea) has sophisticated boutiques, restaurants and a casino. The real Paris (and Disneyland) is just over 2 hours away by car or train making it an ideal day trip. Alternatively, the historic city of Lille is about one and a quarter hours to the North East.
Closer to home you can visit the flower-decked village of Boubers-sur-Canche, go fishing at Monchel-sur-Canche or explore the national forest at Hesdin. En route to the coast is the walled city of Montreuil-sur-Mer, once home to Victor Hugo and the setting for Les Miserables, which is acted out around the town during the summer evenings.
Heading south is the city of Amien with its famous cathedral and the battlefields of the Somme. These provide a fascinating day out for all ages with visits to the visitor centre at Thiepval, the giant Lochnagar crater at la Boisselle and a ride on the Le Petit train de la Haute Somme being just a few of the things to do.
Hesdin area
The historic market town of Hesdin is set on the rivers Canche and Ternoise and has been described as one of the most charming towns in the Pas de Calais with its cobbled square, numerous cafes and a thriving market every Thursday. The town also has a wide range of shops and several supermarkets for stocking up on local produce as well as the essential beer and wine.
For those interested in history Hesdin's impressive town hall (which now hosts the tourist information office) was once home to Charles V's sister and the battlefield and museum at Agincourt are just 10km away.
How to get there
Crossings from the UK: Folkestone to Calais - Eurotunnel - 35 mins Dover to Boulogne - Speed Ferries - 50 mins Dover to Calais - P&O, SeaFrance - 1 hour 30 mins Dover to Dunkerque - Norfolk Line - 1 hour 45mins
By car: just over one hour from the ports of Calais, Boulogne or Dunkerque
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Le Touquet
Railway:
Arras - main line to Paris
Activities near Hesdin
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
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