La Branjardiere
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£250–£420 / week
About the home
La Branjardiere is a tastefully restored, comfortable and tranquil period cottage situated on the edge of a village in the Vendee. Ideal for families and couples, the cottage is fully equipped whilst maintaining a relaxed traditional feel. Enjoy cosy evenings in by the light of the wood-burning stove or dozy afternoons in the pretty cottage garden terrace.
The stone-built cottage is full of beams and period features, furnished in country antique style with modern fixtures and fittings, and comprises a large eat-in kitchen a spacious reception room, a store room, two bedrooms (one very generous double and a twin) and two bathrooms. Given its semi-rural location, the cottage is surprisingly well placed for a variety of the region's delightful attractions.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | La Tranche, 65km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets |
| Access: | Car essential Nearest amenities: 3km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 2 family bathrooms |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Conditions
One third of rental fee payable to secure booking, with the balance (plus £100 refundable deposit) due 8 weeks before arrival.
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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Vendee region
La Vendée has a superb, sunny climate. The region's historical importance has left it plenty of churches and historical buildings. The countryside is hugely varied, with a coastline (about an hour away) of long sandy beaches, lush forests and the dreamy canals of the Venise Verte.
There are many towns and cities to explore (about an hour by car) – La Rochelle, Nantes, Niort, Cholet. La Roche sur Yon (45 mins), Poitiers (90 mins). The celebrated Loire Valley lies just to the north of the region.
The Grand Parc du Puy du Fou (just over an hour) provides a great day out for the family - see www.puydufou.com/uk.
The La Caillere Saint-Hilaire area
Closer to home are the Tower of Bazoges en Pareds, the Museum of the Two Victories Clemenceau-de Lattre at Mouilleron en Pareds, the Mining Centre at Faymoreau, the abbeys at Nieul sur l’Autise and Maillezais, the Forest of Mervent- Vouvant and the Venise Verte.
There are weekly markets at many nearby towns. Chantonnay (15mins) has a very good supermarket, other general shopping, and a swimming pool. The village has an excellent butcher, baker and good basic shops.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | La Rochelle: 78 km |
| Railway: | Niort or Eurostar/TGV to Nantes then hire car: 66 km |
| Ferry: | St Malo: 292 km |
Easy accessibility from UK.
Three airports nearby:
Fly Ryan Air at any time of year from Stansted to La Rochelle, Nantes (easiest drive) or Poitiers.
During the summer, flights are also available from Gatwick, with BA to Nantes or with Easyjet to La Rochelle.
The best value car hire is from www.holidayautos.com, available from all nearby airports.
See www.viamichelin.com for directions
The nearest mainline train stations are at Nantes and Niort. Change at Paris or Lille.
Brittany Ferries sails from Portsmouth to Roskoff, St Malo or Caen.
Activities near La Caillere Saint-Hilaire
Horse Riding
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 13 Mar 2012 |
This must be the perfect gite. A great location in the lovely Vendee in a small village with everything on hand within a few kilometres. It really lives up to the photos - including the sheep grazing over the fence. I only wish it was April to see the Wisteria. The gite is beautifully decorated while feeling homely and welcoming. Julia the owner has thought of everything. It's all very easy and relaxing which is just what you want. A lovely home from home from which to explore all the fabulous towns and villages. |
Guestbook for La Branjardiere
'We had an absolutely cracking holiday in a wonderful part of France made all the more pleasurable by relaximng in your wonderful home.' SH July 2010
'We loved sitting by your cosy logburner. A great place for an autumn break.' RH Oct 2010
'Tranquillity in a truly unspoilt countryside with much to explore.' GH Sep 2009
'It felt like home from home. We would certainly like to go again.'
'A wonderful tranquil setting, ideal for getting away from everything. A lovely spacious home - very well equipped. Plenty of picturesque towns and villages within reach.'
' Birdsong all day and quiet nights.'
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 31 Mar 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 320 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 360 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Jun 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 420 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 380 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | £ 250 | - | - | 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.
Electricity and logs for woodburning stove will be charged at cost from October to April.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Julia La Bouchardiere
Languages spoken    The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This cottage has received 1 review from previous guests.  |
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