Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Les Tournesols is a great holiday location for all the family offering relaxation, things to do and places of interest to visit locally.
The house benefits from a private new hard tennis court and a new heated 10x5m fenced pool (with a large terrace -200m2) overlooking gardens and fields.
There are many beautiful countryside walks from the house. Mountain bikes are available to explore the miles of tracks and quiet country lanes which surround La Caillere.
New 10x5m Heated Pool with Large Terrace
Spacious Lounge/Dining Room (34m2)
New Tennis Court overlooking fields
Front Garden overlooking the Pool
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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Vendee region
The Vendee has a varied landscape consisting of 140 km of coastline (fantastic beaches), the Marais Poitevin a patchwork of fields divided by canals, plains and the bocage. La Caillere is located in the bocage area of the Vendee, an area of rolling countryside dotted with lakes and forests.
The area enjoys a good climate with one of the best sunshine records in france.
There are many historical places of interest and great theme parks at Puy-du-Fou (45min) and Futuroscope (90min).
La Caillere Saint-Hilaire area
La Caillere is a large village with a range of shops consisting of a small well stocked super market, boulangerie, boucherie, poissonerie (weekends only), pharmacie, banks, bar/tabac, petrol station, pizzeria and restaurant. There is also a football pitch for ball games and a skateboard park about 5 minutes walk away.
Around La Caillere there are many tracks and lanes perfect for walking and cycling.
Of the many places to visit nearby are Fontenay-le-Comte with its ancient streets of Renaissance houses, Vouvant one of the most beautiful villages in France and the vast Mervent-Vouvant forest to name just a few.
As well as the new tennis court on site there are 4 indoor courts at the Tennis club in Fontenay-le-Comte.
How to get there
You can take your car via Brittany ferries who sail to Roscoff, Cherbourg, Caen & St Malo. We are just 3 hours from St Malo.
Fly into:- Nantes (1Hour) - Ryan Air, BA, Air France La Rochelle (1 Hour) - Flybe, Ryan Air, Easyjet.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
La Rochelle: 69 km
Railway:
Chantonnay: 13 km
Ferry:
St Malo: 270 km
Activities near La Caillere Saint-Hilaire
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire
General:
Central heating, TV, Table tennis
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities:
Dish washer, Cooker, Fridge
Rooms:
Bedrooms (3), Bathrooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Tennis court on site, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Shared outdoor pool (heated), Trampoline
Access:
Wheelchair access, Parking space
Further details indoors: Newly decorated, furnished and presented to a high standard throughout.
Woodburning stove and full heating make the house ideal for a winter break.
Further details outdoors: Outdoor seating for 6 people. Table Tennis Table.
Further details
Strictly no smoking except externally. A deposit of £150 is required per week booked, the balance is payable 8 weeks before the start of your booking. A refundable breakages security deposit of £150 is required on arrival. The client is to take out a travel insurance policy giving full personal liability cover for all members of the party. (under French law this is not covered by the property owners insurance)
Conditions
Rental prices are fully inclusive of utilities, provision of bed linen and towels. Welcome pack provided on arrival. End of stay cleaning included. Mid stay cleaning and linen change for bookings of more than 1 week. Change over saturday, flexible in low season. Bikes available at additional cost. English speaking owners on hand to answer any questions. Tennis coaching available at additional cost
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
29 Sept to 22 Dec
1 Dec 07
22 Dec 07
325£ 325
100100
100100
2 Nights
Christmas / New Year
22 Dec 07
5 Jan 08
400£ 400
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0-
1 Week
5 Jan to 21 March
5 Jan 08
22 Mar 08
325£ 325
100100
100100
2 Nights
Easter
22 Mar 08
29 Mar 08
400£ 400
0-
0-
1 Week
29 March to 25 April
29 Mar 08
26 Apr 08
400£ 400
100100
100100
2 Nights
26 April to 27 June
26 Apr 08
28 Jun 08
450£ 450
100100
100100
3 Nights
28 June to 11 July
28 Jun 08
12 Jul 08
600£ 600
0-
0-
1 Week
12 July to 29 August
12 Jul 08
30 Aug 08
800£ 800
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0-
1 Week
30 August to 26 Sept
30 Aug 08
27 Sep 08
450£ 450
100100
100100
3 Nights
81
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. 1.Bookings commence on saturdays but flexible in low season.
Guestbook
Some comments for our first year (2007)
"Lovely, comfortable accommodation, great facilities in gorgeous area"
"Fantastic accommodation. Plenty to do."
"We had a marvellous two weeks here at les Tournesols. Thank you so much for making us so comfortable & welcome."
"Thank you for a lovely holiday. Accommodation absolutely faultless and lovely company from everyone."
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 17179
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Dawn Broomfield
Tel:
+33 (0)2 51000624
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Advertiser joined: 17 Nov 2006 This property added: 29 Jan 2007