La Chataigneraie holiday cottage rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, disabled access, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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La Foye (cottage)

Home:20225
Sleeps up to:6   (3 bedrooms)
Rates:£275 to £550
Nearest beach:L'Aiguillon Plage: 80 km
Will consider:Long term lets (over 1 month)
Changeover day:Sat
Access:Car advised
Wheelchair access
Notes:Sorry - no pets allowed
Suitable for children
No smoking at this property
Self-catering

Home description

This beautifully renovated cottage set in peaceful and tranquil gardens comes all- inclusive including bedding and towels, services, has electric heating for out- of -season holiday periods and benefits from being on mains drainage.

Downstairs accommodation consists of a beamed living room with wood burning stove and satellite TV, fully fitted well equipped kitchen, dining room with seating for six, utility room with washing machine and bedroom with king-sized bed and en-suite shower room.

Upstairs accommodation consists of large bedroom with wooden beams and floor with king-sized sleigh bed, second bedroom with two single beds and a bathroom.

Cottage
Cottage
Upstairs Bedroom with king-size sleigh bed
Upstairs Bedroom with king-size sleigh bed
Well-equipped Kitchen
Well-equipped Kitchen
Lounge with wood burner stove, english TV, DVD player
Lounge with wood burner stove, english TV, DVD player
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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Vendee region

This pretty cottage is set in the heart of the rolling Deux-Sèvres countryside known as the Gâtine is within the Deux Sevres area, bordering the Vendee, the second sunniest region of France. The cottage is set in a peaceful village location and is ideal for walking, cycling or fishing holidays or day trips.

The region enjoys a Mediterrean climate with long, hot sunny days from May through to September.
It is surrounded by fields of sunflowers and maize giving and has easy access to the West coast beaches of Royan, Futurescope to the East and Cognac in the South.

The second highest point in the Deux-Sevres at 259m above sea level, the market town of L'Absie is situated on the crossing point of two ancient roman roads. Around a third of this pretty commune is occupied by forest, the woods and lakes providing plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, fishing and enjoying the great outdoors. Restaurants, shops and bars are all within walking distance in the village centre.

The house is in an ideal location for a relaxing holiday as well as the option to explore the nearby Vendee coast and the many attractions such as the Puy du Fou, Futuroscope, La Rochelle as well as other historic sites of interest.


La Chataigneraie area

Nearby attractions include many lakes with beaches, swimming & tennis; “Venise Verte” for punting and canoeing, 9 different golf courses, the Pescalis International Fishing & Nature Centre, Go-karting and an adventure forest, Puy du Fou “historical theme park” and night-time son et lumiere; the futouristic Futuroscope, and many beautiful abbeys and churches to visit.

The village of L'Absie is approximately 15 minutes from La Chataigneraie. The village itself is well served by bars, a restaurant, boulangerie, grocery store, newsagents and a charcuterie/deli.

Pescalis one of the Premier Fishery Complex in Europe is 15 mins drive away.

A number of lakes with beaches are located nearby for swimming.


How to get there

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Ryanair fly to La Rochelle from London; Poitiers from London; Nantes from London and East Midlands (www.ryanair.com).

Flybe fly to La Rochelle from Manchester, Birmingham and Southampton (www.flybe.co.uk).

Easyjet fly to La Rochelle from London and Bristol (www.easyjet.com)

All airports are between 75 and 100km.

St Malo ferry port is 3.5 hours away (www.brittany-ferries.co.uk).
Caen ferry port is 5 hours away (www.brittany-ferries.co.uk).

Other airports within driving distance include
- Bordeaux (240 km / 3 hours) (www.bmibaby.com or www.easyjet.com)
- Limoges (190 km / 2.5 hrs) (www.flybe.co.uk or www.ryanair.com).
- Rennes (230km / 2.5 hrs) (www.flybe.co.uk or www.ryanair.com).
- Bergerac (295km / 3.5 hrs) (www.flybe.co.uk or www.ryanair.com).

(all times & distances approximate see www.theaa.com euro route planner for more details)

Able to get cheap flights to Paris, but don't fancy driving down? You can catch TGV from Paris to Poitier. This takes approximately 1.5 hrs by train and the station is approx 50km from the house. Avis will hire cars from Poitier train station.


Activities near La Chataigneraie

Sports:
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Fishing

Great for:
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays


Facilities

Luxuries:Log fire, DVD player
General:TV, CD player, Satellite TV
Standard:Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:Dish washer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:Bedrooms (3), Bathrooms (1), Ensuite (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (2)
Furniture:Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:Linen and towels provided.
Highchair available.
Outdoors:Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:Wheelchair access, Parking space

Further details indoors:
Cot plus a travel cot available on request (increasing the occupancy to 8). We also include in the price children’s bedding, crockery and cutlery, changing mat, high chair & push chair.

Selection of books, games, DVDs and CDs provided for guest use (for both adults and children).

Some English TV channels available through sky free to air box. Channels include BBC1, BBC2, ITV1, ITV2, CBBC, CBeebies, CITV.

Further details outdoors:
Large, mature private gardens (approx 2000 m2) with sheltered patio area equipped with large table and six chairs with parasol, BBQ and sunloungers for relaxing on those hot, sunny days!

A selection of outdoor games (boules, bats, balls etc) are available for guests to use. We also have one adult bike available for guests to use.

NEW for 2008 16 ft above ground swimming pool. Guests need to bring their own pool towels.

Private, off road parking for up to three cars.

Lockable shed available for guests to store bikes etc during their visit.

Garden has an abundance of fruit trees and plants (strawberries, raspberries, grapes, plums, peaches and pears) and herbs which guests are able to help themselves to.


Further details

House will be cleaned between lets. All bedding and towels (but not pool towels) included within the rental cost.

English-speaking representative on hand at changeover to answer any questions.

There is a no-smoking policy because the next family may be non-smokers.

No pets.

We prefer Saturday changeovers, but depending on the time of year some flexibility in the changeover day may be possible. We would also consider bookings for other than complete weeks (for example 10 days) depending on the time of year, so please contact us to discuss your personal needs.

If making an enquiry with us about availability, please add a phone number to help us to respond to your enquiry promptly.



Conditions

20% Non refundable deposit required at time of booking. Full payment 8 weeks prior to commencement of letting.

Refundable breakages deposit of £100 required with the balance, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).




Rental rates

Rental prices originally quoted in: British £Convert to:
PeriodFrom
To
Weekly
Nightly rate Minimum 
stay
WeekdayWeekend
September 2008 30 Aug 0827 Sep 08£  350--1 Week
Autumn/Winter 2008-09 27 Sep 084 Apr 09£  275--1 Week
Easter 2009 4 Apr 0918 Apr 09£  350--1 Week
Spring 2009 18 Apr 0916 May 09£  300--1 Week
Late Spring 2009 16 May 0913 Jun 09£  350--1 Week
June 2009 13 Jun 0911 Jul 09£  400--1 Week
Summer 2009 11 Jul 0929 Aug 09£  550--1 Week
September 2009 29 Aug 0919 Sep 09£  400--1 Week
Late Sept 2009 19 Sep 093 Oct 09£  350--1 Week
Autumn/Winter 2009-10 3 Oct 0927 Mar 10£  275--1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Special offer for a two week booking 20th Sept - 4th October = £525! (£100 discount off the normal 2 week rate).


Guestbook

'Excellent accommodation' - (Mortimer family, Bedfordshire).

'Lovely house, really enjoyed our holiday, hope to return to La Foye next year. Would recommend this to anyone' - (Wiles family, Liverpool).

'We really enjoyed our stay - It’s a lovely house in a great part of France (Ali family)

'Spacious, clean and very well equipped. Will definitely highly recommend La Foye' (Hutchin family - May 2008)

''The cottage is beautiful. Thank you very much - we had a great holiday' (Baillie family - June 2008)

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your holiday cottage, it is one of the best equipped gites we have stayed at. Thank you" (Truong family - Aug 2008)


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Name:Robert & Helen Collinson
Tel:+44 (0)1257 453952
Mobile:+44 (0)7956 849249
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Languages: EnglishFrench
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