L'Aile de l'Ouest

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Barn |1 bedroom |Sleeps 2

La Chatre in Loire Valley

From £250 per week |  From £42 per night

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

The accommodation which is a self contained converted part of our main barn and known by the locals as The West Wing, has been sympathetically renovated using the original beams and stone work, ideal for couples looking for tranquil surroundings set in the heart of the countryside in the Loire Valley.

It is located near to the village of Crevant with a grocery store (selling petrol), post office, baker, butcher, hairdresser and bar & restaurant that has an outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts for hire.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Please note that the rental accommodation comprises of only part of the barn.

The accommodation comprises of spacious lounge with French doors to garden and stunning views over open countryside and all the comforts of home, stepping up to dining area (full length window also opening to garden) which leads onto dressing area with triple wardrobe and drawers and into bedroom with en suite shower, hand basin and toilet.
Kitchen with four ring gas hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment and all other accessories.

A baby travel cot is available if required and the washing machine is usable in our house (a small charge per load to cover laundry products etc).

There is a multi-gym, exercise bike, sit-up machine and weights for the more energetic person.

No smoking in the accommodation but no problem outside.

Further details outdoors:
There is a private garden for use by the guests with garden furniture and BBQ, enclosed by hedges and a small fence between our garden and the guest garden so our dogs are separated from yourselves although they can still look longingly through the fence for a little bit of affection.

Parking is in our drive behind wooden gates.

We are situated on a very quiet lane with just a few tractors passing and the odd herd of cows changing fields.

There are 2 mountain bikes available for use by the guests and of course boules.

Tennis rackets are available for use with hire of courts in Crevant.

Further details

A Welcome pack is provided.

Arrival and departure times are flexible.

Conditions

Well behaved pets welcomed by enquiry. The gardens are reasonably secure with thick hedging as the main border and a gate across front entrance.
We have 2 Old English Sheepdogs that love the company of other dogs.

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Le Breuil Malot

 

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Entrance To The Gite, L'Aile de L'Ouest

 

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Aspect From Front Entrance

 

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Lounge Looking Toward Front Entrance

The Loire Valley / Indre region

In the south of the Loire Valley bordering the Limousin, Creuse and Cher regions is this unspoilt area of rural France abundant with forests, farmland, lakes and rivers for swimming, boating or fishing and of course vine yards.

There are numerous old towns with lots of history and architecture to explore notably Nohant Vic the home of George Sands the famous "female" author.

The La Chatre area

The historic market town of La Chatre, a 15 minutes drive, offers a taste of medieval architecture, restaurants, bars, shops, banks and supermarkets. The local Saturday market gives an experience of real France where local produce can be bought, cheese, bread, wine, fruit & veg and fresh fish.

For the active there this Tennis, Golf, Horse Riding, Cycling and Rambling Routes, Fishing and at "Lac Eguzon" a 30 mins drive, all types of water activities, Water Skiing, Wind Surfing, Speed Boats, Kayaking, Pedalos plus a man made beach for relaxing or taking that refreshing dip.

The 4* hotel, a 10 minutes drive offers a gastronomic restaurant, 18 and 9 hole golf course plus driving range and a fantastic spa centre for massage, beauty and facial treatments, hydrotherapy and the health suite has indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzi, sauna and fully equipped gym.

For the less active there is the typical Rural French Lifestyle relaxing, eating and drinking in one of the many small local bars and restaurants.

Throughout the spring and summer months there is a vast array of events from the 24 hour Music Festival (21st June), Retro Car Rally (June/July), Harley Davidson Bike Rally (August) and the Summer Fetes with Evening Soirees hosted by the local villages almost every weekend.

How to get there

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Cross channel ferries sail from Dover, Portsmoth, Poole and Plymouth to Calais and Caen. The Eurotunnel train service from Folkestone to Calais, then approx 6hrs drive south.

Ryanair airlines fly from London Stansted, Luton, Liverpool and East Midlands to Limoges.
From London Stansted, Birmingham and Edinburgh to Poitiers.
From London Stansted or Dublin to Tours

Flybe airlines fly from Southampton, Newcastle and Manchester to Limoges

Car hire available from all airports.

Activities near La Chatre

Reviews

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29 Jun 2011

“Comfortable and at home in the middle of France” We stayed a week at this rental, l'Aile-de-Ouest ("The Barn") in Le Breuil-Mâllot. It was exactly the romantic get-away we had pictured for an anniversary in the country, with... more

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Guestbook for L'Aile de l'Ouest

Thank you for sharing your "Slice of Heaven".
It has been a magical few days and would love to stay longer - next time !
The "West Wing" is a credit to both of you.
Dallas and Pam Crisp,
Brisbane Australia

An amazing find. Hosts most welcoming - accommodation excellent - and company for Honey !! every whim catered for. Peaceful and relaxing.
Very many thanks
Pearl, Sam and Honey

This is such a wonderful place. So quiet, peaceful and relaxing. The accommodation is superb and so sympathetically done. You don't expect to make friends when you go on holiday but we have definitely found 2 people with whom we would stay in touch. Thanks for everything
Mark & Jane, Blandford, Dorset

What a wonderful, relaxing week we've had. It's such an idyllic setting to sit and eat dinner outside in. We've enjoyed going to get our morning bread on our bikes.
We've felt so welcomed here by Bill, Pen and Benson and have enjoyed our chats throughout the week.
Many thanks for a wonderful holiday
Shani & Jim, Sevenoaks, Kent

Superbe. This is right for a wonderful place to stay and relax. A place where you are welcomed with smiles and wine! Where you are treated as friends and family and nothing is too much trouble. A huge "Merci" from us for your help at every turn (and hour) and we hope that you continue to enjoy your French retreat.
Lots of love
Anna, Matt + Francesca

Thank you Pen and Bill for this brilliant place which we have enjoyed so much. We hope the dogs will not be too sad now that we leave. Hopefully we can be back soon, loved the super comfortable sofas and prehaps next time we can help chopping wood :)
Hope to see you again soon and a big hug also to H+B (dogs)
Chrissy and Thomas Berlin

Merci Pen and Bill
It has been delightful to stay in this peaceful, well appointed gite - the best in our travels. Also the little "extras" that you provided were much appreciated. We will certainly recommend it to our Aussie mates.
Rosemary and Allan South Australia

Thanks so much for having us - this is the perfect tonic from the mad bustle of Paris!
Best days were spent sipping wine in the garden, toasting in the sun, eating home grown strawberries and chatting with you both.
Hope to visit again.
Brigit and Thomas Johannnesburg, South Africa

Our holiday here was superb. You were both the most welcoming people, after a long drive offering a cool drink. Kyrian had 2 very nice friends to play with ... Benson and Hennas will be a fine memory.
It was a hot, relaxing, very nice week in you beautifully decorated little "Aile de l'Ouest"
Lots of greetings
Veerle and Kyrian Belgium

Dear Bill and Pen,
Thank you so much for the most relaxing fortnight. This has certainly been the best place to stay - we couldn't have imagined that it would live up to the pictures on the web so well.
Took us 1000 miles to get here, but so worth it. Both the gite itself and yourselves have been perfect.
We're SO chilled !! Thank you so very much.
With our best love
Julie and Duncan Shetland

Thank you so much - we have had a wonderful holiday.
You have been so welcoming and the accomodation is first class. It was also lovely to have the little extras you left in the kitchen for us, thank you!
Very best wishes
Helen and Ian London

Dear Bill and Pen, what an amazing place!
Extremely comfortable gite in outstanding surroundings. The views are superb, (shown on walking map as a view point) perfect for total rest and relaxation.
Your hospitality is second to none. We wish you all the both for the future and hope to visit again.
Thanks for everything
Ann and Tony Worcs

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	3 Mar 12	31 Mar 12	250£ 250	4242	4242	3 Nights
Mid Season	31 Mar 12	30 Jun 12	275£ 275	5050	5050	3 Nights
High Season	30 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	325£ 325	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	1 Sep 12	3 Nov 12	275£ 275	5050	5050	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Low and Mid Season minimum stay 3 nights

High Season (July and August) reservation is Saturday to Saturday.

15% discount applies if holiday start date is less than 10 days from confirmation of booking, subject to availability.

20% of total booking fee due at time of booking as deposit. Non refundable.

Balance to be paid 6 weeks prior to arrival date.

Refundable £100 security/damage deposit to be paid on arrival, refunded on your departure subject to satisfactory property inspection.

Payments accepted by cheque or direct bank transfer.

Heating fuel cost €15 per week subject to usage.

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Availability notes:

Changeover day flexible during the low and mid season dates, 3 nights minimum.
High season July + August changeover day Saturday, 7 nights minimum booking.

Property not available during the winter months, November to End of February

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You are contacting Bill And Pen Tomlin Landline +33 254 307101 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This barn has received 1 review from previous guests.