Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 8 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Le Vieux Café is set in the beautiful Vendée countryside, in the small village of Lairoux. This is only a 10 minute drive to the cathedral town of Luçon where you will find many shops, supermarkets and restaurants. The safe sandy beaches of La Faute and La Tranche sur Mer are only 20 minutes away. The area has an excellent hiking and cycling network.
The house contains many period features along with a modern fully equipped kitchen. There is also a private al fresco seating and BBQ area. In the extensive gardens you will find a 12 x 7 metre heated pool (shared with one other house), a boules court and a gamesroom with Xbox 360, Table Tennis & many toys & games.
Le Vieux Café
Relaxing by the Pool
Comfortable Living room
Master Bedroom
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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Vendee region
The Vendée is the second sunniest region of France and has lots of excellent beaches from as little as 20 minutes away from our location. This is the ideal spot for walking or cycling holidays and Lairoux is on the edge of the marshes (Le Marais) and the countryside is a bird watchers paradise. There are also 5 golf courses in the area and for a more tranquil day out - Le Marais Poitevin is only 30 minutes away where you can hire boats and take a trip out through the many canals.
Lairoux area
Lairoux is a small village on a hill overlooking the beautiful Vendée countryside. The house has fantastic views over the marshes below! A new bar has recently opened inthe village, and we have a bakery van which delivers fresh bread & croissants everyday to the village.
Luçon is only 10 minutes away and makes a nice day out with a visit to the 600 year old cathedral or a saunter around the Jardin Dumaine.
The surrounding countryside is great to explore and there are many guided walks around the area - stopping off in many of the picturesque little villages for a coffee or beer - many having weekly markets and brocante or antiques fairs at the weekends.
For a more active holiday, there are many watersports available at La Tranche or Les Sables D'Olonne including surfing, sand kiting, diving and jet skiing.
We are also within a 60 minute drive of the Puy de Fou and Futuroscope Theme Parks
How to get there
Le Vieux Café is approximately a 3 hour drive from St Malo, or 5 hours from Cherbourg. The route is mainly on major roads or motorways, and then we are 20 minutes away from Junction 6 on the A83.
Cheap flights with Ryan Air are available to Nantes Airport (Approx 1 hour away), and all major car hire companies are available there. You can also fly in to La Rochelle Airport which is only 40 minutes away.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
La Rochelle: 40 km
Railway:
Lucon: 8 km
Ferry:
St Malo: 300 km
Activities near Lairoux
Sports: Watersports Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property
General:
Central heating, TV, Table tennis, Games room, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 7, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, BBQ, Shared outdoor pool (heated), Swing set
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: This property boasts lots of period features and at the turn of the 20th Century it was the hub of village life - being the local café and restaurant. - The living room contains a large bookcase with all types of holiday reading - There is also a laptop with secure wireless internet access - The sofa can also be used as an extra bed, as it folds out into a large sofabed - For guests with young children, there are stair gates at the top and bottom of the stairway - A cot, baby bath, changing mat, highchair and plastic crockery & cutlery are provided - Games room with table tennis, table football, lots of board games and toys, dressing up clothes and artists materials. - Xbox 360 and a large DVD library
Further details outdoors: - Private Seating and BBQ Area - The pool area is shared with our other house - L'Écurie. - There are several loungers and parasols available, along with inflatables & waterwings - Gravel courtyard with parking for several cars - Boules Court and lawned area
Further details
We are also able to provide the following extra services: * Welcome Pack of Food * Home cooked Evening meal on arrival * Sunday BBQ * Babysitting & taxi Service * Send off Big Breakfast see our website for further details
Conditions
* We will consider allowing pets - please contact us with your requirements. * Smoking is not allowed in the house, but is allowed in the al fresco dining area. * Refundable breakages deposit of £100/€130 required and will be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection). * 30% of rental fee is due on booking to secure your stay. * Remaining 70% is payable 8 weeks prior to your stay
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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July/August
27 Jun 09
5 Sep 09
1550£1,396
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Sept
5 Sep 09
26 Sep 09
700£631
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Oct/Dec
26 Sep 09
19 Dec 09
475£428
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December
19 Dec 09
2 Jan 10
550£495
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Low Season
2 Jan 10
3 Apr 10
400£360
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Mid Season
3 Apr 10
1 May 10
500£450
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High Season
1 May 10
26 Jun 10
700£631
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Peak Season
26 Jun 10
28 Aug 10
1500£1,351
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High Season
28 Aug 10
25 Sep 10
700£631
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Low Season
25 Sep 10
18 Dec 10
400£360
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Mid Season
18 Dec 10
8 Jan 11
500£450
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
For high season the changeover day is a Saturday, but we are able to be more flexible outside of these summer dates. We can also accommodate short breaks (minimum 3 nights) and long winter lets, so please call us for more details.
A 30% deposit will be required to secure the reservation with the remaining payment being made 8 weeks prior to the start of your stay. A £100/€130 security deposit cheque is also required against any damages to the property.
We are able to accept payment by cheque or direct bank transfer, either in Pounds Sterling or Euros.
Guestbook for Le Vieux Café
"We have had a fantastic week, some beach days and some days out. There is so much to do, this is a fantastic location, what a view! We have been so welcome here; very child friendly, the games room is a great asset. We will be recommending the gite to all our family & friends, it has absolutely everything." Sharon, Andy, Beth & Charlie – Surrey
"Thank you for a wonderful holiday. The gite is a real home from home and is perfect in all respects. We have stayed in France several times over the past few years and this is definitely the cleanest and best appointed. You have been fantastic hosts and the children also have loved playing with you – thank you for the childcare! Sophie even learnt to swim in your pool. The playroom and Xbox has also been a great hit with the kids – a real unique and added bonus." Tara, Steve, Tom & Sophie – Surrey
"Thank you for a great holiday! You are extremely hospitable and very friendly. We have all had a very relaxing holiday. The facilities and pool have been fantastic considering the weather! The children have had a lovely time and because of that, so have we! We are all very sorry to leave. Jason & Annette are the perfect hosts. Thank you very much for everything." Helen, Will, Oliver, Max & Emily – Oxford
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 28312
Name:
Annette Khan
Tel:
+33 (0)251 284398
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