No pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The Watermill is spacious and comfortable and has been carefully restored, keeping as many of the original features as possible. It has 3 bedrooms and sleeps up to a maximum of 7 people and offers ideal self-catering facilities.
This former flour mill has been carefully restored keeping as many of the original features as possible and retains an atmosphere of the working mill it once was.
The stone flagged ground floor, entered from the main courtyard, retains most of the original mill wheel and its workings, and is sited over the mill race. The ground floor also provides access to the private grass terrace with weeping willows and is adjacent to the mill pond. There is a W.C. on this floor.
A staircase leads to the open plan first floor living room, dining area and integrated and fully equipped kitchen. On the second floor there is a large landing with three bedrooms, two with double beds and one with two single beds (a third single bed can be provided), there is also a bathroom/w.c. and a separate shower room with w.c. and wash hand basin.
The Watermill at Lurais
Perfect seclusion
The Watermill a double bedroom
The shared swimming pool
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The Loire Valley / Indre region
Lurais is in the 'Parc Naturel Regional de la Brenne'. designated such because of its varied and fascinating wildlife and the 'Pays de Trois Vallees', the Creuse, the Anglin and the Gartempe.
This is a magnificent landscape of rolling hills and wooded river valleys, farmland and forests, fields, rivers and lakes. In the surrounding countryside are excellent facilities for cycling, canoeing, walking, riding, climbing, fishing and golf. Good fishing in the many rivers and lakes in the area.
Le Blanc / Lurais area
Golf courses in nearby La Roche Posay, Poitiers, Chatellerault and Chateauraux.
The 'Centre-Ouest' is one of the main wine growing regions of France. Some of the best known regional wines are; Vouvray, Montlouis, Muscadet, Sancerre, Pouilly, Saumur Champigny, Gamay de Touraine, Chinon and Bourgueil.
Follow the wine route, visit the local vineyards and sample the wine!
Other attractions in the area include:
Futuroscope, the amazing theme park, which is a short drive away.
Angles sur L'Anglin (3 km) - One of the most beautiful villages of France and recognised for its floral decorations, the medieval streets are a witness to its rich historical past.
Chauvigny (20km) - A unique medieval site with five castles within the city walls and a falconry exhibition daily.
Fontgombault (3 km) - A thriving Benedictine Abbey situated in idylic surroundings on the banks of the river Creuse. The Gregorian Chants of Fontgombault are famous throughout France.
La Roche Posay (12km) - Picturesque spa town famous for its golf, casino and spa bath therapy.
How to get there
Lurais can be easily reached by car. The Paris Bordeaux autoroute (A10) is less than half an hour away. The total journey from Caen or Le Havre by car is about 5 hours. Brittany Ferries and P&O European Ferries run services to Caen or Le Havre. For those using the channel tunnel Eurotunnel offer significant discounts at certain times.
Lurais can also be reached by train. The journey from Waterloo on the Eurostar and TGV, to nearby Châtellerault or Poitiers, takes 7 hours. Contact Eurostar on 0870 6000702 for details.
For those wishing to fly, ryanair.com offer connections into Poitiers (45mins), Tours (70mins) and Limoges (120mins). These being our nearest airports.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Poitiers
Railway:
Poitiers
Ferry:
Caen
Activities near Le Blanc
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, DVD player, Boat available for guest use
Single beds (3), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 7, Lounge seating for 7, Sleeps maximum of 7
Other:
Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ, Private fishing lake / river, Shared outdoor pool (heated)
Access:
Parking space
Conditions
Our change over day is Saturday
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Autumn
13 Sep 09
1 Nov 09
540£540
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1 Nov 09
19 Dec 09
360£360
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19 Dec 09
9 Jan 10
580£580
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9 Jan 10
27 Mar 10
380£380
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Low season
27 Mar 10
16 May 10
540£540
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Mid season
16 May 10
10 Jul 10
730£730
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Peak season
10 Jul 10
28 Aug 10
1180£1,180
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Late summer
28 Aug 10
11 Sep 10
730£730
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Autumn
11 Sep 10
30 Oct 10
540£540
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
A 30% deposit is required to secure a booking. There is a returnable £200 security deposit payable eight weeks before arrival, this will be repaid in full subject to our terms and conditions within 21 days. We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP or Euros.
What is included:
Bed linen and bath towel, gas for hot water and cooking.
Extras:
Metered electricity is charged at 25c per unit and is payable on the day of departure or can be deducted from your deposit. Logs for fires are charged at 50€ per cubic metre. Pool towels are available for hire at The Moulin at 3€ each.
Availability
See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here
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Arrival/Departure dates
Availability notes:
The Water Mill is not available from 9 January 2010 until 27 March 2010.
Send Enquiry
To contact this advertiser please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/81925
Contact details for the advertiser of home 81925
Name:
Margaret Jefferies
Tel:
+44 (0) +44 1476 593802
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