Les Boisringons
About the home
This apartment is on the first floor of a country villa with its own balcony overlooking two acres of garden bordering the Claise river. It is an ideal spot for relaxing by the pool,playing in the garden, fishing or enjoying the local bird life in the 'Parc Naturel Regional de la Brenne'. Visitors have their own private entrance, staircase and patio area. There are four adult bicycles available free for use as well as table tennis and other garden sports equipment available. The area is perfect for bird watchers and nature lovers, families and those who enjoy sight seeing. The Loire is an hour's drive north, and our local chateau and wildlife park only 6 kms away. This is a little known area with great charm, bisected by wide sedate rivers and peppered with white stone villages and mediaeval market towns. Utterly addicting!
| Size: | Sleeps up to 5, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Bellebouche Lake, 25km |
| Will consider: | House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 300m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, CD player, Table tennis, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Single beds (3), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Private fishing lake / river, Swing set |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
The private staircase leads via a balcony to a large light and spacious lounge and dining kitchen (8mx5m). The living room has french windows out onto a wide balcony - ideal for al fresco dining! There is a large double bedroom with double bed and cot and a twin bedroom with two single beds or bunk beds plus one single, or another double (depending on requirements). The bathroom/shower is accessed from a central lobby.
Further details outdoors:
The 2 acre garden contains an outdoor swimming pool (10mx5m) which is situated close to the apartment. The grounds contain a number of mature trees, a small orchard and garden swings and are ideal for children's games and sports. There is a small paddock with goats and chickens for petting. The riverside is shaded and some distance from the house (hence no insects!). It is a popular fishing river - fishing can be arranged and tackle stored in the boathouse. A private patio is available to apartment guests, the villa is surrounded by a gravel drive that doubles as a boules court!
Further details
Bedding and towels are provided, please bring your own swimmimg towels or these are available for a small rental fee.
The apartment must be left tidy and clean by guests. If you would like the apartment cleaned by the owners this will be an additional £25 or 30 Euros on the rental.
Well behaved pets are allowed with prior arrangement. Please contact John and Jackie before booking.
Please note there is a swimming pool on site. It is alarmed but parents must be responsible for their families safety at all times.
Conditions
A non refundable deposit of £100 is payable upon booking. Final payments required four weeks before holiday date.
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The Loire Valley / Indre region


This area of France is perfect for varied sightseeing and activities. Road connections are good. The Loire valley is famous for it's marvellous chateaux, all of which are an easy drive from the apartment. The climate is mild and settled making for a long season with spring and autumn being particularly good times to visit. This is an outstanding region for bird watchers and nature lovers generally.
There is a wealth of history to explore in the area, with famous names such as Georges Sand, Joan of Arc and Leonardo de Vinci, all having lived in the region. There are local vineyards and wonderful farm produce available from local markets. Futurescope is a futuristic theme park just an hour's drive away - very popular with children and adults!
The Le Blanc / Martizay area
Martizay is a pretty riverside village at the junctions of the historical regions of Touraine, Berry and Poitou in central France. There are bakers, butchers, a general store, post office, restaurant, newsagent and bars all within easy walking distance. The local villages are unspoiled, stunning Angles sur l'Anglin, "un des plus beaux villages de France" is only two villages away to the south and a must to visit.
Martizay is set in the regional park of the Brenne, a protected wetland of over 2000 lakes with wildlife walks, and bird watching reserves. Gently rolling countryside makes it ideal for cyclingand walking, and the quiet country roads are ideal for touring.A first rate tennis court is two minutes bike ride away and the owners can book for you.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Poitiers: 70 km |
| Railway: | Chatellerault: 40 km |
| Ferry: | Caen: 350 km |
Fly /drive with Ryanair from Stansted to Poitiers, Tours or Limoges airports or from Liverpool, East Midlands, Southampton and Bristol to Limoges.
Nearest channel port is Caen. Easily accessed from autoroutes.
Calais Ferries a six hour drive - straightforward by Autoroutes
Activities near Le Blanc
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for Les Boisringons
"Perfect! Pool, Flat, Garden, Fishing, Walks...Thankyou!!"
"Absolutely magnificent weather for the second year running. Pool beautiful and warm, accommodation very comfortable"
"A wonderful week set in beautiful grounds with fantastic hosts. Could not have asked for a better week. Wildlife and birds were amazing.
"At the risk of repeating previous comments this has to be the complete antidote to the UK!"
"Our fifth year here in a row, there has to be something special about this place ...."
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 5 | ||||||
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| Low season | 3 Mar 12 | 29 Apr 12 | £ 250 | 40 | 40 | Flexible |
| Mid season | 29 Apr 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 375 | 55 | 55 | Flexible |
| Summer Season | 1 Jul 12 | 2 Sep 12 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn Season | 2 Sep 12 | 4 Nov 12 | £ 375 | 55 | 55 | Flexible |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Unlike many others we do not raise our rents for the spring and autumn school holidays.
Bookings of a fortnight or more receive a 10% reduction (Eg a fortnight in August will cost £990)
Couples booking a week during mid/low season will receive a 20% reduction (Eg A week in May will cost £300 instead of £375) . Please mention the discount in your email enquiry.
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 6 years listed You are contacting Jackie And John Fisher
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