Longère Louise

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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Jemelle in Liglet

£43–£71 / night
£300–£500 / week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Car essential, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

Welcome to our charming fully restored traditional detached longère in a quiet rural hamlet. The cottage is very secluded but only 3km from a village with bar/restaurant and general store/bakery/post office.

You will have a large garden of 1800m2 with ample private parking. The rear of the cottage has a large flat open grass area with occasional fruit trees, sun loungers and hedge screening. There are two gravelled patio areas, both with hardwood furniture, parasols and a barbecue is available on the rear terrace.

You will have a roomy traditional farmhouse dining/kitchen with wood burner, fitted and free-standing units. The comfy sitting room also has a dining area and second wood burner. You will also have a further small day room on the ground floor. The second floor features a bright and airy salon, perfect for relaxing in at any time of day.

The large grenier bedroom has a double bed and two singles with a curtain divider. The second grenier bedroom has a double bed and overlooks the garden. There is an attractive bathroom with shower over. We look forward to welcoming you into our home.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
At the heart of the comfortable sitting room is an efficient wood burning stove with log trunk. There are two roomy sofas with a large coffee table and ample smaller tables. There is a large sideboard containing stationery and a variety of games for entertainment. The corner of the sitting room offers a useful dining area with attractive table and chairs. There is a large television with Sky digibox that can receive UK satellite stations. There is a DVD player, a CD/radio player and an XBox games console with a selection of games. The fully exposed stone wall and light decor gives a cosy yet airy feel to the room, enhanced by the traditional tall south-facing French window. The floor still boasts the original French tiles that have been fully restored, covered in part by a beautifully patterned thick rug. There is a second small sitting room, again with the original floor tiles, with a large comfortable chair and a good selection of books.

The kitchen is a traditional French country farmhouse kitchen and is very substantial. The original fireplace is a feature of the room with its Godin wood burning stove. The original floor tiles remain, having been fully restored. There is a pine farmhouse table with seating for six people. Delightfully tiled worktops and splash backs on both sides house an electric oven, a gas hob, fridge, freezer and washing machine. There is also a microwave, toaster, coffee maker & rustic free-standing work units. A television is provided that receives UK satellite TV.

The main bedroom in the old grenier is large with ample space and character. It has a plethora of original exposed beams and a feature has been made of the brick chimney. The floor is tiled with original reclaimed terracotta quarry tiles covered with large rugs/bedside rugs where appropriate. The far end of the room offers a very attractive double bed of white metal and brass. There are 2 vintage chests of drawers, small dressing table & chair and a sizeable hanging rail on the beam. This part of the room is divided off by full-length curtains. The remaining part of the bedroom offers two single beds.

The second bedroom features a beautiful exposed stone wall, original polished oak floor and large window onto the rear garden. There is an attractive wrought iron double bed, a chest of drawers and a small dressing table & chair. There is also a double wardrobe and a comfy chair. All bedding is included and is exclusively white bed linen with additional patchwork quilts if required.

The upstairs of the property features a galleried area onto a charming salon. It is set out as a relaxing seating area with a large futon. This is a delightful room as the sunshine streams in through the roof window and bathes the room in light, the perfect place to escape and while away your cares.

The bathroom is a good size and is fully tiled in white. It has a full sized bath with shower over, WC and large basin. The tall French window makes this room particularly light and airy and the floor is tiled with the original restored floor tiles. Bath sheets and hand towels are included in the price.

Further details outdoors:
The property stands in large private gardens of 1800m2. Entrance is through the gates along the gravelled driveway past the old stone grinding wheel to a large gravelled parking area.

Two footpaths lead around the fig tree to the front of the house containing the original working well and a gravelled patio area with hardwood furniture. The path continues around the house to a large lawn with occasional fruit trees. There is a lovely private gravelled patio to the rear of the barn with hardwood table, chairs, parasol & barbecue. The garden is screened by mixed hedging and is totally private.

Further details

We would ask that guests do not smoke inside the cottage but we are perfectly happy for guests to smoke outside on the terraces or in the garden and we provide an ashtray. We would simply ask that all debris is disposed of properly and not left anywhere on the property.

Conditions

On arrival you will find a comprehensive property brochure with details of our caretakers and information about the cottage and its facilities.

Reliable, efficient and local English caretakers are available at all times for emergencies.

A large assortment of current tourist information is provided as well as local maps of the area.

A starter bag of firewood is included in the price.

Freesat from Sky provides UK television by satellite in both the sitting room and the kitchen.

Children of all ages are welcome. All children will require adult supervision at all times.

We are happy to accept two well-behaved dogs. A supplement of £50 per dog per week applies to cover the additional cleaning required on departure. We reserve the right to apply an enhanced security deposit. Please contact us first if you wish to bring your dog(s).

A full and thorough cleaning service is included prior to your arrival. We simply ask that guests leave the house in a clean and tidy condition on departure.

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Welcome to Longére Louise

 

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Seating Areas on Gravelled Front Terrace

 

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Farmhouse Kitchen with Seating for Six People

 

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Farmhouse Kitchen with Seating for Six People

The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Vienne region

The Vienne département is rich in culture, attractions and activities. In the heart of La Vienne lies the Romanesque city of Poitiers, the largest town in the department and the capital of the Poitou-Charentes region. Poitiers is full of something for everyone: many buildings of historical interest, a lively city centre, stunning architecture, cosmopolitan shopping and regular markets.

The theme park of Futuroscope celebrates the moving image and is a fascinating melange of theme park, big screen cinema and illusion. There really is something for everyone and one day will not be enough! Don’t miss the sound and light show at dusk, it is a tuly magical experience.

The Limousine city of Limoges, world famous for its exquisite china, is only an hour away.

The charming town of Saint-Savin is a UNESCO world heritage site and is only 20 minutes from the cottage. Its XIIth century church and stunning murals should definitely be on the “To Do” list.

Angles-sur-l'Anglin (north of Saint-Savin) is one of the most beautiful villages in France with a mural that is 15,000 years old. Another highlight here is the curious prehistoric rock carvings at the 'Witches Rock' nearby.
For those who love the classical world, the Gallo-Roman site at Sanxay to the west of Poitiers is a listed National Monument. Not far from the cottage you can find the medieval city of Chauvigny and the abbey at Nouaille-Maupertuis is also worth a visit.

Other towns that offer a fascinating insight into the Poitou-Charentes region are: Loudun with its old town around the 'square tower'; Moncontour, a small town with a fascinating history and the nearby Chateau Oiron; Civray, for its magnificent medieval buildings and the Saint-Nicolas church and Chatellerault, 'Descartes town' for the Saint-Jacques church and the 17th century bridge.

Vienne is a great place for anyone interested in animals and nature. La Planete des Crocodiles, 40km away in Civaux, houses 8 species of crocodiles, alligators, caimans and gavials from 4 continents in completely natural environments. La Vallée des Singes in Romagne is home to 30 species of apes in a natural setting and provides the opportunity of feeding them too. Discover the largest concentration of chimpanzees in Europe. Meet the 30 primate species in a place where more than 350 animals roam within 15 hectares of a natural wooded park area. Watch feeding-times throughout the day. Since it opened, Monkey Valley has seen over 350 births, including 9 baby gorillas. It is a great way to spend the day and highly recommended.

Le Vieux Cormenier, north of Civray, is a journey through rural life 100 years ago. As an actor in the scenes, you will be transported to the early 1900's thanks to exciting special effects that will reveal all the secrets of the past! The visit features 16 scenes enhanced with realistic sets, dialogues and lots of sound and visual effects. Translation is available.

Chauvigny, about 35km from the cottage, is a breathtaking sight. The runied Medieval Chateau des Eveques is perched high on a hill and is the showcase for Les Géants du Ciel. You'll be amazed at this wonderful show - birds from all round the world fly over the ruins of the Bishops' Castle. Discover kookaburras from Australia, snowy owls, great horned owls, white storks, condors, American parrots, eagles and vultures.

Garden lovers will want to visit the extensive planned gardens in Magné to the east of Vienne, where an extraordinary range of plants compliments the setting of the original farm estate that stands here.

The Parc de Saint-Cyr boasts a host of activities for all the family. It has beautiful lakes with sandy beaches and offers swimming with lifeguard surveillance and aquatic slides. There are picnic and barbecue areas, walking routes and mountain bike rides. It offers access to a bird reserve and fishing is permitted all year round with no licence. Other activities include: sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, pedalos, golf, beach volleyball and football.

The sophisticated coastal towns of La Rochelle and Royan can be reached in two hours. They offer some of the best beaches in France, as well as cosmopolitan shops and fine dining.

The Liglet / Jemelle area

The village of Liglet is close to the cottage and offers a post office/general store and a pub/restaurant serving delicious meals. The town of La Trimouille is only 7km away and offers a small supermarket, restaurants and a few shops as well as a cinema and L'Ile aux Serpents, where you can find more than 60 species of animals: alligators, cayman alligators, monitor lizards, snakes, tortoises, lizards, crocodiles, chameleons and mongoose, as well as the recent additions of otters, mongeese and desert cats.

Le Blanc is a nearby town situated on the river. You can hire boats and canoes or just enjoy the good variety of shops in the town. Le Blanc has a market on Sunday morning. Montmorillon, the City of Books and the Written Word is a charming Medieval town with winding streets to explore and pavement cafés. There is a well-equipped tourist office here with a comprehensive selection of local guides. Montmorillon hosts a market on Wednesday morning market. It has 2 large supermarkets and can also offer crazy golf, tennis and an equestrian centre.

Les Herolles, only 14km away, holds a market on the 29th of each month. This is one of the oldest and most famous markets in France. A visit to this traditional, country market, held every month the year round for over 400 years, is a unique event not to be missed. It provides lots of interest and is an outstanding photographic opportunity on a scale not found anywhere else in France.

How to get there

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The cottage is very easy to reach if travelling by plane. Airlines fly regularly to both Poitiers and Limoges airports and both airports have car hire companies on site. It takes around 45 minutes by car from both airports to the house. It is also feasible to fly to La Rochelle, although the journey time to the house is around 2 hours.

Alternatively the Eurostar is a good option as the TGV (high speed train) has stations at both Futuroscope and Poitiers itself. Poitiers train station also has several car hire companies. The closest ferry port is St Malo, approximately 440km drive to the house. Good alternatives are Le Havre and Caen, not too much further away.

Activities near Liglet

Guestbook for Longère Louise

"Delightfully clean and welcoming."

"Very good value and it was a wonderful holiday enjoyed by all."

"We loved it so much …. Thank you"

"We have already recommended the cottage to others."

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High Summer 2011	22 Aug 11	17 Sep 11	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week
Autumn 2011	17 Sep 11	28 Oct 11	350£ 350	-	-	1 Week
Spring 2012	31 Mar 12	12 May 12	300£ 300	-	-	1 Week
Early Summer 2012	12 May 12	30 Jun 12	400£ 400	-	-	1 Week
High Summer 2012	30 Jun 12	15 Sep 12	500£ 500	-	-	1 Week
Autumn 2012	15 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	300£ 300	-	-	1 Week

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

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

We are pleased to offer a £100 discount off the full price of a two week booking.

Although the cottage is not let on a weekly basis over the winter period, we will be happy to consider a further discount for longer stays of one month or more.

We ask guests to secure the booking with a booking/security deposit within one week of making a provisional booking. Various payment methods are available.

We ask guests to accept a rental contract for the protection of both parties within one week of making a provisional booking.

We ask guests to pay the full rental price within eight weeks of their arrival date.

Availability

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Availability notes:

The cottage is not available during November, December, January, February and March.

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