Tournesol, Arbre de Cerise

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Gite |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Linazay in Poitou-Charentes/Vendee

From £550 per week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Swimming pool, car essential, no pets allowed

About the home

Arbre de Cerise is a beautiful 400 year old farmhouse that has been lovingly restored and converted into three gites. Tournesol is our 4 bedroom gite, sleeping 8 people, which looks out onto a grassed courtyard where a majestic cherry tree stands, providing stunning blossom in early Spring, an abundance of cherries in May and cooling shade in the height of summer.

Tournesol is well equipped, not only with modern technology but also with a generously stocked kitchen with plenty of crockery, cutlery, glasses, utensils and cooking equipment - in fact everything you would expect at home. The decor of the gite is bright, tasteful and elegant, perfect for a relaxing holiday.

Across the courtyard is a large games barn and traditional French bread and beyond this is the main garden with our stunning, newly installed 10m x 5m HEATED swimming pool. The fenced and landscaped pool area is furnished with sun loungers and shaded seating areas for enjoying lazy days and convivial evenings.

Arbre de Cerise is part of the small hamlet of Grange, on the southern edge of Vienne, and is surrounded by rolling countryside. The climate in this beautiful region of south west France ensures reasonably mild winters and warm summer days. The N10 highway is 10 minutes away which makes Arbre de Cerise the perfect place for exploring this fascinating region.

Delightful local villages with boulangeries, bars and restaurants, along with several historic market towns provide an extensive range of facilities and amenities all within 10 minutes drive.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Tournesol is a very spacious four bedroom gite, sleeping 8, with lots of original features, oak beams, exposed stone walls and wooden floors throughout.

It has been fully refurbished in 2010 to provide high quality, comfortable and well equipped living accommodation.

Coming in from the courtyard , the fully equipped family kitchen, has plenty of crockery, cutlery, glasses, utensils and cooking equipment as well as a 5 burner hob and cooker, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle. At the end of the kitchen is a large dining table seating eight people, and deep window seat looking out over the courtyard.

A door leads through to a spacious living room, with a 42" flat screen television with satellite channels, a dvd, ipod/iphone speakers and a wood buring stove in the original 18th century fireplace. There is another door into the courtyard from the living room.

Upstairs there are four comfortable, well furnished bedrooms (2 x double, 2 x twin rooms) with plenty of storage space and two bathrooms; one ensuite with shower and a second one, also with a shower.

Tournesol has its own table, chairs and bbq outside in the courtyard.

Further details outdoors:
In the games room in the barn you’ll find table tennis, a selection of board games, badminton, darts, boules and many other activities.

We also have a range of adults and childrens bicycles which can be used to explore the local countryside (it's quite flat and traffic-free) or to go and collect the morning croissants.

At the end of the main garden is our fenced, HEATED, 10m x 5m sparkling swimming pool, equipped with plenty of sun loungers in which to sit, relax and watch the day drift by. The area around the pool has been landscaped and features convivial shaded seating areas for eating.

Further details

Cots, highchairs and stairgates can be provided on request.

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Spacious living room with LCD TV and lots of character

 

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Well equipped kitchen

The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Vienne region

We are situated of the edge of the Vienne midway between the historic towns of Poitiers and Angouleme. The climate in this beautiful region of south west France ensures reasonably mild winters and warm summer days.

Fascinating local villages with markets, churches, fine bars and restaurants as well as an extensive range of local facilities and amenities are all within a short drive. Lakes for swimming, cycling, walking, water sports and fishing are nearby. Just 15 minutes away at beautiful, historic St Macoux is a beach with swimming which is very popular with the children.

The medieval towns of Civray, Chef Boutonne and Chateau Jarvazay all have excellent markets, restaurants and festivals during the summer months.

Four of the best golf courses in the region can be found close to Poitiers and they attract golfers of national and international reputation.

The Linazay area

Poitiers (35mins) A university town with many archaeological sites, is great for shopping and sightseeing.

Futuroscope (45 mins) France's answer to the Epcot Centre and Europe's premier image theme park.

Niort (40 mins) is right in the valley of the river Sevre at the gateway to the Poitou marshes. The river with its wooded banks winds through the city which stands on twin hills and has a magnificent 12th century castle.
This lovely town offers excellent shopping made more enjoyable by pedestrian streets.

Cognac (60 mins) with its ancient streets is the jewel of the Charente and best known for the production of brandy. In Cognac visit the famed Cognac Museum and the houses of Hennessy, Martell, Remy Martin and Otard. Go to Jarnac to visit Courvoisier.

Angouleme (30 mins) with many fine 17th and 18th century streets and houses to wander. Walk around the ramparts of the city and see some spectacular views. Visit the wonderful morning market (open every day but Sundays are best) or taste chocolate at Chocolaterie Letuffe.

La Rochelle (90 mins) A lively and vibrant port with rich historical heritage, wonderful museums and plenty of shops to wander around. There is also the wonderful harbour to explore and plenty of bars and restaurants serving excellent seafood. You can visit one of the most original maritime museums in the world and children will enjoy the Port des Minimes to see the sharks, jellyfish, giant squid and turtles in the aquarium. There are also lots of clean beaches nearby and boats out to the “Islands of Tranquility” (Re, Aix and Oleron).

Limoges (90 mins ) A wonderful historic place to enjoy. Visit the porcelain factories and the many stunning churches and cathedrals.

Confelons (30 mins ) A beautiful medieval town that sits on the Vienne river. Explore the town by foot and prospect for gold and garnet. Stunning views can be seen at near by Saint-Germain-de-Confelons.

How to get there

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By sea - Calais approx. six hours drive
St Malo or Caen approx. four to five hours

By plane - Poitiers airport 35 minutes
La Rochelle airport 90 minutes
Limoges airport 75 minutes

Car hire can be arranged at all airports
All airports services by Ryan Air

Activities near Linazay

Guestbook for Tournesol, Arbre de Cerise

"We had a wonderful time at Arbre de Cerise and it was lovely for all the family to be together again. We spent lots of time by/in the pool and some of the children grew webbed feet by the end, they hardly had time to eat they were having so much fun. We cycled around the countryside, some walked, some jogged and some just lazed. It was wonderful. We went to a local Ferme Auberge one evening just outside Sauze for a jazz/dinner evening which was fun and visited the villages nearby and had a shopping spell in Poitiers. We sat out under the tree most evenings for dinner." Mrs Tilt, Hampshire

" Going home totally chilled & relaxed. Had a great time, loads to do in the area, kids enjoyed swimming & table tennis."
The Sharkeys & O'Connors, Co Kildare, Ireland.

"Thankyou for a lovely time. Really relaxed.
The Johnstones, Cornwall

" A week that has surpassed all others. Great location, wonderful weather and perfect hosts to make this so special for adults and children alike. We will be back!!!"
The Mackinneys, Isleworth, Middlesex

"Our only regret is we couldn't stay for another week! A Fantastic holiday in a lovely location. Thank you to our hosts for ptoviding excellent accommodation and a very warm welcome"
The Sharmans, Handcross, West Sussex

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	3 Sep 11	1 Oct 11	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Oct 11	17 Dec 11	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
	17 Dec 11	31 Mar 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	Flexible
	31 Mar 12	30 Jun 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	Flexible
	30 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	950£ 950	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	Flexible
	27 Oct 12	30 Mar 13	550£ 550	0-	0-	Flexible

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

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5 years listed You are contacting Claire Card Landline +44 1452 883100 Mobile n/a Payment accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This gite has so far received 0 reviews.

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