Lucon holiday farmhouse rental, Les Mottes with shared pool, walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, internet access

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Wisteria House (farmhouse)

Home description

This traditional longere farmhouse dates back to the 1840's, built of stone and roman tile roof, and is full of character. The house has been sympathetically renovated to retain many original features including stonework and exposed beams. The rooms are spacious and well equipped with a mixture of modern and traditional fittings with comfort in mind. The large kitchen and dining area lends itself to lively evenings enjoying produce from local markets and suppliers, or you can find a quiet corner in one of the two sitting rooms to hide away and enjoy that book you can't put down!

The gardens are extensive with lovely private areas to enjoy the sunshine, especially around the beautiful swimming pool which has been landscaped in sympathy with the traditional buildings. There is plenty of room to run around and enjoy the outdoor garden games or just sit and enjoy this rural village atmosphere.

Whilst the village has no commercial facilities it is ideally placed for easy and quick access to a huge range of holiday activities and entertainment, and beaches at La Tranche and La Faute are only 30 minutes drive away

View across the garden	Wisteria at the gate
Front of Wisteria House	Wisteria House kitchen

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The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Vendee region

The Vendee is a large département (or county) about the size of Devon located on the French Atlantic coast, just south of Brittany and Nantes, and north of La Rochelle and Bordeaux. Its position, within 2 to 6 hours of the various ferry ports, makes the area an easy day's journey from Britain and Ireland. It has some 150 kilometres of mainly sandy beaches which give good conditions for water sports as well as just enjoying the sunshine. The population, according to the 1999 census, is 540,000.

The name "Vendée" is taken from that of a river which runs through the south-east of the département. After crossing the forest of Mervent it flows through the town of Fontenay-le-Comte, which used to be the capital of Bas-Poitou - the county's name was changed to Vendée after the French Revolution of 1789 until Napoleon decided his soldiers could keep the Vendeans in order more easily from La Roche-sur-Yon. The river meanders on through the marshes to meet the Sevre Niortaise, and turns west to meet the sea in the bay known as the Anse de l'Aiguillon, famous for its mussel and oyster beds.

The property is situated in the heart of the wonderful micro-climate that is enjoyed in this part of the Vendee. It is said to be second only to the Cote d'Azur and regularly records 2,500 hours of sunshine a year. As a result many sub-tropical plants grow, we have a 5 metre banana tree in the garden which bore fruit in 2007.

The local farms grow maize, sunflowers, tobacco and delicious melons which are on sale between April and October. However winters can be quite cold but we're fully prepared for off-peak guests and the house, apart from the two log burners, is equipped with partial gas central heating and electric wall radiaters. We may have to make a nominal charge for the central heating costs in exceptionally cold periods. You'll find the thick walls and shutters give excellent insulation, keeping the house cool in summer and retaining the warmth in winter.

Lucon / Les Mottes area

Situated in a quiet village close to interesting walks, cycling routes and for fishing the river Smagne, Wisteria House, is ideally placed for easy and quick access to a large range of holiday activities and entertainment.

Beaches at La Tranche and La Faute within 30 minutes drive offer sailing, surfing, jet skiing, microlight, tennis, golf and horse riding. Les Sables d'Olonne a little further with its zoo, spa, shopping, casino and night life. La Rochelle just 45 minutes to the south with its chic shopping, street cafes, restaurants, aquarium and historic buildings with the nearby Ile de Ré, famous for its hollyhocks and long-haired donkeys.

The fantastic theme park of Le Puy de Fou (second attraction in France after Disneyland) is an hour to the north and Futuroscope is at Poitiers. To the south is the Marais Poitevin (Green Venice) with punts and electric boats to hire to explore this amazing network of waterways and wildlife. The cathedral town of Luçon with its markets and good choice of supermarkets is our nearest town just 10 minutes away. They organise many cultural events throughout the year.

Nearby is a large watersports venue and close to the village are beautiful forest and riverside walks, adventure playgrounds and cycle routes. Wine tasting is very popular too, with wine trails starting only a few kilometres away where you can discover the Vendéen wines. There's also a good selection of restaurants to cater for most people's tastes and budgets.

How to get there

Flights to:
Nantes (1 hour - 90kms) - Ryanair from Dublin, East Midlands, London Stanstead, Shannon
La Rochelle (1hour - 60kms)
- Ryanair from London Stanstead, Dublin
- Easyjet from London Gatwick, Bristol
- Flybe from Birmingham, Southampton, Manchester, Glasgow(? 2008)
- Jet2 (May 2008) from Edinburgh, Leeds

Ferries to:
Santander (6+ hours - 660 kms)
- Brittany Ferries from Plymouth
Roscoff ( 4+ hours - 410kms)
- Brittany Ferries from Cork and Plymouth
Saint Malo ( 3 hours - 280 kms)
- Brittany Ferries from Plymouth and Portsmouth
- Celtic Line and Irish Ferries from Rosslare
Cherbourg ( 4+hours - 440 kms)
- Britanny Ferries from Poole, Plymouth and Portsmouth
Caen ( 3+ hours - 380 kms)
- Brittany Ferries from Plymouth and Portsmouth
Le Havre (4 hrs - 470 kms)
- Newhaven, Portsmouth
Dieppe ( 5 hours - 500 kms)
- Newhaven
Boulogne ( 6 hrs - 620 kms)
- Dover
Calais ( 6 hrs - 650 kms)
- P+O and Seafrance from Dover, Folkestone
Dunkerque ( 6 hrs - 690 kms)
- Dover
Zeebrugge ( 7 hrs - 740 kms)
- P+O from Hull, Rosyth

Activities near Lucon

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Wisteria House has four bedrooms ( 1 double with handbasin, 1 double with 2 singles, and 2 twin bedrooms). High quality linen and towels are included in the price. Upstairs is a modern bathroom with shower over the bath, handbasin and WC. The twin-bedded rooms have their own shower room and handbasin. The living areas include a large kitchen with a full range of units, large dining table and welcoming log inset fireplace. There is a family sized sitting room with another log fire and doors leading to the gardens, and a small 'snug' with TV facilities.

At the older end of the house is the original kitchen with bread oven and rare stone 'potager' although these are no longer functioning. This is used as a utlility room and leads onto a shower room and further bathroom. The bedrooms are light and airy with wooden floors and the beds and bedding were chosen for their comfort and generous size.

Further details outdoors:
The large garden of some 7,000 square metres has extensive lawns with fruit trees. This and the outside swimming pool is shared with the guests of the two-bedroomed gite, Hortensia Cottage, also situated within the grounds. Wisteria House and Hortensia Cottage can be rented together, making a maximum party of 16 people. Short tennis and badminton are supplied. A covered lean-to corner of a large barn near the pool provides a shaded area for sitting and barbeque meals and we also use this space to play table tennis and darts. There is an indoor football table in the utility room for the guests in Wisteria House.

The swimmimg pool is built with a single depth of 1.5 metres, about 9 by 5 metres. Elegant wide steps which also serve as seats on two sides lead into it so the full depth area can be used for swimming and ball games. There is a ledge all round. The pool is set in a secured, paved area with plenty of seating. Outbuildings have been converted to house the pool services, a shaded area and a changing room. The pool is regularly maintained and uses bromide salt rather than chlorine which doesn't smell and is generally less irritating to sensitive skins.

Further details

A welcome pack with local specialities is offered on arrival.
Towels are provided for use in the house and gite, separate towels provided for the pool but we would expect guests to bring their own beach towels.
If the owners are not living on site during your stay their local representative, who is English speaking, will be available to help you with any problems.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Nov to Apr	13 Jan 08	26 Apr 08	500£  500	0-	0-	1 Week
May	26 Apr 08	31 May 08	600£  600	0-	0-	1 Week
Jun	31 May 08	28 Jun 08	900£  900	0-	0-	1 Week
Jul & Aug	28 Jun 08	30 Aug 08	1200£  1,200	0-	0-	1 Week
Sep	30 Aug 08	27 Sep 08	900£  900	0-	0-	1 Week
Oct	27 Sep 08	1 Nov 08	600£  600	0-	0-	1 Week
Nov to Apr	1 Nov 08	25 Apr 09	500£  500	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
1. The property known as Wisteria House (the property) is offered for holiday rental subject to confirmation by Chris and Harriet Butt (the owners) to the renter ( the client). We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in Euros or GB pounds sterling.
2. The rates for the property Wisteria House are shown in GB pounds and include the consumption of gas, water and electricity and the use of linen and bedding, towels for use in the house and for the pool. A standard cleaning charge is also included but we reserve the right to make a further appropriate charge if the property is left in an unsatisfactory condition.
3. To reserve the property, the client should complete the booking form and return it to us, together with a non-refundable deposit of £200. We will then send a confirmation invoice which is the acceptance of the booking.
4.The balance of the rental, together with the security deposit (see point 5) is payable not less than 8 weeks before the start of the rental period. If such payment is not received by the due date the owners reserve the right to give written notice that the reservation is cancelled. Reservations made within eight weeks of the start of the rental period are to be paid in full at the time of the booking
5. A refundable security deposit of £400 is required in case of damage or loss to the property or its contents. The security deposit. less any charges, will be returned two weeks after the end of the rental period.
6. Subject to Points 3 and 4 above, in the event of a non-insurable cancellation, refunds of amounts paid will be made if the owners are able to re-let the property. Any expenses or losses incurred in doing so will be deducted from the refundable amount. The client is strongly advised to arrange a comprehensive insurance policy (including cancellation cover) and to have full cover for the party's personal belongings, public liability etc.
7. The changeover day is normally Saturday, but this might be negotiable. The rental period will start at 1600 hours on the first day and finish at 1000 hours on the last day. The owners will not be obliged to offer the accommodation before the time stated and the client shall not be entitled to remain in occupation after the time stated.
8. The maximum number of people to reside in the property must not exceed ten persons unless the owners have given written permission.
9. The client agrees to be a considerate tenant and take good care of the property and to leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period. The owners reserve the right to make a retention from the security deposit to cover any damage or additional cleaning costs if the client leaves the property in an unacceptable condition. The client also agrees not to act in any way which would cause disturbance to those residents in nearby properties.
10. The client shall report to the owners or their local representative, without delay, any defects or breakdown in equipment, plant, machinery or appliances in the property, swimming pool or any of the facilities, so that arrangements for repair or replacement can be made as soon as possible.
11. The owners shall not be liable to the client for any temporary defect or stoppage in the supply of public services to the property nor in respect of any equipment, plant, machinery or appliance in the property, garden, accommodation or swimming pool complex, or any loss, damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions, riot, war, strikes or other matters beyond the owners control. The owners liability to the client will not exceed the amount paid to the owner for the rental period.
12. The client must ensure that children are supervised at all times when using the swimming pool and the area around it within the wall and gate. No diving is allowed.

Availability notes

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Contact details for home 46720 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Harriet Butt
Tel:	+44 1472 371355
Mobile:	+44 (0)7971 247080
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Advertiser joined: 15 Jan 2008 This property added: 15 Jan 2008

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