Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 5.5 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The old farmworkers cottage has been tastefully renovated to provide an open plan kitchen/lounge and dining area on the ground floor. The original stone fireplace features a wood-burning stove. Cosy sofas provide relaxed seating in the lounge, maybe to watch a DVD or listen to some music. A dining table and chairs fit nicely by the window for you to enjoy the beautiful sunsets. Alternatively, you can dine al fresco in the garden at the side of the cottage and sample the excellent local food and wine. The main attraction is the peace and tranquility of the surroundings which enable you to de-stress, relax and re-charge your batteries. SPECIAL OFFERS AVAILABLE FOR SEPTEMBER - SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS.
Exterior of Hideaway Cottage in full bloom
Cosy lounge/dining room with stone fireplace & wood-burner
Kitchen area
Romantic bedroom with original features
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/13120
The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Deux Sevres region
Due to the microclimate in this region, we are blessed with an exceptional number of sunshine hours per year, making it the second sunniest region in France. Spring comes early, Summer temperatures can reach in excess of 30 degrees and Autumn is still warm enough for a quieter main holiday. This is the perfect choice for a holiday - something for everyone! The white sand and romantic islands of the Atlantic Coast are about an hours' drive; the spectacular "Green Venice" (Marais Poitevin) is only 50 minutes away as is the Futuroscope theme park (near Poitiers) in the other direction. Cognac is only a short drive and has several distilleries offering guided tours. In summary, we have wildlife parks, chateaux, hilltop fortress towns and roman history abound. This area is also ideal for bird-watchers since there are many rare species of birds of prey to be found here.
Melle / Lezay area
You cannot afford to miss the market in Lezay every Tuesday morning, selling everything from local fresh produce to shoes to livestock. The nearest supermarket is also located in Lezay, as well as a post office, banks, chemists, doctors, etc. In the town there is also a beautiful park with tennis courts and an open-air swimming pool (open July & August only). Canoeing & swimming available at the lake in Lambon. Melle is famous for its' silver mines and is a very pretty town with several nice places to eat. For history lovers, we have the archaelogical dig and museum at Rom (4kms) virtually on the doorstep. In the opposite direction are Chaunay, Couhe, Vivonne and Poitiers all offering shops, markets, restaurants and interesting architecture.
How to get there
Located in Messe, a village in the Charente region of mid-west France. Approx. 5 miles from Lezay town and 10 miles from Melle town. Due to the rural location, a car is needed. You can't walk to the shops or bar/cafe from the property. There are several budget airlines flying direct from the UK to various airports in the area: Ryanair - Birmingham to Poitiers; East Midlands to Limoges or Nantes; Stansted to Angouleme, La Rochelle, Limoges, Nantes or Poitiers; Liverpool to Limoges or Nantes; Dublin to La Rochelle or Nantes; Bournemouth to Nantes. Easyjet - Bristol to La Rochelle; Gatwick to La Rochelle or Nantes. Flybe - To La Rochelle from Birmingham, Manchester or Southampton; To Limoges from Manchester, Newcastle or Southampton. All the airports have car hire facilities. Poitiers is only 30 mins drive away, Angouleme about 1 hour, La Rochelle and Limoges 1 hour 30 mins and Nantes about 2 hours.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Poitiers: 50 km
Railway:
Poitiers: 50 km
Ferry:
St.Malo: 360 km
Activities near Melle
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 2
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The kitchen is fully equipped with all the usual electrical items as well as sufficient pots and pans and cooking utensils. All towels and bed-linen provided. We even provide towels for the pool. Shower, WC and wash-basin adjoins bedroom - partially en-suite. A travel cot and high chair can be provided if required. Feel free to bring your own CDs and DVDs to play on the equipment provided but we do have an extensive selection available. A selection of books is also available to borrow free of charge. Electric heating is fitted in the bedroom.
Further details outdoors: There is an outdooor sitting area with patio furniture at the side of the cottage (see gallery for photo). The above-ground pool measures 7.5m x 3.5m and is for fun rather than serious swimming. It has a raised wooden deck around one side to make access easier. Pool towels are provided. Sun-loungers, tables, chairs and parasols are provided near the pool on a gravelled terraced area. A boules court can also be found in this area. Loads of fun to be had with this traditional French game and "friendly" competitions organised if enough interest is shown. Boules sets available for loan if you don't have your own. Indoor games and outdoor toys available to borrow. A dartboard is also provided for your entertainment. Laundry facilities available with washing machine and tumble dryer (chargeable) across the courtyard. A second gite is located a few yards away in the courtyard together with the owners' farmhouse. A small campsite (Camping a la Ferme) for touring carvans, motorhomes and tents is located in the nearby orchard with its own bathroom facilities near the car park. Due to our proximity to the N10 (7kms), we are ideal for stopovers when travelling to or from the South of France, Spain or Portugal. All the facilities at La Grande Vigne are available to both gite and camping guests. This is a great way to make new friends, which may last a lifetime!
Further details
Swimming pool available from mid-June to mid-September, dependant on weather. Pool towels provided. Resident English owners on hand to answer any questions and provide local information. Long-term lets available for house-hunters from September to April - please contact for further details. Call us direct from the UK on a BT landline for only 3p per minute on 0844 232 0238 If you require us to get some shopping before you arrive, just send us a list by email and it will be waiting for you on arrival.
Conditions
Smoking is not permitted inside the property. Permission for pets must be obtained from the owners prior to booking - a small charge will be made. A non-refundable deposit of 30% is required on booking and the balance payable 10 weeks prior to departure, or immediately if booking is made within 10 weeks of departure date. A refundable security deposit of 100 pounds sterling (payable on booking) is required against breakages or damage. This will be refunded within 7 days of departure provided everything is in order upon inspection.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
High season
27 Dec 07
5 Jan 08
330£ 266
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1 Week
Low season
5 Jan 08
29 Mar 08
175£ 141
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Mid season
29 Mar 08
31 May 08
220£ 177
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1 Week
High season
31 May 08
28 Jun 08
330£ 266
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Peak season
28 Jun 08
30 Aug 08
475£ 383
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High season
30 Aug 08
27 Sep 08
330£ 266
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Mid season
27 Sep 08
1 Nov 08
220£ 177
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Low season
1 Nov 08
20 Dec 08
175£ 141
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High season
20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
330£ 266
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Guestbook
Dec.23rd 2007-Jan.1st 2008 - "A very warm welcome from Steve & Tracey. The Christmas decorations were a great touch! Hideaway is a super gite with all the trimmings - thank goodness for the woodburner, it got well-used and kept us very warm & cosy" - Pauline & Steve, Kent
March 2008 - "We've had a great stay here at Hideaway Cottage - Steve & Tracey have been great hosts. Enjoyed the many sites & attractions this area has to offer. All in all a good break" - Pete & Gill, West Sussex
May 2008 - "We've had a very relaxing time - just what we wanted! Hideaway Cottage was very cosy & comfortable with everything we needed. Really enjoyed cycling around the countryside - very peaceful! If in this area again, we would come back here. A great week!" - Paul & Linda, Lochwinnick, Scotland.
May 2008 - "Our second stay at Grande Vigne was relaxing, and the weather mainly sunny and warm. Tracey and Steve came to our rescue with diverted flights and car hire. We'll be back again in July so looking forward to the pool and al fresco dining......" Glyn and Helen, Bacup, Lancashire [God's Country!]
June 2008 - "A most enjoyable week, wish it could have been longer. Thank you for making us so welcome, hope to see you again in the near future. Keep up the good work" - Melville & Kathleen, Cornwall.
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