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House |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

La Trimouille in Montmorillon

£35–£56 / night
£245–£395 / week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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

About the home

La Braudière was built in the 19th century, to operate the barrier over the railway line. Nowadays, the railway is just a distant memory, leaving a legacy of miles of leafy, tree lined paths, meandering through woods and open countryside.

This sturdy stone house, with its sky blue shutters, thick stone walls and buttery yellow exterior, has been thoughtfully renovated, with lots of original features – a successful blend of original character and modern comfort. It is simply and tastefully furnished, and the overall effect is bright, light and fresh.

Set on its own, the house is surrounded by fields, tracks, rivers and woodlands, perfect for exploring by foot or bike. You're not too far from civilisation, however, as only 2 kms away is the village of La Trimouille, where you will find shops, restaurants, cafes, boulangerie, pharmacy, tourist office, and cinema.

Located in the department of the Vienne, with its peaceful countryside, ancient castles and medieval towns and villages, La Braudière provides a brilliant base for a great holiday. Enjoy the local amenities - the aroma of baguettes, freshly baked in the nearby boulangerie, is truly mouthwatering. Settle into the slower pace of French life with a leisurely amble through the lanes, rich with wildlife. Explore the many tourist attractions of the area. Or simply sit in the garden, with a glass of wine, enjoying the spectacular night skies. Whatever you enjoy, there is something for everyone.

Accomodation.
Downstairs there is an airy and light filled living room with original fireplace and cosy woodburning stove. There is a modern, well equipped, fitted kitchen with seating for 4 people. The bath/shower room is also light filled and spacious.

Upstairs, there are two bedrooms. The master bedroom is roomy and comfortable with an antique French bed, wardrobe and wash basin, and the second bedroom has twin beds.

Outdoors.
The garden is enclosed – at the front of the house, there is a pretty, gravelled front garden with table, chairs and private parking. At the back of the house, there is a lawned area, and steps leading up to a large grassy field – perfect for outdoor games and football.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The woodburning stove in the living room, with cast iron radiators throughout, provides central heating for the whole house. This ensures that the property is very cosy in the winter months. Firewood is available. There is a comfy sofa and original terracotta tiled floors.

There is a CD player/radio, DVD player, and a good selection of games, DVDs and CDs available. There is also a large selection of books.

The modern kitchen has fitted units with loads of cupboard space, beech worktops, and terracotta tiled floors. The bathroom is very spacious and light, and in addition to the window overlooking the garden, there is a high ceiling with skylight, perfect for star gazing while taking a bath! It has tiled floor and walls, bath with shower, WC and washbasin.

Upstairs, the master bedroom is also very spacious, with extra skylight. It has a double bed and wash basin, and there is plenty of storage space with wardrobe and chest of drawers. The second bedroom has twin beds and pine chest of drawers.

Further details outdoors:
Garden furniture includes table, chairs, parasol and barbecue. Bikes available. There are also sun loungers and other garden chairs available. Small herb garden at front of house.

Further details

Changeover day is Saturday in Peak season. The rest of the year is flexible, depending on bookings. Arrival time, not before 4pm, and departure by 10am.

Towels and bedlinen are included in the price. Clean linen is provided at the beginning of each full week.

There is a starter pack of firewood available in the winter months. More can be purchased.

Bikes available.

We welcome you with bread, wine and 6 fresh eggs on your arrival.

Smoking is not permitted indoors.

Note that the hob in the kitchen is an induction hob, and is not suitable for people with pacemakers.

Conditions

Please contact us by email or telephone to confirm availability.

Once you have made a provisional booking, the booking will be held for 14 days. You will need to print off the booking form, and send it to us with a 25% non refundable holding deposit. This will secure your booking.

The balance, plus a refundable security deposit of £100, against damages and breakages, is payable 8 weeks before your holiday is due to start.

Payment by cheque in sterling.

You are recommended to take out comprehensive travel insurance.

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La Braudière - Railway House

 

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Tree lined walks along the side of the house

 

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Gravelled front garden

 

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What's for lunch?

The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Vienne region

The Poitou Charente is a region rich in culture, activities and natural beauty. Known as one of the sunniest regions in France, it is found on the Atlantic coast, and is surrounded by the chateaux of the Loire valley to the north, the vineyards of Bordeaux to the south, with the rolling countryside of the Limousin and the mountains of the Massif Central to the East.

Inland, you will find the tranquil and historic department of the Vienne, with it’s peaceful countryside, rich in wildlife, ancient castles and numerous medieval towns and villages. It is also often known as The Land of Futuroscope - one of the most popular tourist attractions in France.

The Montmorillon / La Trimouille area

There is much to see and do in the area.
The immediate location is perfect for walking and cycling. Setting out from the La Braudière, you can wander or cycle for miles along the former railway tracks, towards the pretty village of Journet with it’s bar/restaurant, in one direction, or La Trimouille in the other. In addition, the area has many designated walks.

There are a number of picturesque and historic towns to visit.
Montmorillon – the peaceful “City of Writing” is just 20 minutes away. This has winding alleys, ancient churches and a fabulous setting on the edge of the River Gartempe. It has a large tourist office, full of ideas for things to see and do.

About the same distance away, Le Blanc is a bustling, typically French town – with lots of food shops and restaurants, a market, and great walks along the river.

A little further away is Chauvigny. This busy town also has a great market, and a large choice of restaurants, catering for all tastes. Most notably, though, are the castle ruins, perched high on the hill, with their panoramic views of the city. The spectacular falconry show is an amazing sight, with birds of prey, and many other bird species from around the world, circling round the castle ramparts!

For an active, family holiday, there are many possibilities.
There are a few swimming lakes in the general area, with man made beaches and other facilities. The nearest is Chaillaic (25 minutes away), which has a swimming lake with water chute, sandy beach and playground. There is also a café and a large, grassy, picnic area.

About the same distance away there is a great outdoor activity centre - Lathus. Here you can go canoeing, kayaking or swimming. There is also a large horse riding centre and many other activities available, such as archery, VTT, hiking and small animal farm.

There are several animal parks in the area.
The L’Ile aux Serpents, with its 60 species of snakes, lizards, tortoises and numerous other reptiles, is almost literally on your doorstep. Feeding time is an experience not to be missed. Located just outside La Trimouille, this fascinating museum is just 5 minutes drive. The Planète de Crocodiles is just 40 minutes away, housing an impressive selection of crocodiles and alligators, in a lush, tropical setting.

A little further is The Vallée de Singes (Monkey valley), unique in France. It is set in a large, wooded park, with 30 species of primates, and boasts the largest Chimpanzee Territory in Europe.

Last, but certainly not least, is Futuroscope – 1 hour away. This famous theme park provides an amazing day out for all the family. An unmissable experience, including breathtaking shows and interactive adventures in giantscreen format.

How to get there

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There are regular flights to Poitiers and Limoges, where you can hire a car at the airport. Journey time to the house is approximately 1 hour.

Alternatively, you can take the ferry to a number of ferry ports – Caen, St Malo and Le Havre are the closest.

By train, you can take the Eurostar to France, followed by the TGV (high speed train) to Poitiers, where you can also hire a car.

Activities near Montmorillon

Guestbook for La Braudière

"We have had a lovely time in your gite. The countryside is wonderful, It's so peaceful and we have had a very restful holiday. Looking forward to our next stay here"

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low	7 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	245£ 245	-	-	Flexible
Mid	31 Mar 12	26 May 12	295£ 295	-	-	Flexible
High	26 May 12	30 Jun 12	345£ 345	-	-	Flexible
Peak	30 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	395£ 395	-	-	Flexible
Mid	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	295£ 295	-	-	Flexible
Low	29 Sep 12	22 Dec 12	245£ 245	-	-	Flexible
Chrismas	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	295£ 295	-	-	Flexible

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

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

We are happy to consider short stays – contact us for details.

We are happy to offer a discount for stays of two weeks or more – contact us for details.

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