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Farmhouse |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 9

Malabry in Richelieu

From £1200 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

FOUR STAR LUXURY FARMHOUSE with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, secure walled garden, private heated pool and solar shower. Style and quality are the hallmarks of this spacious, sympathetically restored 19th Century longere, with a blend of comfortable modern furniture and antiques. This large family house, accommodating up to ten guests, is ideal for two or more families holidaying together.

The award of the coveted French Tourist Board **** NN classification was based on the quality of the property, its decor, furnishings and equipment. First awarded in 2004, the classification was re-confirmed after a further detailed inspection in July 2008.

Set in a tiny hamlet in the rolling French countryside, ideal for cycling, jogging, rambling or just chilling out by the pool, Le Roitelet is only 7 kms away from the historic Southern Loire walled town of Richelieu and ideally located for visits to the famous Loire Valley chateaux and vineyards.

Whilst retaining all its original features, exposed stone walls, a wealth of beams and open stone fireplace, the house is centrally heated and double-glazed throughout, making it cool in summer and warm and cosy during the winter months.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
With five sizeable rooms on the ground floor, two master en-suite bedrooms, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom, Le Roitelet can comfortably accommodate up to 9 guests + baby.

Ground Floor

The main entrance to the house from the private parking area is via the Hall/Library with a cloakroom and WC, books, indoor games and a tourist information centre, leading to

The Salon, a large room with open stone fireplace and original beams, two comfortable modern 3-seater settees, antique chairs, U.K. satellite TV, DVD player, CD player and an extensive collection of DVDs and CDs, leading to

The Dining Room with original beams, exposed stone walls and antique dining table for 10, leading to

The modern, well-equipped Kitchen, with range cooker, large fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave oven and breakfast area with a table and seating for 6, conveniently situated next to

The Utility Room, with sink, washing machine and tumble dryer, also housing the garden table and chairs for 10, 8 sun loungers, 2 sun beds, a large barbecue and 4 mountain bikes for the exclusive use of guests.

First Floor

Two extremely large fully carpeted master bedrooms at opposite ends of the house, each with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with WC, hand basin and full size bath with shower over

Two fully carpeted twin-bedded rooms, one with additional bunk beds

Family bathroom with hand basin and full size bath with shower over

Separate WC.

Further details outdoors:
Le Roitelet stands in its own large secure, private garden with terrace, lawns, mature trees, ornamental pond and swimming pool, fully enclosed by 2m+ high stone walls.

The south-facing terrace, which runs the full length of the house, with direct access from all the ground floor rooms, is bathed in sunlight throughout daylight hours making it perfect for sunbathing during the day and ideal for barbecues in the evening.

The 6.5m x 4.5m above ground heated swimming pool is located within the garden and the pool steps can be removed for the greater security of young children. Warm showers before and after bathing are provided by a solar shower adjacent to the pool.

As there is also an ornamental pond, small children need supervision, although a temporary plastic barrier can be erected to shield the pond.

The ancient (totally secured) well is located within its own shelter giving additional shade in summer.

Private parking for 3/4 cars is located at the rear of the house adjacent to the main entrance, beside a further lawn surrounded by a hedge.

Further details

There are no hidden extras at Le Roitelet. Rentals include:-

Tourist Tax @ 1.20€ per person per night

Quality bed linen, (excluding cot linen)

Quality jumbo sized bath sheets, hand towels,pool towels and tea towels

Pool heating from from June to September

Electric central heating

Logs from October to May

Beds made on arrival

Guest soaps, shampoos and shower gel

Local wine on arrival

Conditions

Standard Gites de France booking terms apply, apart from:-

A 25% deposit is required to secure the booking

The balance of the rental is required one calendar month prior to the start of the holiday

A refundable damage deposit of £500 is payable one calendar month prior to the holiday start date

The damage deposit will be cashed and refunded within 10 working days of the departure date less the costs of any significant damage and/or excessive cleaning costs (charged at 15€ per man hour).

Payment may be made in sterling or euros

Arrival time is from 17.00 local time and departure time 10.00 local time.

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House and terrace from the walled garden

 

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Swimming pool and decking fom the garden

 

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Salon with open stone fireplace

 

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Kitchen and breakfast area

The Loire Valley / Indre-et-Loire region

Many French people consider the Southern Loire as the point in France where the rain stops and the sunshine begins. With a temperate climate, April, May, September and October are generally warm, whilst July and August are hot (sometimes very hot with temperatures well into the 30s). This is when, after a day's sightseeing, the pool and the shade of the mature trees come into their own.

The popular towns of Chinon and Saumur, each with its chateau and numerous boutiques, restaurants and bars, are just half an hour away and Tours and Poitiers are around an hour's drive.

Not to be missed are the famous Loire Chateaux, such as Usse, where "Sleeping Beauty" is said to have been set.

This area of France is renowned for its white wines, but, for true wine lovers, its lesser known reds are well worth a try. Lighter than Bordeaux reds, they can be tasted at the many smaller vineyards throughout the area. The owners are happy to recommend their favourites.

And, for those of a more energetic disposition, a visit to Futuroscope, an hour's drive away, might fit the bill.

The Richelieu / Malabry area

The historic walled town of Richelieu, just 7 kms away, has an ancient Market Hall and central market square, where the market is held twice a week. After the exertions of shopping, why not relax at one of the open air cafes around the square?

Or, if you are still feeling energetic, Richelieu has an extensive Park with exotic plants and trees, which is well worth a visit. Now owned by the University of Paris, it originally surrounded a chateau built by Cardinal Richeliueu in the 17th Century. Although the chateau was pulled down long ago, the Stables and Orangery can still be visited and there is boating on the moat.

Richelieu has an interesting layout of streets constructed at right angles, said to have been used as the original model for New York and many subsequent American cities.

Closer to home, Malabry is set in a valley, making it ideal for cycling, rambling and jogging. And, after all that exercise, one of the best restaurants in the area, the "Relais des Deux Provinces" is only 2 kms up the road.

How to get there

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Ferry

Brittany Ferries from Portsmouth to Caen - 3 1/2 hours drive mainly on motorways
Brittany Ferries from Portsmouth to Cherbourg - 4 1/2 hours drive mainly on motorways
Brittany Ferries from Poole to Cherbourg - 4 1/2 hours drive mainly on motorways
L. D. Lines from Portsmouth to Le Havre - 4 hours drive mainly on motorways
Various operators from Dover to Calais - 5 1/2 hours drive mainly on motorways

Discounts of up to 15% on Brittany Ferries are available via the owners.

Airlines

Ryanair from Stansted to Tours - 45 minutes drive mainly on motorways
Ryanair from Stansted to Poitiers - 45 minutes mainly on motorways
Ryanair from Birmingham to Poitiers - 45 minutes mainly on motorways
Various operators from UK airports to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris - 3 1/2 hours drive

All major car hire companies operate from Charles de Gaulle, Tours and Poitiers Airports

Eurotunnel

5 1/2 hours mainly on motorways

Activities near Richelieu

Guestbook for Le Roitelet

"We were thrilled to arrive here to find such a beautiful house - love the modern, light, spacious interior. We've had such a comfortable stay here - the house is well equipped in every way. We would love to return to Le Roitelet. Thank you so much."
Karen, Michael and Family, Lancashire, UK, June 2008 (booked for 2009).

"Thank you for all those extras that made the stay so wonderful. When you arrive with just a suitcase, they are doubly appreciated"
Brown Family, Wellington, New Zealand, August 2008.

"Thank you for a wonderful place to stay! We feel very well catered for and appreciate your hospitality.....Never having holidayed in the same house twice, we are now thinking of doing so - think that says it all"
Lawrence, Ros, Ian, Khadj and Families, Oxfordshire, UK, August 2008.

"We had a wonderful stay in your beautifully appointed house. It is one of the best places we have stayed in; the setting is so beautiful; we loved the garden"
The Woolacotts and Friends, Melbourne, Australia, October 2008.

"We had a fabulous week - warm and cosy despite the weather. Thank you for the special welcome, your house is just beautiful"
Unwin and Ireland Families, Canberra, Australia, January 2008.

"Wonderfully comfortable and really beautiful. You thought of everything to make the stay special. Thank you so much"
Pryser and Gilbert Families, Nottingham and Cambridge, UK, October 2007

Rental prices

Prices for group size 9
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	2 Jul 11	3 Sep 11	1600£ 1600	0-	0-	1 Week
	3 Sep 11	1 Oct 11	1400£ 1400	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Oct 11	17 Dec 11	1200£ 1200	0-	0-	1 Week
	17 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	1400£ 1400	0-	0-	1 Week
	7 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	1200£ 1200	0-	0-	1 Week
	31 Mar 12	12 May 12	1400£ 1400	0-	0-	1 Week
	12 May 12	2 Jun 12	1200£ 1200	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Jun 12	7 Jul 12	1400£ 1400	0-	0-	1 Week
	7 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	1600£ 1600	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	1400£ 1400	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Sep 12	15 Dec 12	1200£ 1200	0-	0-	1 Week
	15 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	1400£ 1400	0-	0-	1 Week

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

SPECIAL OFFER:-

Book 2 consecutive weeks for a total of only £2,000.00 between:-

1st October 2011 and 16th December 2011

7th January 2012 and 30th March 2012

12th May 2012 and 1st June 2012

29th September and 14th December 2012

- a discount of almost 17%.

Availability

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2 years listed You are contacting Christine Huband Landline +44 01386 881302 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This farmhouse has so far received 0 reviews.