The Farmhouse at Delettes
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£630–£1792 / week
About the home
The Farmhouse is in the centre of the village of Delettes, about 45 minutes from Calais and is great for those who do not want to spend a couple of days of their holiday driving through France. The village and The Farmhouse nestle in the valley of the river Lys, surrounded by the rolling historic countryside of southern Pas de Calais, near the market and cathedral town of St Omer. The region is steeped in history – English as well as French – and The Farmhouse is well placed for visiting everywhere from the sandy beaches on the coast to the Western Front.
It is ideal for any time of year, whatever the weather, or for any size of group wishing to take a relaxing short weekend break or full holiday. Our prices start from 4 persons upwards and vary according to length of stay, number of persons staying, and the time of year. There are four bedrooms for up to 8 - 9 persons but it can sleep an additional 4 persons to a maximum of 12/13, where groups include children, using the sofa bed in the games room and temporary beds (which are suitable for children) in one of the main bedrooms.
The 19th century Farmhouse, old house and the barns, enclose the four sides of its huge courtyard (see the aerial photo in panoramic photos to get an idea of the size of the place), entered though two large gates under one of the barns. It creates a completely private and secure space (especially for smaller children), which is also an amazing sun trap and micro climate. To the rear of The Farmhouse there is a large garden, big enough to play 5 aside football or cricket , and a swimming pool heated by an air heat exchanger. The Old House making up the fourth side of the court yard dates back to the 16th century and is the family’s private house. It is not usually only occupied when the Farmhouse is let.
The Farmhouse was our home from home for over 16 years until we restored the Old House in 2005. It is still furnished and equipped as we had it then for our own comfort and relaxation. It is truly an overseas home from home.It has full oil fired central heating and constant hot water, as well as a fully equipped kitchen for foodies, a dining room and a sitting room with a log fuelled stove.
There is masses to do there for children of all ages (and their parents) in and around the farmhouse with its games room, courtyard, barns with trampoline, football nets, badminton and ride on toys, garden games and heated pool (available mid-May – mid-October).
There is an extensive library of books and guide books, CDs and records, as well as table tennis, table football and a dart board in the games room, a TV with DVD/Video player and a large collection of videos to suit all ages - if you are there long enough for everything else to pall.
It has a calming atmosphere all of its own, as well as an ability to seemingly expand to absorb large parties and to feel homely if there are only two of you. Perhaps it is something to do with being the site of a monastery farm for many centuries and being able to shut out the world with the enormous courtyard gates. Who knows, but families who have stayed and come back again and again have said it is one of the most relaxing holidays they have had, as the children are fully occupied and there is plenty of space for everyone to enjoy themselves.
Over the years, some of our visitors have used the house for everything from celebrating landmark anniversaries and re-unions, family holidays with grandparents or just enjoying good food and drink with friends, to spending a quiet romantic weekend “à deux” enjoying the tranquillity of the house and garden. The minimum stay is two nights and it is available every day of the year when not being used by the family.
Why not come and visit and experience the magic of The Farmhouse at Delettes?
| Size: | Sleeps up to 10, 4 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | All around from Dunkirk to Le Touquet, 50km |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 5km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire Smokers welcome Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Private outdoor pool (heated), Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| Pool: | Private outdoor pool (heated) |
| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Fax, Table tennis, Games room, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 2 shower rooms |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (2), Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (2), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 12 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private outdoor pool (heated), Private garden, BBQ, Climbing frame, Swing set, Trampoline |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
There is full oil fired central heating so that even in winter the Farmhouse is warm and cozy inside.
The games room has a full-sized table tennis table, table football and darts. There is a music centre and a TV with video and DVD player and a large collection of videos for all ages and tastes.
There are lots of books, including a library of the military history of the area, particularly the First and Second World Wars. (see below).
In the sitting room there is a music centre with a wide range of records, CDs and tapes. The sitting room has a log burning stove.
There are jigsaws and board games, including Pas de Calais Monopoly,Risk,Tyrants Tower etc and numerous packs of cards. You can even revisit your childhood with a game of tiddlywinks or marbles.
The kitchen is set up for foodies – for those who like to cook as well as eat. The available ingredients in the market and hypermarkets (let alone locally) will leave you spoiled for choice. It has a cooker/oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee machine, kettle, toaster and a basic stock of herbs and spices, rice, pasta, etc right down to oyster openers and garlic crushers. We like to cook. There is a cellar under the kitchen for really smelly cheeses and wine with a spare fridge in the utility room for overflow when you have bought just a little too much in the market!
The large master bedroom has a double bed (and a single bed if you need a small child to share) with views over the garden whilst the other three bedrooms have twin beds and views into the courtyard. The games room has a Futon and a sofa bed and there are two Z beds for use by children along with two travel cots and high chairs for smaller children.
There are 2 separate loos upstairs and a separate shower room and a separate loo downstairs with an additional shower room and bathroom. There is a utility room with washing machines and tumble dryers.
The Farmhouse is looked after by our French housekeeper and her family who live in the village and are available to assist you if needed. They can supply fresh eggs (if the hens are laying) and fresh milk direct from their farm.
Further details outdoors:
The courtyard is huge and as it is closed in on all four sides is completely private, as well as creating its own micro-climate, which makes it usable for sitting out or eating outside much earlier or later in the year than you would normally expect. It is a great place to get that tan in summer whilst listening to your favourite music through the sitting room windows or to eat outside in the evenings. For more information and photos of The Farmhouse and immediate area please Google "Hamilton Holiday Houses" for our website.
The main barn at one end of the courtyard has a full size trampoline and swing set on a bark base, with 5- aside sized football nets, a marked out badminton court, a basketball net and ride- on toys (for use by smaller children only, please). Once the big gates from the road into the courtyard are closed (they can be locked on the inside) the courtyard and garden provide an enormous secure play area for children
In the barn between the courtyard and the garden you will find garden badminton sets, boules sets, footballs, cricket bats and stumps, hockey sticks, boules, garden Jenga etc. There is also a barbecue and extra tables for eating outside and garden chairs.
The garden is big enough for a good game of cricket or even 5 aside football, and there are goal posts which can be used in the garden in the summer and in the main barn in winter if it is raining.
The heated swimming pool in the garden is 10 metres by 5 metres and over 1 metre deep. It is fully enclosed with a wall for security with a lockable door. it is usually open from mid-May to mid-October and with the high wall around it is a sun trap, catching the sun until late evening.
Further details
All house linen including bath towels are included. Please bring your own swimming towels.
There are no extras for utilities. If you use the telephone or use firewood there is an honesty box for putting in an approprite payment.
Well behaved dogs are accepted. Please confirm with us first of all.
We allow smoking downstairs in the Farmhouse but not upstairs. We ask you to be careful with your cigarette ends and make sure you put them out and pick them up as there is a lot of wood around in the barns.
The swimming pool is heated and is normally available between mid-May and mid-October . However both opening and closing dates of the pool will vary depending upon the weather. A cold May will delay the opening of the pool and a cold October will cause the pool to be closed earlier as the heated pool relies on an air heater and if there is not sufficient air temperature it will not work.
As required by French Law we ask you to sign a statement of responsibility and supervision when there will be younger children using the swimming pool. When there are younger children at the house or if they are not reasonable swimmers, it is your responsibility to provide adequate supervision at all times, and ensure that the pool, which is in a secure area, is locked when not in use or supervised. Please bring your own armbands/flotation devices. Fins and any object that may damage the pool liner are not allowed in the pool.
Whilst we are wheel chair accessible it would mean that the person concerned would need to sleep in the games room on the Futon or Sofabed.
If you are interested in fishing then please enquire on booking.
Conditions
We charge per person per night with a minimum stay of two nights and a minimum price for four persons. Prices vary depending upon the time of year, length of stay and number of persons staying. Please Google "Hamilton Holiday Houses" to view detailed rates and months with special offers. We offer 5% discount in June - September to returning visitors who have stayed in the last 3 years.
Booking terms are 33.33% on booking and the balance 3 months before departure. Please make sure that you have adequate holiday insurance as cancelations within 3 moinths of your holiday start date are non-refundable.
Damage deposit is £25 per person. We doexpect guests to replace or leave the equivalent monetary value for small breakages.
There is no charge for children under 1 year old or using a cot.
For lets of 10 days or more there is a £20 charge to cover a mid-stay clean.
Nick and Penny Hamilton act solely as agents for George and Henry Hamilton who own The Farmhouse at Delettes and your holiday contract will be with G W M and H P S Hamilton.
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Share videoThe Northern France / Nord-Pas-de-Calais region
Northern France has rolling countryside with streams and valleys plus great beaches, and as an area steeped in history - much of it ours - there is a lot to be discovered and visited. The Northern French are very welcoming and hospitable. Even though you are only just into France you do not have to drive hundreds of miles further on to discover the real France or to eat and drink well!
The climate is different from the UK, whilst you are only 45 minutes into France you are level with South Cornwall! The summer tends to be hotter (certainly if you are in our sun trap courtyard or enclosed pool area you could think you were hundreds of miles further south) and the winters can be a little colder.
It is certainly not all flat as you might suppose from driving down the A26 autoroute which skirts the area of the Parc National coming back out from the coast South of Calais. Going in towards the coast you travel through countryside crossed by rolling hills and valleys with streams.
It is excellent walking and cycling country and you will be surprised at how empty and unspoiled it is. Part of this is from historical reasons as people banded together in villages for protection from the marauding armies that have marched through this part of France over the centuries.
There are interesting towns, some of them fortified, museums and battlefields going back over many centuries as this part of the country has been under the control of many nations before it became part of France.
The coast, the Cote d’Opal, is known for its clear light and sandy beaches and compared to the opposite English coastline, why the French got all the sand one just does not know. From Cap Gris Nez and Cap Blanc Nez the English coastline and the multitude of ships that plough up and down the channel are clearly visible.
Instead of driving straight through this fascinating and pretty part of France spending a couple of days travelling south, do spend the time you have saved to relax and discover our region. There is nowhere better to base yourself than at The Farmhouse at Delettes, the site on which it stands goes back at least 600 years. It is within easy reach of the coast and major towns.
The Saint Omer / Delettes area
Everyone comments on how peaceful and relaxing the house and surrounding courtyard (which is totally private), and the garden can be, but if you are feeling energetic there is no shortage of things to in and around the house and garden or in the surrounding area, whatever the time of year.
Some people rarely venture out of the Farmhouse, preferring to stay put and chill in the house, courtyard, garden and heated pool. Nevertheless, if you want a change from its delights there is an extensive range of guidebooks for the region in the games room and a “House Book” (which is actually a lever arch file) bulging with ideas for things to do and places to visit
The village
Delettes village has a village tennis court (open in the summer only) and petanque court opposite the house by the river.
The local country roads and tracks across the fields are excellent for walking (or cycling if you take your own bicycles). The surrounding countryside is lovely, with a rolling landscape and a seemingly endless sky. There are sweeping views from the top of the hills across valleys. If anyone ever told you that Pas de Calais is flat and boring you will soon discover how wrong they were as you toil your way up the hill out of the village! The local tourist board has developed a network of marked paths following farm tracks and circular routes walking (and cycling) at all levels of ability. There are guidebooks and maps for these in the farmhouse.
Our local church, rebuilt in 1646, has recently been restored and is well worth a visit. Services are irregular, as Delettes shares a priest with other villages, so check with our housekeeper, Anne-Marie Bruge, if you would like to worship there.
There are two bars in the village, both of which welcome our visitors. The one nearer the house, which is also a tabac, usually has a poster showing upcoming events in the area.
Local Towns
St Omer is the local cathedral city with a vibrant market square. The rest of this small city has a wealth of 18th and 19th century buildings in cobbled winding streets, small squares and alleyways, and wonderful roof-scapes. The Sandelin regional museum is well worth a visit, as is the 15th century cathedral. Look out for the altar to St Erkembode, local patron saint of feet, the astronomical clock and the bas-relief of Mary feeding Jesus with a cat sitting at her feet, which is not only very pretty but a very early example of the genre. There is an excellent food market on Saturday morning with regional food including food to take away and lots of clothes shops to browse.
In summer there are boat trips on the waterways of Clairmarais ( a sort of agricultural Venice - you will see its produce in St Omer market) which wind between market gardens and little houses which can only be reached by boat and the preserved enormous barge lift on the Canal de L'AA to look at. There is a preserved railway line that also serves La Coupole rocket museum.
Aire Sur la Lys also has some fine medieval buildings and a Friday market. Lille is about 1 hour away and well worth a visit.
Because of its history Northern France has a number of fotified towns. The walled town of Montrieul-sur-Mer (of “Les Miserables” fame) is on the way to Le Touquet and has excellent restaurants and the walled and moated town at Bergues is north of St Omer. The fortress at Gravelines on the coast is worth a visit as is Nausica in Boulogne and Old Boulogne town.
To the north is Cassel where the grand old Duke of York, of nursery rhyme fame, marched his 10,000 men up and down again on the way back from his Flandrers campaign. An old Roman strong point It has magnificent views in all directions, was Marshall Foch's HQ in the First World War and is on a route to the Western Front at Ypres (60 minutes away).
Battlefields and museums
For those interested in history or with children studying the First World War, the Western Front is about 75 minutes away. The “Flanders Fields” museum in the Cloth Hall at Ypres and the Last Post ceremony at 8pm every night at the Menin Gate are not to be missed nor is the cafe/museum at Sanctuary Wood. To the South Vimy Ridge with its tunnels and trench system and the Somme are about the same distance, with a superb museum at Peronne and a new museum at the Thiepvil monument near Newfoundland memorial park.
The Hundred Years War is well represented as Agincourt (now Azincourt), has a brand new visitor centre and museum about 30 minutes from the house and Crecy about an hour away. Henry VIII fought “The Battle of the Spurs” just up the road from the house (immortalised by the painting in Hampton Court Palace), and then unsuccessfully besieged what was then the local city of Thérouanne. Modern Thérouanne is our local town and has a museum. The old city, finally destroyed after the siege of 1553, is an archaeological site which can be visited. The Field of Cloth of Gold is near Ardres towards the coast.
The Second World War is represented by a number of museums in the area including the spectacular rocket and history museum La Coupole at Wizernes, the V2 base at Eperlecques, the V3 super-gun memorial museum at Mimoyecques as well as the Atlantic Wall Museum near Cap Gris Nez. Dunkirk is about 60 minutes away via Cassel.
The walled and fortified towns of old Boulogne, Montrieul Sur Mer, Bergues and Gravelines hark back to an earlier period. The old walled towns of Boulogne and Bergues are well worth a visit.
Beaches
The “Opal coast” between Calais and Boulogne and stretching down to Le Touquet is renowned for its beautiful light with pretty beaches and coves and its miles of sandy beaches . Le Touquet is the best known resort, with magnificent white sand beaches, which are also used for sand yachting, and a lively esplanade with a tide that goes out to the horizon.
There is also stylish Wimereux and the resort of Wissant, where you can sit on the beach and watch the boats dodge each other in the English Channel as well as smaller village resorts. To the south iand across the Somme estuary just into normandy is the pretty seaside town of St Valery sur Somme from where William the Conqueror set sail to England and Henry V passed through on his way to Calais eventually via Agincourt. On the Pas de Calais side of the estuary is Le Crotoy with its large bird sanctuary and nature reserve.
Walking & cycling
Between the farmhouse and the coast there are over 40 marked walking and cycle paths. These vary in length from a few kilometres in length to longer ones. All are circular and are listed in the various walking guides in the farmhouse.
There a number of marked paths and off road walks of varying length around Delettes giving great views across the valley and the surrounding countryside.
Eating
There are endless possibilities for good eating. Because there is not a very strong regional cuisine our local restaurants experiment with the numerous fresh ingredients available to them in the local region and turn out some excellent cooking at prices to suit all tastes. The Farmhouse reference book has lots of suggestions and comments on local eating and restaurants.
Go-karting
For older children, and their parents, who need some action there is an indoor grand prix Go Kart track on the other side of St Omer at St Martin-au-Laert, which has a great circuit and a bar/café area from where you can see the whole circuit from behind a glass panel. There is also a bowling alley there as well. It is really good value with special offers midweek.
Golf
Serious golfers will know that there are several golf courses on the coast at Le Touquet and Hardelot, but there are also a number inland from the coast, and a local one at St Omer. There is a golf course guide in the House Book. Only a few are heavily used and all welcome visitors.
Riding
There are riding schools and stables in the area about 10 miles away at Verchocq.
Shopping
There is a wonderful local market in St. Omer on Saturday morning where you can buy cooked food to take away as well as cheeses, pate, meat, vegetables etc and a smaller market on Friday morning at Aire sur la Lys. The clothes and shoe shops in St. Omer are worth a visit. The Auchan hypermarket, with a wide stock of wine and food, particularly seafood landed at Boulogne – one of the biggest fishing ports on the Atlantic coast - is also known for its cheeses (with a great selection of local regional farm cheeses), is 20 minutes away and there is a Decathlon sports store in the same complex.
There is a very good local supermarket in Therouanne 5-10 minutes away open from 8am - 8pm (sundays 8am - 1pm) which stocks most of what you might need to buy. There are also several butchers with prepared food and bakers in town and a cash point.
Swimming pools
Apart from our own heated pool if you are looking for something bigger then there are indoor and outdoor pools in St. Omer, and another indoor pool at Lumbres. There are two indoor water parks within 45 minutes of the farmhouse: Aqualud Centre at Le Touquet, which has a wave machine, waterfall rapids, and an outdoor water park open in summer and a smaller one at Agora in Berck sur Mer.
Tennis
If the village tennis court if not open, or not up to your standard, there are good public tennis courts at Aire Sur La Lys and indoor courts at St. Omer at St Martin au Laert.
Theme parks
For younger children there is a small theme park at Dennebroucq, Parc Dennlys, which is 10 minutes from the house. There are several theme parks in the region: Bagatelle at Stella Plage is less than an hour away and Parc Asterix, a real favourite with our children, is about 90 minutes away towards Paris. Disneyland Europe is about two hours away.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Lille: 35 km |
| Railway: | St Omer: 15 km |
| Ferry: | Calais: 50 km |
The Channel Tunnel “Le Shuttle” operates from the Cheriton terminal at Folkestone on the M20 about an hour from the M25 junction. There are usually frequent trains every hour throughout the day up to about 11 pm, depending on the time of year. Journey time on Le Shuttle is 35 minutes. The Farmhouse is about 45 minutes from the French terminal at Sangatte in Pas de Calais or the ferry terminal.
Most of the ferry companies operate from Dover to Calais and can be accessed from the end of the M20 – about 15 minutes beyond Le Shuttle terminal.
There is a service from Folkestone to Boulogne. Boulogne is about 60 minutes from the Farmhouse.
All the crossings often have special fares for short break/excursions.
Journey times from London or when you are the Kent side of London can vary according to the time of day but as a guide, using the Channel Tunnel, we reckon it takes around 3.5 hours door to door from Central London to The Farmhouse at Delettes. Your journey time may be different if coming from North of London on the M25 over Dartford Bridge or from the west of London and around the Southern M25.
Full directions, maps from Calais and Boulogne and housenotes/area information are given prior to departure.
Activities near Saint Omer
Tennis in town
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 17 Apr 2012 |
Have stayed here several times over a few years and it just gets better and better. We have visited at all times of year, each shows the farmhouse in a different but still highly enjoyable light. On this trip we visited Ypres (about an hour away) and the Somme area (90 minutes), St Omer and Montreuil are both close, and the place itself is an easy 45 minute drive from Calais. However you don't really need to leave the farmhouse, it's perfect for a relaxing 'get away from it all' break. Very well appointed with games room, heated swimming pool and newly refurbished kitchen. Although sleeping up to 12, on this last trip there were only four of us but it still felt homely. We love it! |
07 Nov 2011 |
We always holiday as two familys, with teenagers and their various hangers on, and we all agree after our second visit during the October half term break that this is our absolute favourite ; high praise indeed from a notouriously difficult age range to please. The minute we arrived, once again the farmhouse at Delettes worked its magic on us, so much thought has gone into making it comfortable and welcoming while still retaining its french charm, you are encouraged by the owners to make use of all the games, books and music provided, the kitchen is equipped to perfection, of vital importance to make the most of the best of what the region has to offer; the table tennis table was well used as was the trampoline; the gardens are fabulous and due to a wonderful sunny October day we were able to take advantage and sit outside. There is a large film library and as far as we are concerned, the advantage of no satellite television which goes a long way to ensuring total relaxation, away from the increasingly maddening news and also meant that our teenage contingent were enthusiastic participants in games and activites rather than staring into oblivion. There is a wealth of information and suggestions of how to make the best of the area, there is loads to do' there are comprehensive instructions on how to utilise everything in the house. The pricing structure is very fair, only charging for the numbers you have staying, with our group we have to so often pay for under occupancy elsewhere, but we never will again, you're encouraged to use whatever is in the kitchen, oils stock etc, and just asked to replace anything that you finish, a great system. The owners deserve a huge amount of credit for all their hardwork to make a holiday in their farmhouse a very special experience. |
18 Aug 2011 |
Our holiday was fantastic, the directions and instructions that you gave us were invaluable, your farmhouse was just ideal for us, we were able to shut the very large gates and the kids(Aged 5) could run everywhere. The facilities that you provided was outstanding including the overequipped kitchen down to the range of books, videos and DVDs, and the garden equipment was astounding. The swimming pool was great even thouhg a little cool. The area the farmhouse was located was very pleasant and very peaceful and only a 40 mins drive from Calais. Lots of places of interest there, with some amazing beaches within an hours drive(Le Touquet-plage), Montreuil was a lovely historical town to visit. Response: Thank you for your review. Just a quick note of explanation on the pool - it is heated by an air heater/heat exchanger and solar cover. Unfortunately during some periods over the summer it was cooler than normal so at times the pool did not reach its normal operating temperature of around 24/26 degrees. |
Guestbook for The Farmhouse at Delettes
“We had another fantastic break at your lovely home and we talked at length over the weekend about what makes it special; we always go away with the same family and various hangers on …we all agreed that for a short break, the farmhouse at Delettes is our absolute favourite; we concluded that it gives you the time and space and most importantly the feeling that you want to be together and connected, and that is from the ambiance that you have so succesfully created.
We very much appreciate the feeling of home, browsing through books and films and playing games, and are very very glad that there is no satellite television …. we all adore the table tennis.
I love the kitchen and the fact that you use what is there and replace where necessary, it is so well equipped and does the food of the region justice a very important factor. We explored the area and were impressed with all the information that you have collated; the instructions for the farmhouse, rubbish and appliances are clear and concise and make everything less intimidating.
We also think the price structure is very fair especially for a group such as ours where numbers fluctuate and in other places under occupancy has proven to be very expensive.”
SA & family Oct 2011
The stay at the farmhouse was enjoyed by the whole family. Its very well equipped from the cot for the baby to the excellent games facilities and swimming pool. Its an ideal location from Calais, especially for a short break and I'm sure we'll return again next year. Thank you for an excellent service. SB August 2011.
We very much enjoyed our stay at the farmhouse and the family had a very enjoyable time.We would certainly strongly think about coming back again, great place, good value for money and once the doors are closed a completely safe environment for the children. GW family July 2011.
We had a great time at Delettes, the place was just right for us. There were 9 of us but there was still plenty of space for teenagers to go and seek some time on their own when they felt like it. The games room was well used by all of us. There were some good walks around the village along the quiet country lanes and the peaceful evenings in the village helped us relax after some hectic days. We all had a very good time and would consider the house again if in that area of France. KB & family July 2011
Our holiday was fantastic, the directions and instructions were invaluable, your farmhouse was just ideal for us we were able to shut the gates and the kids could run everywhere. The facilities that you provided was outstanding including the overequipped kitchen down to the range of books, videos and DVDs, and the garden equipment was astounding. DW family August 2011.
Just returned, had a brilliant time at the house, the weather was superb and we had a scorching hot day in the pool on Saturday. We managed to use all the outdoor games which we couldn't use Christmas 2009! We found the kitchen greatly improved since we were last there - it looks lovely. So many thanks for providing us with such a great venue for a family gathering - as the children get older it gets harder to arrange gatherings, but I realise now if I suggest Delettes they will all be there! We shall return! HM & CG May 2011
I also just wanted to say thanks very much for all the effort you have put into the farmhouse - the place is amazing. The pictures on your website don't do the whole setup justice - it is ten times better than what we were anticipating! There is so much to do there we barely left the farmhouse, apart from a day at the beach and a day at the battlefields. PT Summer 2009
I am sure you get many e mails like this, so here is another. We have the most fantastic time, the house is wonderful, and the games room and barn are such fun. CG December 2009
We would like to say a big thank you for a very enjoyable holiday at your farmhouse, we had a great time & look forward to going back again. We loved the house, it's location & the pool was great (just the right temperature). The farm was an ideal hub for various locations around it. Our son and his friend enjoyed the farm & the facilities provided as teenagers they found there was plenty to do as did the both of us. Once again a big thank you for a lovely holiday. DM Summer 2008
Rental prices
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| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| September/October | 16 Sep 11 | 1 Nov 11 | £ 756 | £ 144 | £ 144 | 2 Nights |
| November/December | 1 Nov 11 | 1 Jan 12 | £ 630 | £ 128 | £ 128 | 2 Nights |
| January / February | 1 Jan 12 | 1 Mar 12 | £ 630 | £ 128 | £ 128 | 2 Nights |
| March / April | 1 Mar 12 | 1 May 12 | £ 706 | £ 132 | £ 132 | 2 Nights |
| May / June | 1 May 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 756 | £ 140 | £ 140 | 2 Nights |
| July / August | 1 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 952 | £ 152 | £ 152 | 2 Nights |
| September / October | 1 Sep 12 | 1 Nov 12 | £ 756 | £ 144 | £ 144 | 2 Nights |
| November / December | 1 Nov 12 | 1 Jan 13 | £ 630 | £ 128 | £ 128 | 2 Nights |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| September / October | 16 Sep 11 | 1 Nov 11 | £ 1008 | £ 188 | £ 188 | 2 Nights |
| November / December | 1 Nov 11 | 1 Jan 12 | £ 882 | £ 172 | £ 172 | 2 Nights |
| January / February | 1 Jan 12 | 29 Feb 12 | £ 882 | £ 172 | £ 172 | 2 Nights |
| March / April | 29 Feb 12 | 1 May 12 | £ 958 | £ 176 | £ 176 | 2 Nights |
| May / June | 1 May 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 1008 | £ 184 | £ 184 | 2 Nights |
| July / August | 1 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 1232 | £ 196 | £ 196 | 2 Nights |
| September / October | 1 Sep 12 | 1 Nov 12 | £ 1008 | £ 188 | £ 188 | 2 Nights |
| November / December | 1 Nov 12 | 1 Jan 13 | £ 882 | £ 172 | £ 172 | 2 Nights |
| Prices for group size 10 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| September / October | 16 Sep 11 | 1 Nov 11 | £ 1512 | £ 276 | £ 276 | 2 Nights |
| November / December | 1 Nov 11 | 1 Jan 12 | £ 1386 | £ 260 | £ 260 | 2 Nights |
| January / February | 1 Jan 12 | 1 Mar 12 | £ 1386 | £ 260 | £ 260 | 2 Nights |
| March / April | 1 Mar 12 | 1 May 12 | £ 1462 | £ 264 | £ 264 | 2 Nights |
| May / June | 1 May 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 1512 | £ 272 | £ 272 | 2 Nights |
| July / August | 1 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 1792 | £ 284 | £ 284 | 2 Nights |
| September / October | 1 Sep 12 | 1 Nov 12 | £ 1512 | £ 276 | £ 276 | 2 Nights |
| November / December | 1 Nov 12 | 1 Jan 13 | £ 1386 | £ 260 | £ 260 | 2 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
DEPENDING ON THE ADULT/CHILDREN MIX OF FAMILIES THE FARMHOUSE WILL SLEEP UP TO 12/13 PERSONS. PLEASE CONTACT FOR A PRICE.
THE ABOVE RATES ARE EXAMPLE RATES FOR FOR 4/6/10 PERSONS WITH "OUT OF HIGH SEASON" (JULY/AUGUST) 10% DISCOUNT ON THE WEEKLY RATE. THE NIGHTLY RATE QUALIFIES FOR 10% DISCOUNT ON STAYS OVER 3 NIGHTS OUTSIDE JULY/AUGUST AND IS SHOWN AT FULL PRICE ON THE ABOVE TABLE.
WE CHARGE PER PERSON PER NIGHT FOR A MINIMUM OF 4 PERSONS AND TWO NIGHTS STAY. PRICES VARY DEPENDING ON THE TIME OF YEAR, LENGTH OF STAY AND NUMBER OF PERSONS STAYING.
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR PRICES TO SUIT THE SIZE OF YOUR PARTY.
The discount of 10% outside July and August applies except in weeks with a bank holiday weekend e.g. Easter, 1 May and Whitsun, Xmas and New Year bank holidays and for stays 3 nights or longer.
Price examples and terms:
Please Google "Hamilton Holiday Houses" to view detailed rates for each month and length of stay and numbers of persons staying.
For 8 persons for 3 nights in March the cost is 4 persons x £30 =£120 x 3 =£360 plus 4 persons x £22 each x 3 nights = £264.Total £624 less 10% out of season discount = £562 (average £23.40 per person per night)
For 5 persons staying for 7 nights in June the cost would be 4 persons x £30 x 7= £840 plus one person £20 x 7 =£140 = £980 less 10% out of season discount. Total £882 (average £25 per person per night)
For 6 persons staying 4 nights for a long weekend in November, the cost would be 4 persons x £28 x 4 = £448 plus two persons £22 x 2 x 4 = £176 = £624 less 10% out of season discount. Total £562 (average £23 per person per night).
We offer 5% off our rates June to September for returning visitors who will be re-visiting within 3 years of their last booking.
All house linen including bath towels are included. Please bring your own swimming towels.
There are no extras for utilities. If you use the telephone or use firewood there is an honesty box for putting in an appropriate payment.
Booking terms are 33.33% on booking and the balance 3 months before departure. Please make sure that you have adequate holiday insurance as cancelations within 3 months of your holiday start date are non-refundable.
Damage deposit is £25 per person.
There is no charge for children under 1 year old or using a cot.
For lets of 10 days or more there is a £20 charge to cover a mid-stay clean.
Nick and Penny Hamilton act solely as agents for George and Henry Hamilton who own The Farmhouse at Delettes and your holiday contract will be with G W M and H P S Hamilton.
Availability
See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Nick Hamilton
Languages spoken    The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This farmhouse has received 6 reviews from previous guests.  |
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