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Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 0 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
Beautiful medieval village house with its own pool and terrace with direct river access. Whether you are looking for a relaxing holiday by the river, visiting the many excellent golf courses nearby, fishing over the garden wall or at a number of local rivers and lakes, this property is perfect for you!
The property has been renovated and furnished to a very high standard whilst retaining many original features such as exposed beams and original flooring. At the end of the first terrace & pool, some stairs lead down onto the second terrace which has direct access to the river. Ideal for fishing should you fancy a quiet afternoon in the sunshine. There is also a charcoal BBQ on this terrace. Be warned, the rear of the property gets sunshine all day, it gets hot! The Poitou Charentes region is second only to the Cote d'Azur in relation to sunshine hours per year.
You can fish from the property, there is an excellent 27 hole golf course less than 10 minutes away at Chateau des Forges ( www.golfdesforges.com). The village has all amenities including, bakers, bar / restaurant, newsagent / tabac, delicatessen, post office and convenience store all within 100 yds! There's even a leisure complex with large outdoor swimming pool and football pitches etc just 3 or 4 minutes stroll away.
Our nearest large town is St Maixent L'ecole, around 15 mins drive away, which is a beautiful old military town where French officers are still trained, there are numerous bars and restaurants as well as indoor and outdoor markets and two large hypermarkets. Well worth a visit!
River view from top terrace
Pool and River view
Kitchen / Diner in Winter
Outside French doors (wine tasting area)
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/57854
The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Vienne region
The Poitou Charantes region nestles between the Loire Valley (above) and the Dordogne region (below), the region is officially the second sunniest region in France next to the Cote d'azur. The countryside is beautiful, lush and green in the summer months, there are plenty of rivers and lakes for those looking for water sports or fishing. There are any number of very well known golf courses in the area. For the more energetic, cycling and walking are very popular in the area, probably due to the refreshingly quiet roads. The coast and beaches at La Rochelle are around 45 - 50 minutes drive.
Sanxay area
Just outside our village of Sanxay there is the "Roman ruins site" for which Sanxay is best known, it is walking distance from the house. The towns and cities nearby are all worth a visit and mainly within 25-30 minutes drive of Sanxay.
The theme park "Futuroscope" (www.futuroscope.com) is a must visit place, especially for the kids (of any age!) about 25 minutes away by car. The well respected 27 hole golf course at Chateau des Forges (www.golfdesforges.com) is 5-10 minutes away by car. Local shops, bar, bakers, deli, newsagent and post office, all within 100 yds. Leisure complex, outdoor pool, 2-3 minutes stroll away. Fishing - At the end of the garden or numerous other places nearby. (Permits required but very inexpensive)
How to get there
By Car - Ferry crossings to any western channel ports (St Malo, Caen, Cherbourg, Le Havre) St Malo is closest & around 225 miles to the house. Le Havre is further, about 275 miles to the house but Portsmouth / newhaven to Le Havre is serviced by LD lines (www.ldlines.com) who offer very competative prices.
By Air - Low cost airlines fly to several nearby airports. Poitiers is our nearest airport (15 miles away), La Rochelle (35 miles away), Limoges and Angouleme (both around 85 miles away).
Ryanair; (www.ryanair.com) London Stanstead and Birmingham to Poitiers, Dublin & London Stanstead to La Rochelle, Liverpool, East Midlands & London Stanstead to Limoges, London Stanstead to Angouleme
Flybe; (www.flybe.com) - Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester & Southampton to Poitiers.
Jet2; (www.jet2.com) - Leeds/Edinburgh to La Rochelle
EasyJet; (www.easyjet.com) - Gatwick/Bristol to La Rochelle
Aer Arann; (www.aerarran.com) - Cork to La Rochelle
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Poitiers: 25 km
Railway:
St Maixent L'ecole: 20 km
Ferry:
St Malo: 350 km
Activities near Sanxay
Sports: Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player, Private outdoor pool (heated)
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Private fishing lake / river
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The 2ft thick stone walls of the property keep the house lovely and cool during the heat of the summer months and retain a suprising amount of heat during the winter. Visitors to the house regularly tell us that the photographs, nice as they are, don't do the house justice!
Further details outdoors: The house is set on 2 floors, on the ground floor you enter the main door into a large kitchen diner with an open log fire and ample seating for 6 people. There is a downstairs WC, basin and shower room off the kitchen. The lounge is on a split level and has 3 piece suite, log burner, satellite TV and DVD player with a selection of DVD's and hi-fi system again with a selection of CD's. The lounge has large French doors which open out onto the first terrace and swimming pool. Outside the French doors there is a covered area with overhead grape vine, ideal for sitting and testing the local wines. The pool is a plunge pool about 5m x 3m and 1.5m (6ft) deep all the way across, so supervision of young children is strongly advised at all times.
Further details
The British owners of the property live in the village permanently so are usually around to welcome new arrivals, help as necessary, maintain the pool etc. Be assured you will not be dissappointed with this property, you could quite happily spend all week or fortnight without straying out of the village, many do! A welcome pack awaits your arrival and we look forward to welcoming you.
Conditions
Refundable breakages deposit of £100 or 150€ required with final balance, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection). Deposit 25% of rental fee to secure & confirm booking. Balance due 6 weeks prior to arrival, plus £100 or 150€ security deposit as above. Pick up from airport or railway station can be arranged via owners.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec 08
29 Nov 08
20 Dec 08
395£395
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195195
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Xmas & New year 08
20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
495£495
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Jan - April 2009
3 Jan 09
1 May 09
395£395
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195195
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May - June 2009
1 May 09
1 Jul 09
495£495
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250250
3 Nights
July - August 2009
1 Jul 09
1 Sep 09
595£595
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Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec 09
1 Sep 09
19 Dec 09
395£395
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195195
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Xmas & New year 09
19 Dec 09
9 Jan 10
495£495
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Change over is usually Saturday to Saturday, (Arrival after 4pm, departure by 10am.) Change over day can be flexible out of peak season only. (ie NOT July or August)
Refundable £100 or 150€ security deposit required with final balance payment. (Refunded within 2 weeks of departure, subject to no breakages / damage)
We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP or by bank transfer only in Euros.
Guestbook
The property is absolutely stunning, better than we expected, great holiday! "we look forward to next year" Thanks Thanks Alison & Scott, you could not have been more helpful, it made the holiday, along with a beautiful place. Only our second visit to France and one of the best holidays we have had anywhere. Could have stayed another two weeks! Maybe next year?
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