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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 7

Sigournais in Poitou-Charentes/Vendee

from £63 / night

£441–£682 / weekBookable online

This property can be booked securely online within a few minutes. Just click on the ‘Check availability and book’ button.

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, no pets allowed

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About the home

A converted ancient dwelling house in a historic rural hamlet lovingly restored to retain its character and history.
It is very spacious with lots of natural light and is furnished to the highest standard for 7 guests. A perfect base for exploring the Vendee and its history - or simply relax and enjoy rural France and its Atlantic coastline.

The house is located near the village of Sigournais and its medieval château. The nearest large shopping centre is 10 minutes away in Chantonnay, although there is a small supermarket in Sigournais where you can buy virtually everything that you might need and this is only 5 minutes away. The Vendee is renowned for its excellent climate - as much sunshine as the Cote d'Azur.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The bedroom equipped with single beds is large so we can add another single bed if for example you have 3 children and don't want to use the sofa bed in the lounge.
There are a number of books, games for adults and children, CDs for every music taste, DVDs on a number of subjects/films for adults and children. The TV is for watching videos/dvds etc there is no broadcast TV at the moment.
There is a shower room, a bathroom and also a separate toilet with a wash basin
Pets are not allowed as this is farmland and the fields around Sigournais are home for many, many cows. The upside of this is that you can buy eggs and milk at the farms.
There is a wood burning fire in the living area and in the twin bedroom - wonderful in winter.
This house has a 90sq metre courtyard with BBQ, tables and chairs- there is no garden but we are in the countrysides within minutes of lots of walks/open spaces.
Baby items eg cots, sterilisers, changing mat, playpen, potty, cot etc are provided but only on request at time of booking.
Bicycles and boats can be hired locally.

Further details outdoors:
This house has a really large (90sq metre) walled courtyard with BBQ, tables and chairs- there is no garden.
But we are in the countryside so within minutes lots of walks/open spaces.
Swimming - there is a beach at the Lac de Rochereau which is 5 mins away where you can swim. Also there is a swimming pool in Chantonnay but there are many sandy beaches within 40-60 minutes for your days out- Sable d'olonne, La Tranche to name a few
There are 4 golf courses all within an hours drive.
These are Les Fontenelles. Famous for its many hedgerows, water features, maritime pine and oaks and its driving range.iles.
La Domangère. The highest slope in France with a wealth of shots to be played, this is a delightful course that those in search of new challenges will want to experience. (This is supposed to be one of the more difficult golf courses in France).
Port Bougenay.On the edge of the sea and bordering an enclosed forest, this golf course overlooks the marina of Port Bourgenay. With hedgerows and pine forest, this course provides a two-in-one experience.
Mazieres en Gatine. Set amongst lakes and ancient trees, this course produces surprise after surprise behind each hedgerow.

Conditions

Arrival is at 4pm. Departure is at 10am
The price includes all bed linen, towels,etc and cleaning supplies as there is a microstation which is a sort of septic tank.
A deposit is required at the time of booking
This is a no smoking property due to the enormous amout of wood in the property
We can help you with discounted ferry tickets.
If you have a baby we can supply a bath, cot, high chair playpen, pramette,etc but please advise what you require at time of booking.

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The walled courtyard

 

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Another view of the courtyard

 

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Double bedroom

 

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Twin bedroom (can put 3 beds here)

The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Vendee region

The property is located in the Vendee, a 5 minute drive from Sigournais or 10 minutes from Chantonnay which is the nearest large town, 45 - 60 minutes from Sable d'Olonne, la Rochelle, Nantes and Poitiers.

This ancient house is in a hamlet nestling in the glorious countryside of the Vendee and parts of the hamlet date from the seventeenth century. Many of the hamlet's original occupants worked at the famous chateau de Sigournais. The location is the place to unwind completely, there is virtually no traffic but sometimes the occasional tractor! It is particularly peaceful.

There are working farms close by and it is not unusual to see cows grazing in the fields around Sigournais. Over the fields to the right of the house you can see the chateau and it's original driveway through an avenue of trees.

Sigournais is a 10 minute walk away. There is a general store, a hairdresser and a bar/restaurant
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Chantonnay is about a 10-minute drive away where there are many shops including two large supermarkets. There is a general market on Thursday and a food market on Saturday. There is also a cinema and a swimming pool, plus numerous restaurants and bars.

The Sigournais area

Spend a day at the beaches of Sable d'Olonne, la Tranche or la Faute, take a boat out in the Marais Poitevin (green Venice of France). Go for lunch in the port of La Rochelle and antique hunt in the afternoon or see the sights.
The Lac du Rochereau, 5 minutes from the Barn, is probably one of the most beautiful spots you have ever seen. You can swim from its beach, take a boat out, have a picnic, admire and paint the views, or try fishing for carp.
Go for a day's sightseeing or shopping in Nantes or Poitiers. Nearby there's riding, horse racing, surfing, water sports, cycling, running, golfing and night clubs for the energetic!
Also there's ballooning, bird watching, walks, forests, canoeing, many places of historic interest, markets, a zoo, villages, lots of bars and restaurants for the not so energetic.
Sigournais is only 25km from the Puy du Fou, the second biggest tourist attraction in France after the Eiffel tower. This is a spectacular day out for all the family. Its celevrates the Vendee's wonderful heritage.

How to get there

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Driving - we offer discounted ferry tickets with Brittany ferries, you could sail from Portsmouth, Plymouth or Poole, to St Malo, Caen, Cherbourg and Roscoff. For air travel the nearest airports are Nantes, La Rochelle or Poitiers - you can book a car quite cheaply at these airports.We supply driving instructions for your trip.

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19 Feb 2013

“Home from Home” I stayed here last August for a week and it was great. We usually stay in a different part of France but chose this for a change. Not only is the brand new house in great condition (and massive) but... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 7
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
January to March	5 Jan 13	30 Mar 13	441£ 441	-	-	1 Week
March to May	30 Mar 13	25 May 13	557£ 557	-	-	1 Week
May to August	25 May 13	31 Aug 13	662£ 662	-	-	1 Week
August to October	31 Aug 13	26 Oct 13	557£ 557	-	-	1 Week
October to December	26 Oct 13	21 Dec 13	441£ 441	-	-	1 Week
Xmas and New Year	21 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	546£ 546	-	-	1 Week
January to March	4 Jan 14	29 Mar 14	441£ 441	-	-	1 Week
March to May	29 Mar 14	31 May 14	557£ 557	-	-	1 Week
May to August	31 May 14	30 Aug 14	683£ 683	-	-	1 Week
August to October	30 Aug 14	25 Oct 14	452£ 452	-	-	1 Week
October to December	25 Oct 14	20 Dec 14	441£ 441	-	-	1 Week
Xmas and New Year	20 Dec 14	3 Jan 15	546£ 546	-	-	1 Week

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

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

Changeover day for this house is any day BUT Saturday and Sunday.

We can let you have discounted rates for Brittany Ferries crossings

Happy to take any odd length holidays ie 10days/12 days etc

We supply you with keys and everything will be prepared ready for your arrival. You may arrive from 4pm and you must leave by 10am to give us time to prepare for the next guests.

When you book we require a deposit of 20% of the rental, we will send you a booking confirmation form and a contract for your signature. The remaining payment will be due 8 weeks before your arrival.

Prices include bed linen, towels, tea-towels, oven gloves, heating, water, electricity and some cleaning supplies as they need to be septic tank friendly.

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