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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Sigournais in Poitou-Charentes/Vendee

From £320 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

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

About the home

A converted 17th century barn lovingly restored to retain its character and history. Originally built before the Vendee wars but burned by troops of the revolution in the 18th century, evidence of this can be seen on the stones of the walls where the colour has turned from creamy yellow to a rose hue.

It is spacious with lots of natural light and is furnished to the highest standard for 6 guests. A perfect base for exploring the Vendee and its history - or simply relax and enjoy rural France and its Atlantic coastline.

The barn 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 shop 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:
There are a number of books, adult and children's games, CDs for every music taste, DVDs on a number of subjects/films for adults and children.

Pets are not allowed as this is farmland and it is 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 - wonderful in winter.

Further details outdoors:
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 beaches within 40-60 minutes for your days out.

There are 4 golf courses all within an hours drive. These are Les Fontenelles. Famous for its driving range, this golf course with its many hedgerows provides an excellent succession of water features, maritime pine and oaks over 2 miles. 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

If you have a baby we are able to supply bath, cot, high chair, playpen, pramette etc, but please advise what you require at the time of booking.

It is a no smoking house due to the enormous amount of wood in the property.

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The Barn

 

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The Double Bedroom

 

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Lounge with the log fire

 

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Fully equipped Kitchen

The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Vendee region

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

The barn is in a hamlet nestling in the glorious countryside of the Vendee and dates 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 next to the barn. Over the field beyond the patio of the barn 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 where you can eat.

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 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 even 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.

How to get there

What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

Map showing the Sigournais areaReset Map

Driving - we can offer discounted ferry tickets with Brittany Ferries. You could sail from Portsmouth, Plymouth or Poole to St Malo, Caen, Cherbourg or Roscoff.

For air travel the nearest airports are Nantes, La Rochelle or Poitiers - you can book a car at any of these airports.
We supply driving instructions.

Activities near Sigournais

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
July to September	6 Jul 11	10 Sep 11	540£ 540	0-	0-	1 Week
September to October	10 Sep 11	29 Oct 11	430£ 430	0-	0-	1 Week
October to December	29 Oct 11	17 Dec 11	320£ 320	0-	0-	1 Week
Xmas	17 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	385£ 385	0-	0-	1 Week
January to March	7 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	320£ 320	0-	0-	1 Week
March to May	31 Mar 12	26 May 12	430£ 430	0-	0-	1 Week
May to June	26 May 12	1 Jul 12	475£ 475	0-	0-	1 Week
July to September	1 Jul 12	29 Sep 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
September to October	29 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	430£ 430	0-	0-	1 Week
October to December	27 Oct 12	22 Dec 12	320£ 320	0-	0-	1 Week
Xmas and New Year	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	385£ 385	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Normally Saturday is changeover day but do talk to us about different days. 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 and return at the same time. 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 etc.

Availability

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3 years listed You are contacting Vanessa Labern Landline +44 0 07971402370 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews.