La Cigogne

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Farmhouse |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

St Jean d'Angely in Poitou-Charentes/Vendee

From £450 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

La Cigogne is an old, yet charmingly restored, farmhouse set in 1/2 acre of ground with barn, outbuildings and a secluded 10m x 5m swimming pool all for your exclusive use. The property, which sleeps 8 more than comfortably, is located in St Etienne La Cigogne, a peaceful hamlet, in the Charente-Maritime 10 miles from St Jean d'Angley. La Rochelle and the coast with its sandy beaches are only 40 minutes away. There are plenty of activities in the area such as horse riding, boating, canoeing, tennis, the sea and golf combined with a wealth of sight-seeing opportunities all within easy driving distance. Shopping is a must particularly in Niort, La Rochelle, Cognac and St Jean d' Angley where there are many local restaurants bars and cafes. The nearest village, Villeneuve-la-Comtesse, is less than a mile away where you can purchase most essential items. But why not just relax by your own pool and enjoy La Cigogne and all that it has to offer!

Facilities

Further details indoors:
La Cigogne has been recently renovated to a very high standard with exposed brickwork, beams and tiled floors. In the enclosed grounds there is a secluded private 10m x 5m swimming pool with a Roman-end entry for your exclusive use, terracing, lawns, shrubs and trees as well as a barn and outbuildings adjoining the house.

The house comprises:

Ground Floor:

Large sitting/dining room (50m2) - with traditional stone fireplace incorporating a wood burner and under floor central heating. The room is furnished with a large pine farmhouse table, which can seat 8 comfortably, a large dresser as well as 2 comfortable sofas and chairs. A Satellite/TV, Stereo, and Video with a selection of children's tapes is also available should you feel the need.

Kitchen/breakfast room (30m2) - fully fitted with beautiful oak units and equipped with an electric hob and oven, circular farmhouse kitchen table, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Microwave, washing machine and the full range of pots, crockery and cooking utensils as one would expect.

Double bedroom (20m2) - with traditional stone fireplace, beams and tiled under-floor heating. It is equipped with a double bed, wardrobe, dressing table, bedside tables and built-in cupboards.

Study area (13m2) - with stone fireplace, tiled under-floor heating and bureau

Shower room, separate WC and utility area (21m2)

Rear hall (11m2) - which leads to the garden and has a feature bread oven with tiled flooring.

Second Hallway (12m2) - with wooden staircase and tiled under-floor heating leading to first floor.

First Floor:

First bedroom (20m2) - with double bed, 2 bedside tables, wardrobe, dressing table, chest of drawers and door leading to shared bathroom.

Second bedroom (17m2) - with 2 single beds, 2 bedside tables, sink, chest of drawers and door leading to shared bathroom.

Shared bathroom - with shower, sink, WC and doors leading to above bedrooms.

Third bedroom (20m2) - this is ideal for children as it has low beams and is equipped with two large single beds, chest of drawers, 2 bedside tables, sunken corner bath and sink.

Separate WC.

Garden:

The half-acre garden consists of lawn, patio, secluded 10m x 5m swimming pool, dovecote, outbuildings, barn, shrubs and trees. The pool is equipped with an alarm system, which complies with the recent much tighter French law. It will detect anyone entering the pool even a baby and the alarm can be heard from anywhere in the farmhouse and beyond. It is very easy to turn on and off, is child proof, and is self-alarming after one minute of inactivity in the pool.

The nearest town, with a variety of shops including a bakery, a spar type shop, garage, chemist, doctor, restaurants, hairdresser, post office and more, is Villeneuve-la-Comtesse, which is less than a mile away. A van delivers bread to the house but times vary. There is a large Intermarche in Beauvoir-sur-Niort, 5 miles to the North, which sells nearly everything you need. We recommend you do your first shop there on the way to the house if you have room in the car.

Further details

English-speaking representatives, who live in the next hamlet, will see you in and answer any questions you may have. They are on call should anything go wrong.

Conditions

To secure a booking a 25% deposit is required. The balance is due 6 weeks prior to your departure.

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10m x 5m pool with Roman-end entry

 

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Downstairs bedroom with fireplace

 

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Fully equipped Kitchen

 

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Dining area, which seats 8 comfortably

The Poitou-Charentes / Vendee / Charente Maritime region

Whether you're lucky enough to live in the Charente Maritime region or you're simply holidaying in the area, you'll never be short of something to do. Whether visiting the beaches near La Rochelle, fishing in the rivers of the Vienne, looking into the future at Futuroscope or visiting the historic city of Angouleme There are tourist sites to visit, walks in the countryside, drives, sport, painting and lots more!

The St Jean d'Angely area

There are a host of activities and things to do in the area including:

St Jean d'Angely - located 12 miles away is a charming medieval town with a busy market twice a week. It has a wide range of shops, cafes and dozens of restaurants.

Niort - Originally a Gallic village snuggled in a bend in the river on the banks of the River Sevre 14 miles away, the town has kept the traces of its glorious history intact. It is a commercial town with many different businesses and the Baltard style market hall, which shelters a very lively covered market.

La Rochelle - The best way of seeing La Rochelle is to stroll along the quaysides of the old harbour and through the network of pedestrian streets. It is obvious from the old timbered houses and private mansions that the source of La Rochelle's splendour has always been the sea. Shops and restaurants abound and should be combined with a visit to the nearby beaches.

The Atlantys pool complex - in St Jean d'Angely is open 7 days a week and is equipped with a gym, 54 metre flume, saunas, steam room, Jacuzzis, children's paddling pool, river and underwater jets.

The lake at St Jean d'Angely - with swimming pool, pedalos and canoes for hire, crazy golf, volleyball pitch and children's play area.

Canoeing - on the Boutonne at St Jean d'Angely, Marans, La Rochelle, Venice Verte and Rochefort sur Mer.

Horse riding - Stables are almost everywhere and cater for all levels of experience offering off the beaten track trekking.

Cycling everywhere - bring your own bikes or hire locally.

Boat trips - Boating on the Sevre, Boutonne, along the coast and on Venice Verte (West of Niort).

Go-carting and motorcycle scrambling in St Jean d'Angely.

Tennis and golf.

Futuroscope - the European park of moving image in Poitiers is about an hour’s drive and a good day out for all the family.

How to get there

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The nearest airports are La Rochelle and Poitiers which are 40 and 60 mins away respectively. We can offer up to 15% discount on Brittany Ferries crossings as we are members of their Property Owners' Club. The best start to your holiday would be the night ferry from Portsmouth to St Malo.

Activities near St Jean d'Angely

Guestbook for La Cigogne

La Cigogne is peace and tranquillity at its best yet plenty to do for the children. The farmhouse is spacious and the pool magnificent. G Tubb. Devon

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Indian Summer	3 Sep 11	1 Oct 11	1125£ 1125	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	1 Oct 11	18 Dec 11	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas and New Year	18 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	695£ 695	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	7 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter Holidays	1 Apr 12	22 Apr 12	695£ 695	0-	0-	1 Week
Late Spring	22 Apr 12	27 May 12	995£ 995	0-	0-	1 Week
Early Summer	27 May 12	1 Jul 12	1125£ 1125	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer Holidays	1 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	1695£ 1695	0-	0-	1 Week
Indian Summer	2 Sep 12	30 Sep 12	1125£ 1125	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	30 Sep 12	16 Dec 12	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas and New Year	16 Dec 12	6 Jan 13	1125£ 1125	0-	0-	1 Week

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

There is a £200 refundable damage deposit. No other charges apply except during the Winter months when there is a £100 per week heating charge, which includes logs for the fires.

Availability

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2 years listed You are contacting Peter Hughes Landline +44 01722 503485 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.