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Gite |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Urciers in Loire Valley

From £280 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Worth a stay for the big skies, stunning sunsets and stargazing!!

Le Four a Pain is a high quality gite in a 200 year old longere in the hamlet of Le Plaix. Set on top of a hill with magnificent views over the surrounding countryside Le Four a Pain offers a peaceful, relaxing base for families and couples to explore the Berry either on foot, by bicycle or car. Close to the towns of La Chatre, Culan and Chateaumeillant which all offer both shopping and historic sites to visit. Makes a great base for house hunting - we have an English speaking estate agent we can recommend.

A four star golf course, pony trekking and a lake offering boating, swimming and a restaurant are close by. Within a short drive are the villages of Nohant and St. Severe sur Indre. At Nohant is the house owned by George Sands the famous French author where Chopin lived for some time. St. Severe is the village used by Jacques Tati in his film Jour de Fete. The gite also makes a good base to explore the Dordogne, Loire Valley, Disneyland Resort Paris and Paris itself.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Le Four a Pain offers a two bedroom gite, both with double beds and one also has bunk beds.
There is a double sofa bed in the lounge.
The open plan ground floor has a fully equipped, modern kitchen, dining area with a wood burning stove and a comfortable lounge with satellite TV and DVD player (DVDs are available to borrow).
All rooms have ceiling fans which combat the summer heat very effectively.
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are fitted. Fly screens are fitted to all bedroom windows.

Further details outdoors:
Outside there is a large patio with BBQ and private garden.
Access to the swimming pool (Circular 5.5 metres) is through this garden and a range of sun loungers and patio furniture is provided. (Pool is open from May to Sept)
The pool is for the use of gite clients. The owners may use the pool occasionally.
A hot tub is available for adult use by prior arrangement with the owners.
A recreation room and keep fit room, trampoline, swings and garden games are also provided for your use.
A private parking area is available.
Towels, bedding, cleaning materials, electricity, water and fire wood are all included in the price.
Sue and Malcolm would like to welcome you with a pack of local produce and wine.

Further details

Welcome pack available on arrival.
Resident English owners.
Saturday changeovers only.

Conditions

25% non-refundable deposit payable on booking with the balance payable 8 weeks before arrival date.
Cancellation. In the event of cancellation the following conditions apply:
Prior to 61 days before arrival - deposit forfeited.
60-42 days before arrival - 30% of total cost.
41- 28 days before arrival - 60% of total cost.
27-7 days before arrival - 90% of total cost.
We advise you take out your own insurance against cancellation.

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The Loire Valley / Indre region

The Berry is a verdant, wooded region with many opportunities for walking and cycling as well as visiting places of interest. Of particular interest is the medieval town of Bourges, Culan with its imposing chateau, La Chatre with its imposing museum and medieval streets, Nohant is the home of George Sand's house with some ancient murals in the church at nearby Vic.

The climate is very temperate in summer and we can get quite high temperatures. In winter it can get very cold with significant snow from time to time. Temperatures are usually warm enough to use the pool from June to early September.

The Urciers area

Within a short drive of the gite is the town of Chateaumeillant with bars, restaurants, supermarket, market (Friday) a museum and a tourist wine cellar. St. Severe is a pretty village with bars and a restaurant worth a visit and it was used by Jacques Tati in his film Jour de Fete.

A four star golf course is close by at Pouligny Notre Dame where pony trekking is also available. At Sidiailles there is a large lake with a beach, boating, swimming and walking facilities. A bar and restaurant are also available.

How to get there

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Budget airlines (Ryanair and Flybe) fly to Limoges where there is a range of car hire companies.

Poitiers and Tours airports also have budget airlines but are a little further away.

Good motorway links to Chateauroux. GPS: N 46.51975 E 2.17183

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Reviews

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08 Sep 2011

“A fantastic gite with all amenities to keep families, both young and old happy, and all in a beautif” We visited Le Four a Pain in both 2010 and 2011. Malcolm and Sue are so welcoming and provide a wonderful welcome pack of produce; some straight from the vegetable garden! The gite is exactly as advertised - even better than some of the pictures as the outside trellis is now covered with foliage! We loved the pool and the games room and played endless games of snooker and darts each evening. There are plenty of places to visit; this year we went to Bourges and to the Martyr Village in Oradour Sur Glanes near Limoges - well worth the visit. Nearest supermarket - La Chatre - has everything you need. Also suggest a visit to La Ferme du Duc Noir to see the pigs and piglets (and then to buy some lovely pork and leek burgers!). We will definitely go back!

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Lovely gite in a particularly beautiful and peaceful area of the Berry. Sue and Malcolm are lovely people and very helpful. Nicola H, Gloucester.
The gite is very comfortable and well equipped and the outdoor facilities (especially the pool) have been well used by us. A wonderful holiday in a beautiful part of France. Mr & Mrs O, Ashford.
Thankyou both for making our stay so memorable. Your hospitality is second to none. Mr & Mrs T, Cheshire.
We have all had a wonderful, restful holiday. Malcolm and Sue, thankyou, your hospitality has been fantastic. Mr. and Mrs K,
Beautiful and peaceful area with perfectly placed gite. Warm and friendly welcome from Sue and Malcolm. Mr. and Mrs F. Glasgow

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low	8 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	280£ 280	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
Low	14 Apr 12	26 May 12	280£ 280	0-	0-	1 Week
Medium	26 May 12	30 Jun 12	380£ 380	0-	0-	1 Week
High	30 Jun 12	8 Sep 12	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
Low	8 Sep 12	22 Dec 12	280£ 280	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week

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

We accept sterling UK cheques, cash or PAYPAL.

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3 years listed You are contacting Malcolm Appleby Landline n/a Mobile +44 788 2864879 Payment accepted Credit cards accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This gite has received 1 review from previous guests.