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An easy drive of no more than 3 hours from St Malo or 4.5 hours from Caen. Various airlines connect to La Rochelle and Nantes (both about 1 hour away by car). The House Architect-designed and built in 1997 for us in traditional landaise style on a single level, it is set amid the rolling and wooded Bocage in 2.5 acres of its own entirely private and secluded grounds.
Accommodation The house sleeps up to 10 (say 6 adults and 4 children or 8 adults) in four large bedrooms comprising a double + en-suite with French windows, 2 twin-bedded (one capable of en-suite and with French windows) and one bunk-bedded to sleep 4 children in comfort (full-sized beds) or at least 2 adults if only the lower bunks are used. All rooms are close-carpeted with fitted wardrobes, tables and chests of drawers, giving ample storage and hanging space. A cot is available on request and all linen is provided except for bath and beach towels. 
The Double has its own en-suite shower, WC and basin. Twin can be en-suite to bathroom with shower, basin, WC, bidet and whirlpool bath and there is a further shower rooom with twin basins, shower and separate WC supplied.
Kitchen Fully-fitted and comprehensively equipped with dishwasher, microwave, coffee-maker, juicer, mixer, ceramic hob and fan oven and enough pots and pans for even the most fanatical cook. Childrens’ cutlery and crockery can be provided on request. Utility room Houses a washing machine and cleaning materials etc. with door to garden. Sun room Is a shaded 31m2 space, with large sliding windows on three sides, for quite contemplation, games or just to cool off in the chairs or benches around the table. 
10m x 5m with roman steps lead down to it and surrounded by large terraces with sunloungers, table and chairs. Walled on three sides, with a self-closing security gate and fenced on the other. It is serviced by Mark, who is our British contact and will look after you during your stay and it has underwater floodlighting and a pool house.It can readily be seen from the French windows of the sitting room.
There is ample gravelled parking Those little extras A “welcome pack” of cold drinks will be found in the fridge on arrival and we provide cleaning materials, washing-up, dishwasher, laundry fluids and powder, plastic bags and most other consumables. The Immediate Area The thriving village of le Champ St Pere is 3.5kms away, with boulangerie, “Shopi” supermarket, cheap fuel, banks, bars and a good restaurant and there is a weekly market in the church square. The river Yon Nature Reserve is a great place for a stroll or picnic and it and the surrounding commune provide nearly 39kms of walks with the GR 364 long-distance cycle and rambler path passing within 300m of the house. 
The coast, with some of the best uncrowded beaches in Western Europe is less than half an hour way, where you can sail, sand-yacht, wind-surf or just lie there. There is fishing to be had from various ports along the coast and inland on the many lakes. Farther afield Road communications are excellent and the lively capital of the Vendee, La Roche sur Yon is less than 30minutes away being equi-distant to the north from Cardinal Richelieu’s power base (of Three Musketeers fame) at Lucon to the south. A visit to La Rochelle and the fabulous Ile de Re is a must as is a tranquil day spent among the waterways and wildlife of the Marais Poitevin or “Green Venice”.
There is horse-riding at various levels and the Vendee caters for virtually any sport or pastime including a prehistoric visitor centre near Avrille and the “Fiefs Vendeen” wine route which runs nearby.
How to book General conditions These are to be found on the link above but the following are the most pertinent. Change-over: Saturdays, to arrive at 1630hrs and leave by 0930hrs to allow our team to clean the house thoroughly. Booking deposit: 25% with Booking Form, which may be downloaded. Security Deposit: By separate cheque of £295.00 per week to arrive with the final amount no less than 8 weeks before departure. This will not be cashed until 2 weeks before you arrive, when keys and final details are sent to you and returned to you promptly (less any damage found) once the keys are received by us when you arrive home. Contact Us |
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