France, Vendee, South of the Loire valley. 18th Century converted Water Mill with large pool.
18th Century Converted Water Mill with Two Large Pools
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Thué is an 18th Century converted Water Mill set in 6 acres of private land, located in the Vendée region of Western France. Recently converted into 2 self-contained dwellings, referred to as 'The Mill' and 'The Wheelhouse' currently accommodating up to 12 people in the Wheelhouse (4 bedrooms) and 16 people in the Mill (7 bedrooms). Each property has a private pool with decking, each as per the photo below. They can be interconnected through double lockable doors to give single 11 bedroom property for up to 28 guests.
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| Rental periods | The Mill | The Wheel House | Both |
| Low Season | £650 | £595 | £1100 |
| Mid Season | £725 | £650 | £1400 |
| High Season | £900 | £750 | £1650 |
| Peak Season | £2595 | £1895 | £4490 |
Notes on prices
Approximate rates are shown above, please refer to owner for full details or go direct to owners web site for prices for specific weeks. http://www.thue.co.uk/Avail_Prices.htm
Changeover day
Friday, though negotiable low season.
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The Wheelhouse
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Bedroom 1 with two double beds. Bedroom 2 with double bed Bedroom 3 with double bed + bunk bed. Bedroom 4 with four sinlges (two bunks). Bathroom with shower and wc. Bathroom with bath and wc. Large fully equipped kitchen with cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, fridge, automatic washer/dryer machine. Double height galleried lounge/dining area with exposed original 18th Century oak beams and traditional style log burning stove. UK satelite TV system (large widescreen TV), DVD, CD, and Video players. Garden furniture for 10 and stone barbecue. Table tennis table in double garage. Large selection of mountain bikes for all ages. |
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Thue (The Mill & The Wheelhouse)
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Bedroom 1 with queensize bed. Bedroom 2 with 3 single beds. Bedroom 3 with 2 single beds Bedrooms 4 and 5 with double beds. Bedroom 6 with bunk beds + single bed. Bedroom 7 large 2nd lounge/bedroom with double bed. Bedroom 8 with two double beds. Bedroom 9 with double bed Bedroom 10 with double bed + bunk bed. Bedroom 11 with four sinlges (two bunks). Two large fully equipped kitchens each with with cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, fridge, automatic washer/dryer machine. Double height galleried lounge/dining area with exposed original 18th Century oak beams and traditional style log burning stove. Two other large lounge areas. Three UK satelite TV system (large widescreen TVs), DVD, CD, and Video players. Garden furniture for 28 and 2 stone barbecues. Two table tennis tables in double garage and outbuilding. Large selection of mountain bikes for all ages. 16 in total. |
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Notes on accommodation
All quilts, pillows and covers provided (for up to 16 in the Mill House and up to 12 in the Wheel House).
Sorry, no pets allowed.
Outside
Each of the Mill and Wheelhouse have their own private heated pools. The Mill one is 8.2M round pool, the Wheelhouse 5m x 10m oval. Each has large decking area around it.
Each has private barbecue and range of outdoor furniture.
Coast/Beach
La Rochelle is a 45 minute drive, with the best beaches being a similar distance away.
Golf
There a five golf courses in the region, details on these can be found on our own web site as per link as bottom of this listing.
Travel
La Rochelle airport is a 45 minute drive, Nantes 1 hour, Poitiers 1 hour 10 minutes and Limoges 1.5 hours. Ryanair offer excellent low cost fares to La Rochelle and Poitiers.
3 hours easy drive from the nearest Cross Channel Ferry Port.
Distances
Mervent is only a short bike ride from L'Hermenault, it has a dam and a large reservoir. The area has been developed with tourism in mind. There are large wooded areas ideal for walking and particularly mountain biking.
The lively resorts of Les Sables d'Olonne and St. Jean de Monts are only a short drive away.
Further details
Thue is ideally situated in the Southern Vendee, South-West France. St Malo, beaches and the bustling fishing town of La Rochelle are just 45 minutes drive.
Thue is secluded but within 10 minute walking distance of the quiet village of L'Hermenault, which boasts friendly local bars and shops (including a fantastic bakery, butchers, supermarket, post office, bank/cash point).
La Rochelle is France's 2nd largest boat building port and the historic Vieux Port remains largely unchanged. A daily fish market can be found in the old town until 12.00 midday. The port is very attractive and waterside cafes and restaurants offer a relaxing break. Next to the Maritime Museum is Europe's largest aquarium which is open 365 days a year and has a large selection of fish from highly coloured tropical types to eels and sharks.
Futuroscope is situated near Poitiers, it combines latest cinematic developments with the entertainment and fun of a theme park. There are a dozen or so main attractions comprising: some of the largest cinema screens in the world (7 storeys high), 3D special effects, flight simulators, cinema seats on hydraulic pedestals, all around cinema with picture that extends underneath you, 360 degree cinema screens, huge curved screens etc.
Venise Vert is the canal system the Vendee is famous for. There are numerous places (Maillezais is one of the best, 20 minute drive from L'Hermenault) where small rowing boats can be hired (with or without guides).
Puy de Fou is well worth a visit, by day there is a theme park which includes medieval jousting, villages with traditional crafts, and actors dressed in the period of the day. The highlight is a twice daily display of falconry. Every show is sold out in the height of summer, but tickets can be booked in advance.
Booking notes
A booking form is available on request or from our web site.
Guest comments
Yes, we had a lovely time at Thue thanks. It's in a good position for several places we went to (Puy Du Fou, Vouvant, Parc Floral, Fontenay etc) and is in a lovely spot itself. Many thanks.- Andy
We v. much enjoyed returning to Thue. - last time '02 - nice to see the developments and glad that the Owls have not been dispossessed! I would like to provisionally book the Mill again for 26th May and 2nd June 2006 - Mark
I hope that you will be happy for me to pass your accommodation details on to some of our friends. We would recommend the accommodation as being 'quality and quiet-Ali
We had a really super holiday. We enjoyed the rural setting. it's such a nice big place. Nice big kitchen and well equipped. Prices were very reasonable for the size - Nigel
For booking and further information
Peter Little
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