Holiday Gite in Thouarsais Bouildroux, Pays de la Loire, Vendee, France
Charming Gite in the Vendee with Pool
Peaceful Rural Location with Panoramic Views
Sleeps 2 (1 Bedroom)
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Newly renovated for 2006, a charming gite with above ground pool and private garden in a peaceful rural location on the outskirts of the charming village of Thouarsais Bouildroux in the Vendee. Gite is set in the large grounds (approx 9 acres) of the owner’s property with panoramic views over open countryside. Spacious open-plan living area, retaining original features such as oak beams and a stone fireplace. Separate double bedroom and bathroom.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | Inclusive of | |
| 26 April - 28 June 2008 | £220 | Heating, all linen and towels. |
| 28 June - 30 August 2008 | £250 | Linen and towels. |
| 30 August - 27 September 2008 | £220 | Heating, all linen and towels. |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday. Arrival time 4pm. Departure time 10am.
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with shower, basin and WC. |
| Kitchen: | Gas oven and hob, extractor, fridge with freezer compartment and microwave. |
| Living Rooms: | Spacious open-plan living and dining area. Stone fireplace. Portable gas heater. Mini HiFi with CDs, games and books. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All towels and linen are included. Bed linen changed weekly. Towels changed on request. Property is cleaned at changeover. |
Notes on accommodation
Sorry no smoking. Portable gas heater. All gite accommodation on ground floor.
Outside
Terrace with garden table and chairs in private garden. Deckchairs. Barbecue. Above ground octagonal pool (diam. 4.5m, depth. 1.2m) with wooden surround. Pool shared only with owners. Large orchard with various fruit trees.
Coast/Beach
From the gite, drive for just under an hour to the west and you will be met by the fine sandy beaches of the Vendee coast (la Côte des Fleurs), home to the seaside villages of La Tranche-sur-Mer,La Faute-sur-Mer and L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer. This area of Vendee coast is also known as 'little California' because of its exceptionally mild micro-climate. The beaches are particularly safe and sunbathing, swimming and surfing are the order of the day. Local seafood specialties are mussels and oysters.
Travel
Travelling via the Western channel ports of Roscoff, St Malo, Cherbourg and Caen you can expect a drive of between 3 to 5 hours. Regular daily flights are operated to the airports of Nantes, La Rochelle and Poitiers which are all around an hour's drive away. Use of a car is recommended.
Distances
Thouarsais Bouildroux (1km) village with bar. La Caillère (3km) small town with SPAR, banks, Post Office, baker, butcher, pharmacy, bars and restaurants.
La Châtaigneraie (10km) large town with excellent supermarket. Vouvant (8km) pretty medieval village with bars and restaurants. Fontenay-le-Comte (20km) large town with Saturday morning market.
Further details
The gite is located in the south of the Vendee, renowned for a unique micro-climate offering as many sunny days as the French Riviera. Within quite a small area, the South Vendee (Sud Vendée) has a particular diversity of landscapes. The endless, golden sandy beaches of the coast (le littoral) giving way to mysterious and tranquil marshland (le Marais Poitevin). Slightly further inland we encounter the prairies and sunflower fields of the plain (la plaine) followed by the wooded farmland and gentle hills of the Bocage (le bocage Vendéen). Along the way, we should also not forget the immense forest of Mervent-Vouvant (la forêt). There is a rich heritage within the South Vendee with magnificent examples of the Romanesque and gothic architectural styles apparent in the many abbeys, churches and chateaux that cover the region. You can explore the region on foot, by bike and on horseback along the hundreds of kilometres of clearly marked paths and bridle ways. Fishing, swimming, sailing and other water sports are offered on the rivers and lakes and at the coast. The cuisine of the Vendee region tends towards simple and rustic, the food of peasants, made with the wonderful local fruit, vegetables, dairy produce, meat and fish. There are a number of local restaurants who specialize in authentic Vendeen cuisine. A number of local vineyards produce enjoyable table wines and the popular aperitif ‘Troussepinette’. In the summer, speciality markets are held where local producers and craftsmen exhibit and sell their products. Within easy reach of the South Vendee region there is much more to discover. The cosmopolitan cities of La Rochelle and Nantes offer extensive shopping and fine dining. The unique theme parks of Puy-du-Fou and Futuroscope are a wonderful day out. Along the coast there are numerous towns and villages, such as Les Sables d'Olonne, as well as the islands of Noirmoutier and Ré. The Loire Valley and Cognac regions are also close enough for a day trip.
Booking notes
Available on request.
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