Beautiful Bourgeoisie House near Loudun
Private Pool, Enclosed Courtyard, Rural Hamlet
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms) plus cot
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Situated in the rural hamlet of Puy D'Ardanne, near Loudun, central France. This traditionally furnished character property comfortably accommodates up to 6 plus a cot (on request), it has a fully equipped modern kitchen with 3 king-size bedrooms, a new family bathroom and a new en suite off of the large master bedroom. The fully enclosed courtyard is surrounded by various outbuildings, one of which houses a children’s playroom. There is a 7m private pool with paved surround and large dining table and sun loungers and BBQ. There is also a traditional large underground cave (perfect for lots of wine)! Ideally situated with endless activities for all ages whether it is Futuroscope, Le Grand Parc (Puy De Fou), Zoo de Doue or the more traditional Parc de la Vallee, high climbing in trees, kayaking on the River Thouet, investigating the mushroom caves in Saumur, playing golf, riding bikes, visiting chateaus or simply walking, this region has it all and Volet Lavande is the perfect base.
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| Rental periods | Per week |
| 5 September - 17 October 2009 | £550 |
| 24 October - 12 December 2009 | £400 |
| 19 December 2009 - 2 January 2010 | £780 |
| 9 January - 24 April 2010 | £400 |
| 1 May - 26 June 2010 | £550 |
| 3 July - 4 September 2010 | £780 |
| 11 September - 16 October 2010 | £550 |
| 23 October - 11 December 2010 | £400 |
| 18 December 2010 - | £780 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Long weekends - price on application.
Reservations are from Saturday to Saturday, but can be midweek by prior arrangement.
Longer lets can be negotiated.
Changeover day
Usually Saturday, but please ask and we will try and accommodate. Outgoing guests are asked to leave before 10am and arrivals no earlier than 5pm to allow the house to be prepared.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 - (Master) Super King Bed. Bedroom 2 - King Size Bed. Bedroom 3 - 2 single beds. Cot. |
| Bathrooms: | En suite bathroom to bedroom 1 (Master) with 'Grohe' shower, basin and toilet. Family bathroom with bath/shower over and sink. Separate wc room. |
| Kitchen: | American fridge/freezer with ice making facility, dishwasher, microwave, large 6 ring range cooker, George Foreman Grill and Sky TV in kitchen. |
| Living Rooms: | Generous/welcoming lounge has a large open fire, 2 x three seater sofas, 32" plasma screen TV, Sky/Freesat TV (with Hi-Definition Reception), surround sound/DVD player. |
| Other: | Playroom in other building. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bed linen/towels/tea towels provided. All linen is changed weekly. Guests are required to leave the house as they found it. If left in a less than acceptable condition, a proportion of the security deposit may be deducted. Cleaning service available. |
Notes on accommodation
Firewood is included during October - March.
All bedrooms have wardrobes.
Extremely safe for children, large courtyard is enclosed and pool is above ground for added safety for little ones and has a patio area. Heating during winter is included. Bed linen/towels and tea towels provided. Pets welcome with prior notice.
Telephone accepts incoming calls only.
Wi-fi internet available.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- telephone,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pets accepted
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with mobility problems due to location of bedrooms on first floor.
Outside
The garden totally enclosed, with 2 entrances and plenty of covered private parking for at least 3 cars. There is a covered area with L-shaped sofa, drinks table and 4 stools. The swimming pool is private and exclusively for use by our guests. The pool is 7m x 4m, above ground with a solar cover to maintain temperature. The pool area is paved and there is a large table and 10 chairs, sun loungers and BBQ. There is lighting for evening dining. There is a separate building containing a children's playden. Within the grounds we have a fabulous 'cave' with its own wine press! There is a double swing in the garden and two adults bikes at the house along with a 'tag-a-long' bike (for less confident children 3-6 years) and a parent with strong legs and stamina!
Coast/Beach
2 hours to La Rochelle.
25 minutes to Moncontour - man made lake with swimming, canoeing, pedalo's, teleskiing and beach.
Golf
Golf Loudun has an 18 hole golf course, 6 hole beginners' pitch and putt, driving range and 2 putting greens. Ideal for the golfer with a long drive, here a bogey may be easy, however a birdie is not made easy and is fairly rare. On site is also a swimming pool, mountain bikes for hire, jogging and walking trails, archery, rifle target shooting, crazy gold and playground for children. This facility is only 15 mins away.
Special interest holidays
Fishing - there is a lake at Monts sur Guenses, about 20 mins away which also has a picnic area and childrens playarea too!
Chateaus - Fontenvraud, Saumur, Oiron, De Ternay to name but a few.
Golf - 18 hole golf course, 6 hole beginners' pitch and putt, driving range and 2 putting greens - 15 mins away.
Kayaking/Canoeing - In Thouars (half an hour away), Chinon (half an hour) or Saumur.
Travel
Poitiers and Tours Airport, 1 hour - Ryanair - Stansted/Birmingham.
Nantes Airport, 2 hours - Ryanair - East Midlands and Stansted. Limoges Airport, 2 hours - Easyjet - Bristol, Ryanair - East Midlands and Stansted. La Rochelle Airport, 2 hours 15 mins - Easyjet - Bristol and Ryanair - Stansted.
Bordeaux Airport, 3 hours - Easyjet - Luton. Using A28 - autoroute nearly all the way. Caen Ferry Port, 4 1/2 hours.
St Malo Ferry Port- 5 hours.
Calais - 6 hours.
Caen - 4 hours.
Distances
Just 1km away is Angliers with its bakery, general store (including post office) and small cafe.
The nearest supermarket is at Loudun just 7km and has 3 supermarkets (one open Sunday mornings), restaurants, bars, shops, a weekly market, banks, pharmacies, cinema, indoor and outdoor pool and a park.
Saumur with is just 30km north with its chataux and trogladite villages to name but a few.
La Rochelle and the nearest beach is 190km.
Further details
Troglodyte Village (Saumur) (30km), Chateau Oiron an unusual chateau with contemporary art (15km), Abbaye de Fontevraud, Puy du fou (Le Grand Parc) (60km), man made lake at Moncontour (20km) swimming and wakeboarding. Futuroscope theme park is 40 mins drive on the N10 towards Poitiers. For the young there is the Valle de Singe (monkey sanctuary) and Zoo de Doue 30km away. Great park at Richelieu (free!) and adventures in the trees at St Benoit La Foret Aventure.
Booking notes
A booking form will be sent once an enquiry is made by email or phone. A non-refundable deposit of 25% is due with the booking form and the balance must be paid 8 weeks prior to arrival.
A £200 security deposit must be paid with the balance which will be returned within 14 days of you leaving if there are no breakages or damage.
Guest comments
Thank you for allowing us to rent your lovely, comfortable home. Truly lovely. We had a totally relaxed fortnight. We loved the peace and quiet and your home was perfect just for the two of us. Thank you again and hope to come back next year.
Moore Family, Plymouth, Devon.
After such a long journey, it was so nice to arrive at Volet Lavande and relax in such beautiful surroundings. The house is very well presented and the enclosed garden was great for our golden retriever to play in safely. We would recommend visiting Richelieu’s grand parc (hire and row boat) and Chateau Ussé (Sleeping Beauty). A must for garden lovers is Villandry and Tours is particularly pretty in the Ancien Quarter. 40 mins is Saumur – if you like wine, you should visit one (or many!) of the local vineyards there for a ‘petit degustation’. We wish we could stay for longer!
McCullochs, Perthshire.
"Didn't want to come home!"
Owner profile
About the owner
About the owners: We live in England and are a family of 4.2 - the .2 being our 13 year old golden retriever.
Year purchased: 2005
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We went on holiday to France and just melted into the relaxed lifestyle and the area. Close to so much including 3 airports! We have become chateau hunters and expert tree climbers! Every time we go, we do something different or go somewhere we've never been, whether the weather is with us or against us - there's the beautiful city of Saumur, Chinon and a little further out is Amboise - a must. If you are missing the sea, there is also a man made lake nearby (doesn't sound great, but there are extreme sports there, not to mention pedaloes, canoes, boules, a park and a curly slide! The nearby markets always offer something new to eat and wear and the slow pace of life in France makes you get off the merry go round of life in the UK. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Unique benefits of the property
The house is typically French, it was once a farm and somewhere in between a school.The garden is fully enclosed, we have an above ground pool, safer for smaller children but big enough for the big kids. The rooms are very large and in keeping with French style. It is more like a home than a holiday let we're told, but with the 'convenience' of modern appliances and technology! The house is well situated near the town of Loudun for amenities but also is very central for the many Chateaus and parks in the area. The house has a large wine cave which is usual in this area and many of the caves go for miles around the village, if you are lucky, our neighbour might take you for tour of his caves, which house bats and a bar! Our English housekeeper offers dog and child sitting service too!
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR1988
Debbie Weston
Tel: (UK) +44 (0) 1386 46 26 70
Owners Website: Click here
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