18th Century Converted Water Mill with Two Large Pools
11 bedrooms in total with slots of flexibility.
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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 20 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 32 guests.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 2 September 2011 - 29 March 2012 | £795 | 1 | ||
| 30 March 2012 - 12 April 2012 | £995 | 7 | ||
| 13 April 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £795 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 28 June 2012 | £995 | 7 | ||
| 29 June 2012 - 19 July 2012 | £1195 | 7 | ||
| 20 July 2012 - 30 August 2012 | £2395 | 7 | ||
| 31 August 2012 - 13 September 2012 | £1195 | 7 | ||
| 14 September 2012 - 21 December 2012 | £795 | 1 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 4 January 2013 | £995 | 7 | ||
| 5 January 2013 - 22 March 2013 | £795 | 7 |
The Wheelhouse Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 2 September 2011 - 29 March 2012 | £655 | 1 | ||
| 30 March 2012 - 12 April 2012 | £825 | 7 | ||
| 13 April 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £655 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 28 June 2012 | £825 | 7 | ||
| 29 June 2012 - 19 July 2012 | £995 | 7 | ||
| 20 July 2012 - 30 August 2012 | £1895 | 7 | ||
| 31 August 2012 - 13 September 2012 | £995 | 7 | ||
| 14 September 2012 - 21 December 2012 | £655 | 1 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 4 January 2013 | £855 | 7 | ||
| 5 January 2013 - 22 March 2013 | £655 | 7 |
Thue (The Mill and The Wheelhouse) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 2 September 2011 - 29 March 2012 | £1200 | 1 | ||
| 30 March 2012 - 12 April 2012 | £1600 | 7 | ||
| 13 April 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £1200 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 28 June 2012 | £1600 | 7 | ||
| 29 June 2012 - 19 July 2012 | £2190 | 7 | ||
| 20 July 2012 - 30 August 2012 | £4290 | 7 | ||
| 31 August 2012 - 13 September 2012 | £2190 | 7 | ||
| 14 September 2012 - 21 December 2012 | £1200 | 1 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 4 January 2013 | £1495 | 7 | ||
| 5 January 2013 - 22 March 2013 | £1200 | 1 |
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.
Changeover day
Friday or Saturday, though negotiable low season.
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The Wheelhouse
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Bedroom 1 with double bed Bedroom 2 with double bed + bunk bed. Bedroom 3 with double bed + bunk bed. Bedroom 4 with double bed 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 wide screen TV), DVD, CD, and Video players. Garden furniture for 12 and stone barbecue. Table tennis table in double garage. Large selection of mountain bikes for all ages. |
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Thue (The Mill and The Wheelhouse)
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Sleeping for 32. Flexible mix of double and family rooms. 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 wide screen TVs), DVD, CD, and Video players. Garden furniture for 32 and 4 stone barbecues. Two table tennis tables in double garage and outbuilding. Large selection of mountain bikes for all ages. 16 in total. 2 x pub style table football. |
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Notes on accommodation
All quilts, pillows and covers provided (for up to 20 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 5 x 10m oval. Each has large decking area around it. Each has private barbecues 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.
5.5 hour drive (without stops) from Calais.
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
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