Spacious stone cottage with private pool and period features
In the heart of the French countryside but close to amenities and friendly golf course
Sleeps 6 + 2 babies (4 Bedrooms)
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Les Canardeaux is well equipped and comfortable, with generous sleeping accommodation for 6 people and 2 babies. The 8x4m pool has a security cover and alarm. French windows open onto a terrace overlooking the pool and beside the barbeque area whilst tall iron gates at the entrance to the courtyard provide privacy. The cottage is in the southern Loire Valley at the top of a peaceful hamlet overlooking farmland and surrounded by villages with restaurants, shops and local markets. You can walk to the nearby river where fishing is permitted. The cottage is ideal for exploring the beautiful countryside as well as the many attractions including the historic towns of Bourges and Issoudun, wines of Sancerre and the zoo at Beauval. Fishing and horse riding are popular pursuits. Local oils are a speciality including walnut, hazelnut and rape seed. There are many excellent wines to be sampled, gardens to visit and the beautiful black donkeys are a great attraction for children and adults alike.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 30 April 2011 - 27 May 2011 | 520 | 2 | ||
| 28 May 2011 - 17 June 2011 | 730 | 2 | ||
| 18 June 2011 - 8 July 2011 | 870 | 2 | ||
| 9 July 2011 - 26 August 2011 | 1168 | 7 | ||
| 27 August 2011 - 2 September 2011 | 1050 | 2 | ||
| 3 September 2011 - 16 September 2011 | 820 | 2 | ||
| 17 September 2011 - 28 October 2011 | 520 | 2 | ||
| 28 April 2012 - 2 June 2012 | 575 | 2 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | 910 | 2 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 8 September 2012 | 1250 | 7 | ||
| 8 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | 820 | 2 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 27 October 2012 | 575 | 2 |
Notes on prices
In Peak season, bookings are from Saturday to Saturday. At other times of the year, start days are flexible and short stays from 2 to 4 nights are possible.
Changeover day
The changeover day is normally Saturday but mid-week arrivals are possible, except in Peak season. Guests can arrive from 4 pm, and are asked to leave by 10 am on their departure day.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Upstairs: Bedroom 1 with double bed and space for cot (provided) Bedroom 2 with single bed. Ground Floor: Bedroom 3 has a double bed and overlooks the terrace. Bedroom 4 with single bed and space for second cot (provided on request). |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with corner bath and shower over. Separate wc on first floor. Separate wc and basin on ground floor. |
| Kitchen: | The kitchen is fitted with a ceramic hob, electric oven, cooker hood, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. There is always a good selection of herbs as well as everyday household staples such as sugar, flour, olive oil, salt and pepper. |
| Utility Room: | A small room upstairs houses the iron, ironing board, first aid kit and spare bulbs, batteries etc. |
| Living Rooms: | Open plan living area with comfortable leather settee and armchairs, satellite TV with built-in DVD player. Dining table for 6. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bed linen, towels including pool towels and after stay cleaning are all included. Bed linen is changed every week and the house is cleaned on changeover. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv telephone internet access cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
A cot, high chair and changing mat are provided on request at no extra charge. Smoking is not allowed in the house but permitted in the garden provided cigarette butts are removed. We do not accept pets.
Accessibility
The cottage is not suitable for people with disabilities.
Outside
The 8m x 4m pool is solely for the use of Les Canardeaux guests. There are 4 sun loungers and 2 upright chairs surrounding the pool whilst the covered terrace next to the barbeque area overlooks the pool for easy supervision of children and has a fixed table with seating for 6.
Golf
The two 18-hole golf courses are about half an hours drive away to the west and east respectively, and there is a 9-hole course about 15 mins' drive to the north.
Travel
We are less than 6 hours from Calais and about 1 ½ hours from Limoges airport via a toll-free motorway (A20). Tours and Poitiers airports are both about 2 Ό hours' drive.
A car is essential.
Distances
Distances by car:
Ambrault (nearest shops) less than 5 mins.
St Aout (big market) 10 mins.
Issoudun 15 mins.
Chateauroux 20 mins.
Bourges 45 mins.
Valencay (chateau) 45 mins.
Chambord (chateau) 1 hr 20 mins.
Sancerre 1 hr 15 mins.
Popcorn Labyrinth 30 mins.
Beauval Zoo 1 hr 10 mins.
Donkey Centre 25 mins.
Further details
There are 3 supermarkets open on Sunday morning within a 20 minute drive of the house and a shop in the next village which has a good range of essentials.
A bread van stops outside the cottage 3 mornings a week and there is a boulangerie in the village of Ambrault.
The nearest hypermarket is 25 minutes' drive on the outskirts of Chateauroux.
Booking notes
Deposit (25% on reservation). Balance 8 weeks' prior to holiday date.
Guest comments
First class level of equipment
Property was more than we expected. The pool was excellent, as was the shaded area outside and the barbeque. Alan and Caroline Pottage
Of the three houses that we rented Les Canardeaux was by far the best and most well appointed house
and also in a good area easy striking distance to Loire Valley chateaux and Sancerre vineyards (and of course some excellent restaurants). We really enjoyed ourselves. Martin and Christine Greenhill
We still have the warm fuzzies about our trip, and a good part of that can be attributed to your thoroughness and accommodation. We truly enjoyed your cottage. It was more than we anticipated. Warren and Nora Strong
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR2796
Contact Name:
Alison Miller
(FRANCE) +33 248510176
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