Farmhouse and Cottages for holidays in Chef Boutonne, Poitou-Charentes
Charentaise Farmhouse and 3 Cottages, with Pool
Tranquil Location, Excellent Facilities, Family-Friendly
4 Bed Farmhouse / Two x 3 and 6 Bed Cottages
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Les Hiboux consists of a restored 18th century farmhouse and three cottages, all with limestone walls and tiled roofs in the Charentaise style. The property is situated in a small tranquil farming hamlet with outstanding views, in rural Poitou-Charentes, 5 km from the market town of Chef Boutonne. The farmhouse, L’Hibou, accommodates ten guests in four bedrooms. Le Noisetier, is a newly converted two-storey home, accommodating six guests in three bedrooms. Le Noisetier and L’Hibou can be connected via an internal corridor for larger parties. La Vieille Maison was originally a farm building and accommodates six guests in three bedrooms. La Grange sleeps twelve guests in 6 bedrooms, one en-suite bedroom being on the ground floor. Les Hiboux is owned by a couple with a small child, who know the importance of creating a holiday environment that maximises the enjoyment of both parents and children. The 3 acres of enclosed gardens with pool and games room are for all guests to enjoy.
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| Rental periods | La Grange (Sleeps 12) |
L'Hibou (Sleeps 10) |
Le Noisetier (Sleeps 6) |
La Vieille Maison (Sleeps 6) |
| 12 January - 22 March 2008 | £750 | £1050 | £300 | £300 |
| 22 March - 24 May 2008 | £790 | £1090 | £350 | £350 |
| 24 May - 31 May 2008 | £890 | £1250 | £650 | £650 |
| 31 May - 19 July 2008 | £1175 | £1250 | £550 | £550 |
| 19 July - 30 August 2008 | £1490 | £1490 | £790 | £790 |
| 30 August - 10 January 2009 | £790 | £1090 | £350 | £350 |
Notes on prices
All prices shown are in pounds sterling, for 1 week bookings.
All prices include utilities, linen and towels and the "taxe de sejour".
Please contact us for weekend breaks, short or longterm lets.
Changeover day
Changeover day is normally Saturday although there may be some flexibility within this, out of peak season. Please contact us for details.
Arrival time:- After 4pm. Departure time:- 10am.
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La Grange (6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12)
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On entering La Grange, the staircase is on the left while to the right is a double bedroom with a en-suite shower room and a separate downstairs toilet. The hallway leads into the 11m reception room with newly fitted kitchen opening out to the dining area. The kitchen has 2 fridges, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine. At the far end of the spacious room is a comfortable lounge seating area with a CD player, television and DVD player. Two double patio doors open out onto the terrace with an additional garden dining area. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and three twin bedrooms. There is a bathroom and a shower room at opposite ends of the upstairs hallway. |
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La Vieille Maison (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6)
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A large wooden front door opens into the fitted kitchen, which also connects to the downstairs shower room. The kitchen includes dishwasher, microwave and washing machine. Through an archway is the living and dining area, which can be warmed by a wood-burning stove, in cooler weather. The dining room has a substantial oak table seating six. A Cd player, television and DVD player are available for entertainment. A door leads out onto the terrace, for alfresco dining and then to the garden. The pine staircase leads to the three bedrooms upstairs. The bright and sunny master bedroom has a balcony door overlooking the garden and surrounding countryside. Each of the other two bedrooms has a pair of twin beds, with roof windows and "portholes" looking onto the courtyard. Also on the upper floor is a shower room. |
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Le Noisetier (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6)
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This recently converted cottage has an entrance hallway with utility room and a washing machine, leading to the good-sized lounge diner with a fully fitted kitchen. The spacious kitchen area includes a dishwasher and microwave. Double patio doors lead out to the terrace for alfresco dining. Moving upstairs, the handmade staircase leads past a honey-coloured stone wall, to the three bedrooms, one double and two twin rooms. Two of the bedrooms look out across the beautiful gently rolling countryside, the other bedroom has a skylight to maintain the light and airy feel. There are two upstairs shower rooms. Le Noisetier can be interconnected with L’Hbou via an internal lockable corridor. |
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Notes on accommodation
The properties are very well suited to families with the wide range of activities on site, including the use of several bikes in varying sizes, for visitors who wish to explore further afield. The gardens are enclosed and the large pond is fenced and gated. The swimming pool has a self-closing lockable gate and is surrounded by a wall.
The games room can provide hours of entertainment as it is also lit in the evenings, with table tennis and table football, a pool table,darts and other games equipment.
Cots, highchairs, stairgates and other equipment for children can be provided on request.
There are games and books provided in all the accommodation and a range of DVDs are also available for guest use, on request.
Outside
Each of the houses has its own terrace, with patio furniture for alfresco eating and there is a communal barbecue area. The homes are entered from the private courtyard and has plenty of parking space.
In the 3 acres of enclosed gardens with picturesque views of the surrounding countryside, the 4 properties share a 5mX10m swimming pool. It has steps leading down into the water and is surrounded by a terraced area. For safety, the pool is surrounded by a wall with a lockable self-closing gate.
In the formal area, trees and flowerbeds surround a gated, fenced pond and there are 2 boules pitches.
There are a great many activities on site for both children and adults, including bikes. A games room, with pool table and ping-pong, is available just off the courtyard, and there are two fields, the first of which has a children’s area with swings, a slide, football pitch and a large sunken trampoline. The lower field is left as a wildlife habitat, which leads to a children’s cabin.
Coast/Beach
It is a 1.5hr drive to the superb beaches at Il de Re, Royan and Fouras. Well-worth a daytrip. Or take the ferry from Fouras to Il d’Aix, the car-free island with a variety of excellent beaches and restaurants. La Rochelle, also 1.5hr drive, has a large bustling port and marina with many coastal cafes/restaurants and shopping opportunities.
Travel
Airports-Poitiers (1hr), Angouleme (50mins) La Rochelle (1.5hr), with Ryanair from Stansted. From Birmingham, Dublin or Southampton to La Rochelle. Bristol to La Rochelle with Easyjet. Gatwick to Nantes (2hr drive) with BA. Bristol to Bordeaux (2hr) Flybe. Car hire available at all airports.
Train-Eurostar Waterloo via Lille (or Paris) to Poitiers.
Drive-Eurotunnel to Calais (7.5hr drive).
Ferry-St Malo (5hr drive), Caen (5.5hr), Cherbourg, Le Havre, or Roscoff (all 7hr drive). Calais (7.5hr)
Distances
Les Hiboux is situated in the hamlet of Crezieres which is a 10 minute drive to Chef Boutonne with all necessary amenities. Chef Boutonne 5km. Melle, Brioux-sur-Boutonne and Sauze-Vaussais all 20 mins. Niort for major hypermarkets and commercial centre, 40mins. Poitiers with Futuroscope 1hr. La Rochelle and the coast 1.5hrs.
Further details
Crezieres is situated 5km from Chef Boutonne, where there are several restaurants and bars, 2 supermarkets, banks and several other small shops, including 3 bakers who also deliver daily to the hamlet. The weekly Saturday market is held in the main square of Chef Boutonne. Tourist information is also available in the main square. There are many picturesque lavoirs, or traditional wash-houses, to be found locally. The source of the River Boutonne is worth seeing. The Poitou-Charentes region has many delights. Its varied landscape is steeped in history and tradition, and the region has a warm and exceptionally sunny climate. Visitors can explore picturesque hilltop villages and medieval towns, Romanesque churches and cathedrals, ancient abbeys, châteaux, museums, and art galleries.
Chateau Javarzay, in Chef Boutonne, is a beautiful little Chateau housing the Musee de La Coiffe. There is a traditional “Lavoir” at the nearby source of the River Boutonne.
Canoeing and kayaking is also available on the Charente or Boutonne rivers. Horseriding is also available locally.
It is just over an hours drive to the city of Poitiers, which has a great range of shops and Futuroscope, the theme park of the moving image. Valley of the Monkeys is an excellent day out for younger families; it is about 45 minutes drive. Tours are available of the silver mines at Melle, 20 minutes away. It is an hour and a half to the city of La Rochelle, which has a large marina and a great aquarium. There are many excellent beaches near La Rochelle, especially those on Ile de Ré. The town of Cognac, home of brandy producers such as Remy Martin and Hennessy, is also within a 60-minute drive. The Marais Poitevin has a labyrinth of canals which can be explored by boat. The weather in this region is exceptionally good, benefiting from the microclimate of the Vendée coast, which has France’s second highest number of sunshine hours per annum after the Côte d’Azur.
Booking notes
For further information or booking please contact us or see our website. Prices are in sterling per week and include utilities, linen and “Taxe de sejour”. A non-refundable deposit of 20% is requested on booking with the remaining balance due 12 weeks before arrival.
For booking and further information
Ellen and Tim Weir
Tel: (Fr) + 33 (0)549 07 98 83
Mob: (Fr) + 33 (0)616 06 62 91
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