Country House Within Acre of Landscaped Grounds
Tranquil Location, Great For Large Gatherings, Celebrating Significant Birthdays And Anniversaries
Sleeps 14 (7 Bedrooms)
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The house is comprised of an original 15c chapel (with 1 metre thick stone walls) and two wings with a central courtyard. The building has been lovingly restored to a high standard of insulation and double glazing with solid wood frames. Parties of up to 14 can congregate in the large living room or in the huge kitchen with dining table. The kitchen leads directly to a covered terrace for alfresco dining in the summer. The 3 bedrooms in the chapel, include a suite on the 2nd floor with shower room and freestanding bath. There are 4 remaining bedrooms and bathrooms in the west wing. The landscaped grounds provide numerous places to sit, eat, lounge or fall a sleep in! The energetic will enjoy riding on the bicycles provided, playing table tennis or boules. There many interesting places to visit, from golf courses to historic Agincourt. The beautiful and stylish seaside resort of Le Touquet is 40 minutes drive away, or enjoy a gourmet meal at boutique restaurant, La Cour de Remi.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 13 February 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £375 | £1200 | 2 | |
| 31 March 2012 - 14 April 2012 | £1400 | 7 | ||
| 14 April 2012 - 5 May 2012 | £1400 | 7 | ||
| 5 May 2012 - 12 May 2012 | £1600 | 7 | ||
| 12 May 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £1500 | 7 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 9 June 2012 | £1800 | 7 | ||
| 9 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £1500 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £1600 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 20 October 2012 | £1200 | 7 | ||
| 20 October 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £1600 | 7 | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £375 | 2 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 29 December 2012 | £1600 | 7 | ||
| 29 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £3000 | 7 |
Changeover day
Preferred day is Saturday, but we are flexible. Departure by 10am arrival after 4pm.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with king size double bed, en-suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 with super king size double bed. Bedroom 3 with twin beds. Bedroom 4 with twin beds, shower en-suite. Bedroom 5 with twin beds. Bedroom 6 with twin beds. Bedroom 7 with 2 beds. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite shower room, wc to bedroom 1, freestanding designer bath. Bathroom with shower, wc next to bedrooms 2 and 3. En-suite shower in bedroom 4. Shower, wc room near bedrooms 4 and 5. And wc near bedrooms 6 and 7. |
| Kitchen: | Large solid wood Habitat designer kitchen freestanding units Butler's sink, 1 large stainless steel cooker with huge oven, 2 fridges (1 with freezer), 2 microwave ovens, 2 Bosch dishwashers, Large dining table to sit 14, 2 sofas, coffee table. |
| Utility Room: | Clothes washer, tumble drier. |
| Living Rooms: | 3 x 3 seater sofas. Large coffee table. Raised open fireplace and canopy chimney cover. Cane sofa. Easy chair. Round dining table. Desk. Pine buffet (with games inside). Console table. Exposed beams. |
| Other: | The 2nd floor suite is 6 x 7m and has exposed beams and insulated roof. The freestanding bath and shower/wc room create an outstanding ambiance which works either as a romantic setting or as a family room for a couple with babies or toddlers. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bedlinen and hand towels are provided. The property is thoroughly cleaned between each visit or at least once per week. Guests do not have to clean the house prior to departure (except for kitchen dishes in the 2 dishwashers!). |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board internet access central heating high chair barbecue |
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Notes on accommodation
The house is suitable for people of all ages, both young and old. We have ground floor bedrooms and bathrooms, very convenient for elderly or less able guests. The many games available keep all ages amused. The outside covered terrace enables barbeque's in all weathers and is a great hit with guests. There are many places to sit, read, lounge or even fall asleep in the extensive grounds.
Because the property was once a chapel and later a presbytery, it has a fabulous location next to the village church. The fields beyond and large surrounding laurel hedge create a very private and tranquil environment. However, being a detached property in an acre of grounds, with metre thick walls, means guests can be as loud as they want (within reason) without causing offence. We believe that the conscious decision not to have a television, persuades people to discover the sometimes forgotten pleasures of conversation, fun, games or just being silly! Guests tell us that it works for them.
Accessibility
Ground floor bedrooms, wcs and bathrooms are sufficient for all bar wheelchair bound.
Outside
Covered terrace accessible from the open plan kitchen, dining for 16. 2 barbeque's (one has been used for a meal for 40 people). 2 Paris cafe green metal tables and 10 matching chairs. Teak outdoor table for 10 with matching chairs. Teal table in flower garden with parasol and 4 chairs. 2 deck loungers. 2 hammocks. 1 garden bench. 1 table plus 4 chairs in the copse. Courtyard 10 x 10m.
Coast/Beach
The chic resort of Le Touquet is 40 minutes drive from the house. There are also excellent beaches and seaside facilities at Berk and Merlimont.
Golf
Le Touquet has 2 courses 40 mins drive and Belle Dune is a renowned course. Nampont St Martin 30 minutes drive. 2 courses in delightful setting with clubhouse.
We provide a complete catered service for golfers (full English breakfast and 4 course dinner in the evenings).
Special interest holidays
Golfing weeks or weekends can be catered to include full English breakfast and 3 or 4 course dinners. Catered meals with individually created cakes are available for special birthdays and anniversaries.
Travel
The house is just 1 hour's drive from Calais. Nearest airport is Beauvais (north of Paris - Ryanair) and car hire is available at the airport. The house is 1 hour 40 minutes by car from Beauvais. It is also easily accesible from Aeroport Charles de Gaulle (Paris).
Distances
5 to 10 minutes drive to 3 bars in Wambercourt, Cavron or Fressin.
10 minutes drive to Carrefour supermarket, shops, cafes, bars and restaurants in Hesdin.
15 minutes drive to Agincourt (site and museum).
20 minutes drive to amusement park.
40 minutes drive to Le Touquet.
1 hours drive to Arras (parking and train to Paris - 1 hour).
Further details
Superb wine cave in Fressin (next village north).
Estaminet bar with antique games in Cavron (next village south).
Excellent charcuteries, boulangeries, boucheries, banks etc, in Hesdin.
Local open air markets in Hesdin, Fruges, Montreuil, Auchy les Hesdin and Le Touquet.
L'Ecurie restaurant in Hesdin.
La Cour de Remi boutique hotel and gourmet restaurant (pas cher!) in grounds of chateau at Bermicourt (30 minutes drive).
World War 1 museums and graveyards at Vimy.
Agincourt battlefields and interactive modern museum.
V1 and V2 World War II launch pads and museum in St Omer.
Booking notes
Book by email enquiry. We confirm availability and price. Non-returnable deposit of 30%. Remainder 8 weeks prior to departure. Refundable damage deposit to be paid with final payment. Keys posted to guest's house 2 weeks prior to departure.
Guest comments
Thank you so much for letting us share in a little piece of French life in the fabulous Le Verger. The house exceeded all our expectations and was a perfect venue for our 12 strong party of friends and family. We had a week full of fun, laughter and total relaxation. The site of the house was idyllic, quiet and peaceful yet within easy distance of some great places to visit, the most memorable for me being Vimy, hour's drive, to see the First World War trenches and the breathtaking Canadian War Memorial. Also recommended is the bird Sanctuary at Parc du Marquenterre where spoonbills and avocets were seen. I can also recommend a canoeing trip on Le Canche – very reasonable and great fun! The kitchen was exceptionally well equipped and Drew fulfilled a long held dream of producing some authentic French cuisine for family and friends in a kitchen that lends itself to accommodating large parties- and there was plenty of room for everyone. Roz, Drew family and friends - June 09
Owner profile
Moira and Peter McDermott
About the owner
We discovered this property in November 2001.
We wanted a house which was easily accessible from England, so that we, our family, friends and guests could would make the best use of it.
This was the second house we viewed and it was love at first sight (although some have suggested we had foresight!).
Moira speaks fluent french and so it was possible to undertake all the renovations using local French builders. Although we experienced some frustrations, mainly around timing, we have been very pleased with the quality of work and value for money.
We find our trips to Le Verger a perfect contrast to our normal London life. We have celebrated a number of our own landmark birthdays and anniversaries at the house. We look forward to hearing from you.
Moira and Peter McDermott.
Year purchased: 2002
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We wanted a house that would be well used (not just once or twice a year).
Living in South London, Nord Pas de Calais seemed the perfect choice.
We had grown to appreciate Montreuil (particularly the wonderful cuisine at the Chateau) and were impressed with the charms of Le Touquet.
We wanted an old house and plenty of land. This persuaded us to extend our search around the market town of Hesdin and that is how we found Le Verger.
Travelling from London, it is true to say that one arrives feeling more relaxed than when setting off! Then the tranquility of the place just gently grabs you as the arduous task of uncorking wine bottles and lighting log fires becomes the main work of the evening.
We love the many markets in local towns and buying good wine for £3 a bottle.
Unique benefits of the property
Although the property oozes with character (14c chapel, 1 metre thick stone walls and exposed elm beams), it is bang up to date with wall and roof insulation and double-glazed windows with solid wood frames.
This means you experience the inexplicable atmosphere of a really old and significant building, with all the comfort and convenience of a truly modern home.
Although there lots of excursions you can go on: Le Touquet (Paris Plage), Agincourt, Pleasure Park, Golf at Nampont St Martin, Nature parks, cafes, restaurants and bars, we find that most people prefer to chill out or play games at the house.
Our kitchen has been described by guests as 'a cook's paradise'. Certainly, one of the joys is to visit Hesdin food market on Thursday morning, stock-up on food and then cook it.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR5354
Contact Name:
Moira McDermott
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 2072994099
Owner
Alternate Contact Details:
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 7802736195
Peter McDermott - Owner
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