Country Cottage with Terrace and Garden
Peaceful Location, 5 mins from Small Town with Bar and Restaurant
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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La Seurie is situated approximately 1km from Mouilleron En Pareds, a small town with a number of shops, including a supermarket, baker/patisserie, restaurant, a bar, chemist and two banks. Set in the picturesque Vendee countryside merely an hours drive from beautiful sandy beaches. Nearest airports are Nantes, La Rochelle and Poitiers. Nearest Ports are St Malo, Caen and Cherbourg. Situated in the Vendee countryside it is an ideal base for exploring the area, the cottage has exposed beams and many original features. Two of the bedrooms have double beds and one has twin beds. Outside the cottage has its own parking and a private patio, equipped with a table, six chairs and a solid fuel BBQ. To the rear and above the cottage (it is situated on a slight gradient) is a large garden with fruit trees.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 April 2011 - 30 April 2011 | £325 | 7 | ||
| 1 May 2011 - 30 June 2011 | £375 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2011 - 31 August 2011 | £495 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2011 - 31 October 2011 | £375 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
Prices include linen and towels please bring your own beach towels. Heating can be provided at £35 per week.
Payment is in £ sterling by cheque, Credit Cards are accepted via our website.
Please contact us for bookings outside these periods.
Changeover day
Changeover day is flexible, the cottage will be available from 4pm on the day of arrival, you must vacate the cottage by 11pm on the day of departure.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed, bedside cabinets with drawers, wardrobe, chest of drawers. Bedroom 2 with twin beds, wardrobe with drawers, chest of drawers. Bedroom 3 with double bed, wardrobe with drawers, chest of drawers. |
| Bathrooms: | Main bathroom with double sink, corner bath, heated towel rail and wc. Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower and sink. Ground floor separate toilet. |
| Kitchen: | Electric oven & separate electric hob, microwave, kettle, toaster and fridge freezer. |
| Utility Room: | At the back of the cottage is a room which houses the oil fired boiler, this also contains a washing machine, iron, ironing board, airer (for use outside) washing basket and cleaning equipment. |
| Living Rooms: | Lounge with TV and DVD player (n.b. no TV service just playback of DVD's). Three seater sofa and two arm chairs, Futon, desk and a selection of holiday reading and DVDs. Dining room with large table seats 6-8 and a large cooling fan. Woodburning stove. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen is provided. Please bring your own beach towels. The cottage is cleaned before your arrival...all we ask is that that you leave it as you find it. |
Notes on accommodation
The cottage has oil central heating - we can include this at an additional charge of £35 /week.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- central heating,
- barbecue
Accessibility
The property is on a slight gradient, and the track outside is loose gravel. Inside all bedrooms are upstairs. There is a futon downstairs but we would not recommend using this for a long stay.
Outside
Immediately behind the cottage is a paved area with charcoal BBQ, garden table, six chairs and a parasol. Beyond this, is a roughly grassed large garden.
Coast/Beach
The nearest coast is approximately one hours drive away. The coastal areas are mainly unspoiled and provide miles of sandy beaches. The small coastal towns are full of character offering a variety of typically French restaurants and shops. Markets days are many and varied details are provided in the cottage information booklet.
Travel
Approximate travel times
Nearest: Nantes airport - 1 hour 15 minute drive.
La Rochelle airport - 1 hour 30 minute drive.
St Malo Port - 3.5 hours drive.
Caen Port - 4.5 hours drive.
Calais - 7 hours drive.
Further details
There are many things to do in the surrounding area - whether its climbing the tower at Vouvant...swimming in the local lake....shopping in Nantes....pedalos at Mervent...walks in the Mervent forest...the Sunday markets...the night markets...a visit to the seaside...a day out at the Puy du Fou (not to be missed)....eating at a farm restaurant where all the produce including the meat is home grown...a quiet beer and meal in the local Bistro...or just a simple walk in the surrounding countryside there is never a dull moment.
Booking notes
A deposit of £100 is required to confirm your booking. This will also act as your security deposit. Payment in full is required 6 weeks before your arrival. Your £100 security deposit will be repaid by cheque one week after you leave.
Owner profile
About the owner
Having spent many years holidaying in France we decided to buy the cottage in 2005 - it was in good condition and habitable from the outset.
Over the years we have worked to make it more comfortable and with the addition of a new bathroom in 2009 we now believe it is ready for others to share the experience.
We live in a small village in Buckinghamshire and have three children all at college or university. Despite working on the cottage we have had some very enjoyable holidays in the area.
We hope you enjoy your stay. Cathy and Bob.
Year purchased: 2005
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We bought this property in 2005 mainly for the location. It is in a small hamlet far from the madding crowd! At just 1km away Mouillerons en Pareds is the nearest place for drinks and meals out and we eat there regularly.
The surrounding countryside is beautiful and there are many recommendations for visits without spending a great deal of money eg Vouvant superb views and walks, Mervent take a rest in the lakeside bar whilst the children take to the pedalos.
Within 40 mins to an hour is the Coast line - in most places very much unspoilt.
However La Tranche sur Mer and La Faute sur Mer do offer more traditional lines of shops and restaurants, but in a very conservative French way.
As they say 'Whats not to like?'
Unique benefits of the property
The cottage is located at the foot of a hill below a line of windmills, they have seen better days but the 'views from the top' are stunning and there are plenty of walks so no need to spend a week in the car.
We often walk into town via the Millers path, a 30 minutes scenic route which avoids arguments as to who should drive!
We are fortunate enough to have two friendly English people, resident in France, overseeing the property for us. Wendy and John will make sure that the house is ready for you and in the unlikely event of any problems will provide a swift resolution.
The cottage itself has a very large split level living area; at the lower level the lounge, intermediate the kitchen and stairs and upper a dining room with patio doors and electric shutters.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR5584
Bob Hawkes
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1908 551 074
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7787 180 233
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