La Trouillotte (main part of house is behind tree)

Mature Garden

Our house 'La Trouillotte' has 1 bedroom and comfortably sleeps up to 4 adults or a small family. Situated in Frontenay sur Dive, a small rural village in Vienne, one of the departments of the Poitou-Charentes Region of France. This charming rural house comprising a large lounge with open fire, a small well equipped kitchen, a separate dining room with seating for 6, a double bedroom, a bathroom with shower and a separate toilet. We have a large mature garden about 900m2, and gated courtyard which offers a high level of privacy. The commune of St Jean de Sauves is a 5 minute drive and has 2 boulangeries, a café/bar, grocery shop, bank and pharmacy. We are about a 40 minute drive north of Poitiers and a 60 minute drive south of Saumur.

Part View of Kitchen

Lounge

 

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Changeover day
Lettings are weekly, from Saturday 4pm to Saturday 10am. Some flexibility on changeover days is possible, depending on other bookings.

Accommodation

 

Notes on accommodation
The house and gardens are very quiet and would be ideal for a young family because the garden and gated courtyard are fully enclosed. The oil fired central heating heats the house well when needed. Wood for the fire in the lounge is stored in the garage and is included in the rental charge. Sorry, but we do not allow pets or smoking in the house.

Accessibility
All rooms are on the ground floor, however there is a step of around 10cm between dining room (front door is into dining room) and hall, a further 10cm step from hall into kitchen and a further 10cm step from kitchen to lounge. Access into lounge from garden facing double doors has no steps from courtyard.

Outside
A mature garden to the side and rear of the property with several fruit trees. Gravel courtyard with willow tree to the front of the property, space for parking 4 cars. Gas barbecue (please clean at the end of your stay), large outside table with 6 chairs. Plenty of shaded areas adjacent to house and in garden.

Coast/Beach
Around a 2 hour drive to La Rochelle and other beaches.

Travel
Poitiers airport is a 40 minute drive. Tours Airport is around a 90 minute drive. Calais is around a 6 hour drive with Caen around four hours. Given the rural location of the house, having a car is essential.

Distances
The nearest village is St Jean de Sauves, around two miles distance, which has a full range of local shops and amenities. The city of Poitiers is around 30 miles and the town of Loudun around 20 miles.

he famous Loire Chateaux are all within 90 mins drive. Futuroscope theme park is a 30 mins drive. Moncontour Outdoor Recreation Centre (20 mins drive) has a large lake with: supervised beach, swimming, water slides, cable water ski-ing, children's playground, etc.

Further details
There is a large supermarket at Airvault 20 mins drive. As you would expect in France there are several good quality restaurants in the local towns, particularly in Poitiers and Loudun.

For beer lovers there is a brewery in Neuville (20 mins). If food and wine is your thing, Vienne will not disappoint you. Sea food (particularly oysters) and fish are of excellent quality and the weekly markets provide locally farmed meat, vegetables and cheese. Some of the Loire Valley Chateaux and the famous wine producing towns of Chinon and Saumur are all within an hours drive.

Visit the “Royal” Loire Valley (60 – 90 mins drive) and it’s array of magnificent chateaux, with striking architecture, beautiful gardens and wonderful views of the Loire. You can admire châteaux of various sizes and styles as you explore the ‘garden of France’. We personally have visited the Chateaux at Montreuil-Bellay, Chinon, Saumur, Villandry, (ornamental gardens), Azay le Rideau and Chenonceau. We would recommend them all but be selective !

Chinon, (40 mins) the famous red wine producing town is situated on the banks of the Vienne River and attracts many visitors . Dominating the town is the magnificent Royal Fortress of Chinon which is currently being restored as part of a long term project. The town is a popular destination for visitors and has a lively atmosphere in the evenings, particularly in the small squares and feeder streets.

At the regions largest city, Poitiers, (40 mins) you have all the services expected of a large city. Do not miss a visit to the Church Notre-Dame-La-Grande, a jewel of Romanesque art, and it’s magnificent portal.

Futuroscope is a futuristic sci-fi theme park with extreme thrills, images in giant-screen format, breathtaking shows and interactive adventures.

The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, is the largest monastic settlement in western Europe and location of the tombs of Henry II Plantagenet, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and Richard the Lion Heart.

Booking notes
25% deposit at time of booking with remaining 75% paid eight weeks in advance of arrival. On receipt of deposit a simple Rental Agreement will be sent. Rental charge includes linen, towels, oil for central heating (May - Sep incl) gas, water, electricity and wood for fire. For bookings between Oct and April inclusive, we charge a £30 weekly supplement for central heating oil. Guests are kindly asked to clean the house, garden furniture and barbecue before leaving.

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