1900 French Farmhouse
Peaceful Location, Yet Near to Local Towns/Villages
2 bedroom ( sleeps 5 )
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Set within its own grounds of 2 acres, with large ornamental garden and private parking La Hubidiere is perfect for that quiet break to unwind (in fact within hours of arriving and settling on the patio with a glass of wine I wonder can we ever leave again, warm evenings on the patio with clear skys (not spoiled by light pollution) are magical, stars and comet gazing is an essential evening pastime !! Internally the house is tastefully furnished and decorated and is very roomy with log fired central heating and electric convector heating for cooler parts of the season. There are plenty of areas in the house to relax and unwind if you need some privacy from the rest of your party from time to time!!. We have local English caretakers ( Andy and Di ) who are available should you have any problems, they can also provide at reasonable cost a meal service brought to the house for you for when you arrive ready to heat up and eat or on that last evening to savour your time here.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £295 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £395 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £425 | 14 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 29 December 2012 | £295 | 7 |
Changeover day
Saturday generally, other days negotiable depending on availability.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 is traditional french with dark hardwood furniture and large double bed, wardrobe and bedside table, wood flooring. Bedroom 2 is more modern yet still full of character with a double bed and wardrobe. Large open plan area top landing can be 3rd |
| Bathrooms: | main bathroom on ground floor has bath with shower over and wc/sink soaps supplied. Second bathroom on 1st floor has shower, wc and sink and is next to bedroom 1. |
| Kitchen: | Large kitchen with breakfast table, microwave, combined gas and electric hob, new UK supplied built in oven,large fridge/freezer, toaster, electric kettle and plenty of cooking utensils and pans/dishes etc. |
| Utility Room: | Set within basement garage accessible from the house, has modern washing machine. |
| Living Rooms: | Very large (50 m2) living/dining room with leather L shaped seating area, TV/Satellite ( UK programs ), DVD player and large selections DVDs, traditional french hardwood 6 seater table/chairs and sideboard and glass fronted wood burning fire. |
| Other: | Open gallery 1st floor between bedrooms with seating area to provide separate relaxing area during the day ( this area can be used as 3rd bedroom at night moveable single bed) |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bedding for one double bed 2 sharing plus towels provided. Any additional linen/towels required a small charge will be made. We can also offer a meals service delivered to you by our caretakers Andy and Di |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove garden oven parking fridge/freezer microwave washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv central heating room fans cot barbecue |
| Location Type: | rural |
Notes on accommodation
Suitable for older children preferably from 10 upwards
Accessibility
Although the property and its access are on level ground the bedrooms are all on the first floor making accessability limited for wheelchair users, otherwise people with limited mobility would find the property suitable (as long as they can manage the staircase).
Outside
Private large south facing terrace area, large formal garden area,barbeque, table/chairs and parasol, sun longers, gazebo, garden has many flowering trees, shrubs and bushes, ornamental lawned and stoned areas and natural grassed areas.
Coast/Beach
two lovely lakes with beaches, cafes, parks nearby. one 5 miles away and one 12 miles away and the coast is drivable for a days visit also.
Golf
Excellent Golf course 12 miles away at Bauge.
Special interest holidays
This area is renown for its great light levels and clear summer skys and is a haven for painters, also great for wine lovers as many local vineyards to explore, historically the area has some of Frances best Chateaux and villages/towns, area is very flat and ideal for cycling (dedicated cycleway nearby runs to two local towns)bikes at property for your use.
Travel
Nearest airport is Tours (about 40 miles away). Driving from Calais is easy nearly all toll road and only two booths to go through. Port of St Malo is about two hours drive away.
Distances
The town of Le Lude is 2.5 miles away,trendy La Fleche is 9 miles away and the lovely cities of Angers/Saumur, Blois and Tours are less than one hours drive as are some of the most beautiful chateaux in France along with Vineyards and not forgetting Le Mans which has all the building's illuminated in the evenings in summer.
Further details
We had a full seasons booking in 2011 and everyone commented on how good the weather was, hot and sunny from April to October!! There are other activities locally, canoeing, wind surfing, rowing boats, quad biking, parks, museums and lovely quaint French villages and nor forgetting the Loire rivers.
Booking notes
£100 deposit per week payable on booking with balance 6 weeks before you go.
Guest comments
This house is an excellent place to stay for both young and old. If you want to laze around then La Hubidiere is peaceful. If you want to be more active then there are wonderful places to visit close by and further afield. We enjoyed our stay there enormously and would recommend it to anyone. From Philip and Libby
Owner profile
Me in a happy mood ( must be at La Hubidiere ) !!
About the owner
My wife Val and I are planning long term to live in La Hubidiere so it has been chosen carefully to ensure a good balance between secluded setting and access to local facilities like shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. We both like the French laid back way of life and the family culture and also enjoy exploring villages and relaxing outside cafes and bars watching the world go by. We have owned the property for six years and have carefully prepared it to ensure that everything you may need to enjoy your holiday is at hand. Getting there from the UK couldn't be easier just two toll roads from Calais and not too expensive to travel on and biggest bonus hardly any cars which is a big plus for us after the UKs busy roads!
Year purchased: 2005
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We love the people in the Loire area and find them to be both friendly and helpful (even if your French language skills are dodgy like mine) People will often help you when you are trying to ask for something or even surprise you and break into English! Locally there is plenty to see and do without travelling for too long and just relaxing at the house with a book on the patio can be a really rewarding experience.Le Lude has a lovely tea shop called Cafe Cake run by an English lady that is very popular with the locals, our favourite restaurant in Le Lude is Le Vulcano which is a very popular Italian restaurant with inside and an outside courtyard eating area, whilst for a quick lunchtime snack the local supermarket has a great Cafe serving snacks and meals either inside or on the patio.
Unique benefits of the property
La Hubididere is a great place to unwind, yet so close to some great towns, villages and cities so retail therapy is also possible when you are in the mood, mostly the peace and quiet get you once you have settled in which after the busy life in the UK is so refreshing, we love the garden also and enjoy the views from the house to the surrounding countryside. There is a dedicated cyclists route about half a mile from the house that goes between a few of the villages across open fields and woods etc and if free of traffic and very safe to use, there is a ladies and gents cycle for your use in the garage.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR6379
Steve Brown
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)7973 793466
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