| Summary | Our cottages are beautifully converted from an ancient barn to a very high standard. With their original roof trusses, exposed beams and tiled floors throughout they give you the comfort and peacefulness that ensures a good holiday. There is a large front and very large back garden with fruit trees, 8mtr boules court and a superb new 12mtr x 6mtr pool. We are on the edge of a small village with a bakers 100yds, pharmacy opposite, 2 restaurants 700yds and a tabac and small supermarket which also sells take away pizzas. Perfectly situated we have a mini climate which ensures that we have the same amount of sun as the south of France (unique only to this area).Close to miles of safe golden blue flag beaches 20mins gentle driving, The ancient port of La Rochelle and its arcade shops and many seafront restaurants 25mins. Ile de Ré with its long sand dunes and restaurants, Puy du Fou and its ancient village 1hr, the Venice Vert and its criss crossing green canals, 40mins. Lots of cycle and walking paths. An absolute paradise for birdwatchers even in our garden. | |
| Property Name | Lafrerie | |
 La Sapin Blanc | ||
 Lounge | ||
 New 12mtr x 6mtr Pool | ||
 Patio To Large Garden And Pool | ||
| Bedroom(s) | 2 Bedroom(s) Sleeps 6 | |
| Pool | Yes | |
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| Detail |
The cottage La Sapin Blanc is converted to a high standard with high ceilings, exposed beams and freshly decorated every year. It is bright, airy and tiled throughout. La Sapin Blanc has a lounge with a bed settee and 2 armchairs, a coffee table and sideboard. DVD and Video players are provided with a few DVDs and Videos to watch (best to bring your own favourites for the kids). There is also a Hifi unit for playing radio, cassettes and CDs. There are 2 bedrooms. Bedroom 1 with a double bed, bedside table, wardrobe and chest of drawers. Bedroom 2 with a single bed and bunk beds, a bedside table, a wardrobe and chest of drawers. The shower room has a shower with continuous hot water, a handbasin, and toilet. The kitchen / Diner has base and wall units with worktop, sink, fridge and full size cooker, microwave oven, coffee machine and of course electric kettle. All crockery and cutlery is supplied along with kitchen utensils. There is a table and 6 chairs. French doors lead onto your own private patio and onto the very large rear garden. All rooms have a large window to either the front or back garden. The private patio has a full size bar-b-que and table, parasol and 6 chairs. There are also 2 sun loungers. Ther is a shared laundry room with a washing machine. The rear garden (shared with our other cottage) has fruit trees (apple pear plum apricot) an 8mtr boules court and a superb new 12mtr x 6mtr pool, also a table tennis table. It is completely enclosed and child friendly. The sun shines on the garden from morning to night and many guests have just relaxed and sunbathed for days in the garden and say that it made their holiday just perfect. |
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| Location |
We are situated ideally and centrally to all the major activites of this area. You are never further than an hours drive maximum to most tourist places. I can't name them all but here are a few. LUCON. This is the nearest town to the cottages only 6 minutes by car. Lucon is a pretty french town only 6 miles from our cottages. It has all the usual Hypermarkets and shops as well as a Fish, Vegetables and Meat Market open on Wednesday and Saturday mornings up to midday. In the centre of town is the Cathedral and opposite a Kamok distillary (cofee liquer). There is also a huge lake for kayaking, dinghy sailing and surfboarding. The Cathedral Notre-Dame de l'Assomption is right in the centre of Lucon. Built on the site of an 7th century Benedictine monastry. It was devastated during the religious wars and in 1622 it was ransacked from top to bottom. During the French revoloution it was used as a barracks, stabling and an arsenal. It is now a listed monument with its steeple rising 85mtrs high. Guided visits are arranged throuh the tourist office. The Dumaine Gardens are well worth a visit. Said to be the finest gardens in the Vendee and one of the most beautiful in France, they cover more than 4 hectares ( 9 acres ). At the entrance a sumptuous alley of yews clipped into pyramids leads the way to the 'Theatre de Verdure' and the minature goats enclosure leading onto lawns and flowerbeds. At the centre an artistic octagonal pool with bronze naiads and a bandstand. A gentle slope houses a little lake with a grotto and rockery; Then there is a wood with great tree trunks and a vast lawn decorated with floral patterns. In July the gardens are illuminated by 3500 lanterns and a concert is held in the bandstand. There are many shops and restaurants catering to most of your needs. Three hypermarkets supply everything you could want from food to cycle parts. LA ROCHELLE. This is truly one of the loveliest seaside towns in France, It has beauiful architecture, ancient arcades and harbour restaurants. Look across the old port at the two towers while sampling a wonderful meal at one of the many restaurants or walk around the harbour looking at the stalls and crafts on display. Take a trip on one of the many boat excursions around the Ile de Ré or Fort Boyard or visit the wondeful Aquarium. This is a town that is an ideal day out. FONTENEY LE COMTE. At the heart of a region of 100,000 inhabitants, this renaissance town between the sea, the bocage and the marshes, at the gateway to Mervent forest, the former capital of Lower Poitou and is the architectural pearl of the Vendée This castle classed as a historical monument was built in 1580, The celebrated author Georges Simenon ( Maigret ) lived here from 1940 à 1943. VOUVANT. The charming medieval town of Vouvant, with its twisting alleyways, old fortress and beautiful church. One of the most beautiful villages of France on the site of what is today called La Place de la Lease Rose, formerly within the fortified village of the castle Lusignan. MERVANT. A visit to the forest of Mervant is a lovely experience. A paradise for walkers, cyclists and horseriders alike with many footpaths, cyclepaths and bridlepaths. Find peace amongst the forest, marshes and fields. Bring lunch or a picnic and just relax in this superb countryside. Take your children to the park Animalier de Pagnolle and see the wonderful abundance ofanimals and birds. VENISE VERT. Welcome to the Marais Poitevin also known as the Green Venice. See the beautiful interlocking canals which in summer the algae turns a rich green colour. The canals are lined with Willow and Poplar trees. Why not hire one of the traditional flat bottomed boats and paddle amid the tranquility of the countryside surrounding the water. Take lunch or a picnic with you and eat under the shelter of the trees on the riverbank. BLISS! ILE DE RE. Also know as 'The White Island' because of its long stretches of sand dunes. It is a great place for nature watching. It has dozens of restaurants and shops and many small towns. Drive the car from LaRochelle over the magnificent 2 mile bridge onto the island. The bridge is a toll bridge and costs about £12 to use, but still this is worth it and an ideal place for a long day out. Visit St Martin de Ré which is the largest village and very picturesque. There are a lot of places to eat specialising of course in seafood especially Oysters. Puy de Fou. Step back in time at this park which has a medieval village and offers a great day out for the whole family with superb falconry displays, jousting tournaments, son et lumiere and many other spectacular sights lights with 1000 actors and evening entertainments. During the falconry displays more than six bird handlers at a time control their various captors to thrill the crowd. You can also meet the actors after the performances. There is a beautifull flower garden with alternating fountains.The restaurants bake fresh bread made on the premises in medieval style ovens. At the Puy du Fou there are two great attractions: the Large Park and Cinéscénie. Futurescope. Literally the size of a town Futurescope brings you 22 great attractions. It needs at least 2 days to take in most of the sights. Discover what the future holds at the internationally acclaimed science and discovery centre. |
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| How to get here | On receiving the deposit payment for the holiday detailed maps, ferry and airport routes and their websites are sent to the guests. We make the journey as easy as we can for you, and give you as much information as possible. | |
| Prices |
20th Dec - 3rd Jan £ 285 4th Jan - 22nd Mar £ 200 23rd Mar - 27th Apr £ 300 28th Apr - 28th Jun £ 450 29th Jun - 6th Sep £ 575 7th Sep - 5th Oct £ 395 6th Oct - 20th Dec £ 275 |
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| Prop. Ref. | 1459 | |
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| Availability | On Request - Please use the no obilgation enquiry form below. | |