| Summary | La Cygne is situated in the heart of Flanders just 20 minutes from Dunkerque port(Norfolkline) and 40 minutes from Calais/Tunnel. The property is a well modernised former Coaching Inn built in 1724. Apart from the magnificent 15th Century church, which is opposite, it is the most prominent building in this thriving village of 500 people. Amenities also include a large restaurant, 3 cafes, a butchers, a bakers, a childrens playground and local information centre. The large detached building consists of 2 large apartments with a massive 22 feet by 18 feet beamed lounge. English satellite TV is available. There is a choice of either the flat, sandy beaches of the Cote Opal 30 minutes to the north or the beautiful rugged coastline of the Cap Griz Nez 50 minutes to the west. | |
| Property Name | LA CYGNE, VOLCKERINCKHOVE. | |
 Front of La Cygne | ||
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 Bedroom with view of Church and Mairie | ||
| Bedroom(s) | 3 Bedroom(s) Sleeps 6 | |
| Nearest Town |
St Omer, Nord Pas De Calais, France |
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| Detail |
The property consists of the entire first floor of this 1724 built coaching Inn. The outside of the building has been completely renovated to include a new roof and windows. The front door opens to a grand 6 feet wide entrance hall with a separate door leading off to the first floor apartment. This apartment provides a vast lounge , featuring beams, a large marble effect fireplace and dining area. The kitchen and bathroom are spacious, well equipped and modern. There are two bedrooms of about 22 feet by 10 feet and further sleeping accommodation can be created by dividing off bedroom 1 to create a 3rd bedroom or there is a fold down bed in the lounge. The accommodation is flexible and comfortable for up to 6 people. Lounge 22ft x 18ft Kitchen 20ft x 12ft Bedroom 1 22ft x 10ft (1 double, 1 single bed) Bedroom 2 22ft x 10ft (1 double, 1 single bed) Bathroom 10ft x 9ft(max) |
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| Location |
La Cygne is situated in a well established holiday area. Most towns and villages in the vicinity provide campsites, gites and hotels. All interests and age groups are provided for. Saint Omer, 8 miles to the south, is famous for its extensive waterways, cathedral, public gardens and gothic architecture. It has an impressive main square lined with restaurants and bars, a modern cinema complex and extensive shopping including two hypermarkets. Boat trips enable forays into the famous Audomarois waterways. The nearest seaside resort is Malo les Bains which is 20 miles to the north. It offers a flat sandy beach with a mile long strip of bars, restaurants and souvenir shops. behind this lies a genteel victorian town with elegant squares. Heading east long the coast provides a continual offering of high quality resorts, including De Panne, just over the Belgium border, which boasts "Plopsaland" theme park. 35 miles west of Volckerinckhove lies the beautiful hilly coastline of the Cap Griz Nez providing a dramatic alternative to the flat sandy beaches of the northern coast. The city of Lille is about an hour from La Cygne. Since the opening of the Channel Tunnel and the building of Eurolille, the international station/shopping complex, Lille has re-established itself as a major European city. As the fourth largest city in France it also boasts a famous university, a charming old town and art galleries. In 2004 it became European City of Culture. The area has many reminders of the battles fought locally over the years, notably Ypres, the Somme, Dunkirk, Vimy Ridge and Agincourt. "In Flanders Field" museum at Ypres is particularly poignant as are the hundreds of cemetries dotting the landscape near the battlefields. The cobbled, ancient hilltop town of Cassel is 9 miles away and is famous for being the hill in the rhyme "The grand old Duke of York" The spectacular town of Watten, 5 miles away, has panoramic views from the hilltop windmill over the town and river below and miles of unspoilt countryside to the coast. DISTANCE FROM LA CYGNE: Approx guide only. Dunkerque centre 20 miles (25 minutes) Ypres 30 miles (40 minutes) Calais 30 miles (40 minutes) Boulogne 40 miles (50 minutes) Lille 40 miles (60 minutes) Le Touquet 50 miles (70 minutes) Bruges 60 miles (80 minutes) Paris 150 miles (140 minutes) |
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| How to get here |
Dover to Dunkerque (Norfolkline) then 20 minute drive. Dover to Calais (P&O, Eurotunnel, or Seafrance) then 40 minute drive. Dover to Boulogne (Speedferries) then 60 minute drive. |
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| Prices |
£280 per week out of school holidays (all inclusive) £350 per week during school holidays (all inclusive) Generally Saturday to Saturday. Linen not provided. |
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| Prop. Ref. | 2242 | |
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