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Gite L'Etang
Lovely 1 bedroomed gite with beautiful views
1 Bedroom - Sleeps 2
Lovely 1 bedroomed gite with beautiful views
1 Bedroom - Sleeps 2
Property Ref: FR154
Come to the Vendee and spend a holiday in the peace and quiet of our
gite. Enjoy a relaxing time and unhurried way of life.
Our 1 bedroomed gite is beautifully situated amongst the rolling hills with stunning views across the valley of le grand Lay and also - as its name suggests - overlooks a small lake. A bird lover's paradise on the doorstep!
The gite is attached to our farmhouse and has its own garden. It is a truly peaceful location and yet Chantonnay with all its facilities is just a short drive away.
Our 1 bedroomed gite is beautifully situated amongst the rolling hills with stunning views across the valley of le grand Lay and also - as its name suggests - overlooks a small lake. A bird lover's paradise on the doorstep!
The gite is attached to our farmhouse and has its own garden. It is a truly peaceful location and yet Chantonnay with all its facilities is just a short drive away.
L'Etang is a perfect self catering holiday gite for a couple
wanting to experience the peace, tranquillity and sunshine of the Vendee region
of France. It is a recently renovated single storey gite with its own
garden.
The interior of the gite has been designed to create a comfortable, light and spacious open-plan living and dining area with a separate double bedroom and shower room.
L'Etang has been well furnished and equipped in order to provide a comfortable, relaxing and homely atmosphere. With wonderful views from both the bedroom and lounge across the lake.
The original oak beams have been retained and the thick stone walls and fully tiled floor help maintain a comfortable temperature throughout the year.
The kitchen is equipped with a gas oven, fridge with freezer compartment, and kettle.
The bathroom is equipped with a large shower, basin and toilet.
Garden furniture and barbeque are provided for alfresco dining.
The interior of the gite has been designed to create a comfortable, light and spacious open-plan living and dining area with a separate double bedroom and shower room.
L'Etang has been well furnished and equipped in order to provide a comfortable, relaxing and homely atmosphere. With wonderful views from both the bedroom and lounge across the lake.
The original oak beams have been retained and the thick stone walls and fully tiled floor help maintain a comfortable temperature throughout the year.
The kitchen is equipped with a gas oven, fridge with freezer compartment, and kettle.
The bathroom is equipped with a large shower, basin and toilet.
Garden furniture and barbeque are provided for alfresco dining.
PRICES
30 April - 23 July, £220 per week
24 July - 3 September 2010 £275 per week
03 September - 29 October 2010 £220 per week
Changeover day - Friday. This is flexible out of main season
Security Deposit of £100 this is fully refundable if no damage to property and left in a clean/tidy condition.
OPTIONAL EXTRA: hire of bed linen £10 per person
Arrivals after 4pm, departures by 11am
GUEST COMMENTS
We arrived at L'Etang in late afternoon to a lovely welcome from Bob and Lyn. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Gite, very pleasant inside and out. We will most definitely stay again. Great bike rides and wonderful places to visit. We will miss French and Saunders!! Thanks again, Tim and Laura.
30 April - 23 July, £220 per week
24 July - 3 September 2010 £275 per week
03 September - 29 October 2010 £220 per week
Changeover day - Friday. This is flexible out of main season
Security Deposit of £100 this is fully refundable if no damage to property and left in a clean/tidy condition.
OPTIONAL EXTRA: hire of bed linen £10 per person
Arrivals after 4pm, departures by 11am
GUEST COMMENTS
We arrived at L'Etang in late afternoon to a lovely welcome from Bob and Lyn. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Gite, very pleasant inside and out. We will most definitely stay again. Great bike rides and wonderful places to visit. We will miss French and Saunders!! Thanks again, Tim and Laura.
LOCATION
There is so much to do in the Vendee, you are spoilt for choice - More information on Vendee beaches, lakeside beaches, attractions, activities etc can be found at the top of this page in the links box to the right
Chantonnay
An attractive, friendly town Chantonnay is a peaceful and attractive town, with some graceful architecture to enjoy. It has a spacious design and a warm, friendly atmosphere, and is keen to encourage tourism throughout the year. The practicalities of life are well catered for, as there are three well stocked supermarkets as well as an excellent range of other shops, banks, restaurants and a weekly market.
A rambler’s paradise The typical Vendeen countryside around the town of Chantonnay is perfect for walking. The ‘bocage’, the gently undulating hills, make walking a pleasure rather than an athletic challenge. There is, however, a challenge available to those of an energetic nature, as in May Chantonnay hosts a ‘Four Day Walking Festival’. This is as much a social event as a walking event, but if you are going to walk for the full four days be prepared for a blister or two! The event attracts walkers from afar as well as being enjoyed by the locals. Walking is the perfect way in which to discover both the pretty countryside and the lovely buildings of the town and its surroundings, with their red tiled roofs so typical of the region.
Leisure and pleasures in Chantonnay Anyone who loves the gentler pleasures of life will enjoy Chantonnay. There are beautiful parks and lakes to explore, with activities such as sailing, swimming, windsurfing and canoeing on offer at the Lac de Rochereau. The country park of Moulin Neuf is ideal for family outings, and has a safe swimming lake with beaches for sunbathing and picnicking. It is important to remember, however, that Chantonnay is less than an hour away from all the fun of the Vendée coast, where glorious sandy beaches with water sports, bars and other tourist attractions can be found.
Interesting fact: The gastronomy of the town is well respected, and includes a delicious dish of beans (mogettes) with locally cured ham. Definitely not to be missed!
Bazoges-en-Pareds
Take a short drive to Bazoges-en-Pareds to visit the medieval keep and garden (le donjon et jardin médiéval). Fully restored and furnished, you can climb to the high ramparts and enjoy marvellous panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Afterwards, take a stroll in the medieval garden among the plants and flowers.
Mouilleron en Pareds
Another short drive to visit the Musee des deux victoires. The museums draw a parallel between Georges Clemenceau and Jean de Lattre, both born in Mouilleron Pareds. Incredible that two giants in France's history were born in the same small town. The museums are set in their houses of birth and show an interesting insight into their lives and also the history of the time.
Other places of interest:
Beautiful Renaissance town of Fonteney Le Comte
Vouvant - one of the prettiest villages in France
Marais Poitevin - great for outdoor activities
Mervent - great for walking, cycling, horse riding etc lovely lakes, Zoo and childrens adventure park
La Rochelle - less than an hour away
Atlantic Coast beaches - less than an hour away
There is so much to do in the Vendee, you are spoilt for choice - More information on Vendee beaches, lakeside beaches, attractions, activities etc can be found at the top of this page in the links box to the right
Chantonnay
An attractive, friendly town Chantonnay is a peaceful and attractive town, with some graceful architecture to enjoy. It has a spacious design and a warm, friendly atmosphere, and is keen to encourage tourism throughout the year. The practicalities of life are well catered for, as there are three well stocked supermarkets as well as an excellent range of other shops, banks, restaurants and a weekly market.
A rambler’s paradise The typical Vendeen countryside around the town of Chantonnay is perfect for walking. The ‘bocage’, the gently undulating hills, make walking a pleasure rather than an athletic challenge. There is, however, a challenge available to those of an energetic nature, as in May Chantonnay hosts a ‘Four Day Walking Festival’. This is as much a social event as a walking event, but if you are going to walk for the full four days be prepared for a blister or two! The event attracts walkers from afar as well as being enjoyed by the locals. Walking is the perfect way in which to discover both the pretty countryside and the lovely buildings of the town and its surroundings, with their red tiled roofs so typical of the region.
Leisure and pleasures in Chantonnay Anyone who loves the gentler pleasures of life will enjoy Chantonnay. There are beautiful parks and lakes to explore, with activities such as sailing, swimming, windsurfing and canoeing on offer at the Lac de Rochereau. The country park of Moulin Neuf is ideal for family outings, and has a safe swimming lake with beaches for sunbathing and picnicking. It is important to remember, however, that Chantonnay is less than an hour away from all the fun of the Vendée coast, where glorious sandy beaches with water sports, bars and other tourist attractions can be found.
Interesting fact: The gastronomy of the town is well respected, and includes a delicious dish of beans (mogettes) with locally cured ham. Definitely not to be missed!
Bazoges-en-Pareds
Take a short drive to Bazoges-en-Pareds to visit the medieval keep and garden (le donjon et jardin médiéval). Fully restored and furnished, you can climb to the high ramparts and enjoy marvellous panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Afterwards, take a stroll in the medieval garden among the plants and flowers.
Mouilleron en Pareds
Another short drive to visit the Musee des deux victoires. The museums draw a parallel between Georges Clemenceau and Jean de Lattre, both born in Mouilleron Pareds. Incredible that two giants in France's history were born in the same small town. The museums are set in their houses of birth and show an interesting insight into their lives and also the history of the time.
Other places of interest:
Beautiful Renaissance town of Fonteney Le Comte
Vouvant - one of the prettiest villages in France
Marais Poitevin - great for outdoor activities
Mervent - great for walking, cycling, horse riding etc lovely lakes, Zoo and childrens adventure park
La Rochelle - less than an hour away
Atlantic Coast beaches - less than an hour away
How to get to Chantonnay
Flights:
Nantes and La Rochelle, both airports about an hour away
Poitiers an hour and a half away
Channel ports:
St Malo, 3 and a half hours drive
Caen 4 and a half hours drive
Confact us for discounted ferry prices
Flights:
Nantes and La Rochelle, both airports about an hour away
Poitiers an hour and a half away
Channel ports:
St Malo, 3 and a half hours drive
Caen 4 and a half hours drive
Confact us for discounted ferry prices
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