This
is a newly converted 2-bed cottage. The cottage shares a 9 x 4m below
ground swimming pool which is alarmed for security and has a separate dining
area with BBQ.
The cottage is surrounded by 2 acres of landscaped gardens,
orchard and wildflower meadow. We have ample parking and private access to the
accommodation. Owners live on site and speak English and French. The village has
a good bar/restaurant and we also provide meals on request. Within 2km there is
a supermarket, boulangerie, bank, post office, tabac, chemist, doctor (English
spoken) and dentist. We are between the historic market towns of
Fontenay-le-Comte and Lucon. Trout and coarse fishing are within a 5 min walk
and permits can be arranged. Table tennis, badminton and boules are available.
The open countryside all around the property is quiet, tranquil and excellent
for cycling, walks, birdwatching, painting and wildlife or just generally
relaxing, whilst on the doorstep lie numerous places of interest and outdoor
activities to suit everyone.
There is also a 1
bedroom gite
Brand new stylish light and airy conversion. Lime washed stone
walls, exposed beams with comfortable open plan lounge, dining area and kitchen.
Seating for 4. TV (English free-to-view), DVD player, video player, books,
videos, DVD’s, games etc. Fully equipped kitchen with cooker, fridge/freezer,
microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker, ample kitchenware for 6
. Tea towels, cloths, bin liners and cleaning products provided.
Iron and ironing board etc.
On first floor attractive double bedroom
with exposed beams, velux window, double bed, bedside units & lamps,
shelving and hanging space.
Second bedroom with two single beds, exposed
beams (low headroom), hanging space. Large contemporary bathroom with
exposed stonework & beams, shower with jets, toilet, sink, heated towel rail
and generous storage space. Hairdryer provided. Points for hairdryer and
shavers. All bed linen, bathroom towels and complimentary soap are
provided.
OUTSIDE
Swimming pool (9m x 4m ), alarmed for security
(shared with guests in the 1 bedroom gite and the owners).
The cottage is set
in 2 acres of gardens
Table tennis, badminton and boules
Outside dining
is in our open stone barn with built in BBQ and views over the pool and
surrounding gardens.
Sunloungers and garden furniture.
Access from the
exterior is from a sloped pavement off quiet village road. Gates to pool
area are a few yards away.
Ample off road parking and private access to the
cottage.
NO PETS ALLOWED
ALL ACCOMMODATION IS NO SMOKING
Prices 2011/2012
25 September 2011 – 31
December 2011 £485
1 Jan 2012 - 01 June
2012
£525
2 June 2012 - 13 July 2012
£688
14 July 2012 - 01 Sept 2012
£765
01 Sept 2012 - 24 Sept
2012
£688
25 Sept
2012 - 31 Dec 2012
£525
Prices are per week and include hire of bed linen and house
towels (please bring your pool/beach towels)
Security deposit £200 is
payable, this is fully refundable if no damage to property and left in a clean
and tidy condition.
Payment can be made in Sterling or Euros on
request.
Longer lets welcome – rates on request.
Both properties
can also be booked together to sleep 7 which may suit larger groups who can
holiday together, but independently.
3 course lunch 20 Euros/4 course
dinner 25 Euros per adult including wine.
Midweek clean available at small
additional cost, if required.
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French Holiday Homes, Cottages and Gites with
Pool in Vendee, Western Loire
LOCATION
Gites St Martin are set in a quiet rural village
location.
The
village St Martin des Fontaines has a good bar/restaurant and we also provide
meals on request.
Within 2km there is a village which has a supermarket,
boulangerie, bank, post office, tabac, chemist, doctor (English spoken) and
dentist.
More information on Vendee beaches, activities, attractions etc
can be found at the top of this page in the links page to the
right
We are between the historic market towns of Fontenay-le-Comte
(12km)and Lucon (15km).
Trout and coarse fishing are within a 5 min walk and
permits can be arranged.
The open countryside all around the property is
quiet, tranquil and excellent for cycling, walks, birdwatching, painting and
wildlife or just generally relaxing, whilst on the doorstep lie numerous places
of interest and outdoor activities to suit everyone.
You can reach the beautiful
golden Vendee beaches within an hour. Most beaches are backed by sand dunes and
pine forests with large areas for picnics and scenic coastal walks. The Vendee
coast stretches for 120km and boasts many blue flag awards. There is also a
large man-made beach/activity park within 25 mins drive at nearby
Xanton-Chassenon.
The pretty harbour of La Rochelle with its famous
aquarium, numerous bars and restaurants and great shopping is approx. 50 mins
drive. Futuroscope and Puy de Fou are approx. 1.5 hour's drive. The Marais
Poitevin with its sleepy waterways, boat rides and beautiful abbeys is under 30
minutes by car. The Mervent Forest is 25 mins by car. Most Atlantic beaches can
be reached within the hour.
For wine lovers, the nearby cave at Pissotte
produces and sells direct to the public well-known local red and white
wines.
Every 2 years (June 2010), Fontenay-le-Comte holds a magnificent
carnival with floats and dancers from around the world. The whole event is
finished with a magnificent firework display on the third night.
Travel
Nearest
airports are La Rochelle and Nantes, 45 mins and 1 hours drive respectively.
Poitiers is also accessible by car in 1 hour 15 mins. The driving times from the
channel ports are St Malo (3 hours), Caen (4 hours) and Cherbourg (5 hours). Use
of a car is advisable.
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Property Ref: FR169
Gites St Martin
Newly converted 2 bedroom cottage set in 2 acres of
gardens
Lovely Swimming Pool
2 Bedrooms, sleeps
4