LodgehouseLaForge

1 Bedroom - Sleeps 4
This is a lovely property situated in a quiet location yet within easy reach of all amenities. It is comfortably furnished retaining character and original features, equipped to a high standard, and set around an enclosed sunny courtyard with a children's play area.
La Forge actually consists of 3 seperate buildings, the farmhouse (5 bedrooms), the Lodgehouse (1 bedroom), and the pumphouse (2 bedrooms) where the owners are located. Details of the Farmhouse - Click here
Shared leisure facilities include a large garden comprising a lawn suitable for ball games. A large swimming pool with Roman end, sunbathing terrace and lawns. Situated adjacent to the pool there is a large open barn complete with bar area, BBQ, fridge and patio furniture. Here are various games and activities suitable for all the family including a darts board, board games, books and toys.

ACCOMMDATION
The lodgehouse is a detached holiday home on 2 floors sleeping up to 4 people. The Lodgehouse is ideally suited for a couple or a young family.
On the ground floor of the Lodgehouse there is aliving room which has an archway opening into the kitchen. The living room has comfortable seating and is equipped with a dining table and chairs to seat 4 people. The living room is furnished with a large screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player. There is a selection of DVD's available to borrow. The kitchen is equipped with fridge, gas cooker, microwave, kettle, coffee maker and toaster.
There is a separate toilet and a shower room with wash basin, bidet and shower also situated on the ground floor.
The first floor is accessed via an open tread staircase from the living room, giving direct access into the bedroom which has a double bed and 2 single beds.
There is a large, enclosed seperate garden to the front of the Lodgehouse which is equipped with patio furniture and a BBQ for outside dining. The garden is accessed via a single gate off the courtyard.
The Lodgehouse is heated via a woodburning stove situated in the living room and is suitable for all year use. Special rates can be negotiated for long term lets, suitable for house hunters or similar. The Lodgehouse is also suitable for short breaks.
Shared facilities include use of the swimming pool and recreation area, the playarea and the laundry room. There are a selection of toys, books and DVD's available for guests to borrow.

Leisure Activities
There is a large communal recreation area at the rear of the Property which is fully enclosed by a wall and safety gates. Within this area is the swimming pool which is 10m x 5m with additional 2.76m Roman end steps. The swimming pool depth is 1.20m sloping to 1.80m. Beside the pool there is a large terrace with sun loungers sheltered by the Fossil wall, (Fossils personally selected by our daughter Megan) and surrounded by lawns. Behind the swimming pool is a large lawn suitable for games and outdoor activities, a selection of which are available.
Adjacent to the swimming pool is a large traditional open barn equipped with a BBQ, fridge, tables and chairs. This area is undercover and provides plentiful shade for those hot days and evenings. It is also useful for enjoying being outside in warm weather during the occasional shower. Within this area are also various activities including a darts board, books, games and toys suitable for all ages to enjoy.
The front of all three properties open onto the enclosed courtyard. The children's play area is situated here at the side of the courtyard. The play area is equipped with a playframe comprising climbing platform, slide and swing. There is an additional swing situated in the tree.

Should you require there is a shared separate laundry room situated within the courtyard furnished with cleaning materials, washing machine, ironing board and iron.

PRICES
The property is a Sunday changeover day
Lodgehouse July and August £495 per week
September £330 per week

Price includes hire of bedding and bed linen.
We request that the property is left in the same condition as found.
We do not supply towels as standard but do have a selection available to hire if required and reserved in advance, subject to availability. Rates are given below:-
Pack 1 - 1 bath towel, 1 hand towel and 1 pool towel = £7 per stay
Pack 2 - 1 bath towel and 1 pool towel = £5 per stay
Pack 3 - 1 bath towel = £3 per stay
Pack 4 - 1 pool towel = £3 per stay
Hire prices include end of stay laundry. We require that all party members wishing to hire towels take the same towel pack.
There will be a £200 secuirty deposit which is fully refundable if no damage to property or breakages.

Location
Situated at the edge of the village of Oulmes our properties are quiet but within easy walking distance of local amenities. Shops include a baker, small shop, post office, hairdresser, garage, bar/tabac and restaurant with bar also providing a take away pizzeria. The historic town of Fontenay-le-Comte, the large city of Niort and the picturesque village of Coulon on the Marais are all within 20 minutes drive, all have tourist information offices and offer shopping facilities, numerous restaurants and leisure pursuits. Nearest supermarket is 10 minutes away.
Located in the 2nd sunniest region in France we are 5 minutes from the canals of the Marais Poitevin (Green Venice).
The forest at Mervent and lakeside beaches are within 15 minutes.
We are 1 hour from the lovely Vendee coast, known for its wonderful coastline and year round warm climate, vast sandy beaches, sea fishing, mussel and oyster farming. Beaches close by include L'Aiguillon sur Mer, Faute sur Mer, La Tranche sur Mer and Les Sables d'Olonne famous for its boat races such as the Vendee Globe, fantastic beach and Zoo. The beautiful historic harbour of La Rochelle with its two towers and the Aquarium, La Rochelle also provides the opportunity to take a boat trip to visit the adjacent islands. Visit the island of Ile de Re accessible by car for fantastic beaches with calm shallow waters, the island also host numerous oyster bed farms which sell direct to the public.

We are ideally located minutes away from the A83 motorway, being 3 hours from St Malo and 4 hours from Caen ferry ports. Contact us for discounted ferry prices.
We are also a 1 hour drive from La Rochelle, Nantes and Poitiers airports which offer low cost airlines.