Self Catering French Holiday Homes, Cottages
& Gites with Pool in Vendee, Western Loire, Poitou Charente & Charente
Maritime
La Petite
Chataigne
Farmhouse with Ensuite bedrooms
Lovely Heated Full
Sized Swimming Pool
Golf & Fishing nearby
5 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 10
Contact Details
Tel: 01275 542406
Mobile:
07505 805370
Email: Info@Holiday1.net
Property Ref: FR139
La
Petite Châtaigne is situated in open countryside approximately 2 km from the
village Pamproux which has a boulangerie, butchers, small bar, doctors and
pharmacy. With all amenities close by it makes this lovely property a
perfect place for family holidays.
Despite being set amongst fields and
farms it is conveniently close to towns and villages making it perfectly located
for exploring the Poitou Charente region of France.
La Petite Châtaigne has
been lovingly restored and offers family friendly holiday accommodation with a
perfect layout for families. The accommodation itself offers spacious
living areas, this together with the great swimming pool (heated and fenced off
for security) and large gardens make it a great choice.

PRICES 2012
30 April - 25 May
£1270
26 May - 29
June
£1530
30 June
- 31 August
£2050
01 September - 28
September £1530
29 September - 28 October
£1270
Prices are per week.
Hire
of Bed Linen is included in the price, but you need to bring your own
towels
Security Deposit of £250, is fully refundable if no damage to
property and left in a clean and tidy condition.
Arrivals after 4pm and
departures by 10am
Enquiry Form
To check availability/prices or if you have any queries contact us
with no obligation whatsoever.
BABY AND CHILD FRIENDLY Fully
enclosed pool with Roman steps for easy access in and out and a ledge all
the way round the pool at a meter deep Swimming pool
Heated to 28 degrees. Outdoor table chairs and a swing
seat for children. Safely Enclosed garden.
Fixed Stair gates top and bottom of the stairs and 2
extra ones if required. 2 proper cots and 1 travel cot .
All bed linen provided. 2 high chairs, 2 booster chairs
and a small indoor table and chairs. Small bath with non
slip mat and in bath seat for small baby.
Potty's Changing Mats
Various plastic
cutlery, bowls, beakers, cups. Food blender
Microwave Sterilizer
Night light bulbs Baby monitor Children's Wendy house
and play equipment Slide and Swing, Enclosed trampoline,
Football Goal, Large outdoor games including Connect 4, Table Tennis,
Boules etc And assorted children's
toys, DVDs,and games.
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ACCOMMODATION
The entrance to the house leads you directly into the
dining room, where there is a large, rustic dining table with room to seat ten
plus highchairs. There is also a comfortable seating area arranged around a log
burning fire where you can enjoy cosy, out of season evenings watching satellite
TV (with English channels).
At the rear of the dining room two steps lead
down into the modern, fully fitted kitchen which has a dishwasher, washing
machine, full sized cooker and hob, microwave and everything you need for a
family holiday. The door between the kitchen and dining room can be shut to keep
little people out when required.
At the side of the dining room, there are a
further small set of steps leading to a large double bedroom with views over the
garden, a large ensuite shower room and a separate WC. This may be the perfect
set up for families enjoying a holiday in the company of grandparents, as they
are self contained here and do not need to worry about the stairs (or the early
risers upstairs!).
The door on the other side of the dining room leads to the
reading room which has comfortable seating and bookcases full of books and board
games.
The TV room is next door and offers even more comfy seating arranged
around the TV (with English channels). Guests can choose to watch different
channels on the TV in the dining room so no fighting over who watches
what!
Stairs from the TV room lead up to a large landing with bedrooms
leading off. The upstairs has many exposed oak beams, some of which are low so
please do be careful!
The first bedroom is a double with exposed beams and a
modern ensuite shower room. There is a small window overlooking the garden so
guests can lie in bed and enjoy the view over the fields beyond. Bedroom two
next door has two single beds with matching bedside tables and a velux window
with blind above the bed. Bedroom three is another double room with loads of
space for a cot and views over the garden and countryside. There is a huge built
in cupboard with lots of room for storing cots or toys as well as clothes. This
bedroom has a modern ensuite shower room attached.
Across the hallway is the
family bathroom with a bath, perfect for bathing small children.
The final
bedroom upstairs has twin beds and views over the pool and countryside. This
bedroom is reached via 3 steps and there is a curtain in place of a door so the
room may be better suited to older children or adults.
There are small stairs
in places - Stairgates are provided for use if needed.
OUTSIDE LEISURE AREA
The swimming pool is fully
enclosed for maximum security and at the heart of the outside space. This
area can be seen on the drive up to the house, tempting you from the moment you
enter the grounds. The swimming pool measures 10 metres x 5 metres and is HEATED
to 5 degrees above ambient air temperature when needed, meaning you can make the
most of this feature during the cooler Spring and Autumn weeks. The pool has
Roman steps for safe and easy access and a ledge all the way around the pool at
a metre deep. The paved area is perfect for sunbathing on one of the many
loungers provided and the views of the fields and countryside beyond make it a
really lovely relaxing area.
Free WIFI extends to the pool area, if
required.
Directly outside of the farmhouse is a small enclosed shingled area
which runs the entire length of the house. This area has a table and chairs set
up for enjoying your morning coffee and a child's playhouse so little ones can
play happily and safely. Beyond this area is the main garden which is large and
open so ideal for running around, playing ball games and letting off steam.
Play equipment including swings and a slide, a large trampoline with a
safety enclosure, table tennis, large outdoors games such as Connect 4 and a
Boules pitch. There are picnic tables set up with parasols and a Weber gas BBQ
so outdoors dining is an easy option - Perfect for enjoying a lazy al fresco
meal whilst the children play happily nearby!
If you want to explore the
beautiful Poitou Charente countryside then there are bicycles on site for your
use, or you could make things more exciting by hiring a tandem or trailer for
the kids from the local bike hire firm who will deliver to your
door.
LOCATION
Petite Chataigne is situated in open countryside but has the
luxury of being just 2km from the nearest village, Pamproux, where you will find
the local shop, boulangerie, a small bar and an excellent butchers, doctors and
a pharmacy. For a wider choice, St Maixent l'Ecole is only 10 minutes in the car
(13km) and offers a wide choice of shops, hypermarkets and restaurants, as well
as a bustling market twice a week.
We have listed some attractions below, however there
is much more information available on beaches, attractions etc in the links box
at the top of this page to the right
There is a fishing lake at St Germier which is only
5 minutes away from the house - visitors need only turn up and pay to spend the
day fishing for trout or carp - you can take it back and cook it on the BBQ for
supper?
Les Forges golf course is about a 20 minute drive away. The 27 hole
course is set on 110 ha of unspoilt land and during the Summer holidays, the
club organises ‘kids clinics' where children between the ages of 7 and 15 spend
the morning learning the basics of golf and two hours in the afternoon taking
part in various sports activities.
If you need some beach time to complete
your holiday then why not explore one of the many lake beaches in the area? Most
offer swimming, boating, canoeing and fishing, as well as restaurants and play
areas... you just need to find your favourite. Verruyes lakeside beach is 30
minutes away. If you prefer the coast, then La Rochelle is just over an
hour away and offers the traditional French seaside experience as well as
wonderful boutique shops, pavement dining and people watching and the largest
aquarium in Europe. Other lovely beaches also available in just over an hour's
drive.
Futuroscope is a futuristic theme park at Poitiers and is a great day
out for all the family where interactive adventures will delight and thrill -
the children will love it, adults too! - 40 minutes drive
Puys du Fou -
France's premier theme park is a must! Highly recommended. 45
minutes drive
Poitiers - A city to surprise and seduce you - 40
minutes
Cognac - home of Brandy - approx 2 hours
Finally, if you are
looking for good food then this area has lots to offer. The owner highly
recommends Sunday lunch at a nearby restaurant where 8 courses including wine
will set you back €38 per head... You will need book well in advance as the
quality of this restaurant means it gets booked up weeks
ahead.
Travel
Ferry Ports - St Malo 3 hours, Caen
4.5 hours, Calais 6 hours drive
Airports
- Poitiers 40 minutes, La Rochelle and
Nantes 1 hours drive
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FERRIES,
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