ynyswen

Accommodation
Layout of the property. there is level access throughout house, apart from the two upstairs bedrooms] and a large level garden. Everything is private; nothing has to be shared.

·Large modern kitchen; fully equipped, including dishwasher; 8 place oak farmhouse table, fridge and fridge-freezer
·Spacious lounge; TV, video, DVD[Divx], British TV through sky package
·Master bedroom [accessed from the lounge]; king-size bed with en-suite bidet and wash basin [shower and toilet will be added by 2008].
·Bedroom 2; bunk beds plus a double bed
·Bathroom; luxury bath with multi action shower, washbasin, toilet.
·Separate toilet
·Conservatory, with table tennis table; French doors leading to the garden
·Off the conservatory, another toilet
·Day room/ extra bedroom with bed settee [separated by a door from the conservatory]. French doors leading to garden
·Narrow stone staircase leading to;
·Bedroom 3: 2 single beds, washbasin
·Bedroom: double bed
·Games room with pool table

An IKEA high chair is available on request. Additional highchairs can also be supplied. A travel cot is available. A standard cot, which will fit in either bedroom, can be supplied, if preferred.

The kitchen

New kitchen units with a large original fireplace and chimney breast with fitted log burner; guests regularly comment that the kitchen is very well equipped. Ample dishes, cutlery, glasses and utensils are provided. Equipment includes: electric double oven, 5 burner gas hob, electric toaster, electric kettle, microwave, dishwasher, large fridge and a fridge freezer, ample cupboard space, electric iron, washing machine, ironing board between bathroom and kitchen; ample outside washing line, pegs

The heated pool

The private tiled pool area is separated from the garden by fencing and a gate.
The swimming pool is 10m x 5m, with extended roman steps at one side; it is ‘shelved’ all the way around, 1m deep at the shallow end and gently slopes to 2m at the deep end. Temperature set between 28 - 30 degrees
Poolside furniture provided

The large barbeque complete with utensils, is a permanent feature

The garden

This is a wonderful feature, very large, mature and full of interesting trees and shrubs; it has been beautifully planned. There is plenty of room to sit, stroll and play. Ample garden furniture is provided. We think it is fantastic!

The house, pool and gardens are all private, for exclusive use of our guests -Nothing has to be shared!
Availablity: season at Ynyswen runs from Easter - end of October. The pool is heated during this time

Parking

The front of the house faces open fields; the road between the house and field is sign-posted “No Entry” several metres from the first entrance so that cars can be parked on the road or grassy areas along the frontage or in either drive, but small children should be warned that cars could turn in. This area is great for ’hardcourt’ tennis and other ball games.   Cars can also be parked on the gravel drive on the left of the property.   We use this property ourselves, with the family and 4 grandchildren; it’s great!

Prices   2008

From £605 to £1535, depending on number of guests, time of year and length of stay..
Linen can be provided £7 per person per week
Towels can be provided at £5 per set.
A security charge will be applied, this is fully refundable if no damage to property
Availablity: season at Ynyswen runs from Easter - end of October. The pool is heated during this time

LOCATION
The village

Nieul has 2 boulangeries, boucherie, a ‘spar’ type shop, a bar, restaurant, excellent creperie, post office, bank, chemist, doctors’ surgery, and flour mill, playing fields. Locals are very helpful and friendly.   A visit to the Abbey Royale is recommended.

On the edge of the Marais Poitevin, the house is 10 minutes walk from the historic Abbey Royal in the village of Nieul sur L’Autrise. The Abbey at Maillezais is just 5 minutes drive away and the ‘plage ‘ at Chassenon is only 7 Km [ lake with bathing and water sports].
Many tings to do in the area - something for all ages!
Situated in between Niort and Fontenay le Comte, it is just a few kilometres from the A83 motorway, thus convenient for travel by road from the direction of Paris [A10] or Rennes / Nantes [A83].
St Malo is 3 hours drive            Ferry discount available
Boulogne is 6-7 hours drive
Ouistream/Caen is 4/5 hours.
La Rochelle airport 45 mins;
Limoges 3 hours
Bordeaux 2 ½ hours