Les Garnes
Large house located on edge of quiet hamlet

Private Heated Swimming Pool,  large garden

Pool Table room and Table Tennis

5 Large bedrooms - sleeps up to 12 plus a baby
Les Garnes,5 bedroomed French Holiday Homes, South Vendee, Westerm Loire region of France
Les Garnes         5 Large Bedrooms - sleeps up to 12 plus a baby
Les Garnes is a large 5 bedroomed house on the edge of a peaceful hamlet, ST MARTIN DES FONTAINES.
The property is set in 3/4 acre of garden and has a private HEATED swimming pool.
It is set in the South Vendee and is surrounded by fields of sunflowers, maize and wheat, Les Garnes is only 10 minutes drive from the historic town of FONTENAY-LE-COMTE and  MERVENT, an area of forests and lakes. The area is only three hours from the port of St. Malo and close to the West Coast of France:
Private outdoor heated swimming pool at Les Garnes
pool and outside dining area
Accommodation
Les Garnes is ideal for holidaymakers who enjoy day trips to places of interest on and around the Atlantic coast, yet it is just far enough from those main tourist areas to be totally tranquil; the pattern of French rural life soon envelops holidaymakers here.

The house has five large bedrooms:
Double bedroom 1(ground floor)  Super King size bed which can be converted to 2 singles if preferred
Double bedroom 2 [ first floor]
Large bedroom 3 ; 4 singles
Double bedroom 4 with en-suite facilities
Bedroom 5;  3 singles [the  2 singles can be put next to one another, just ask us for a king size quilt
plus cots; full size and travel [ can be located to suit needs] + high chairs on request
bed settee in the salon

The fitted kitchen is very well equipped; it has a brand new Range cooker, microwave, dishwasher and a fridge freezer. A wide archway separates it from the dining area. Dining area seats 12+.  Lounge has comfortable seating, Satellite (40" LCD) TV, DVD, Videos, Books and games.  
There is a very large utility room, containing a sink, an automatic washing machine as well as an additional fridge-freezer.
There are two bathrooms, [plus the ensuite], both with washbasin, toilet and shower; one of these being on the ground floor. There is also a separate toilet on the ground floor.

There is a large pool table room and an adjoining table tennis room indoors.

Outside is a large terrace area, BBQ, private heated swimming pool which is fenced off for security and plenty of garden furniture.  Lovely large 3/4 of an acre garden.
The private 10x5m swimming pool is fenced and secluded; it is not shared or overlooked.
This will be HEATED from May  to early October
The sunny three-quarters of an acre garden is enclosed; cars are parked within the gates.
Garden furniture, football goals, boules court and a barbecue are provided
Location
Located in the village of St Martins des Fontaines which is in the South Vendee.  The village itself has a local bar which is 5 minutes walk away and also provides pizzas and simple meals.
L’HERMENAULT is 3 km. away.  This village has a supermarket, boulangerie, Post Office, banks, chemist shop (English spoken), doctors and dentist, public swimming pool,  tennis courts and sports hall.
The popular supermarkets Le Clerc and Hyper U are located in Fontenay-le-Comte (10 minute drive). Discovering gourmet restaurants, visiting the Chateau and the Saturday market or just walking along the banks of the river Vendee, the ambience of the town is totally French.
There are many places to visit and activites for all ages and preferences - something for everyone.

Files containing ideas about ‘places to go and things to do’ are available at Les Garnes; guests are adding to these every year. In addition to La Rochelle and other resorts, you may consider visiting:                     
Picturesque La Rochelle - 45 minutes drive.
Popular beach resorts such as La Tranche sur Mer  - less than an hour away. 
Saumur, heart of the Loire Valley, 75 minutes drive
Poitiers and Futuroscope,  about 90 minutes drive
Cognac and Bordeaux, less than 3 hours drive
Puy de Fou - a very French theme park, history comes alive!!, less than an hour
Restaurant in St. Cyr des Gats (good value!!), 5 minutes drive
Mervent - 10 minutes drive

Travel Times:
St Malo - 3 hours
Caen - 4 to 4.5hours
Cherbourg 4.5 to 5 hours drive
Calais - 6 hours drive
Contact us for excellent ferry discounts
La Rochelle Airport - 45 minutes
Poitiers Airport - 1 hour 15 minutes
Nantes - 1 hour 10 minutes
 
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     Mobile  07505 805370
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Property Ref:  FR 114
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Our season at present runs from early May till October. Changeover day Saturday during peak season
  01 May         -   21 May           £875   per week
  22 May         -   25 June         £1095  per week
  26 June        -   09 July          £1315   per week
  10 July          -    23 July         £1755   per week
  24 July          -   27 August    £1975   per week
  28 August    -   10 Sept         £1535  per week
  11 Sept        -   01 October   £1095  per week
    Price negotiable out of season
Linen £7 per person per week[ bedding is included]; towels £5 per set
Security deposit of £200 will be charged - this will be refunded if no damage to property or breakages