4 Bedroom(s) Sleeps 12
The Wheelhouse is a converted Water
Mill set in several acres of private land, located in the Vendée region of
Western France. It has four bedrooms and can accommodate 12 people. The
Wheelhouse has a large private heated swimming pool, large private gardens, and
a unique character.
ACCOMMODATION
Four good sized bedrooms
(Rm1 - 2 x Double beds, Rm2 - Double bed, Rm3 - Double Bed + Bunk bed, Rm4 - 4 x
Singles{2 pairs bunks}), all quilts, pillows & covers provided for up to 10
people.
Double height Galleried lounge/dining area with exposed original
18th century oak beams and traditional style log burning stove.
Large
fully equipped kitchen (cooker, microwave, very large fridge/freezer,
dishwasher, automatic washer/dryer machine etc.
Bathroom & shower
room each with WC.
Video & DVD Players, UK Satelite TV (Large
Widescreen) system (for non encrypted UK TV and radio channels e.g. BBC1, BBC2,
ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky News, Channel5, Cartoon Channel, Radio 5 etc).
2nd small TV and video in one bedroom.
Garden furniture, stone barbeque, decking area with
furniture round pool, table tennis room (in double garage) with table that can
be moved outside.
The following list of equipment for infants -
Mothercare Berwick Cott [White], Mothercare Continental Foam Mattress [White],
Mothercare Tilly & Thomas bath [White], Mothercare Miami Citrus Check High
Chair, and second Ikea high chair. (Extra can be provided on
request)
Wheelhouse
4 bedroomed converted
Water Mill
Tranquil
Location, set in several acres of Private land
Heated Swimming Pool
Sleeps up to 12
Property Ref: FR124
LOCATION
The Wheelhouse is located on the outskirts of the village of
L'Hermenault in the South Vendee.
A tranquil location, yet conveniently
situated to various amenities. The village is less than 1 kilometre away,
and has a lovely boulangerie, mini supemarket, tobac, post office, banks,
English speaking Doctor etc.
The nearest town is the renaissance town of
Fontenay le Comte which has many restaurants, cafes, shops, supermarkets
etc. This is 15 minute drive away.
More information of Vendee beaches, activities,
attractions, lakeside beaches etc can be found at the top of this page in the
links box to the right
La Rochelle is France's 2nd largest boat building
port and the historic Vieux Port remains largely unchanged. A daily fish market
can be found in the old town until 12:00 midday. The port is very attractive and
waterside cafés and restaurants offer a relaxing break. The seafood platters are
their speciality and are excellent especially for large groups, where a single
huge dish of shellfish is produced.
Futuroscope is situated near
Poitiers, it combines latest cinematic developments with the entertainment and
fun of a theme park. there are a dozen or so main attractions comprising some of
the largest cinema screens in the world (seven storeys high), 3-d special
effects, flight simulators, cinema seats on hydraulic pedestals, all around
cinema with picture that extends underneath you, 360degree cinema screens, huge
curved screens etc.
Mervent is only a short bike ride from L'Hermenault,
it has a dam and a large reservoir. The area has been developed with tourism in
mind. There are large wooded areas ideal for walking and particularly mountain
biking. There are places where pedalos and wind surfers can be hired, and wind
surfing lessons are offered at reasonable rates. There are also restaurants, a
small zoo and a very extensive fun park known as 'Pierre Brune', which has
dozens of rides from castles, crazy bikes, and slides to hamster wheels and
see-saws. This is good value at approximately £3.
Venise Vert is the
canal system the Vendée is famous for. There are numerous places (Maillezais is
one of the best, 20 min drive from L'Hermenault) where small rowing boats can be
hired (with or without guides). Maps are provided and you can navigate round
canal systems to set routes.
Puy de Fou is well worth a visit, by day
there is a theme park which includes mediaeval jousting, villages with
traditional crafts and actors dressed in the period of the day. The highlight is
a twice daily display of falconry. The display is held in an amphitheatre with
hawks, falcons and eagles swooping over the crowd and collecting food from the
falconers who are dressed in traditional costume. This includes every bird of
prey you have ever imagined including some enormous vultures. Great fun and
highly professional ! By night during the summer Puy de Fou is renowned for
holding France's foremost Son et Lumière spectacle. This is a re-enactment of
the dress history in full costume by night and includes battle scenes, village
life and laser special effects set around a castle and lake. It includes a cast
of hundreds of locals and is carried out on Friday and Saturday nights. Every
show is sold out in the height of summer, but tickets can be booked in advance.
There is also an English translation available on cassette. If you wish to go to
the evening event and get the translation this can be booked in advance by
credit card.
Île de Ré is a quiet island off La Rochelle, a new road
bridge makes it accessible by car. It is picturesque and has numerous beaches,
cafés, towns and parks. The cost for the toll bridge is approximately £10 but is
free if you cycle or walk out to the island. There is also a very good value
golf course on the island.
Cognac is approximately 1½ hours drive south and well worth a visit
for the connoisseur. In the centre of the town the best tour is that of the
Otard distilleries, where cognac has been made for hundreds of years. A sample
session follows the tour, but drivers beware, new laws on drink driving are more
strict than UK.
Saumur is more for the wine buff, it is similar distance
north and this town on the Loire also offers numerous caves (cellars) along with
various historic buildings.
St Emilion is ½ hour drive south of Cognac,
this historic wine producing region is for the red wine enthusiasts and boasts
excellent tours of vineyards and historic sites.
Beaches in the Vendée
are excellent, clean and sandy. The nearest are approximately 40km away and take
a little under an hour to reach. There are three resorts next to each other on
the coast, la Tranche-sur-Mer, l'Aiguillon-sur-Mer, and la Faute-sur-Mer . All
are excellent for families, for the larger more touristy type of resort les
Sables-d'Olonne offers full facilities expected of a more commercialised resort.
This very popular resort is 70km away and takes approximately 1½ to
reach.
Vouvant is a quiet historic town with a church overlooking a
valley and river. There is a very good crêperie and pedalos can be hired out by
the hour. This is ideal for the kids as it is only 15 minutes away.
How to get here Fly to La Rochelle, Poitiers, Nantes,
Rennes
Ferry to St Malo,
Caen, Le Havre, Cherbourg Contact us for discounted ferry
prices.


PRICES 2012
28 October
- 30 March
2012
£720
30 March
- 12 April
£910
13 April
- 31 May
£720
01 June
- 28
June
£910
29 June
- 12 July
£1095
13 July
- 30 August
£1795
31
August
- 14 September
£1095
15 September
- 28 October
£720
Prices per week Inclusive of all Bills. All
bedding will be provided.
· The week runs Friday to Friday, 2:30pm arrival,
depart by 09:30am. This does not apply
low season when dates
can be negotiated.
· A £250 per week per dwelling cancellation deposit is
payable on booking.
· Full payment is due twelve weeks prior to rental
period.
· Deposit of £100 per week per dwelling is also payable with balance,
which is returned on
confirmation that place was left clean and tidy
as per instructions.
Contact Details
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Self Catering French Holiday Homes, Cottages & Gites with Pool in
Vendee, Western Loire