Vacation Rental Description
Chateau cottage comfortably sleeps 4-6 people and has been newly renovated, but retains its character with exposed beams, stones and a huge fireplace. It is on one level thus ensuring comfortable accommodation for the elderly and increased safety for young children.
The gite has been newly furnished to a high standard thus ensuring you will be comfortable during your stay with us. The gite has 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large living room, fully fitted dine in kitchen with exposed beams throughout. There are two bedrooms with double wardrobes in both: a double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, and a twin bedroom with 2 single beds.
There is also a family bathroom with power jacuzzi shower, toilet and washbasin.The living room is attractively furnished; it has UK satellite television, DVD and video player and a range of dvds,videos,books and games are supplied. There is a double sofa bed in the lounge if required.The kitchen is fully fitted including a washing machine,microwave, fridge/freezer and electric oven with gas hob; a cot and high chair can be made available upon request. The kitchen table will comfortably seat six people and everything you need is included within the kitchen including a corkscrew !Outside there is a large gravelled private patio area with BBQ, parasol and garden furniture.
Facilities
- Cable Satellite
- Dryer
- DVD
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Linen Service
- Microwave
- Amenity Parking
- Private Pool
There is an abundance of secure parking with each property.Outside each property benefits from a private gravelled patio area with BBQ, parasol and garden furniture. Both have outside lighting and the rear seating area at Eglise house is also undercover. There is a large in ground swimming pool, with sun loungers, benches and parasols; we also have a children's play area and a French boules court with seating too! The properties are open all year round, benefiting from oil-fired / electric central heating throughout and a wood burning fire in each lounge. The many acres of gardens benefit from landscaped pathways beside flower borders and a variety of fruit trees in the orchard. In addition chickens are located within the grounds in their own enclosure assuring guests of a plentiful supply of freshly laid eggs. The properties are situated amidst rolling countryside with outstanding views over the surrounding hills but located within easy reach of main attractions and larger towns.
Activities
There is a wealth of things to do in an area full of history.The Vendee Wars offer a fascinating insight into the regions history and there are many attractions as a result of that period. There are many chateauxs close to our properties all with their own story to tell.
A riding stable, the Poney club de menjopolis, is 2 mins from our gite where all abilities are welcome & prices start from 10 euros per hour for tuition.
Mervent Forest - nearby, a paradise for nature lovers & lots of sporting activities. You can explore the many marked footpaths by foot, cycle or horseback. All the lakes are suitable for swimming & you can hire sail boats and try your hand at archery. There is also an amusement park and superb small zoo with lions and bears.
Attractions in the surrounding countryside include the museums, windmills, clock chimes & paintball at Mouilleron-en-Pareds, hot air balloning from our own land, sailing at Lac de Rochereau and fishing/golf opportunities are endless.
Travel Options
- Travel Info: We are situated in a small pretty village Thouarsais Bouildroux in the heart of the Southern Vendee but well placed for all amenities and the fabulous pine forests and sandy beaches of the coast.The nearest village 2kms away has a boulangerie, Spa supermarket, charcuterie and bars and restaurant. La Chataigneraie is situated 10mins away which has a number of supermarkets and many other shops. Please refer to our map below for further information.