Vacation Rental Description
La Boufferie was part of a larger farm built about 150 years ago but is now a private residence with a land area of 5800 square metres. The meaning of La Boufferie is somewhat vague but we are assured by our French friends that it is slang for “the eating house”.
The Gite which has its own private entrance is the oldest part of La Boufferie and renovations have only recently been completed. The original oak beams and stone sink (where the woman of the house would prepare the rabbit or chicken for dinner) have been retained but we have added all the necessities of modern living for your comfort.
Downstairs the Gite consists of an open plan fitted kitchen and dining room with large refrigerator, full size gas cooker and microwave. There is a stone fireplace where visitors in the winter can sit around a roaring wood fire. Heat is also provided by central heating from the main house. The sitting room has two comfortable settees and a chair, a TV and DVD player. There is a selection of books, games and DVD’s on the bookshelves under the stairs.
Upstairs the large landing has a radiator and is equipped with a couchette which is made private by the use of curtains. Once again the original oak beams have been retained. There are two bedrooms, a double and a single; both have new mattresses on the oak beds. The bedrooms have their own electric radiators and sleep three persons, the couchette would be suitable for another or perhaps a child. The bathroom has a marble wash stand with modern basin & taps, a full size shower and a toilet. It is fully tiled. Hot water is supplied free from the main house. Central heating is available in winter months (additional cost).
The Gite opens directly onto our extensive gardens with many fruit trees, children’s play area, dining area with BBQ, wooded area and large parking area. A path through our small woods leads directly onto a track which can be followed into the small village of La Foret De Tesse (2Km). The nearest shop and restaurant are in the pretty little village of Montjean some 2.5Km to the North.
Futuroscope )science theme park) is within easy reach. There is swimming at our local lake with man made beach only 5 minutes away.
Please give us a ring on our UK number which will dial direct to our French line. Call cost to you is only 3p per minute. Phone is always answered by an English speaking person. Alternatively send us an email with your contact details and we will be pleased to ring you back.
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Cooking Utensils
DVD
Heating
Kitchen
Linen Service
Microwave
Open Fire
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
Shared Pool
Sterio
TV
Washer
La Boufferie Gite has its own private entrance from the gardens and is the oldest part of La Boufferie. Tastefully renovated, the original oak beams and stone sink (where the woman of the house would prepare the rabbit or chicken for dinner) have been retained but we have added all the necessities of modern living for your comfort.
Downstairs the Gite consists of an open plan fitted kitchen and dining room with large refrigerator, full size gas cooker and microwave. There is a stone fireplace where visitors in the winter can sit around a roaring wood fire. There is also central heating radiators. The sitting room has two comfortable settees and a chair, a TV and DVD player. There is a selection of books, games and DVD’s on the bookshelves under the stairs.
Upstairs the large landing leads to 2 bedrooms and also a couchette suitable for a 4th person or child. The extensive gardens/orchard is equiped with an above ground pool.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Playground
Cinema
Fishing
Golf
Kayaking
Restaurant
Shopping
Tennis
Theme park
Zoo/Wildlife
There is a lake with man made beach (swimming/fishing) only 5 minutes North of La Boufferie.
The beaches at Royan and La Rochelle are a 90 minute drive away on the exceptionally good French roads (it’s still a pleasure to drive here) and the zoo at La Palmyre has got to be one of the best in Europe, well worth a visit.
If it’s shopping you love then Angouleme to the south (40 minutes) has some superb shops and restaurants both in the beautiful town centre and the surrounding shopping malls. Poitiers is about the same distance, but to the north, again with good shopping and of course the famous Futuroscope science theme park. The major city of Bordeaux is within easy driving distance or you might like to take the high speed TGV train from Ruffec.