7 Bedroom Farmhouse in Chef Boutonne

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Les Hiboux is an 18th Century Charantaise Farmhouse and 3 Cottages, situated in a small hamlet with outstanding views, 5 km from the market town of Chef Boutonne in the Deux Sevres region of France. The 4 properties share a swimming pool and boules pitch in 3 acres of enclosed garden/grounds. 
 
Les Hiboux is owned by a couple, who know the importance of creating a holiday environment that maximises the enjoyment of both adults and children. To call the garden and grounds an adventure playground is perhaps an over-statement, but there is much to stimulate and provide hours of pleasure for all. This allows everyone to relax on the terrace or poolside, knowing that they don't have to continually think of what next to do .  
 
There is much of interest in the area and those without the constraints of school timetables can enjoy the location with all its peace and tranquillity. 
 
In the garden is a football pitch with goal posts, swings, slide and children's cabin. A sunken trampoline, a safely fenced carp pond and swimming pool of course. Two boules pitches allow children to use one while Mums and Dads can use the other. Bicycles for all ages and a games room with table tennis,  
table football, pool and darts are all available.  
To lighten the travel burden, cots, highchairs and other equipment are available upon request. Videos and DVDs are also available for your entertainment. 
 
The properties consist of “La Grange”, (sleeps 12) 
“L’Hibou” (sleeps 10) and can also be linked with “Le Noisetier” (sleeps 6), 
and also “La Vieille Maison” (sleeps 6). 
La Grange has 2 double bedrooms, 3 twin and 1 en-suite double with a further 2 bathrooms. 
L'Hibou has 2 double bedrooms, 1 double with a single, and a triple room all of which are en-suite. There is also a downstairs shower room. 
Le Noisetier has 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms and 2 shower rooms. 
La Vieille Maison has 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms and 2 shower rooms. 
 
Airports - Poitiers (1hr), Angouleme (50mins) La Rochelle (1.5hr), Limoges (2hr) or Tours (2hr) from Stansted. From Birmingham, Dublin or Southampton to La Rochelle, with Ryanair. Bristol to La Rochelle with Easyjet. Gatwick to Nantes (2hr drive) with BA/Air France. Bristol to Bordeaux (2hr) Flybe. 
Car hire available at all airports.  
Train, Eurostar Waterloo via Lille (or Paris) to Poitiers. 
Drive, Eurotunnel to Calais (7.5hr drive). 
Ferry, St Malo (5hr drive), Caen (5.5hr), Cherbourg, Le Havre, or Roscoff (all 7hr drive). Ferry to Calais (7.5hr drive). 
 
 
Deep in the French countryside this is truly a holiday haven. 

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The properties have fully fitted kitchens with washing machine and dishwasher, television, Dvd and Cd player. Linen and towels are provided. Each house has its own terrace, with patio furniture, and a communal barbecue area and is set in 3 acres of enclosed garden, with picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. The attractive properties share a gated 10x5m swimming pool. There are 2 boules pitches and 2 games rooms, with table-tennis, table football, a pool table and outdoor sports equipment. There are two fields, the first of which has a children’s area with swings, a slide, football goal posts and a large sunken trampoline. The lower field is left as a wildlife habitat, with a pathway cut around the perimeter, which leads to a children’s cabin. There are a variety of bikes to borrow. Cots, highchairs, stairgates and other equipment for children can be provided on request.

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Les Hiboux is situated in a small hamlet. In Chef Boutonne,10mins drive, there are restaurants and bars, supermarkets, and other small shops. There is a weekly market and tourist information there.  
Poitiers (1hr drive) has a great range of shops and Futuroscope. Vallee des Singes, (45mins) is an excellent day out. La Rochelle (1.5hrs) has a large marina and a great aquarium. Excellent beaches near La Rochelle. Cognac the home of brandy, is a 45 minute drive. The weather in this region is exceptionally good, and has France’s second highest number of sunshine hours per annum after the Côte d’Azur.  
Canoeing, kayaking and horseriding available locally. 
The Poitou-Charentes region has many delights. Its varied landscape is steeped in history and tradition. Visitors can explore picturesque hilltop villages and medieval towns, Romanesque churches and cathedrals, ancient abbeys, châteaux, museums, and art galleries.  
 

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Price Table				Season Rate
Season La Noisetier / LVM L'Hibou / La Grange Low 250 500 Medium 450 800 High 550 1100 Peak 750 1450				Low Season Price:	£250 per Week
				High Season Price:	£1,450 per Week

Please contact us for specific dates and prices of our properties or see our website www.leshiboux.com Lettings normally Saturday to Saturday. Prices include all utilities, linen and towels, and the "Taxe de Sejour", so no hidden costs. Usually no deposit required but visitors will be liable for any breakages. 20% deposit required on booking and then the remaining 80% of the total holiday cost is payable 12 weeks before arrival. Payment accepted by credit card or cheque, or via Paypal.

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