3 Bedroom Gite in Parthenay

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Pretty gite-adjacent to property #17795. Sleeps 6 or ideal for rental together with property #17795 for a larger group of up to 12 people.

Le Gite:
This typical gite has an enclosed garden, with beautiful views over open countryside, the famous Gatine. Le Gite retains original features including an oak turned staircase and wooden floors. The view from the balcony of the 2nd floor bedroom is stunning. The shared pool and hot tub are set in a large terrace with plenty of room for soaking up the sun or just lounging in the hammock. There are wonderful views over open countryside from the pool and gardens. The nearest village of Azay-sur-Thouet is close enough to walk to and has a baker for your morning croissants and a butcher; there is also a mobile pizza van on Friday night which comes highly recommended. There are many interesting places to visit nearby within the Poitou-Charentes region and several of the beautiful chateaux of the Loire region are within easy reach for a day trip.
The medieval town of Parthenay is only 10 minutes drive from the properties. Wander through the cobbled St Jacques area with its enamelling and sculpture workshops; there is also a market on Wednesday mornings.
The larger towns of Niort and historic Poitiers provide more extensive shopping. There are plenty of interesting places to visit.

For winter rents, the gite has heating and a traditional wood burning stove. Please note that the spiral staircase in the property is quite steep and may not be suitable for very young children. We can provide a high chair if requested.

Outside:
The 9m x 5m swimming pool is situated in a paved terrace next to the garden. There are sun loungers, parasols, a hammock and tables and chairs. There is also a swing for younger children.The pool has a sliding cover which guarantees warmer water temperatures, but also gives the freedom of the outdoors. The pool can normally be used from April to October in comfort and is both fenced and alarmed to comply with French regulations. The hot tub is next to the pool and provides the perfect way to relax at the end of the day.

Travel:
The area is well served by low cost airlines for flights from UK. The nearest airports are Poitiers 1 hour; La Rochelle and Angouleme 1.5 hours. Nantes and Limoges are about 2 hours drive.
Approx driving times from the ports are 6 hours from Calais/Boulogne, 4.5 hours from Dieppe and 4 hours from Caen. A car is essential. Paris is 90 minutes on the TGV from Poitiers.

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The wood-floored living room is lovely and bright with a wood burning stove, satellite TV and DVD player. Large dining table with seating for 6. Plenty of comfortable seating. Kitchen: Fully fitted with microwave, dishwasher, electric oven/ hob, washing machine and fridge/freezer. Bedroom 1 on 1st floor bedroom with double bed. Wooden floor and original stone fireplace. Bedroom 2 large triple room on 2nd floor with 1 double and 1 single. Balcony with lovely view. Bedroom 3 with single bed on ground floor with small mezzanine/sitting area. En-suite bathroom on 1st floor, with bath,shower and toilet. Separate shower on ground floor. Separate toilet and wash basin on ground floor. En suite toilet and wash basin in triple room. Towels and bed linen are provided. Please bring your own pool towels.

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Take a punt (and a picnic)out on the Marais-Poitevin- a beautiful area with a maze of waterways.Many of the magnificent chateaux of the Loire Valley can be seen in a day trip.The lovely, historic towns of Saumur and Thouars are within 1 hour drive as are the Theme Parks of Futuroscope and Puy du Fou. The Valley of Apes (Valle des Singes), where the apes wander free amongst the guests, is a great day out, for adults and children alike. A visit to La Rochelle is a must for its beaches, old harbour and excellent places to eat and drink, with street entertainers on summer nights. Visit Cognac, tour the distilleries and take a trip on the river.The ancient town of Saintes provides an interesting day out. Mervent provides opportunities for lots of outdoor activities including kayaking and canoeing on the large lake.The pretty village of Vouvant nearby is worth a stop on the journey home.

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Price Table				Season Rate
Date Price January/February 400 Euros March 500 Euros April 600 Euros May/June 720 Euros July/August 770 Euros September 660 Euros October 500 Euros November/Dec 400 Euros Dec 22 - Jan 05 600 Euros				Low Season Price:	€400 per Week
				High Season Price:	€770 per Week

Prices are in Euros per week. Short breaks are available off-peak. Please contact us for details. Fuel for the woodburning stoves can be provided at cost. Additional charge of 35 Euros per week. To secure your booking, we require a 25% deposit and the balance is payable 8 weeks prior to arrival. A refundable deposit of 200 Euros is payable at the time of payment of final balance, and this will be returned in full providing there are no damage or breakages and that the property has been left clean and tidy. Payments can be made by Money Order or Direct Bank Deposit. Changeover day is Saturday, but we can be flexible outside of the peak seasons. Arrival time is after 3 pm and we ask that you leave by 10 am on the day of departure to allow the house to be prepared for the next guests' arrival.

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