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Summary
Fields surround this group of buildings,
nestling between two streams in a tranquil rural setting.
In many of which are the large granite boulders typical
of this area. In fact our house is built over one and
there are others in the garden. The main house, our home,
is built going down a slope and therefore on various levels,
the two gites sit side by side on level ground at right
angles to the main house and are both equipped to a high
standard, every effort has been made to give all members
of the family a holiday. Our 9x6 m pool is at your disposal
and so are the grounds where quiet places can be found
to sit and read, snooze or stargaze at night. Our neighbours
are a few cattle who generally don't disturb the peace
of La Porcherie, traffic is limited to the occasional
tractor so walking or cycling around is a pleasure. For
walkers we have a book of walks that can be borrowed.
Although the address is Trayes, we are in fact nearer
to Neuvy Bouin with its excellent bar/restaurant and post
point. Supermarket shopping is done in Secondigny 7 kms
away or Parthenay and Bressuire at 15 kms distance both
offer hypermarkets, other shops, interesting streets and
buildings to visit. Several nearby towns have street markets.
A list of shops, eating places and local amenities as
well as other tourist information can be found in both
gites and we are always willing to help with advice.
La Porcherie is about 3 hours from St Malo, just over
4 hours from Caen, Cherbourg or La Havre and about 5-6
hours from the short Channel crossings and the tunnel
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Accommodation
Both cottages are equiped to a high standard. All linen and hose towels are provided so that everyone has a holiday. The separate rear terraces overlook our pool which you are welcome to use at any time. The grounds of one and a quarter acres are bounded by two streams. There is plenty of room and plenty to do as well as relaxing with a good book. Golf, fishing, tennis, windsurfing, and riding are all within easy reach.
Both La Petite Maison and La Chaumière
have fully equipped kitchens with cooker, fridge/freezer,
dishwasher, microwave and washing machine. Each has a
kettle, toaster, coffee maker, iron and ironing board,
cooking utensils and all the crockery/cutlery/glasses
necessary for the allotted number of occupants.
A rear door opens onto a private terrace, with table,
chairs and barbecue, overlooking the swimming pool. All
household linen and towels are provided and swimming towels
can be hired at 2€ per person per week.
Bicycles can be borrowed at your own risk. |
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La
Petite Maison (sleeps 6 + cot/child's bed)
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La Petite Maison sleeps six adults and a young child or baby. There is a spacious lounge and a kitchen/dining room opening onto the terrace. The ground floor double bedroom has ensuite facilities and there are two twin bedded rooms and a bathroom upstairs.
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Kitchen: as above. There is
a table and six chairs and a sideboard. Double doors to
terrace and a hallway to the lounge.
Lounge: 3 piece suite, occasional chairs, coffee
table, bookcase with books to borrow, and a CD/cassette
player. Stairs leading to two bedrooms; a door to the
ground-floor bedroom; and a door to the front of the property.
Bedroom 1: double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers,
ensuite shower room and W.C. (ground floor room)
Bedrooms 2 & 3: twin beds with wardrobe and chest
of drawers.
Bathroom: shower, washbasin and W.C. |
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La Chaumière
(sleeps 4 + cot/child's bed)
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La Chaumiere is a two bedroomed cottage easily accommodating four adults and a young child or baby. The living area opens onto the terrace. |
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Living Kitchen: fully equipped
corner kitchen, table and four chairs, sofa and two occasional
chairs. There is a bookcase with a supply of books and
a CD/cassette player. Double doors to the terrace, a door
to the front of the property, stairs to bedrooms and an
archway to a lobby of which is the shower room with washbasin
and W.C.
Bedroom 1: double bed with chest of drawers and
wardrobe.
Bedroom 2: twin beds, chest of drawers and hanging
space for clothes. |
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The Region
This area of Deux-Sèvres is undulating
with some wooded area and a number of étangs (small lakes).
It is ideal for bird watching, cycling or walking if you
want to give the car a rest. Nearby, at Secondigny is
a Plan d'Eau (lake) with water-based activities, pedalloes,
a large outdoor pool, play area and restaurant overlooking
the lake. At Mazières is an 18-hole golf course, about
25 minutes away. There are tennis courts at Largeasse
(5 mins), horse riding in the vicinity and numerous forest
walks within easy reach.
For those seeking the sea,Rochelle and the Vendee coast
are about an hour's drive away. Also within easy reach
is the Marais poitevin, a maze of waterways/canals reclaimed
from the sea, which can be explored by punt, or small
boat, hired in some of the small towns.
For spectacle seekers there is the internationally famous
FUTUROSCOPE at Poitiers and becoming equally well regarded
PUY du FOU extravaganza, both about an hour away plus
Pierre Brun's adventure park is half an hour away.
For historians we are within reach of the towns of Bressuire,
Niort, Poitiers and Parthenay with it's medieval streets
and ramparts. The wonderful towns and chateaux of the
Loire valley are ideally situated for a visit.
A full calendar of summer events in the Departement is
available in each cottage (gîte) including details of
parks, chateaux museums, festivals and other places of
interest.
This is rural France, quiet and stress free, but there
are also a large number of unusual places to visit and
customs to observe, as well as a wide variety of wildlife.
Opened in 2001 at Moncoutant, 12 kms away, is PESCALIS,
Europe's largest inland fishing village with 100 hectares
(approx. 240 acres) of lakes and ponds. Facilities include;
hire of equipment, lessons and sale of equipment. No permits
necessary, open all year. |
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Prices (2013
bookings)
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prices per week |
La Petite Maison |
La Chaumière |
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Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov |
£250 |
£200 |
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Mar, April, May (to 23rd) |
£300 |
£250 |
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May (24th) - July (to 13th) |
£475 |
£350* |
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July (14th) - August |
£575 |
£400 |
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Sept |
£400 |
£300 |
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*£300 for occupancy of only 2 people
There is a 10% surcharge for single
week bookings from mid-July to end of August.
Swimming towels 2€ per person; extra bed 20€;
Cot 15€ where over and above the number of beds;
High chair; no charge
All charges per week and payable locally.
Heating: Electricity, wood or gas
will involve a small extra charge.
25% deposit with reservation. [This is required before a booking can be confirmed and is NON-REFUNDABLE. You are advised to take out a Travel Insurance policy with a cancellation clause.]
Refundable security deposit of £100 per cottage/gite
Winter or long lets by special arrangement. |
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