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Villas and Holiday Properties
to
let in
the Pitou-Charentes region
of France
Holidays in France
- holiday properties, villas, apartments, gites and village
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Les Glycines was originally a large working farm
built, over 200 years ago,
where humans lived in one half of the house and animals in the other with hay and corn being stored in the loft above! Over the years it has been converted to a high standard retaining much of the original charm and character but with the addition of all the modern comforts!
Now like a Small Country House Hotel, it offers delightful bedrooms (many with en-suite facilities) which are light, spacious and tastefully decorated in soft colours to enhance the exposed beams.
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Situated in an extremely peaceful and tranquil setting on the edge of a small hamlet surrounded by fields of corn, sunflowers and Parthenaise cattle being a breed of the region.
Only 5 minutes walk to the Château de Coudray-Salbart - a well preserved 13thcentury fortress overlooking the meandering Sèvres-Niortaise river and traditional wash-house. Echire village, famous worldwide for it’s butter, is just 5 minutes drive (2km) and offers a large Super U supermarket, with bakery, fresh fish, delicatessen and petrol forecourt, pharmacy, riding school/pony club.
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REF.380 |
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Echiré, Nr Niort
Poitou-Charentes |
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Sleeps 1 - 12 |
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Main House: Because the property has been built in the traditional way, it remains beautifully cool on the hottest of days and warm in the winter – with the back-up of either electric radiators or oil fired central heating. A new addition is Wi-fi internet access for your laptop or pocket PC.
All the Bedrooms are stylishly decorated offering clean and fresh, light and spacious accommodation with
hairdryer, bath towels, hand towels and facecloths. Emergency toiletries also available!
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Breakfast will be served in the vast Reception Room (11m x 5.5m) 33ft x 15ft. Decorated in soft hues of white and yellow with views overlooking the pool and gardens, offering plenty of light with high ceilings – or, if you prefer, and depending on the weather, you could have breakfast outside!
French breakfast consists of baguette, butter, jams, yogurts, fruit, tea/coffee. If you would prefer something else and for a small additional cost, please give 2 day’s notice or ask when booking and I will do my best! |
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First floor: Magnificently converted from an old attic with many original exposed beams offering light rooms with ample head-height and fully carpeted in a shade of pale oatmeal (sorry no outdoor footwear on this floor!)
Double Bedroom - Rose: Feature polished original wooden panelling and velux window. Spacious Shower Room: Corner fitted shower with sliding doors, large pedestal wash basin, w.c. Heated towel rail. Door from corridor and door from Luxury Bedroom. |
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Large Luxury Bedroom – Honeysuckle (Honeymoon Suite): Huge picturesque window, with romantic window seat, overlooking the magnificent Mulberry tree, pool and gardens. Definitely a Room with a View!
Large Luxury En-Suite Bathroom: Built-in wooden cupboard with enormous wash basin, bidet, w.c., wood panelled bath with shower mixer-taps, and fitted shelves, heated towel rail, velux window. (N.B. for the Honeymoon Suite you can choose to have a Luxury Bathroom or Luxury Shower Room en suite OR both! (additional cost for both). |
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Annexe – The Gîte, with access from the Main House from the Reception Room and offering:-
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Double Bedroom – Lavender also with double sprung sofa bed, pine wardrobe and 2 chests of drawers. This room has a lavender hedge outside the window and over-looks the gardens with the unusual Paulownia (foxglove tree).
Pretty Single Bedroom - Iris,
with single bed or bunk beds, hanging space, wicker 3-drawer unit and access to the patio/parking area.
Spacious Bathroom with mirrored double basin vanity unit, shaver point, towel rail, w.c., bath and shower with fitted glass shower screen. |
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The property is approached from a quiet country lane and the large & secluded private gardens are enclosed by a stone wall, laid to lawns with established trees, shrubs, orchard and an abundance of roses. In April/May the perfume from the 2 wisterias, lilac trees and Paulownia (foxglove tree) is gorgeous and the only sounds to be heard are from the woodpecker, hoopoe bird, redstart, black redstart and many others. |
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An ideal place to relax and re-charge your batteries away from the hustle, bustle and stress of everyday life.
Pool Area – large rectangular pool sheltered by the vast old stone barn having steps down to the shallow area and gently sloping to the deep end with fitted pool alarm.
Outside benches, table, chairs, sunbeds and mulberry tree acting as a parasol to provide shade in the heat of the day. This is the second sunniest region of France with over 2,500 hours of sunshine per year!
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The historic town of Niort, with its’ daily large covered food market, dungeon and excellent pedestrianised shopping centre is 15 minutes drive (11km) and offers a large selection of restaurants to suit all tastes.
Explore the labyrinth of inland waterways by traditional punt and the charming waterside villages of the Marais Poitevin (also known as “Green Venice” which is within 20 minute’s drive – 15 km). The area is perfect for walking and cycling, both on road and cross country and there are many trails available to explore.
Visit the elegant seaside resort of La Rochelle (photo below left) - an hour’s drive, with a large Aquarium & Museum of Mechanical Models. The gorgeous island of Ile de Re with it's sandy beaches and pretty harbours is accessible within minutes.
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Take the children to Futuroscope (photo right) at Poitiers – an amazing cinema park which is dedicated to the moving image or Puy du Fou for a voyage in time – gladiators, Vikings, medieval city, market town, & biggest stage in the world with extravagant technical effects and 1,000 actors!
Fresh water world of Pescalis with aquariums and aquatic garden, Mining Centre at Faymoreau,The Forest of Adventure at la Chapelle-St-Etienne, Mouton village at Vasles – dedicated to sheep, Silver Mines, Aboretum and Abbey at Melle, Roman remains at Saintes.
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Golf enthusiasts have a choice of two 18-hole Golf Courses – Golf du Petit Chêne, at Mazières en Gâtine is 15 minutes drive and offers a very pretty Par 72 course set amidst 63 hectares of wooded parklands and lakes with an impressive Chateau offering a bar and restaurant. Under cover practice area, putting green, further practice area, pro-shop.
Le Golf Club de Niort (Par 71) is situated on the outskirts of Niort town and offers practice areas, training bunkers, putting green, pitch & putt, pro-shop, bar, brasserie & restaurant.
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| The property is in the
Poitou-Charentes region |
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By Air:
Approximately 1½ hour’s drive to the property, you can fly into Nantes from Gatwick via BA and Air France.
Ryanair have a service to Nantes from Stansted Also flights from Southampton to La Rochelle via Flybe and Stansted to Poitiers and
La Rochelle via Ryanair.
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By Road:
The property is easily found and accessible from the A10 from Poitiers and A83 (E5) from Nantes to Bordeaux and makes an ideal stop-over for those going further South. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to St.Malo and the drive would take approx. 3hrs18 non-stop or from Caen 4hrs13. |
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Ideal for a stop-over on your way further South or for property hunters checking out the area.
Beautiful location for a Honeymoon – Honeymoon Package with Luxury Suite, Champagne, Flowers & Breakfast in your room.
Please do not hesitate to discuss your individual requirements which can be tailored to suit your own needs – I’m here to help you make you stay at Les Glycines really special.
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Bed & Breakfast (Chambres d’hôtes) in pretty bedrooms with en-suite bathroom/shower room.
Family suite available. Prices from £55 per night for 2 people. Minimum 2 nights.
Why not make your stay extra special by booking an English Tea on arrival with home-made cakes either served by the pool or indoors …mmm delicious – how do we survive without them!
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Prices are for one night and includes French breakfast
(Minimum 2 nights June -September)
Discounted rates apply for stays of 3 nights or more.
Arrival time after 16.00hrs with
Departure before 10.30hrs
There is a no smoking policy in the property and sorry but no pets allowed.
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Bed & Breakfast (Chambres d’hôtes)
All prices are per night and include French breakfast |
2 people
(twin or double room) |
£55 |
| Per child (under 14) |
£27 |
| Luxury First Floor Suite |
£65 |
| Honeymoon Package |
£125 |
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