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Villas and Holiday Properties
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in Poitou-Charentes , France
Holidays in France
- holiday properties, villas, apartments, gites and village
houses
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Les Glycines was originally a large
working farm 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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| Echiré,
Nr Niort
Poitou-Charentes |
| Sleeps
8 to 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 full oil fired central heating and an open
log fireplace. All the rooms are stylishly decorated offering
clean and fresh, light and spacious accommodation.
Vast Reception Room (11m x 5.5m) 33ft
x 15ft. Decorated in soft hues of white and yellow with
both antique and modern furniture with feature stone open
fireplace, 4 large double glazed windows and half glazed
front door overlooking the pool and gardens, offering plenty
of light with high ceilings, beams, TV with video and CD
players, plus Wi-fi internet access for your laptop or pocket
PC. There are wo comfortable sofas (3-seater and 2 seater).
Dining Area with Pine Dining Table with 6 chairs, tiled
floor.
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| Fully equipped Country
Kitchen with electric hob, fan oven and grill. Built-in
fridge, dishwasher, ample storage and cupboard space.
Study Area: (4.5m x 4m) 12ft
x11ft. Door to Pool & Gardens, Stone steps to old wooden
door leading to First Floor.
Family Suite: Forget-me-not
Bedroom (4.5m x 4m) 12ft x 11ft. Two single ornate iron beds.
Windows overlooking pool and garden. Door to closet with hanging
rail and shelves. Door to small Lobby leading to further
bedroom and: Shower Room: Fitted
vanity unit with mirrored back and wash basin, enclosed shower,
w.c.
Cornflower Bedroom (below left) (4.5m x 4m)
12ft x 11ft. Double bed, free standing hanging and shelved
wardrobe, door leading to pool and gardens. |
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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!)
Enclosed staircase having large stairwell with brass candelabra
and wooden display shelf. Light corridor with door to:
Double Bedroom - Rose: Feature polished original
wooden panelling leading to large dressing room with hanging
rails. 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 Double
Bedroom - Honeysuckle: Huge picturesque window overlooking
the magnificent Mulberry Tree, pool and gardens. Further window
overlooking gardens. Built-in wardrobe cupboard. Plenty of
storage provided by old Victorian wash stands, pine chest
of drawers, further chest of drawers. Door leading to: Large
Luxury En-Suite Bathroom: Built-in wooden
cupboard with vast wash basin, bidet, w.c. wood panelled bath
with shower mixer-taps, and fitted shelves, heated towel rail,
velux window.
Annexe – The Gîte, with access
from the Main House from the Reception Room and offering:-
Double Bedroom – Lavender with double sprung
sofa bed, pine wardrobe and 2 chests of drawers, hairdryer.
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 hanging space, wicker 3-drawer unit and access
to the patio/parking area.
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| Spacious Bathroom
with mirrored double basin vanity unit, shaver point,
towel rail, w.c., bath and shower with fitted glass shower
screen.
Utility Room with washing
machine iron, ironing board. Plenty of storage space for bicycles.
Electricity, linen and towels included (pool towels and additional
cleaning service extra)
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| The property is approached
from a quiet country lane through double wooden gates with
a graveled driveway leading to the front of the house and
also going to the hanger where there is shaded parking for
2/3 cars.
Large & secluded private gardens 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. An ideal place to relax and re-charge your batteries
away from the hustle, bustle and stress of everyday life.
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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! Outdoor eating area and BBQ. |
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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
(below left) 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 (below right)
- an hour’s drive, and there are numerous other historic
towns and places to explore.
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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
Poitou-Charentes |
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Travel By Air
Approximately 1½ hour’s drive to the property,
you can fly into Nantes from Gatwick via BA and Air France.
Ryanair is offering a NEW service to Nantes from Stansted starting
11 January 2006 and is currently offering Free and Bargain flights
(see their website).
Also flights from Southampton to La Rochelle via Flybe and Stansted
to Poitiers and
La Rochelle via Ryanair.
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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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accommodation is very flexible and is perfect for small groups
up to 12 max.
Ideal for large families, group of friends, golf enthusiasts,
artists, bird-lovers, cyclists, etc.
Only well behaved guests who will respect my home need apply!
Final payment due 8 weeks before arrival. Damage deposit of
£150 p.w. refunded within 2 weeks of your departure.
Please do not hesitate to discuss your individual
requirements which can be tailored to suit your own needs
– I’m here to help you.
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Electricity, Linen
& Towels, and Final Cleaning are included in the price
(pool towels and an additional cleaning service available
at an extra price).
All bed linen & towels are changed weekly.
Booking ‘weeks’ don’t necessarily have to
be Saturday to Saturday but we do request that guests leave
the accommodation before 10.00 to allow plenty of time for
cleaning before new guests arrive after 16.00.
Minimum stay is one week.
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| A security deposit
of £500 is payable by the client with the balance of
the total cost.
The deposit is held by the owners against
any damage, breakage or loss or additional cleaning costs
over and above that normally acceptable which occurs during
the client's occupancy, refunded within 2 weeks of your departure,
by post.
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| SEASONS
& WEEKLY RATES |
| July
& August |
£1,500 |
| Christmas and New Year |
£1,500 |
| April, May, June & September |
£1,200 |
| Other dates |
£950 |
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