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Villas and Holiday Properties
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let in
the Poitou-Charentes region of France
Holidays in France
- holiday properties, villas, apartments, gites and village
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Welcome to Sunny-Holidays.com
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This renovated Granary sits on the
banks of the river Thouet and enjoys fantastic views of the weir,
the river and the rural village of Louin.
The Mill Cottage was a former Granary which supplied grain some
125 years ago to the Mill. The old Mill Cottage has been sympathetically
restored retaining many of its original features such as original
fireplaces, beams, stonework, flagstones, and an old charcoal oven.
It is without doubt, the premier location within the village of
Louin. The old Mill building is approximately 35yrds away from the
Mill Cottage. The original walls of the old Mill are still standing
and although the Mill no longer operates, it still has its own functioning
sluice gate and mill pool.
There is a large above ground inflatable pool available for use
by guests.
Riverside Holiday Gîte sleeps 4. Bed & Breakfast
also available on short duration.
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| REF.396 |
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| Louin,
Deux-Sevres, Poitou-Charentes |
| Sleeps
4
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The old Mill Cottage has been sympathetically restored retaining
many of its original features such as original fireplaces, beams,
stonework, flagstones, and an old charcoal oven.
Lounge:
Original stone fireplace with inset log burner, and an original
charcoal oven.
French style day-bed/settee, 2 wicker armchairs, coffee table.
Kitchen: Exposed original stonework, beams,
fireplace, flagstones set into the tiled floor.
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The kitchen has: fridge with small freezer, gas cooker/oven,
washing machine, iron, kettle, toaster, coffee machine, full
range of crockery, cutlery, pans etc, double ceramic sink/drainer,
wine rack, dining table & chairs, butchers block etc.
Views from the kitchen window include the River Thouet, &
a weir only 30yrds away. Views from the French doors include
the enclosed orchard garden (laid to lawn), containing apple,
pear, bay, hazelnut & peach trees (help yourself), as
well as the village with its 12th century church. The French
doors lead to a patio/BBQ area which in the summer months,
bask in sunshine all afternoon & evening.
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Bedroom 1: Exposed beams and original
stonework. 4-poster double bed with drapes*, 2 bedside cabinets,
double wardrobe. There are views of the river and the old
Mill.
Bedroom 2: Large double 'sleigh' bed*,
double wardrobe, bedside cabinet.
* Bed linen is supplied.
Bathroom: Shower, wash basin, WC
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There is a large above ground inflatable pool available
for use outdoors.
The Mill Cottage is the perfect location for excursions,
either locally or further afield. It is also the perfect
base for fishing, cycling, walking, sight-seeing, golf,
birdwatching.
Just 4kms either side of Louin there are chateaux, museums,
an 800 year old Roman bridge, cobbled streets, restaurants,
cafes, shops, markets etc. Car-boot Sales are common from
April-September.
The medieval walled town of Parthenay (photo below right)
and the historic town of Thouars, with its traditional Friday
morning market are only 20 minutes drive away.
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Locally there is a rich vein of history connecting the
surrounding villages with the French Resistance of WWII.
The Germans occupied the lovely chateau of St Loup (4kms
from Louin), and used it as a base to store and maintain
their armoured cars and tanks. Louin has its own Roman burial
site.
Lake Cebron, a Nature Reserve is 10 minutes drive away.
Whether you picnic, fish for carp (licences available locally),
windsail, birdwatch or just want to enjoy the views, the
visit is definitely worthwhile.
Lake Moncontour is approximately 12 miles away. It is a
beach style leisure lake with very safe swimming for children,
it has a large water slide, paddle boats, fishing, children's
play area, beautiful walks, restaurant and cafe. The water
is continuously filtered and hence exceptionally clean.
There is a small boat and 3 bikes available for hire to
help you get the most out of your holiday.
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Further afield, there are numerous renowned tourist attractions.
Futuroscope (photo below left) Le Parc Oriental - a 29 acre
Japanese style garden (photo below right). The beautiful
Loire valley with its chateaux, water mills, markets &
wine tasting. Some 35 minutes drive away is the 18-hole
golf course, Golf du Petit Chene, set in 63 hectares of
wooded parkland and lakes (par 72). There is a chateau with
bar & restaurant within the grounds.
The famed west coast town of La Rochelle offers a great
day out. Explore the many medieval villages, riverside beauty
spots, picturesque castles and markets selling local produce.
Enjoy the numerous fetes; visit the town of Saumur with
its Troglodyte village and superb castle.
Sorry, there is so much to see, the text could go on and
on. However, we want you to relax and enjoy yourselves,
don't rush, you can always come back and see us and the
'other' attractions next year.
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Poitou-Charentes region |
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Airports: Poitiers (Biard) - approx 48kms
to Louin. Check out ryanair.com for Stansted/Poitiers &
La Rochelle - approx 90kms to Louin. Stansted/La Rochelle flights
Check out flybe.com for Southampton/La Rochelle
Car Hire is available at both airports
Ferries: There are various operators sailing from
the UK South coast to France on a regular basis.
Brittany Ferries (brittany-ferries.com) operate from Portsmouth
to Caen (300kms from Louin)
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SpeedFerries sail from Dover to Boulogne (approx 580kms
from Louin) - (speedferries.com) Only a 50 minute crossing.
If using motorways, some of which are 'Toll Roads' the car
journey to Louin is approx 6 hours, not including pit-stops.
Rail: The nearest Railway Station is Parthenay,
20kms from Louin.
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Holidays
span from Saturday 4:00pm (arrival) to Saturday 10:00am (departure).
All bedding provided; the tariff prices include gas, electricity,
water.
There is a small boat and 3 bikes available for hire.
A Welcome Pack is provided for bookings of 1 week or more.
Please call 00 33 549 644660 for information regarding additional
person supplements.
An internal non-smoking policy
applies.
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Bed
& Breakfast (Chambres d'hôtes)
Minimum stay - 2 nights, maximum stay - 3 nights.
Price for 2 nights, based on 2 adults sharing a double room/double
bed £70.
The 3rd night is charged at £35.
French breakfast, comprising baguette, croissants, butter,
jam, fruit juice, tea/coffee.
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Prices
are per week, based on a maximum of 4 people. The tariff is
per week and includes a Welcome Pack.
Bookings will only be confirmed upon receipt of a 25% deposit
of the total holiday price (non-refundable), payable 6 weeks
prior to your arrival date. The balance is payable in Euros
on the day of arrival.
A Security Bond of 100 euros is payable on the day of arrival
via cheque. The cheque will be returned 7 days after departure,
subject to an inventory check.
Charges for B&B are payable in full
on arrival in euros.
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| SEASONS
& WEEKLY RATES |
| May
13 - May 27 |
£325 |
| May 27 - June 10 |
£350 |
| June 10 - July 1 |
£350 |
| July 1 - July 15 |
£350 |
| July 15 - September
2 |
£400 |
| September 2 - September
16 |
£350 |
| September 16 - September
30 |
£300 |
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