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In the heart of the Loire valley wine route (we are ideally placed to visit the many vineyards for wine tasting) and in the Parc National (famous for bird watching), these glorious gites offer superb self-catering accommodation and Cottages in a child friendly environment. Catering from couples wanting a romantic holiday in the Loire Valley, to families who need a complete break in a safe environment with entertainment for all ages close by. Just a short drive away are world famous zoos, Futurscope, Chateaux; including: Saumur, Chinon, Anger, Brissac, Villandry, Chenonceau, Amboise, Blois, Usse, the Vendee beaches, not to mention fantastic restaurants to suit all pockets, Local markets provide you with the freshest of ingredients for your meals.

 
 
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Romantic Cottage - sleeps 2 (1 Bedrooms) £260.00 GBP - £450.00 GBP Weekly
Tranquil cottage yet only 4 minutes from the market town of Doue la Fontaine
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The latest of our barn conversions, Lys has been sympathetically renovated and has wonderful views from the mezzanine, over the vine- yards and countryside
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Rental Period per week
30th August to 4th October 2008 £ 375.00 GBP
4th October to 1st November 2008 £ 300.00 GBP
1st November to 20th December 2008 £ 260.00 GBP
20th December 2008 to 5th January 2009 £ 335.00 GBP
6th January 2009 to 24th April 2209 £ 260.00 GBP
25th April 2009 to 12th June 2009 £ 300.00 GBP
13th June 2009 to 17th July 2009 £ 375.00 GBP
18th July 2009 to 28th August 2009 £ 450.00 GBP
29th August 2009 to 2nd October 2009 £ 375.00 GBP
3rd October 2009 to 30th October 2009 £ 300.00 GBP
31st October 2009 to 18th December 2009 £ 260.00 GBP
19th December 2009 to 5th january 2010 £ 335.00 GBP
  Notes on price:
Prices include bed linen, house towels, tea towels.
Pool towels are not supplied but can be hired if required.

We offer 10% discount for the second and subsequent weeks booked in the same property.

Should heating be required there is a small local charge
 
Accommodation
HFT359
Type Description
Bedrooms: The main bedroom is on the 'L' shaped mezzanine floor. There is also a sofa, where guests can sit with a glass of wine and gaze over the cou tryside to Puy Notre Dame. .
Bathrooms: One bathroom with shower
Kitchen: the kitchen is fully equipped with washing machine, dishwasher, fridge, cooker and microwave.
Living Rooms: The lounge is very comfortably furnished, having a TV, DVD player, hi-fi, DVDs, books and games. The delightful kitchen / dining room is open plan. French doors lead form the louge to your private patio/garden with bbq and garden furniture
Cleaning/towels/linen/maid Service: Linen. house towels, tea towels and cleaning products are provided as part of the price
Sleeping capacity: 2 plus a baby or toddler
  Notes on accommodation:
Central heating is charged for locally. We have a children's paddling pool, play area, trikes and a wide range of baby equipment free of charge.
 
Ammenities/Facilities provided
Internet Access Free Parking Facility Towels Provided Ironing Facilities
Electric Shaver Point Central Heating shared pool pool heating
barbecue cot iron/ironing board washing machine
microwave dishwasher games/books fridge/freezer
television cd player internet access electric heater
central heating radio dvd player oven
hairdryer hob/stove    
   
 
Etc.

Travel
Airports:-
Angers: 40 minutes
Tours: 1 hour
Poitiers: 1 hour 10 minute
Nantes: 1 hour 40 minutes
Paris: 3hours 30 minutes

Sea Ports:-
Caen: 3 hours 30 minutes
Cherbourg: 3 hours 50 minutes
St. Malo: 4 hours
Le Havre: 3hours 30 minute
Boulogne: 5 hours
Calais: 5 hours 30 minutes

A car is recommended.

Distances
The market town of Doue la Fontaine is 4 minutes. The historic town of Saumur is 14 minutes. The city of Angers is 40 minutes, Tours is a similar distance

Further details
Doue la Fontaine has a world renowned zoo, shops, cafes, restaurants, banks, post office. We are also known as the rose garden of France , there is a magnificient rose garden open to the public in the town. Perfumes and other rose product are also made locally and for sale at the gardens. The riding school, known throughout France is the Cadre Noir, which frequently has displays of the magic between hrse and rider. Chateaux are throughout the area, most of which are open to the public

Booking notes
We ask for a 20% deposit on booking plus a refundable security deposit.

Full booking conditions are available on our website

House swap
House swop considered between October and MARCH

Changeover day
Saturday is changeover day throughout the season, others days can be arranged outside the season

Golf
There are many local golf course within easy driving distance.

Fishing
Fishing is available in the local lakes and rivers around the property.

Permits are required and are available from sports shops and local bar/tabac's

Beach
Les Baulle is 1 hour 5 minutes

La Rochelle is 2 hours 30 minutes

Wine Tasting
we are in the heart of the Loire Valley Wine Route so wine tasting is available all around us. Lys also contains a file of reccomended wine tastings.

We offer a good selection of the Loire wines and can also arrange wine tastings for our clients

Accessibility

Outside
heated pool, children's paddling pool, play area, sun loungers, tables and chairs, organic fruit of all types for guests to sample (when in season)
4 course evening meals available on selected evenings

For booking and further information    

Jon and Sue Fletcher
Tel: (France) 0033 (0)241506946

                 

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This advertiser joined Direct Holiday Bookings in 17 May 2008 and has advertised this property with us since 19 May 2008.
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