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Midway La Rochelle and Poitiers. Just 45 minutes drive from the airport. In the sunny Poitou Charentes, the second sunniest region in France.
Barbeque and wine included on day of arrival June to September.
7.5 metre swimming pool in enclosed mature gardens of over one acre.
Facilities: Table tennis, pool, small snooker, darts, table top football, croquet, boules, and plenty more.
PAIZAY LE TORT - a charming village in a wooded valley, encompassed by three châteaux. The river Berlande meandering through where you are able to fish.
Pleasant walks, rambles or bicycle rides can be found from this typical French village. A Roman church, friendly bar/restaurant and tennis courts only a short stroll away. Fresh bread delivered daily and a butchers van visiting once a week.
MELLE - a delightful Romanesque market town only 3 miles away.
Three historical churches (one above left), a wonderful market on Friday,
old royal silver mines and a 'path of discovery' a ramblers delight!
Many classical and cultural events held. Horse riding.
NIORT - the town lies on the banks of the Sevre Niortaise river - Romanesque keep, wonderful covered food market. Restaurants, pedestrianised streets, golf course.
CHEF BOUTONNE - Bustling weekly market and beautiful chateau of Jarvarzay.
LA ROCHELLE - lovely old harbour, markets, restaurants, museums.
MARAIS POITEVIN - also known as the Venise Verte - 600kms of canals and rivers.
FUTUROSCOPE - Magnificent theme park based on 3D technology.
Within a short car drive why not visit COGNAC, POITIERS, LA ROCHELLE, ATLANTIC COAST, ANGOULEME.
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Les Hirondelles completed in June 2005 an 18th century detached barn conversion that John and Maria have sympathetically restored over 12 months. We offer you a large open plan gite with two bedrooms having ensuite facilities. Situated near the orchard where you can take your pick of figs, apples, pears, plums and nectarines.
Oak beams and exposed stone throughout. A fully equipped kitchen with fridge, gas cooker, microwave, washing machine. Parquet flooring to all rooms. In the dining area the original manger has been restored. Dining table and chairs for 4 people, radio and c.d. player. Sofa and chairs in lounge. Fireplace with wood burning stove and radiators to rooms for the cooler months. Satellite colour television with d.v.d. player. A selection of books, films and c.d’s are provided.
The lovely ash staircase leads to a hallway with two large bedrooms. Exposed stone and original old beams. You can almost pick figs from the bedrooms. The double bedroom has wrought iron double bed, wardrobe and drawer unit, ensuite facilities include hand basin, w.c. and shower system with massage jets.
The twin room with two wrought iron single beds that can be arranged as a double. Recessed area for hanging clothes and large chest of drawers. A bathroom with hand basin, w.c. bath and shower attachment.
Hairdryer, iron and iron board. Linen and towels are provided. Please bring your own pool towels.
In a separate utility room a tumble dryer can be used for a small charge.
In the mature enclosed gardens of over one acre we can offer you a 7.5 metre swimming pool, reaching over 85 degrees in summer. A converted barn is used as a games room with pool, darts, table tennis, and small snooker table. Boules, croquet, skittles, ect for outside use. Selections of adults and childrens bicycles are available so you can explore our lovely village and countryside. Walks and cycle ride details are provided in the gite along with books and leaflets about our region with numerous suggested places to visit. Stroll to the local restaurant/bar in the village.
Exposed stone, beams and wood flooring, a beautiful barn conversion with pool, games room and bicycles.
Notes on price:
Open all year check website for prices. Special offer: May and week left is only £300.
Accommodation
HFT517
Type
Description
Bedrooms:
Beautiful bedrooms with exposed stone, beams and wood flooring.
Bathrooms:
Double bedrooms has ensuite shower room and w.c. Twin bedroom has bath, shower and w.c.
Kitchen:
Large kitchen area with modern fitted kitchen in oak.
Living Rooms:
With a woodburner for the cooler months. Sat. t.v and selection of c.d.'s.
Cleaning/towels/linen/maid Service:
All linen and towels provided. Each week linen is changed.
Utility room:
Tumble dryer.
Other:
Private garden where you will find garden furniture to eat out ‘al fresco’ plus sun loungers. A gaz barbeque is also provided. You can almost guarantee eating outside for the majority of your holiday as we live in a region where on average we have over 2500 hours of sunshine per year!
Sleeping capacity:
Two double bedrooms with ensuite facilities
Ammenities/Facilities provided
shared pool
barbecue
high chair
cot
room fans
iron/ironing board
tumble dryer
washing machine
microwave
games/books
fridge/freezer
cd player
television
satellite
internet access
electric heater
freeview
radio
dvd player
oven
hairdryer
hob/stove
Etc.
Travel
Poitiers 45 mins.
La Rochelle 70 mins.
Angouleme 60 mins.
St. Malo under 4 hours.
Distances
Melle a romanesque market town is only 5 km.
Further details
Please visit website www.le-tilleul. com for further information.
Booking notes
35% deposit.
House swap
Yes for anywhere in France.
Changeover day
Saturday in peak season.
Golf
Visit Cognac for golf or nearby Niort only 25 mins away.
Fishing
Fishing in the village or a large lake in next village, a simple cycle ride.
Beach
One hour from the Atlantic coast. Or visit Lac du lambon a manmade lake 15 mins away.
Wine Tasting
Everywhere!!!
Accessibility
Outside
One acre of mature gardens. In season help yourself to figs, apples, pears, grapes, damsons, blackberries.
