Watermill with 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Garden, Swimming Pool
Thué is an 18th century converted Water Mill set in six acres of private land, located in the Vendée region of Western France. Recently converted into two large self contained dwellings, referred to as ‘The Mill’ and ‘The Wheelhouse’ accommodating up to 12 people in the Wheelhouse (Four Bedroom), and 16 people in the Mill (Seven Bedroom). They each have a large private garden and swimming pool and a unique character.
The Wheelhouse is shown in the photo, the Mill is an adjoining building not shown (See Advert 10895 on this site, or link below in 'rental rates' section). There are double doors between the two properties so they can be opened up into one eleven bedroom residence if required.
Lounge
Kitchen
Pool & Decking Areas
Raised Decking Area Round Pool (With Safety Gate)
BBQ Area
Main Garden Area With Pool in Foreground
Facilities include fully equipped kitchen, large lounge & dining areas, private pool and large private garden area surrounded by woodland. The grounds comprise 6 Acres of garden and woods with shallow stream, cycle track through wooded area, 5m x 10m m Oval pool & large BBQ.
The Wheelhouse: Four good sized bedrooms (Rm1 - 2 x Double beds, Rm2 - Double bed + Single bed, Rm3 - Double Bed + Single bed, Rm4 - 4 x Singles{2 pairs bunks}), Lounge - Fold out double bed), all quilts, pillows & covers provided for up to 12 people.
Double height Galleried lounge/dining area with exposed original 18th century oak beams and traditional style log burning stove; large fully equipped kitchen (cooker, microwave, very large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, automatic washer/dryer machine etc.); bathroom & shower room each with WC; Video & DVD Players, UK Satelite TV (Large Widescreen) system (for non encrypted UK TV and radio channels e.g. BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky News, Channel5, Cartoon Channel, Radio 5 etc). 2nd small TV and video in one bedroom.
Garden furniture, stone barbeque, decking area with furniture round pool, table tennis room (in double garage) with table that can be moved outside.
The Wheelhouse has the following list of equipment for infants - Mothercare Berwick Cott [White], Mothercare Continental Foam Mattress [White], Mothercare Tilly & Thomas bath [White], Mothercare Miami Citrus Check High Chair, and second Ikea high chair. (Extra can be provided on request).
Facilities for this holiday watermill in Fontenay Le Comte, Charente/Vendee/W. Loire
Property
Type:
Watermill
Nearest Airport:
La Rochelle - 40 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
L'Hermenault - .5 miles
Nearest Restaurant:
L'Hermenault - .5 miles
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom, 3 Family Bedrooms. All quilts, pillows & covers provided for up to 12 people.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 1 Shower. New rooms with good water pressure, modern suites, underfloor heating, and heated towel rails.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. All equipment, utensils, and mod cons provided.
General:
Real Fire, House Linen.
Dining:
Seating for 10. Large dining area, with table to seat 12.
Entertainment:
Satellite TV, Video, Radio, CD System, Board Games, Table Tennis. All mon cons, Satellite TV in each lounge area, along with DVD players and widescreen TV. Lots of indoor and outdoor games.
Outside:
Private Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. Six acres of private land surrounded by woodland, ideal for walking and cycling. Private, secluded idyllic rural setting.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Local activities in and around Fontenay Le Comte, Charente/Vendee/W. Loire
Ideally situated, combining easy access from Cross Channel Ferry Ports and the fabulous climate found South of the Loire Valley. Short drive to beaches and the bustling fishing town of La Rochelle. Thué is secluded but within 10 minute walking distance of the quiet village of L'Hermenault, which boasts friendly local bars and shops.
La Rochelle
France's 2nd largest boat building port and the historic Vieux Port remains largely unchanged. A daily fish market can be found in the old town until 12:00 midday. The port is very attractive and waterside cafés and restaurants offer a relaxing break. The seafood platters are their speciality and are excellent especially for large groups, where a single huge dish of shellfish is produced. The new marina holds Europe's largest aquarium which is open 365 days a year and has a large selection of fish from highly coloured tropical types to eels and sharks. Well worth a visit at approximately £4 per person.
Futuroscope
Futuroscope is situated near Poitiers, it combines latest cinematic developments with the entertainment and fun of a theme park. there are a dozen or so main attractions comprising some of the largest cinema screens in the world
Venise Vert is the canal system the Vendée is famous for. There are numerous places where small rowing boats can be hired (with or without guides). Maps are provided and you can navigate round canal systems to set routes.
Puy de Fou is well worth a visit, by day there is a theme park which includes mediaeval jousting, villages with traditional crafts and actors dressed in the period of the day. The highlight is a twice daily display of falconry. The display is held in an amphitheatre with hawks, falcons and eagles swooping over the crowd and collecting food from the falconers who are dressed in traditional costume. This includes every bird of prey you have ever imagined including some enormous vultures. Great fun and highly professional ! By night during the summer Puy de Fou is renowned for holding France's foremost Son et Lumière spectacle. This is a re-enactment of the dress history in full costume by night and includes battle scenes, village life and laser special effects set around a castle and lake.
The Vendée is home to five golf courses whose individual characteristics are much-loved by those who play them: five 18-hole courses, four of them on the coast and one in the hinterland. All of them enjoy an exceptionally fine natural setting, with small clumps of trees, woodland, splendid water features and greenery. Each of the courses has its own special characteristics which give them their own charm and subtle playing features.
Rental Notes: Please contact the owner for up to date availability and brochure. Change over is on a Friday. All utility bills and pre cut oak logs for the wood burning stoves are included. All bedding & linen are included. Towels are not provided
This unit is situated in or next to other properties
should you wish to holiday with a larger group.
The additional units are:
The Wheelhouse (Sleeps 12) - Beautiful Secluded Mill
Guestbook
""The place is great. St Martin on Ile de Re is fantastic for food and the local bar did us proud. The pools and decking are really superb and the local wine tasting in Mareuil was excellent."" - Amy
"We had a fantastic time at Thue - we all agreed it was our best holiday yet! The house was very comfortable with plenty of space for all 11 of us and had all the little 'extra's' that you only normally expect to find at home." - Ian
"The pool was in constant use by both children and adults and we particularly loved the outdoor covered eating area which we made good use of both day and night. The bikes were great and we had lots of family bike rides locally." - Michelle
"We had a brilliant week, the wheelhouse was lovely. Ideal for families with young children. We used the bar/restaurant in the next village and the people there were really friendly. Anyway you've done a great job there, thanks again!" - Graham
Availability of The Wheelhouse
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
07 July 2005
Property listed since:
07 July 2005
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