Chez Sérénité is a creatively designed, detached stone barn conversion offering split-level, spacious quality accommodation with beautiful private gardens, perfect for a romantic holiday for two. The cottage is one of our two very special 3 star, stone cottages that combine French elegance with country charm, modern home comforts within a French rural setting.
Wander at your leisure around our quiet farming hamlet in the unspoilt countryside of the stunning Gatine Hills in South West France. Hear the call of the buzzard’s whilst strolling along quiet country lanes, spot the herons taking flight from nearby ponds and enjoy true peace and tranquillity in our secluded scented gardens. From crisp winter walks, yellow spring flowers, golden autumn leaves or long lazy summer days, our cottages offer somewhere special to stay in all seasons.
Creatively Designed, Detached Stone Barn Conversion. Our 3 Star Accommodation Offers:
Open plan kitchen, dining area and lounge. A delightful split-level “L” shaped living space incorporating the newly fitted kitchen, dining area and lounge. The natural stone walls, exposed beams and cathedral style ceilings add a touch of country style to this flexible living space. A new well equipped fitted kitchen offering a fan assisted electric oven, gas hob, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, kettle and all the essentials.
The hand crafted “Portes-Fenetres” floods the room with sunlight and entices you to enjoy the calming views of the garden and rural landscape beyond whilst offering you easy access to your private garden for “al fresco” dining. The log burner warms the cosy lounge area in the cooler months. The dining area invites you to a romantic candlelight supper for two.
Master Bedroom: Relax in your stylish French double bed in the large master bedroom and enjoy the views up the country lane that enable you to experience the daily routines of the local farming activities in this rural hamlet. An electric wall heater is for cooler nights and there’s plenty of storage space for all your holiday possessions.
Shower Room: Stylish and spacious shower room with toilet, wash hand basin and shower with a beautiful exposed natural stone wall. Electric wall heater, shaver point, electric ventilation and a hand crafted window keeps you and the shower room fresh.
Gardens: Lovely secluded garden with a lawn, lavender and herb rockeries full of butterflies, a terrace for your patio furniture and a gas BBQ for enjoying delicious outdoor dining. A secret garden nestles at the back of the garden with an ancient granite well and wonderful views across the French countryside full of amazing natural wildlife. A real suntrap and a paradise for nature lovers!
Gravel driveway (level) for your personal car parking use at the front of the cottage.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Parthenay, Charente/Vendee/W. Loire
House Linen, Towels Provided. "Clearview" log burner and electric wall heaters for all year comfort. Wood is provided.
Dining:
Seating for 2.
Entertainment:
TV for DVD playback and a wide range of books available. Sony and Nintendo Games Consoles available to rent.
Outside:
Terrace, Garden, Parking. Beautiful landscaped garden with wooden garden furniture, a gas BBQ, parasol, an ancient well and rural views.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
The cottage is on the ground floor and has one step up from the kitchen to the lounge and two steps up to the dining area. Level parking is outside the front door.
Local activities in and around Parthenay, Charente/Vendee/W. Loire
Puy Du Fou is just 40 minutes drive away and offers a unique experience of live shows during the day and evening. A fabulous day out for all age groups.
Pescalis fishing complex is only 5 minutes drive away for lakeside walks, fishing, play areas, restaurant, pony rides, boating lake, bike hire and seasonal attractions.
The Forest Of Adventure is 3 minutes drive up the road and provides exciting tree top climbing adventures and crazy golf in the shade.
An open air Karting track is only 4 minutes up the road for fast racing fun.
La Roche Brantlant is a country park with walks around granite boulders, a meandering river and play area just 10 minutes drive away.
Mervent Forest is 15 minutes drive away with steep tree lined hills and deep river valleys. Discover pretty villages, a challenging range of walks, rock climbing, horse riding, a childrens zoo and adventure park.
The Marais Poitevin is an area of outstanding natural beauty 40 minutes away. You can explore the peaceful waterways by hiring a boat or a guided boat tour, rent a bike and enjoy the level rides around country lanes where you discover picturesque villages and spot the amazing wildlife.
Futuroscope offers an amazing day out with 3D shows and simulator attractions all just 70 minutes drive away.
A quality Golf course is 35 minutes away, 18 holes or 6 holes pitch and put for fun.
The beautiful sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast are just 60 minutes drive with a range of beaches to explore. If you prefer shopping, cafe life and people watching try the fashionable resorts of La Rochelle and Ile De Ré.
Local markets and events are advertised in the cottage. We can also provide you with information on a wide choice of fabulous restaurants all within 10 minutes drive of the cottage.
There are an amazing variety of walks available from the doorstep of the cottage offering views of the stunning Gatine Hills scenery and wildlife. We provide walking maps and directions.
Our Website
Please follow the link at the bottom of the advert to see more pictures and information!
La Villette hamlet is over the D949 road from St Paul En Gatine, with two country lane entrances. We are a stone cottage with blue shutters one mile down the lane and your cottage is opposite us.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
1 Nov - 20 Dec 2008
£290.00
€348.00
$469.80
20 Dec - 3 Jan 2009
£320.00
€384.00
$518.40
3 Jan - 14 Mar 2009
£290.00
€348.00
$469.80
14 Mar - 27 Jun 2009
£320.00
€384.00
$518.40
27 Jun - 29 Aug 2009
£390.00
€468.00
$631.80
29 Aug - 31 Oct 2009
£320.00
€384.00
$518.40
31 Oct - 19 Dec 2009
£290.00
€348.00
$469.80
19 Dec - 2 Jan 2010
£320.00
€384.00
$518.40
Rental Notes: Rental is from Saturday to Saturday, however, we are flexible outside of peak season so please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate your dates.
Short breaks are available, please contact us for details.
We pride ourselves on the high quality of our cottages, gardens and customer service. We live in the hamlet and are here to help you with local tourist information whilst ensuring your freedom and individuality is respected. Each cottage is independent and private to enable you to truly relax and fully benefit from all the wonderful experiences our holiday and the Poitou-Charentes Region offers you.
Birthday, Anniversary, Honeymoon?
We are pleased to offer you a Celebration hamper at reasonable rates. Champagne, chocolates, flowers or fruit, just let us know before you arrive what you require and on which date of your holiday and we will do the rest.
This unit is situated in or next to other properties
should you wish to holiday with a larger group.
The additional units are:
Chez Sérénité (Sleeps 2) - Romantic Detached Barn Conversion
Late offers for this Cottage
Late Offer Specials:
Arrival Date
Departure Date
Nights
Price
Notes
20 December 2008
27 December 2008
7
£295
Cosy Christmas offer of just £295.00 for a week in our country cottage with log burner, Christmas tree and festive decorations.
27 December 2008
03 January 2009
7
£295
New Year in France with our special offer of just £295.00 for a week of peace and tranquillity.
Guestbook
"The gite is a beautiful restoration that keeps the history and the harmony of the region. We have had a lovely relaxing holiday and look forward to returning and continuing the experience." - Colin and Vicky
"The area is lovely and peaceful with lots of birdlife. We've had a wonderful, relaxing holiday here and Sue and Terry have been superb hosts and so very welcoming making our stay here extra special. We shall return as soon as we can." - Lynne and Freddy.
"Many, many thanks for our holiday in Chez Serenite, which was one of our most memorable and relaxing. You both made us feel very welcome and we are now refreshed and ready to face another working year!! We hope to stay with you in the future.
" - Ray and Judith
"We had a fantastic time discovering a little bit of France that was totally new to us. We have left feeling that there is much more to experience in the Gatine Hills. Thanks for the loan of a fantastic gite in wonderful surroundings.
" - Greham and Barbara
Availability of Chez Sérénité
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
14 May 2006
Property listed since:
29 September 2006
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