House with 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Garden, Swimming Pool
Lovely property adjoining our cottage. With gorgeous views, you can really unwind and relax around the pool. Child friendly and a superb base to explore the best of the French countryside, the coast and the stunning chateaux of the Loire Valley The house can be rented seperately or together with the Cottage for larger families/groups.
Pool and views
Dining al fresco
One of the double Bedrooms
Enjoying a candlelit meal
The Kitchen
View towards the top of the lane
The House , which sleeps up to 8, plus a cot, consists of a lounge, dining room and fitted kitchen, four bedrooms, a shower room and separate toilet. For the winter months there is an efficient electric heating system. For the benefit of parents with young children, there is a cot, a high chair, bouncing cradle, a stair gate and a baby bath.
The kitchen is generously equipped with cutlery, crockery, glasses and cooking utensils. It is airy and cool with a tiled floor and contains a table and benches. It has all appliances including a fridge/freezer, microwave, electric oven and hob, a large dishwasher and a washer/dryer, kettle and toaster.
The dining room, is perfect for family meals and contains a Welsh dresser, and also a TV/video with aerial. There is also a large bookcase with a plentiful supply of books and videos
The lounge contains a soft comfortable suite , plus a television with DVD player and Playstation connected, there are plenty of DVD's and a few Playstation games for you to watch and play, but please feel free to bring your own.
There are four bedrooms: two large rooms with very comfortable double beds, wardrobes and matching chests of drawers, bedside tables and lamps and two rooms with full-sized, high quality bunk beds, wardrobes and a cot
The bathroom facilities: these consist of a walk-in shower room containing a washbasin and a separate toilet.
Facilities for this holiday house in Secondigny, Charente/Vendee/W. Loire
Central Heating. Please note that bed linen is available for £5 per bed per week. We do not currently provide towels.
Dining:
Seating for 8. Bench and seats in kitchen and also dining table in dining room. Please arrange to your requirements.
Entertainment:
Video, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. DVD Player, and Playstation2 connected to TV, also portable TV /Video, books, games, etc.
Outside:
Communal Pool, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. Pool & furniture. Patio table seats 8. 2 Adult cycles, BBQ, Boules, Badminton, Child paddling pool, swing and see saw.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Children are well catered for and the house comes with cot, high chair, baby bath, stair gate and bouncing cradle
Local activities in and around Secondigny, Charente/Vendee/W. Loire
Within 3 miles you have Secondigny, with its 9th century church, a supermarket and many small shops. Lake with leisure facilities.
Parthenay (11 miles) is a picturesque fortified town with excellent shops and restaurants around the Castle area. Head for the beautifully preserved Rue St Jacque, in the old town, which is part of the medieval route to Santiago de Compastella.
Niort (23 Miles) is a larger but equally interesting old town and is the capital of the Deux Sevres. Head for the old castle and dungeon and don’t miss the shopping in the old area opposite the castle. The Saturday morning food market is really alive!
FISHING
This area is a fisherman’s dream. There are many lakes within close proximity and Pescalis which is the largest fishing centre in Europe, is also close by. (12 Miles) Not just for fishermen but also a place for all the family, with an aquarium, tennis, horse-riding and other activities available The lake at Secondigny is also well stocked.
GOLF
The nearest 18 hole course is Golf du Petite Chene, about 12 miles away on the Niort - Parthenay Road. They speak English – phone 05 49 69 91 77.
The Club of Niort Romagne is a municipal 18 hole course, ideal for both beginners and experienced golfers. Close to Niort town centre, near to the racetrack. Phone 05 49 09 01 41.
Golf Club Chateau des Forges. This is a 27 hole course playable all year. There is also swimming and tennis. Best route is via Parthenay on N149-E62 to La Ferriere en Parthenay, then turn right through Vasles and carry-on to Les Forges. Phone 05 49 69 91 77.
CYCLING
with many many miles of country lanes to explore, this area around La Rourie is amongst the safest for cyclists.
WALKING
There are many miles of country lanes just ripe for exploring and the forest of Secondigny only a short distance away.
HORSERIDING
Horseriding is available at Le Beugnon 2 minutes.
Directions to the property etc will be forwarded to you on paying the final balance.
Rental rates for this house
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
1 Jul - 31 Aug 2008
£700.00
€882.00
$1134.00
1 Sep - 30 Sep 2008
£550.00
€693.00
$891.00
28 Mar - 27 Jun 2009
£550.00
€693.00
$891.00
28 Jun - 29 Aug 2009
£700.00
€882.00
$1134.00
30 Aug - 3 Oct 2009
£550.00
€693.00
$891.00
Rental Notes: Changeover day is Saturday in High Season but out side of this we are more flexible. The property is available from 4 pm on your arrival day and we ask that you vacate by 10 am on your departure.
A deposit of 25% is required on booking and the balance to be paid 8 weeks prior to arrival. This deposit is non refundable in case of cancellation and you are advised to take out Insurance, to cover yourself in case of this eventuality and others including personal injury.
If booking within 8 weeks of the arrival date, the whole amount will be due on booking. A deposit of £100 is also required at the time of payment to cover accidental damage and breakages. This will be returned to you if upon inspection, the property is left in the condition it was in on your arrival. We require that you tidy and clean the property when you leave. A heating supplement of £25 per week is payable between October - April.
This unit is situated in or next to other properties
should you wish to holiday with a larger group.
The additional units are:
La Rourie Cottage (Sleeps 6) - Restored 17th Century Cottage with pool
La Rourie House (Sleeps 8) - 4 Bedroomed House with pool
Availability of La Rourie House
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
13 January 2008
Property listed since:
13 January 2008
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