Le Petit Champignon - a luxury escape within walking distance of shops
Cottage with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Garden
Set on the outskirts of the small village of Vernantes, 8 miles from the château town of Saumur, this charming cottage is stylish and comfortable and combines traditional charm with luxury conveniences. The interior has been newly refurbished and great thought has been given to interior design and finishing touches.
As you enter you will be greeted with a ‘Little Treats’ pack containing essentials such as tea, coffee and fresh baked bread to get you in the mood for your holiday.
The kitchen is fully equipped with washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer and coffee maker, in addition to essentials like kettle and toaster. The kitchen opens out through patio doors to a terrace and barbecue area. There is also an outside toilet.
The dining area has a farmhouse kitchen table, which comfortably sits 4 plus room for 2 dinner guests.
The lounge features an enormous stone fireplace (perfect to keep off the chill on cool evenings) and relaxing seating area. There is satellite TV, a DVD player and stereo system.
Upstairs is a well equipped bathroom with bath, shower, washbasin and WC and hairdryer.
There are 2 large bedrooms, one with a double bed, the other with 2 singles and there is plenty of storage space and room to relax after a hard day of wine tasting.
Gas fired central heating.
Outside, there is a landscaped garden and a barn part filled with logs which are supplied for those who want to take advantage of the fireplace.
Garden furniture and barbecue are also provided for those who want to dine ‘alfresco’ and take advantage of the long summer evenings. There is also off road parking.
You can also take advantage of the library of books, DVDs and information guides featuring restaurants, things to see and local food/ wine.
We live in the area and are only a phone call away for recommendations and handy hints about the area.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Vernantes, Charente/Vendee/W. Loire
Property
Type:
Cottage
Nearest Airport:
Tours - 30 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Vernantes - 0.25 miles
Nearest Restaurant:
Vernantes - 0.25 miles
Location Type:
Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom. Double bedroom with antique bed and wardrobe and storage plus twin bedroom with 2 single beds, wardrobe and seating. Hair dryer is supplied for use of guests.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 1 Separate WC. Bathroom with bath and over bath shower, washbasin and WC
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. Fully fitted kitchen equipt with all the latest modern amenities
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating. Complimentary logs for open stone fireplace
Bike hire available
House linen and maid service available on request at extra cost
Dining:
Seating for 6. Large farmhouse kitchen/ dining room with exposed beams
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Satellite TV, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. Full entertainment system with satellite and terrestrial TV and DVD. DVDs available on request for small delivery charge. Sound system with CD player and radio plus board games and a library of books
Outside:
Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. Sheltered terrace area with barbecue, dining table and chairs set within secluded landscaped garden
Suitability:
Not Suitable For Children, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Local activities in and around Vernantes, Charente/Vendee/W. Loire
The Loire is known as the 'Garden of France' thanks to its temperate climate and abundant local produce.
Saumur, 20 minutes away is a famous château town with spectacular river views, boutiques, restaurants, theatre, bars and historic buildings, as well as a superb market on Saturdays. It is the home of the French cavalry who put on spectacular dressage shows throughout the year.
The region is steeped in history and provides many attractions with its museums, abbeys, medieval churches, cathedrals and troglodyte caves - all close by. This was the area of the Plantagenets - Richard the Lionheart is buried nearby at Fontevraud Abbey. Joan of Arc and Rabelais have links to the château town of Chinon 30kms to the West.
You are ideally placed to visit all the vineyards of the region which produces light reds, white and rosé wines and most famously the Saumur sparkling wines which rival some of the best champagnes and for a fraction of the price.
There are endless options for eating out - you can sample delicious good value food in family run bars and restaurants or dine in luxury at one of the impressive châteaux.
For adults who are really kids at heart there is a fabulous zoo at Doué La Fontaine and there are 140 boules clubs in the area for those who want to hang out with the locals.
The rivers, lakes and forests accommodate those with outdoor interests. There are a wide range of watersports such as fishing, sailing, canoeing and swimming. There are also plenty of paths for cycling, walking and horse riding.
We have at least six first class golf courses in our area.
For those partial to 'retail therapy' there are a multitude of options from local markets and ‘brocantes’ to exclusive boutiques in the historic cities of Tours, Angers and Le Mans.
There are public swimming pools at Longué and Saumur where there is also a beach. There are plenty of local lakes for fishing and swimming, many of which have sandy beaches.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
27 Sep - 22 Dec 2007
£280.00
€355.60
$557.20
22 Dec - 5 Jan 2008
£360.00
€457.20
$716.40
5 Jan - 28 Mar 2008
£280.00
€355.60
$557.20
29 Mar - 31 May 2008
£360.00
€457.20
$716.40
31 May - 26 Sep 2008
£450.00
€571.50
$895.50
27 Sep - 19 Dec 2008
£280.00
€355.60
$557.20
19 Dec - 3 Jan 2009
£360.00
€457.20
$716.40
Rental Notes: Bike hire available.
For short breaks or long term lets, we are happy to discuss individual prices.
Linen/cleaning charge @ e£25 per couple
Changeover day Saturday
We regret no smoking, no children under 15, no pets
House swap considered
Late offers for this Cottage
Late Offer Specials:
Arrival Date
Departure Date
Nights
Price
Notes
25 October 2008
01 November 2008
7
£210
01 November 2008
08 November 2008
7
£210
Guestbook
"'Great stay in a fantastic gìte with lots of character'" - Doug & Doreen
"Enjoyed our stay in your gìte, its really lovely - so tasteful and comfortable'" - Mr & Mrs Banks
"'A great place to sepnd a cozy Christmas. All you could want'" - Becca & Richard
"'We thoroughly enjoyed the secluded garden'" - Mr & Mrs Jones
"'Couldn't find a more relaxing place'" - Mr & Mrs Robinson
"'Everything we needed was here in your very well appointed gìte'" - Jeff & Lynda
Availability of Le Petit Champignon
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and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
14 December 2004
Property listed since:
14 December 2004
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