Holiday rental country home in the Vendee with pool & garden

Introduction

This lovely, large maison de maitre is set in the Southern Vendée in a small village just north of Fontenay-le-Comte.

The Vendée, with its microclimate, is the second sunniest region of France, with temperatures reaching the high 30s in July and August.

The house is a charming maison de maitre, with a beautiful private garden covering two acres.

The closest restaurant, boulangerie and general store are within 2 km.

The surrounding region is of gently rolling countryside, beautiful lakes and the forested areas along with scatterings of picturesque villages, such as the medieval village of Vouvant (11km) recently voted one of the most beautiful villages in France.

Within close distance are lakeside beaches, a sailing school, fishing and horse riding. There are many golf courses in the surrounding area, the closest being Golf du Petit Chene, an 18 hole course at Mazieres-en-Gatine, just 20 miles away. Many of the nearby villages have their own summer fetes and market days, along with excellent restaurants.

Well maintained private flat grounds of two acres.
All weather table tennis table, and area for ball games such as football.
Children's swings and bicycles.

Regularly maintained large swimming pool (14 metres long) with extensive night lighting. Fenced and heated Large built-in barbecue.

Indoor games - table football, backgammon, board games.

Cot and high chair.

Five bathrooms, one shower room, all refurbished in 1999.

CD player, wide screen TV, video.

Mid-week cleaning and baby sitting can usually be arranged.

On the ground floor, the sitting room has a large open working fireplace. There is a widescreen TV, video, and CD player. The dining room has a charming fireplace and a large elm dining table which seats up to 18.

The delightful kitchen has all the required appliances, including two ovens, dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine and tumble drier. There is a large farmhouse table suitable for 6 adults or children's meals.

The doors from both the sitting room and the kitchen lead onto the terrace which runs along the entire width of the house. In front of the terrace is a large flat grass area suitable for playing games; beyond that there is an orchard, and towards the bottom of the grounds is a fenced dried-up lake surrounded by rows of mature lime trees.

On the East side of the house (the kitchen side) is the fenced swimming pool area, which is situated conveniently very close to the house, and is the focal point of the holiday for guests, both during the day and in the evening.

SPECIAL OFFER. During May, June & September and July 1 - 18; book 2 weeks and get the 2nd week half price.

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Accommodation

Entrance hall

Open plan living room. Door to terrace

Kitchen with double electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher; washing machine and dryer
Door to terrace

Separate WC and hand basin

Bedroom 1, two singles

Separate bathroom with bath / shower and hand basin

Stairs to 1st floor; (west wing)

Bedroom 2, double with ensuite shower

Main staircase leading to:

Bedroom 3, (children's room) two bunk beds (sleeps 4) with TV and video

Bedroom 4, single

Bedroom 5, double with ensuite shower and hand basin

Separate bathroom with WC and shower

Spiral staircase (east wing);

Bedroom 6, double with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin

Stairs to 2nd floor;

Bedroom 7, two singles

Bedroom 8, two singles

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin

EXTERIOR;

Large garden

Floodlit, heated and fenced swimming pool, 14 x 6.5m

Table football

All-weather table tennis

Children's swings

 Photo gallery for Maison de Fontenay, ref: 85002

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Prices

* Sterling & Dollar rates provided ONLY as a guide - all rentals are payable in EUROS

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Local Information

The surrounding region is of gently rolling countryside, with beautiful lakes and forested areas. The medieval village of Vouvent, recently voted the most beautiful village in France, is 11 km away and is a must for dining out.

Only an hour’s drive from Poitiers (home of Futuroscope) and the impressive coastal towns of La Rochelle and Les Sables d’Olonne, the setting for this impressive property is perfect for a secluded holiday.

Within easy reach are golf courses, lakeside beaches, sailing, fishing and horse riding. Many of the nearby villages have their own summer fetes and market days along with excellent, good-value cuisine that typifies rural France.

Within 10 - 30 minutes:

The forest of Mervent-Vouvant.
The Pierre Brune amusement park - an old fashioned amusement park.
The Pagnolle animal park.
The renaissance town of Fontenay-le-Comte, with shops and restaurants.
The Chateau Terre Neuve, built in 1580.
The charming medieval town of Vouvant, with its twisting alleyways, old fortress and beautiful church.

Within 1 hour:

The ancient walled sea port at La Rochelle, with its fine harbour, marina, bars, restaurants, museums, art gallery and large new aquarium.
The beautiful coastal resorts of Les Sables d'Olonne and La Tranche-sur-Mer with miles of sandy beaches and almost any water sports.
The Puy du Fou - A daytime theme park with sites from different periods in history with a nightly outdoor spectacle.
The Marais Poitevin known as the Green Venice - a marshland forest with a labyrinth of canals for taking out a punt or canoe, ideal for picnics with cycle tracks and footpaths.
Futuroscope (near Poitiers) - a vast science and technology park which all ages can enjoy.

 Map location for near Fontenay-le-Comte

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