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Frene at La Grange        3 Bedrooms,  sleeps up to 7       Property Ref:  FR107

Set in the Vendee in a peaceful and tranquil location, La Grange comprises of 2 attractive farmhouses which have been converted to 4 spacious gites each with it's own fully equipped kitchen, garden furniture, bbq and large terrace.  FRENE is the 3 bedroomed Gite.   The property enjoys views over open countryside and has 2.5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens.   There is also free use of a fishing lake only 300 metres from the property, with carp, pike, roach, tench etc.      WIFI

* Large Outdoor Swimming Pool 12m x 6m
* Large Indoor Heated Pool 8m x 4m
* Games barn offering Snooker, Pool and Table Tennis 
* Tv Lounge with Satellite TV and DVD
* Children's play area and Large Trampoline

 

 

ACCOMMODATION

Frene is a Split Level Gite and has  3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
Kitchen - large fridge/freezer. Four burner cooker with oven. Microwave. Plenty of work surfaces and cupboard space. Ample pots, Pans and utensils for self-catering.
Lounge/Diner - Solid Pine Table and Chairs. Settee and Chairs.

Bedroom 1 - On split level with entrance to front patio and car park. Double Bed, Bedside table, Wardrobe.
Bedroom 2 & 3 - On first Floor, each bedroom has 2 single Beds, Bedside tables, Wardrobe, Chest of Draws, Good views over the gardens and countryside.
Bathroom 1 - On split level opposite Bedroom1, Large Walk-in Shower, Washbasin, Toilet, Washing Machine.
Bathroom 2 - On First Floor, Toilet, Washbasin, Walk-in Shower.

Cot and highchair available.

 

Private Outside Area
Small patio by the car park and split level entrance.
Large Private Patio with Garden table and Chairs and a Parasol.  BBQ
Separate entrance to the Kitchen/Lounge/Diner.
Good views over the 2 and a half acres of landscaped gardens.
Full use of Outdoor pool, Indoor Heated Pool, TV Room, Games Room, Trampoline and all other complex facilities.  

 

Shared Grounds and Facilities
2.5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens with lots of room for children to play. Plenty of quiet and shady corners for peaceful relaxation. There is also a Boules court.  Outdoor swimming pool (12 metres x 6 metres) is fenced off for security.  Large Trampoline and childrens play area.
Games barn offers: Indoor Heated 8 metres x 4 metres swimming pool. Snooker, Pool, Table Tennis Tables
TV Lounge offering Satellite TV and DVD.        MORE DETAILED INFORMATION BELOW.

 

Swimming Pools
Indoor Heated Pool
The Indoor heated pool is an 8m x 4m with a tiled finish, it is 1.5m deep.
There are tables and chairs around the pool and the large patio doors open out onto a large terrace with tables and chairs and there are great views across the surrounding country side.
The Pool has a heat cover which retains the heat when not in use.
The pool is protected by a by patio doors which has a high catch which must be fastened when the last responsible adult leaves.

Outdoor Pool
The Outdoor swimming pool is 10 x 6m with roman steps, it varies in height from 2.4m at the deep end to .9m at the shallow end. It is constructed in concrete with a fibre glass liner.
The pool is not heated other than by the sun, but is generally at a suitable temperature from May till October 
The pool has a large terrace with tables and chairs and is protected by a hedge and security fence with self-closing gates.
The sterilization of the pool is by saline electrolysis. To put it simply the pool has salt in it and the electrolysis machine breaks the salt down into its base components, chlorine and sodium. This is exactly how the sea is kept clean, it is very natural and the chlorine that is produced is of a different structure making it almost undetectable to smell and kind on the eyes. There is an additional bonus in that the salt in the pool gives more bouyancy that fresh water and that has allowed many of our younger visiter to learn to swim more quickly.

 

The Gardens
We are proud of our gardens at La Grange not only because of the way they are landscaped and the vast amount of colour in the flower beds, but because of the amount of enjoyment that they bring to our visiters.
The gardens were designed so that where ever you are on the site there is always something interesting to view, and with the gardens blending into the natural landscape it has the feel of space and being together with nature.
The gardens are basically in two parts, the landscaped garden and the sports field though within the former there a boules court.

 

Leisure Facilities
One of the reasons that our Gites stand out from most others in the south of the Vendee is the amount and the quality of our on site Activities

What ever the weather there is something to keep you amused or entertained regardless of your age.

Children especially are catered for under the old saying if the children are content so are the parents.

Outdoor Pool with terrace
Heated indoor Pool,
Boules Court
Football pitch,
Turbo slide,
Swings and trepeze,
Snooker table (full size)
2 x American Pool tables,
3x Table Tennis,
Multigym,
fitness cycle,
Table football
Acres for lawns for all manor of games
like Croquet, badminton, etc.,

TV lounge with: Satelite TV, DVD, Video, XBOX, Music Center
Library with books and videos.

 

WIFI computer connections

 

Activities nearby:
Off Site the following are just some of the activities that can be found locally:
Fishing - We have free use of a nearby lake, with Carp, Pike, Roach etc.  Only approx 300 metres away! 
Other fishing in the Canals, Rivers and lakes requires a permit.
Tennis - Available in the local Village.
Golf - There are several courses within easy driving distance.
Boating - The lakes at mervent have sailboats, canoes, kayaks and pedalos for hire.
The Green Venice also has boat hire with or without a guide.
Biking - The hiring of bikes is possible at several locations.
Horse Riding - Available in the Mervent/Vouvant forest.
Karting - There is an excellent course at Fontenay-le-Comte, where karts can be hired.

 

 

 

PRICES       2016

19 May                -   08 June                 £800 per week
09 June                -   06 July                 £850 per week
07 July                 -   03 September    £1200 per week*
04 September   -   29 September         £800 per week

 

Frene is a Thursday changeover day, however, this is flexible outside of the main season.
There is a £200 security deposit which is fully refundable if no damage to the property or breakages and left in a clean and tidy condition.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:    Hire of Bed linen, if required, £10 per person per week.  Hire of house towels £10 per set. Bring your own beach/pool towels.   End of stay clean £80.
*Supplement of £50 for 7 night durations in school summer holidays.
Arrivals after 4pm and departures by 10am

 

 

 

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LOCATION

Frene at La Grange is set in a quiet rural location.  One the edge of the village of L'Hermenault and within walking distance (1.5 km) of patisserie/boulangerie, tabac/cafe, small supermarket, pharmacy, post office, banks (with 24 hour cashpoint),  doctor (English spoken) and dentist.
The village St Martin des Fontaines (500 meters) has a very popular restaurant/bar which offers great food and reasonable prices.
We are between the historic market towns of Fontenay-le-Comte (11km)and Lucon (15km). 
There is a carp fishing lake for customers at the property which they are welcome to use OR Trout and coarse fishing are within a 5 min drive and permits can be arranged. 
The open countryside all around the property is quiet, tranquil and excellent for cycling, walks, birdwatching, painting and wildlife or just generally relaxing, whilst on the doorstep lie numerous places of interest and outdoor activities to suit everyone. 

You can reach the beautiful golden Vendee beaches within an hour. Most beaches are backed by sand dunes and pine forests with large areas for picnics and scenic coastal walks. The Vendee coast stretches for 120km and boasts many blue flag awards. There is also a large man-made beach/activity park within 25 mins drive at nearby Xanton-Chassenon.

The pretty harbour of La Rochelle with its famous aquarium, numerous bars and restaurants and great shopping is approx. 50 mins drive. Futuroscope and Puy de Fou are approx. 1 hour's drive. The Marais Poitevin with its sleepy waterways, boat rides and beautiful abbeys is under 30 minutes by car. The Mervent Forest is 15 mins by car. Most Atlantic beaches can be reached within the hour.

For wine lovers, the nearby cave at Pissotte produces and sells direct to the public well-known local red and white wines.
Every 2 years (June 2010), Fontenay-le-Comte holds a magnificent carnival with floats and dancers from around the world. The whole event is finished with a magnificent firework display on the third night.

 

La Rochelle airport is 45-minute drive. Nantes airport 1-hour drive, Poitiers airport is 1hr 10 min drive. Car hire is available at these airports. St Malo is an easy 3-hour drive. Caen is approx 4.5 hours and Cherbourg approx 5.5 hours drive.