Gite Near Cheffois

Gite near Cheffois 2 Bedrooms, sleeps up to 4 Property Ref: FR203

Located near a hamlet of Cheffois. It is situated in Western France, in the Vendée, south of the Loire valley and between the cities of Nantes and Poitiers. It is close to Le Grand Parc de Puy du Fou and the Mervent -Vouvant forest.
The property was built between 150 and 200 years ago but has been renovated and modernised over the last few years. The original farm cottage and barns have been converted to three properties – a farmhouse, cottage and gîte. It is part of a hamlet of five houses in an area of gently rolling open and wooded countryside of arable and cattle farming. The area is known as the “bocage”.
The three properties are set in extensive grounds and facilities include swimming pool, which is fenced off for security, Table Tennis, large grounds for football and other outdoor games. WIFI access is available.
This advert features the 2 bedroom gite which sleeps 4.
More information and photos of the Farmhouse which sleeps 9/10
More information and photos of the Cottage which sleeps 6

ACCOMMODATION

Downstairs

The hallway leads into a large lofty lounge/dining/kitchen area with exposed beams. It is comfortably furnished with a settee, easy chairs, table and dining chairs. There is satellite television (both English and French), a DVD player and a CD/tape player but please bring your own CDs, DVDs and cassettes. There is also WIFI access. The kitchen area is equipped with a cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster and kettle and with pots and pans, crockery and cutlery.
The shower room (shower, toilet, washbasin and washing machine) and the bedroom with two single beds are accessed off the hall.

Upstairs
The varnished open tread wooden stairs ascend out of the lounge to a low-beamed double-bedded mezzanine bedroom.

OUTSIDE LEISURE

The gites own patio, the pool and gardens are accessed through the French doors from the lounge. Garden furniture and a BBQ are provided.

Steps lead up to a patio next to swimming pool. This pool is ideal for swimmers with one end having a depth of nearly 7 feet and the shallow end being approximately 4 feet deep.We have a 30 foot long swimming pool which has been fenced off for security. This pool is ideal for swimmers with one end having a depth of nearly 7 feet and the shallow end being approximately 4 feet deep. The swimming pool is open from 18th May until 21st September

Sun beds are provided.

Table-tennis table under the rustic gazebo.

A path leads round from the pool area across a wooden bridge over a water channel through the trees to a more open area where, during the cooler parts of the day, the children (big and little!) can play football – two football nets are provided.

Large grounds suitable for a variety of outdoor games with football nets

The properties stand in around one acre of private and secluded gardens, with many areas of flower beds, lawns and some shady corners.

Fantastic grounds for walking, cycling etc.

There are lovely views of surrounding countryside from the properties....

NO SMOKING ALLOWED

PRICES 2015

02 March - 17 May £245
18 May - 28 June £355
29 June - 19 July £455
20 July - 30 August £675
31 Aug - 13 Sept £355
14 Sept - 29 Nov £245

Prices are per week in Sterling and include hire of bed linen. We do not provide towels, please bring these with you .
Changeover day - Saturday, this is flexible outside of the main season.
A security deposit of £200 is payable and this is fully refundable if no damage to the property and left in a clean and tidy condition.
A 30% deposit and a completed, signed booking form are required to confirm a booking. The balance (plus a security deposit) is payable 12 weeks before the rental period begins.
A taxe de séjour of 0.44€ per person per night has been introduced by the Vendée and is payable by all aged 13 years and over to be paid with the balance and can be paid in GBP.

The swimming pool is open from 18th May until 21st September

Weekly bookings only during Peak and High Seasons. From September to June a booking of a minimum of 2 nights can be taken - Please contact us for prices.

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LOCATION

Located near a hamlet of Cheffois. It is situated in Western France, in the Vendée, south of the Loire valley and between the cities of Nantes and Poitiers. It is close to Le Grand Parc de Puy du Fou and the Mervent -Vouvant forest.
Local amenities
Shops - In Cheffois (4 km), there is an afternoon post office in the Mairie, a boulangerie and hairdressers. The closest small town is La Châtaigneraie (6 km) where there are several boulangeries, three supermarkets and a range of other shops including clothes, shoes, pharmacy and newsagents as well as the post office, garages and church. Hypermarkets can be found in the bigger towns of Fontenay-le-Comte and Chantonnay.
Restaurants and cafes - In Cheffois there is a bar/restaurant and in La Châtaigneraie, there are several restaurants including Hotel La Poste opposite the post office, Le Relais Delice opposite the square and Le Stelvio’s on the road to Fontenay-le-Comte. You will find bars, restaurants or crêperies in most small towns and large villages in the area.
Markets - There are markets in most towns. Only in the bigger towns are they held every week and it is best to arrive early as they close at lunch-time. Information on markets is in each ‘house information book’.
Places to visit
There is lots to see and do in the locality and its surrounding countryside – walking, cycling and horse-riding are available as well as swimming, fishing and water sports in the locality. Especially beautiful is the Mervent Vouvant Forest with its large lakes and forests which is about 20 mins away. Fishing permits for lake and rivers can be purchased at local Café des Sports and the 100 hectares fishing park of Pescalis is near Moncoutant, about ½ hour away. There are at least five 18 hole golf courses within an hours drive.
For the more adventurous there are also micro-light trips and bungee jumping near Breuil-Barret, and go-karting at a track at Fontenay-le-Comte.

The famous chateaux and grounds of Le Puy du Fou, devoted to the history of the Vendée, are well worth a visit being about 45 mins away; it’s evening Cinéscénie presentations are quite spectacular although you will need to book for one of these before your holiday begins. It is also well placed for day trips to the chateaux of the Loire Valley, Futuroscope at Poitiers, and the coastal towns of La Rochelle, La Tranche and Les Sables D’Olonne all being between 1 and 1½ hours away. The Venise Verte, an area of waterways created by monks in the 13th century, is about 40 mins drive away.

Lots more information is available on the beaches, attractions, activities etc in the links box at the top of this page, marked "The Area"

Travel

Ferry Ports: St Malo - 3 hours Caen - 4 to 4.5 hours Cherbourg - 4.5 to 5 hours Calais 6.5 hoursAirports: La Rochelle 50 minutes Nantes 1 hour, 15 minutes, Poitiers - 55 minutes