Property

Description

Welcome to these beautiful and tastefully renovated holiday gites set in an idyllic location on the borders of the Deux Sèvres and the Vendée. This is the perfect place to relax and unwind yet close by are many attractions and activities for those days when you feel the urge to explore. Make sure you don't leave before the local baker trundles down with his morning fare of fresh croissants, crusty baguettes and irresistable 'pain chocolat'! From the well-stocked (fenced and gated) fishing lake to the sandpit, paddling pool and myriad of toys to delight any toddler, this property definitely delivers on the promise of a truly relaxing holiday for everyone.

Property Information

• Country:  France
• Region:  Deux Sevres
• Bedrooms:  3
• Sleeps:  6

• Price Range:
• Low season:  £525.00 per wk
• High season:  £745.00 per wk
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Facilities Available

• BBQ
• Bathroom(s) with bath and
  shower
• Changeover day: Saturday
• DVD or video player
• Delivery of bread, croissants,
  pain chocolats
• Dishwasher
• Fridge freezer
• Microwave

• Rural location
• Shared swimming pool
• Short breaks out of season
• Television
• Tots Go Lightly service
• Washing machine
• Woodburner
• Bed linen included

What Makes it Child Friendly?

• Stairgates
• Cot
• Baby bath
• Bath mat
• Changing mat
• Child toilet seat and step
• Childrens DVDs or videos
• DVD or video player
• Highchair
• Mattress protectors

• Microwave
• Outdoor play equipment
• Plastic feeding utensils
• Potty
• Sandpit
• Ride-on toys
• Sun umbrellas
• Toys
• Washing machine

Holiday Tots Top Ten

• Zoodyssée de Chizé. Animals in their natural environment. With otters, vultures, wolves, cicadas, tree frogs and more. With mini farm and play area. At Villiers-en-bois. 47 miles, 1hr.
• Coulon. One of the plus beaux villages de France. An irrestibly photogenic little town from which to hire a punt and gently navigate through the water playground of the Marais Poitevin. Look out for otters! At Coulon. 26 miles, 45 minutes.
• Le Petit Train Pibalou. Take a 50 minute ride by scenic railway. Alternatively travel the country roads by horse-drawn carriage. Or hire bicycles complete with child seat or baby carriage. At Coulon. 26 miles, 45 minutes.
• Puy du Fou. A great medieval day out for all the family. With superb falconry displays, jousting tournaments, chariot races and dancing fountains. Feast on bread freshly baked in medieval ovens. Great website. At Les Herbiers. 45 miles, 1hr.
• Le Jardin des Chirons. The ‘garden of rocks,’ an enchanting leafy valley where you may find elves, pixies and giants sitting on enormous mushroom-shaped granite boulders…don’t miss the enormous Rocher Branlant or ‘rocking boulder’…At Largeasse. 4 miles, 10 minutes.
• Pescalis. Nature and fishing centre. With an aquarium, playground and pony rides. Bicycle rental : child seats and helmets available. At Moncoutant. 10 miles, 15 minutes.
• Parc Ornithologique et Embarcadère. See diverse birdlife by boat including ducks, geese, swans and herons. Life jackets provided for children. Or take a picnic and stroll around the pushchair-friendly pathways. At St Hilaire La Palud. 36 miles, 1hr.
• Mouton Village. Walk amongst the gentle sheep and marvel at the sheep-shearing demonstrations and sheep dogs at work. At Vasles. 31 miles, 48 minutes.
• Lac de Lambon. A large, inland lake with a sandy beach, watersports, children’s play area and little train. Pushchair-friendly path all around lake. At Prailles. 32 miles, 48 minutes.
• Forêt de Mervent. Lovely woodland with a small zoo, 2 mini farms for close animal encounters and an amusement park Le Parc de Pierre Brune. At Mervent. 23 miles, 35 minutes.

How To Get There

Nearest port : St Malo (transfer time 3hr 30) or Caen (transfer time 4hr 15)

Nearest airport : La Rochelle, Poitiers or Nantes

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