A rustic cottage in South Vendee, Gite de La Gravee
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Old character gîte in south Vendee, not far from La Rochelle and the Marais Poitevin. Our gîte, very comfortable for 4 adults and 2 children, is situated in the quiet village of Saint Michel le Cloucq, above Fontenay le Comte. It is a rustic cottage, fully restored to its original appearance, with exposed local stone walls, wooden beams and wooden floor, tiled ground floor. It is furnished with antique french country furniture. A restful base for exploring and enjoying the Vendee Region.
 
The Facilities at A rustic cottage in South Vendee, Gite de La Gravee
Location Our property is situated in a small village, in south Vendee, 5 kms from Fontenay le Comte
Sleeps 6 people ( 2 adults and 2 children)
Bedrooms Master room: Double bed with en-suite. Bedroom : 1 double bed Mezzanin bedroom: 2 single beds
Bathrooms Bathroom: Full size bath, washbasin, toilet. Separate toilet En-suite: shower, toilet and washbasin
Kitchen Fully equipped with electric oven, 4 vitroceramic hob, kettle, toaster, coffee maker, fridge, table and 6 chairs, dishwasher,microwave. Utility room : Washing machine, iron, 2nd fridge and freezer.
Inside Entertainment satellite TV, video, VCR player (plenty of video's to watch), DVD player, books, mini HI-FI, free wifi
Outside Entertainment Private garden 500 m² partially bordered with bushes. Sunny terrace with garden furniture and umbrella, reclining chairs. Summer lounge with garden furniture and barbecue/chimney. 2 VTT bikes for adults and 3 VTT bikes for children
Smoking Not permitted inside the Gite
Pets No pets thanks
Disabled This property is not suitable
Local Amenities Local facilities in the village include a bar, a ferme-auberge restaurant. The attractive Renaissance town of Fontenay-le-Comte is a short drive away, and this has a wide range of shops, supermarkets and restaurants, as well as playing host to an excellent market every Saturday morning.
Other Comments Welcome pack with local produces at your arrival.
Transport Plane: The nearest airports are Poitiers and La Rochelle (by Ryanair) Train: Closest train station is Niort. To rent this property it is recommended to have use of your own/hire car to see all the local attractions.
 
The ground floor has a large living room with a stone fireplace, hi-fi, 1 satellite TV with English, german, dutch, Spanish … channels, video recorder/player, DVD player, telephone, free wifi internet connection.

The kitchen is fully fitted and equipped with all modern facilities. It has a dishwasher, a microwave oven, full oven, fridge and ceramic hobs.

There is a separate laundry room with a washing machine and a fridge/freezer. There is a bathroom and separate wc.

One double bedroom (bed 1.60 m wide) with french television/video recorder/player and en suite shower room.

Upstairs there is a double bedroom (bed 1.40 m wide) and a mezzanine bedroom (2 beds each 1.20 m wide).

A cot, a highchair and a baby bath can be provided on request.

For quiet evenings, there are games, French and English books and video cassettes.

Bathroom towels, house linen and bed linen is provided, the beds are made prior to arrival.

All rooms have electric heating.

The garden is private, surrounded by hedges and there is a stone patio with garden furniture, a large outdoor roofed dining area with a purpose built chimney-barbecue, a private parking.

2 mountain bicycles for adults and 3 mountain bicycles for children are available free of charge.

Visit our website : www.gite-vendee.com
 
Places to visit near A rustic cottage in South Vendee, Gite de La Gravee
 
Saint Michel le Cloucq is on the edge of the forest with many places for walking and cycling.
Few kilometers away there is the Marais Poitevin, also known as the Green Venice, with its green canals for idyllic boating and fishing.
The river Vendée ideal for fishing is less than 5 kms away.
Only 50 kms from the renowned sailing port and beautiful city of La Rochelle and the islands of Ré, Aix .
Only 60 kms from the sandy open beaches of the Atlantic.
The Vendee apart from its beauty, is filled with history and fine architecture, notably the Abbaye of Maillezais, the Royal Abbaye of Nieul and the roman church of Foussais-Payré.
Niort, 30 kms away, has a castle built by Henry Plantagenet and Richard the Lionheart and some very lovely houses.
Approx an hour away is Les Sables d'Olonne, Vendee-Globe Challenge port.
Approx an hour away is Futuroscope, the science and technology park near Poitiers.
The Puy du Fou, historic theme park with its day attractions, the summer evenings show is within 40 kms.
 
 
The Photo Gallery for A rustic cottage in South Vendee, Gite de La Gravee
 
 The living room 
 Outdoor dining area 
 The garden 
 The mezzanine bedroom 
 A double bedroom (upstairs) 
 The fireplace in the living room 
 A double bedroom on grounds floor 
 The double bedroom 
 Ensuite shower room with the double bedroom on the grounds floor 
 The bathroom 
 
 
The Prices for A rustic cottage in South Vendee, Gite de La Gravee
 
Gite de La Gravee
Our prices 2009 per week (from Saturday to Saturday, heating in extra):

- from 3rd January 2009 to 4th April 2009 : 295 Euros
- from 4th April 2009 to 27th June 2009 : 325 Euros
- from 27th June 2009 to 11th July 2009 : 520 Euros
- from 11th July 2009 to 22nd August 2009 : 675 Euros
- from 22nd August 2009 to 29th August 2009 : 520 Euros
- from 29th August 2009 to 26th September 2009 : 325 Euros
- from 26th September 2009 to 24th October 2009 : 295 Euros
- from 24th October 2009 to 7th November 2009 : 325 Euros
- from 7th November 2009 to 19th December 2009 : 295 Euros
- from 19th December 2009 to 2nd January 2010 : 325 Euros

Others informations :
End cleaning charge : 40 Euros

A welcome pack with a bottle of vine awaits you.
 
 
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Blais Chantal
Gite la Gravee

23 rue de la Gravee
Saint Michel le Cloucq
near Fontenay le Comte
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