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Vix
Farmhouse
3 Ensuite Bedrooms, Sleeps 6-8, Changeover
Saturday
Welcome to our lovely 3 bedroomed farmhouse located in Vix, a typical
French village in the South Vendee and in the heart of the Marais Poitevin
region of France.
Our property is a 200 year old farmhouse which had not been
lived in for over 30 years and is located in the centre of the village. It has
now been renovated by local artisans and brought into the twenty first century,
retaining some of the 200 year old features.
The 3 bedrooms are all spacious
and all have ensuite facilities. WIFI. Heated swimming
Pool
The Vendee coast is easily accessible (33 miles to La Faute
sur Mer) as is the delightful town of La Rochelle (24 miles), with it's
old port, superb shopping, excellent restaurants and numerous holiday
attractions.
Accommodation
The house comprises of an open plan kitchen / dining room
overlooking the garden and swimming pool.
The kitchen is modern and fully
equipped with an double electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and
micro-wave.
Separate utility area with washing machine.
There is a
family lounge with 2 x 3 seater settees and a chair, wide-screen TV with
freeview and DVD. A selection of DVD's and board games are available.
In
the 2nd lounge there is a double settee which converts into a double sofa bed, a
chair and a collection of books.
Free WIFI is available throughout the
house.
Number of bedrooms 3 (sleeps up to 6-8 people)
Each bedroom has
an ensuite comprising of toilet, washbasin and shower cubicle.
Bedding,
bath towels and a hair dryer are provided in each room.
Bedroom One =
Family room comprising of a double bed and single bed, 2 bedside tables with
draw, wardrobe
Bedroom Two = Two single beds, 1 bedside table with draw,
wardrobe
Bedroom Three = Two single beds, 1 bedside table with draw, wardrobe
and outside balcony leading from the ensuite
There is also a double sofa bed
located in the 2nd lounge
Garden / Patio Area
There is a large
attractive patio area with table and chairs, excellent for relaxing and having
your breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The heated swimming pool is 4m x
7m and is for the use of guests. Sun loungers and chairs are around the pool for
your comfort.
The garden is walled and secured and includes a lawn area
as well as a beautifully maintained flower area.
A barbeque is also
provided.
All outside areas are maintained to a high standard and both
pool and garden will be maintained by the owners during your stay.
5
bikes are available for your use.
NO SMOKING and NO PETS
ALLOWED
Accommodation prices
12 April - 26 April 2014
£950 per week
12 July - 19
July 2014 £1,300
per week
19 July - 01 September 2014 £1,650 per week
Prices are per week and
include hire of bed linen and house towels - You will need to bring
your own pool/beach towels.
A security deposit of £200 (or equilavent in euros)
will be requested upon arrival and is fully refundable if no damage is caused to
the property and that it is left in a clean and tidy condition
Arrivals
at the Gite after 4.30 pm and depart by 10.00 am on your morning of
departure
LOCATION
This character cottage offers you an attractive rural
riverside setting. Situated near the village of Vix on the edge of the
"Green Venice" area of the Vendee. Vix is well known for its wine and you
can taste and buy at many of the local wine producers. The village
offers basic amenities, bakery, grocery shop, bars and the nearest town and
supermarket is at Marans or Fontenay-la Comte. The surrounding
area has numerous canals and the quiet lanes are ideal for walking and cycling.
There is a nature reserve at 500m offering great opportunities for
bird-watching. Cycle hire is available at Marans or Arcais (delivery
possible).
The Vendee coast is easily accessible (33 miles to La Faute
sur Mer) as is the delightful town of La Rochelle (24 miles), with it's
old port, superb shopping, excellent restaurants and numerous holiday
attractions.
Our area of the Marais Poitevin is also known as the Venise Verte
(Green Venice) and is world renowned by artists who come here for the light, the
variety in the innumerable shades of green and to capture the magic of this
enchanting area. The landscape is criss-crossed by a system of canals lined by
willows and poplar trees. The canals are surrounded by green vegetation which is
where the name of Venise Vert originates. The river Sevre runs through our area
and along the banks are many pretty villages including Coulon (often referred to
as the capital of the Venise Vert), Damvix and Arcais. At each of the villages
you can hire a flat bottom boat to explore the canals or just take a gentle
stroll along the many quiet footpaths. We are just minutes away from some great
fishing spots which are a paradise for fishermen and a local nature reserve
which can be enjoyed by wildlife lovers.
15 minutes away is Fontenay-le-Comte
our nearest town with the old town surrounding the catherdral, the Chateau de
Terre Neuve, many shops, restaurants and a market every Saturday morning.
30
minutes away you will discover Mervent forest where you can walk or cycle within
this beautiful area of forest and lakes. The forest has over 200 kilometres of
well marked footpaths and offers some of the best walks to be found anywhere in
the Vendée. Close by is Vouvant “one of the most beautiful villages in France”
which is a haven for artists.
La Rochelle the third most visited town in
France is a beautiful historic harbour town with numerous restaurants located
around the port, a colourful daily food market and cosmopolitan shops. Here you
can take the opportunity of finding that special bottle of wine or trying some
of the 600 cheeses produced in France. You will also find one of the largest
Aquariums in Europe with an amazing shark tank and marine life from all over the
world. Anyone feeling a little adventurous can also take the local bus service
from Vix to La Rochelle passing through some of the villages and small towns en
route.
Located over the toll bridge from La Rochelle is the stunning island
of the Ile de Re, known for its “fleur de sel” (the finest salt), sandy beaches
and with over 100 kilometres of cycle routes (you can hire bikes on the Island)
it is a paradise for cyclists. On the island you will find many villages and
small towns to visit, one of the most famous being St Martin-de-Re which is a
lively bustling town set around a harbour filled with brightly coloured boats.
There are many chic boutiques to visit, along with a market which is open every
morning, or enjoy a drink or a meal at the numerous cafés and restaurants on the
harbour front.
Further afield but within 90 minutes are the theme parks of Puy de Fou and Futuroscope
which are big tourist attractions for both the young and young at heart.
Le Puy de Fou,
the famous French historical theme park - a fantastic day out which is well
worth a visit. There is also a nightshow - Cinescenie which
needs to be booked in advance.
Or you may like to visit Parc du Futuroscope
(the European Cinema Park) near Poitiers where children will enjoy state of the
art entertainment.
Activities: Walking, Cycling, Golf, Bird watching,
Fishing, Horse Riding and Wine Tasting
For wine lovers Vix has its own award
winning wine and wine tasting at the Mercier vineyard can be
arranged.
Travel
Nearest airports are La Rochelle and Nantes, 40
mins and 1 hours drive respectively. Poitiers is also accessible by car in 1
hour 30 mins.
The driving times from the channel ports are St Malo (3
hours), Caen (4 hours) and Cherbourg (5 hours), Calais (6.5 hours). Use of a car
is advisable.
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