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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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