Large kitchen and lounge. Rural location, large private safe gardens of approx 1 acre surround the property, ideal for footy games.

Located 5 mins walk outside Le Poire sur Velluire, which has local shops.

10 mins to Fontenay Le Comte for major shopping.

Owners speak English and French fluently.

Nous sommes bilangues, est nos amis les Francais sont les bienvenu.

Rental periods Per week

15 January 2011 – 12 March 2011: £645
12 March 2011 – 2 July 2011: £895
2 July 2011 – 3 September 2011: £1095

Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
For out of season and long term lets please contact owner.
Booking deposit (£200) due on reservation. Security deposit (£300) due before arrival.

Changeover day
Saturday change over day, leave by 11am. Available late afternoon but flexible, if earlier required. Flexible for out of high season or longer period bookings

Bedrooms:

Bedroom 1: King size bed and optional cot on request.
Bedroom 2: 3 single beds.
Bedroom 3: 1 double bed and 1 single bed.

Bathrooms:

Family bathroom with spa bath, Hammam shower, wc, double sinks.

Kitchen:

Expanding kitchen table seats up to 10. Gas cooker plus hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge freezer, sink, separate mini electric oven.

Utility Room:

Washing machine in adjacent room.

Living Rooms:

Large L shape sofa bed. TV with UK satellite (freeview channels) and French channels. Chiminey insert fire.

Cleaning/towels/Linen/maid service:

Towels and linen are included. Cleaning is not included and the property must be left clean and tidy. Beach towels not included.

Notes on accommodation
Located on a quiet back road, safe and suitable for children to run free.

Amenities/Facilities provided

* hob/stove,
* oven,
* fridge/freezer,
* microwave,
* dishwasher,
* washing machine,
* iron/ironing board,
* satellite tv,
* tv,
* cot,
* barbecue,
* private pool (for sole use of guests)

Outside
Gardens surround the property, south facing to front, patio to side. Outdoor table + 6 chairs. BBQ.
Large above ground oval pool.

Coast/Beach
30 mins drive to La Rochelle and beaches. 40 mins to Vendee coast beaches.

Special interest holidays
Mervent 25 mins drive for walking, hiking, cycling, canoeing, adventure parks and zoo.

Travel
La Rochelle Airport, 35mins. Nantes and Poitiers approx 1 hour. St Malo 3 hours. Calais 6 hours.

Distances
Le Poire sur Velluire, 5 mins walk.
Velluire 10 mins walk, 5 min drive.
Fontenay Le Comte, 10 min drive.

Further details
Le Poire has chemist and co-op for essentials. Velluire has boulangerie, post office, restaurant and bar tabac. Local signposted walks, and cycle routes. Fishing in the Vendee river, permits from tabac in Velluire. Local gastronomic restaurant in Velluire, with walks along the river. Local villages have historic ruins and chateau to visit and boat trips in the Marais Poitevin. La Rochelle has sea fishing and boat trips to Fort Boyard and Islands, and many fine seafood restaurants.

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The house sleeps 12 people in three double bedrooms, two twin rooms and a double bunk bed (ideal for children). Of these bedrooms, five are in the main building and one (a twin room) is just adjacent to the house in a converted stables, complete with stable door.

There are five reception rooms. The lounge has luxurious brown leather sofas, a large fireplace and log burner complete with a piano, TV, video and DVD player.

The kitchen is the heart of any home and The Old Forge doesn’t disappoint. With a large kitchen table, 8 ring range, full compliment of kitchen utensils, tools and cutlery, preparing meals is made easy. The house also comes fitted with a fridge, (a separate) freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and tumble dryer – meaning that you can enjoy your holiday without worrying about the washing up or drying your clothes!

There are three bathrooms – two of which have a bath / shower and heated towel rails too.

The gîte has an enclosed rear courtyard where there is lots of space for guests to relax on the wooden garden furniture and take in the sun, read in the shade of an umbrella or BBQ when you get hungry. In the evening, it’s perfect for gazing up at the dazzling night sky free of light pollution!

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