Cottage

No Smoking Preferred, Suitable for couples, Quiet Location,

No Smoking Preferred, Suitable for couples, Quiet Location,

Linen Provided, Towels Provided, Telephone, Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Portable Fans, Cot available, Fireplace,

Oven, Fridge, Microwave, 4-Ring Hob, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Grill, Table & Chairs,

There are 2 bedrooms and one mezzanine room. One bedroom is on the ground floor with a large double bed (160cm), TV, VCR and an en suite with shower, sink and WC. The other bedroom is upstairs with a double bed (140cm). The mezzanine is also upstairs, enclosed on three sides, and has two 3/4 beds (120cm) - an ideal room for children. We provided bedding and we make the beds fresh for when you arrive.

There are 1 bathroom with bath and sink. There is also a separate WC and an en suite shower room in the downstairs bedroom with shower, sink and WC. Bath towels, hand towels, flannels and bath mats are provided. The bathrooms are fitted electric heated towel rails.

TV, CD Player, DVD Player, Satellite TV, Video Player, Internet Access,

Parking, Patio Area, Barbeque, Sun Loungers, Garden Furniture,

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

A welcome pack awaits you at your arrival

Within an hours drive of our cottage are the sandy beaches of the Vendee, including La Rochelle, Ile de Ré, Les Sables d'Olonne and La Tranche sur Mer. If you want a change of pace then the tranquil setting of the Marais Poitevin, with its Venise Verte waterways are just 20 minutes away. For kids of all ages the Futuroscope theme park is an hour away near Poitier, and for the adults the famous Cognac houses are within easy reach for tours and tastings. The history adventure park at Puy du Fou opens a fantastic new attraction on 2006.

Travel to the Vendée is convenient, with road links to the Channel ports improved by motorways. St Malo is only 3 hours away. In addition, the airport at La Rochelle (50 minutes) is served by two airlines from the UK (Ryanair and BE) and the larger airport a Nantes (1 hour) is part of the networks of both British Airways and Air France.

The cottage is situated in the quiet and hilly village of Saint Michel le Cloucq, above Fontenay le Comte, in a peaceful street. The village is on the edge of the forest with many places for walking and cycling. Only 50 km from the renown sailing part and beautiful city of La Rochelle and the beaches of the Atlantic. The islands of Ré, Aix or Oléron are just off the coast. Few kilometers away there is Le Marais Poitevin, also known as the Green Venice, with its green canals for idyllic boating and fishing. The river Vendee ideal for fishing is less than 5 km away. Approx an hour away is Futuroscope, the science and technology theme park near Poitiers The Puy du Fou historic theme park with its day attractions, the summer evening concerts and displays is within 60 km.