Converted barn in quiet rural hamlet — Property 16490

Converted barn in quiet rural hamlet

The building is one of 2 stone barns on the same acre of ground, built in the time of Napoleon. Both barns were converted to holiday homes by the owners, Stan and Lynne Cutts, between 1996 and 2001. They sit next door to each other, facing the little-used narrow road in the front, with a lawn, small garden and meadow to the rear. The barn has 23-inch thick limestone walls, with vines growing around the double doors to the front, and a walled area to the rear - ideal for BBQ and sunbathing. The rear garden is separated from the meadow by a cordon of fruit bushes and trees about 20 metres from the house. The house is heavily beamed throughout, with traditional oak arches forming the roof support structure - these features have been left visible in the bedrooms. The upstairs floors are oak laminate, whilst the downstairs is terracotta ceramic tiles. Rustic features adorn the large living area, e.g. a 6-metre oak cattle manger, suspended across a lime-mortar pointed gable.

Location La Belletière, Charnizay Indre-et-Loire < Loire Valley < France

La Belletière, Charnizay Indre-et-Loire < Loire Valley < France

 marks the location of this property in Indre-et-Loire

Availability for the barn in Loire Valley, France

Last updated on:

Monday, 21 April 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Normal availability

From April - October 2007

Rental rates for the barn in Loire Valley, France

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Notes to the rental rates

• Electricity, bottled gas and water charges are included in the advertised rental rates. The hot water, e.g. shower, etc. is powered by LPG (bottled gas). There are two full bottles provided at the start of each rental season, and these will be checked and replenished as required by our (english) property manager each weekend. (As a guide, one bottle usually lasts a family 3-4 weeks)
  Bed linen and towels can be rented at a nominal cost of 5 euros per bed (this provision may be particularly beneficial for those flying from outside France, where a weight limit applies).
  An end-of-stay 'deep clean' is included in the rental price, delivered by our property manager. This will take place on change-over Saturdays between 1000 and 1400 hours. Those guests requiring interim cleaning services can make separate arrangements with the property manager on arrival.
  
• The property is booked on remittance of a non-returnable 25% deposit, the balance of which must be paid within 8 weeks of tenancy. In the event of cancellation within the 8 weeks, a 70% refund will be issued subject to the barn being successfully re-let. *****Guests booking in advance for multiple weeks will receive a 10% discount on the weekly rates for the second and all subsequent weeks*****
  
• On arrival, guests are required to provide the property manager with a returnable bond of 150 Euros to cover any potential damage or loss. This amount will be refunded at the end of the rental period, subject to no damage or loss being sustained.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the barn in Loire Valley, France

Your Health & Safety

Smoke detectors are in place at strategic points in the barn. A fire extinguisher and a fire blanket are provided in the kitchen area. Child gates are available for use at the top and bottom of the stairs.

The Hamlet of La Belletière

La Belletiere is a small farming community, which comprises 14 houses, two of which belong to the owners of the barn (the other being their own holiday home). All the French inhabitants are friendly, welcoming and a real credit to their country's famous hospitable culture. There is a small herd of dairy cows not far away, and an internationally renowned goat cheese farm at the other end of the hamlet. The village of Charnizay is about one mile away, and has a church, grocers, butchers, two bars and a restaurant. It's inhabitants number about 600 people. The golf course at Verneuil, about 10 miles away, is a growing attraction. In addition to the local rivers, there is a pond just outside the village for fishing (local permit required - obtainable from the grocer's shop). There is also a Boules pitch behind the Mairie, although it is perfectly possible to play in La Belletiere, where the locals often pitch in the road!

What kind of holiday?

The comfortable old barn in its calm, rural setting, the ambiance of the small hamlet and the slow pace of life offers visitors a real chance to relax and unwind. Fantastic for children – with wildlife and outdoor pursuits all around. For those interested in history, the Loire is truly a feast. And then, of course, there’s the food and the wine................