Gite + private pool & garden in rural France — Property 14949
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 8
- Location: Secondigny, Le Retail Deux-Sevres, Poitou-Charentes, France
Summary of the cottage, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 8
- Contact Pauline & David ROWE
- +0033 (0)5496 32657
- Property type:
- cottage, detached, 120 m²
- Location type:
- Rural
- Highlights:
- Outdoor pool, Garden, Barbecue
- View all features
- Pets allowed
- Swimming pool
- Garden
- Family friendly
End of journey,ample parking,no traffic |
Comfortable salon with wood-burner |
Fully equipped kitchen/dining area |
Fun in the pool! |
Gite + private pool & garden in rural France
‘Les Frenes', a charming barn conversion, fully furnished to suit holidays at all times of the year.The ground floor, open plan with seating and equipment for 8: large salon incl double futon, TV, video, DVD, radio and CD, wood-burning stove, kitchen and dining areas. Gas oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher and microwave. Utility room with sink, washing machine and fridge/freezer. Shower room and WC. The downstairs area of natural flagstone with features such as wooden beams and stone walls. Upper floor: 2 bedrooms, sleeping 6 in comfort. One with double bed + 2 single beds. One with 2 single beds. All with pillows and duvets. We provide bed linen and bath towels. A cot and high-chair are available. Bathroom with bath, washbasin and WC. There is an 8m x 4m swimming pool (+ inflatables), a patio area, barbeque and outdoor seating. Large garden for relaxing or playing badminton, croquet etc. There is a meadow with small lake. (Free-range eggs and organic veg available in season.) Pets OK!
Location
Secondigny, Le Retail Deux-Sevres < Poitou-Charentes < France
| Nearest airport: | La Rochelle at 100 kilometres |
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| Nearest beach: | Beach at 100 kilometres |
| Nearest motorway: | Niort at 20 kilometres |
| Nearest ferry port: | St Malo at 200 kilometres |
| Nearest railway station: | Poitiers at 80 kilometres |
| Car: | necessary |
'Les Frenes' is in the tiny hamlet of La Nauliere, beside the forest of Secondigny and in the rolling countryside of the Gatines. Secondigny, 5k, has a well stocked supermarket, local shops, bars and restaurants, tennis courts, fishing, large swimming pool, picnic areas. Excellent swimming lakes, suitable for all ages, are 15-20 minutes away, as is the golf course at Mazieres en Gatine. The medieval town of Parthenay is 16k NE, Niort is 25k S. Poitiers and Futuroscope are a 60 min drive. La Rochelle and the Atlantic coast are 70 min W. The ‘Puy du Fou’ is a dramatic spectacle of excitement and lights. The Marais Poitevin ('Green Venice'), is close by.
Local activities swimming, tennis, walking, cycling, fishing, horse riding, golf
Availability for the cottage in France
- Last updated on:
- Saturday, 18 August 2007
- Changeover day:
- Saturday

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At January 2005, peak period lets are for 2 week-slots only, to be reviewed May 2005
Rental rates for the cottage in France
- Rental basis is per property to be paid in:
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| Period name | Begins | Ends | Weekly | Weekend per night | Midweek per night | Minimum stay |
| 01 Oct 2008 | 19 Dec 2008 | GBP 450 | - | - | 6 Nights | |
| 20 Dec 2008 | 03 Jan 2009 | GBP 650 | - | - | 6 Nights | |
| 04 Jan 2009 | 17 Jul 2009 | GBP 450 | - | - | 6 Nights | |
| 18 Jul 2009 | 05 Sep 2009 | GBP 650 | - | - | 6 Nights | |
| 06 Sep 2009 | 19 Dec 2009 | GBP 450 | - | - | 6 Nights | |
*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.
Notes to the rental rates
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Out of season, daily rates available on request
Single week lets available for last 2 weeks in August
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25-50% discounts available on PO ferries
Discounts may be available on Brittany ferry crossings, please check by phoning Pauline or David
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| Notes: | Covered hard-standing for 2 cars, further parking on-site. DVD in salon. Relax by pool, in garden or outside gite. Pool with lighting and inflatables. Sheep, dogs, chickens, quail on the property. Excellent safe swimming at local 'plans d'eau'. Free-range eggs and home-grown organic vegetables as available. Pets welcome |
Local activities
18-hole championship course at Mazieres-en-Gatine. Championship fishing at 'Pescalis', 30 mins drive. Puy du Fou, world-famous attraction 60 mins drive, a full day out for ALL the family. Within 15 mins drive, 2 superb, safe swimming lakes with cafes, flumes, pedalos, beaches. Tennis & horse-riding at Le Retail. Local markets - Coulonges sur l'Autize, Niort, Parthenay etc. Nearest restaurants: Secondigny, then Parthenay.
Featured Review
Comments from Owner Guestbook
HRGuestBook14949, HR GuestBook
Review Submitted: December 06, 2007, Date of stay: December, 2007
Guest comment, 2003 -
'Pool, house, hosts all lovely. A perfect corner of France. Hope to come back.'........they did!
Guests comments, 2004 -
'Our 5th year and 9th gite in France, and this has been the best yet. Excellent location, house and pool + very friendly hosts'.
'C'est parfait'.
'Very high standard of equipment and high level of customer care'.
Guests comments, 2005 - lovely gite, lovely hosts, lovely holiday.
A week in paradise for us all, thank you.
Lovely gite, super hosts, a relaxing holiday had by all, thank you.
Reviews are the subjective opinions of Holiday-Rentals.co.uk travellers and not of Holiday-Rentals.co.uk Limited.
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- Advertisers:
- Pauline & David ROWE
- Telephone
- +0033 (0)5496 32657
- Preferred language(s):
- English, French
- Advertiser since:
- 3 Sep 2004
- Property listed since:
- 3 Sep 2004
