Vendee holiday farmhouse: La Chapelle Achard

Rural Semi-detached Farmhouse / PRIVATE POOL nr Coast SLEEPS 10

Vendee farmhouse rental - Pool
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Description Farmhouse, 86 m²,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet
Facilities near the sea, rural, pool, garden, terrace, TV
Rates per property (GBP)
£299 - £745/week 
Valerie Speed
+44 (0)1925-266505
+44 (0)7855-388008
Speaks: English, French
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of this Vendee holiday farmhouse 3 Bedrooms with Large (~1/2 Acre ) Enclosed Garden WITH PRIVATE POOL + ABRI.

L’Octaviere Bleue is a stone built farmhouse, situated in quiet countryside, 3km outside the pretty village of La Chapelle Achard in a small scattered hamlet of about 20 dwellings. The farmhouse is well furnished and decorated, with art work by the owner displayed throughout. It is attached to the French-speaking caretaker’s house and has its own extensive private gardens set in an orchard, with nice, relaxing views across fields and woods. There are many romantic walks near this self-catering summer holiday rental villa. The garden has its own terrace with garden furniture, leading to an area with a large free-standing barbeque, all set in an orchard. There is a boules area in the large side garden. Les Sables d’Olonne, the nearby local seaside town, which is well-known for its beaches, with the Remblai promenade (all sorts of evening entertainments in the high season), and its working harbour, overlooked by a street of over 20 restaurants, most of which offer local fish delicacies.
Vendee farmhouse rental - Pool

Pool
Vendee farmhouse rental - Large relaxing Lounge

Large relaxing Lounge
Vendee farmhouse rental - Fully equipped Kitchen

Fully equipped Kitchen
Vendee farmhouse rental - Corner Bathroom

Corner Bathroom
Vendee farmhouse rental - Rear Farmhouse+private(not shared)pool+garden+bbq

Rear Farmhouse+private(not shared)pool+garden+bbq

Location: Vendee in France

Nearest Airport: Nantes/ La Rochelle at 60 Miles
Nearest Ferry: Saint Malo at 170 Miles
Nearest Train: La Mothe Achard at 5 Miles
Nearest Motorway: A87 La Roche sur Yon at 12 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 10 Miles
Car: necessary
The nearby village of La Chapelle Achard has a patisserie, bar/tabac, hairdresser and a deer farm. Slightly further away, at 5 miles is La Mothe-Achard, which has two good restaurants, a pizza takeaway, three cafes, three bread shops, two large supermarkets,DIY, chemist, weekly market+ themed garden .Around the farmhouse are extensive walks, one with a picnic area, boules area and a picturesque bridge/ford. We have seen deer, nightingales, and other wildlife around the area. We are a 20 minutes drive from the sea at Les Sables d’Olonne, or Olonne sur Mer for surfing. At Sables there is a shell museum, Thalassotherapie centre, and a modern art gallery set in an Abbey, zoo, minigolf, karting, yacht and surf schools+ shopping.3 nearby Golf Courses+3 Casinos. Napoleon's Historic town of Roche Sur Yon for horse fans, and of course Puy du Fou THE theme park is ~40mls away. Talmont Chateau was once the home of Richard the Lionheart. Great shopping and eating also at St. Gilles-Croix de Vie.

Availability for this holiday farmhouse rental in Vendee, France

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Nov 30, 2009
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Rental Rates for this holiday farmhouse in Vendee, France

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend
Night		 Minimum Stay
low rate-POOL CLOSED 14 November 2009 - 18 December 2009 £299 - - 1 Week
christmas rate 19 December 2009 - 08 January 2010 £345 - - 1 Week
low rate 09 January 2010 - 26 March 2010 £325 - - 1 Week
easter rate 27 March 2010 - 09 April 2010 £399 - - 1 Week
spring rate 10 April 2010 - 30 April 2010 £345 - - 1 Week
Spring Hols POOL OPEN 01 May 2010 - 28 May 2010 £399 - - 1 Week
Summer 29 May 2010 - 16 July 2010 £445 - - 1 Week
School Hols 17 July 2010 - 27 August 2010 £745 - - 1 Week
Bank holiday 28 August 2010 - 03 September 2010 £445 - - 1 Week
autumn break 04 September 2010 - 17 September 2010 £399 - - 1 Week
low rate 18 September 2010 - 15 October 2010 £345 - - 1 Week
1/2 term Hols POOL OPEN 16 October 2010 - 12 November 2010 £399 - - 1 Week
low rate POOL CLOSED 13 November 2010 - 17 December 2010 £345 - - 1 Week
Xmas/New YR rate 18 December 2010 - 07 January 2011 £399 - - 1 Week
LOW RATE 08 January 2011 - 15 April 2011 £345 - - 1 Week

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (British Pounds), 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.

Additional information about rental rates

  • PLEASE NOTE : prices are in British pounds, but prices in Euros are changeable , please email for OUR price in Euros**.
    To secure your booking, a deposit of 25% of the cost of your holiday is required. The balance is to be paid 8 weeks before the start date of the holiday.
    A security deposit(separate cheque) of £200 which is RETURNABLE at the end of your stay, subject to deduction for contribution to repair of any damage, or the requirement for extra cleaning by the caretaker preparing for the following visitors.
    This security deposit is required at the same time as the balance, in case of damage to the property or contents.
    If payment is not received by the due date, the reservation will be canceled. Every effort will be made to re-let the property, but your 25% deposit will be retained if this is not possible. A late cancellation will forfeit the full amount . Reservations made within 8 weeks of the start of the rental period require full payment at the time of booking.
  • We ask you to be a considerate tenant and to take good care of the property and to leave it in a clean, tidy and undamaged condition at the end of your holiday. Although a final light clean by our caretaker is included in our prices, we will retain all or part of the security deposit to cover additional cleaning costs if the house is left in an unacceptable condition or breakages need replacing.
    We strongly recommend that you have a comprehensive insurance policy (with cancellation cover) +full cover for your personal belongings, public liability etc, (NOT covered by our insurance).
    You can arrange for the final cleaning to be done by the caretaker for a one off payment of £40 at the time of booking – there by making it a completely relaxing holiday.
    For short or longer rental periods please contact us for individual prices and we will do our best to accommodate you.
    Payment can be in £ (GBP) or Euros**.
  • First advertised in December 2006 (with another company) L'Octaviere Bleue has been assessed as 3 STAR by the local Pays-des-Achard tourist board. There is a visitors book is at L'Octaviere Bleue where you are welcome to put all the interesting events that you have enjoyed. We welcome constructive comments which will be helpful to other visitors and help us to improve your future stays at the Farmhouse. SORRY NO SMOKING OR PETS.
    LATEST NEWS :- POOL AND SEMI RETRACTABLE HARD - PERSPEX COVER IS NOW UP AND RUNNING - 28 DEGREES IN APRIL 08.... New for 2009 NEW Swing Area in sight of pool - 2 SWINGS + LADDER + HOOPS + 4 adult BIKES + 2 childrens BIKES.
    POOL OPEN APRIL UNTIL MID OCTOBER AND WITH THE ABRI THIS KEEPS THE WATER A LOT WARMER THAN NORMAL for an unheated pool. Please view our OWNERS SITE FOR MORE PICTURES +VIDEO of outside, + pool, + garden, + now the INTERIOR of our Farmhouse.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday farmhouse rental in Vendee, France

Property Type:
  • farmhouse (semi-detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 86 m²
Location Type:
  • near the sea
  • rural
Theme:
  • family
  • away from it all
General:
  • activities guide
  • alarm clock
  • water cooler
  • firewood
  • hair dryer
  • laundry soap
  • local activities guide
  • local maps
  • local restaurant guide
  • soap
  • toilet paper
  • concierge
  • central heating
  • linen provided
  • towels provided
Kitchen:
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • cooking utensils
  • iron & board
  • spices
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
  • dish washer
  • fridge
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
Living Room:
  • sofabed
  • comfy seating for 10 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • highchair
  • seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet
  • Bathroom 1 - Bath with Shower, corner bath with over shower+handbasin
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, toilet+handbasin
    Bathroom 3 - Shower Enclosure, in utility room
  • BATHROOM 1 is tiled and has a corner bath with mixer tap, which also supplies the flexible hose of the overhead hand shower. There is a raised platform step alongside the bath. There is a basin with mixer tap, mirror and tooth brush holder. It has ample shelving, hooks and a towel rail. BATHROOM 2 has a toilet and a hand basin with a tooth brush holder. BATHROOM 3 is an all singing (radio) shower enclosure (with a foot washer, seat, all over body spray and funky lights), is in the utility room with wooden floor and a full length mirror, dishwasher, washing machine, clothes dryer, central heating boiler and full sized hot water tank, providing ample hot water day and night. Central heating is free from May to September, although you probably won't need it as the farmhouse is stone, + double glazed throughout. ....An extra supplement of 45 Euros (£45) per week, is payable to the caretaker on arrival / or payable to the owners from October to April for the oil fired central heating.
Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 8 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed
  • Each bedroom is tastefully decorated with curtains, roman blinds, and window shutters. Each is very well equipped with a mirror, hooks, wardrobe, a chest of drawers, open storage shelving, bedside tables with lamps, 2 chairs and 3 bedside rugs on the oak floors. BEDROOM 1 has a 160 cm wooden firm bed (queen sized bed) with a handmade wooden wall-mounted headboard unit. BEDROOM 2 + 3 have 2 full sized single wooden firm beds in each room. Bedrooms 1 and 2 are south facing, overlook the rear garden and surrounding fields, bedroom 3 has the largest area with an extra clothes stand and is at the front of the house. A child's cot and high chair is available on request. All linen (English pillows, sheets and duvets [and extra blankets if needed) and towels (hand and bath) are provided free, although you will need towels for beach use. The Lounge has 2 double sofa beds which will sleep a further 4 PEOPLE, so the farmhouse can sleep 10 PEOPLE+ 1 CHILD (if very friendly).
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • CD
  • audio tape player
  • DVD
  • books
  • books - fiction/non-fiction
  • books - kids
  • table football
  • games - all ages
  • games - kids
  • music library
  • ping pong table
  • toys
  • video library
Outside:
  • wooden decking
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • parking off street
  • parking on street
  • patio
  • bike
  • garden
  • terrace
  • child's swing
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • garage
  • 8 garden chairs
  • 3 deck chairs
  • 6 bicycles
Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
  • private pool
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • long term rentals available
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
Local Activities:
  • surfing
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horse riding
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
Onsite Equipment:
  • backpack
  • binoculars
  • cooler small
  • telescope
  • thermos flask
Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • babysitting
  • bay
  • cinemas
  • forests
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundrette - serviced
  • library
  • marina
  • museums
  • pond
  • recreation centre
  • theme parks
Leisure Activities:
  • hiking
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • freshwater fishing
  • gambling casinos
  • sight seeing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • ruins
  • laundrette - not serviced
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
  • winery tours
  • zoo
Nearby Services:
  • babysitting
Notes: Our no smoking farmhouse is on one level+wooden ceilings. The kitchen, lounge, hall and toilet floor are tiled. Kitchen has a tiled wood burning stove and it is amply equipped, with storage in pine cupboards/shelving. Oven has a ceramic hob and a grill in the rotisserie oven. Lounge has 3 rugs, 2 double sofa beds, rocking chairs, footstools, coffee and side tables. Entertainment - lots of games/chess/jigsaws/cards, book library. A French TV, DVD+Eng DVD Library. The HIFI has tape,CD+MP3 player/radio. Totalling 2000m2, a quiet, safe farmhouse in large enclosed grounds, surrounded by fields, loads of safe walks, bike rides(6 bikes) on the local pays-des-chards tourist route. In the side garden is a boules court (+boules). At rear the garden has a terrace, with 6 chairs, a bench, 3 sunloungers, 2 large tables, large sun umbrella; leading to a built in BBQ, all set in an orchard,+NEW SWINGS+mini table-tennis. NEW POOL+ABRI 2008- SEE OWNER SITE-27DEG=APRIL 08. POOL OPEN APRIL-midOCT

Further details for this holiday farmhouse rental in Vendee, France

Other Activities: Motor-cross, karting, pleasure flights,boating+watersport school, minigolf.

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Reviews for this holiday farmhouse rental in Vendee, France

Rating
5 out of 5

Holiday July 2009 Family Major

Mary & Tony Staffordshire
Review Submitted: August 12, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
This is one of the best ( if not the best) equipped holiday homes we have stayed in in France.

Lovely peaceful area yet close to fabulous beaches , lots of attention to detail to make a relaxing holiday
Owner's Response: Thank you for your lovely review - I greatly appreciate you completing it. I offer a small reduction on recommendations, or return bookings from past guests, as a thank you for loyalty.
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Rating
4 out of 5

Lovely relaxing location

K-C Reading
Review Submitted: September 5, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
Fully agree with the reviews below. Great location and pool was a huge bonus. Lovely beaches within easy reach and loads more to do with a 30 mins drive. We had 2 adults and 3 kids and the cottage felt the right size – might be a bit of a squeeze for 10 people!
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Rating
5 out of 5

GREAT PLACE

GJMRKD Liverpool
Review Submitted: July 8, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
We all had a great time, could not get the kids out of the pool! The free use of bikes is a nice touch too. Set in a lovely location with lots of nice places to eat out etc within a max of 30 minutes drive away. The pool cover is worth its weight in gold. Keeps the sun off on the really hot days and the wind off when the weather is not so good. Will be booking again.
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Rating
5 out of 5

June 2009

yellie Dover.UK
Review Submitted: June 28, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
Our holiday was totally relaxing, the weather was brilliant most days reaching 26 degrees centigrade, only one morning of light rain, the house was well equiped and the pool complete with cover was a lovely bonus, the cover kept the water warm and we even had a swim at 10pm ! the neighbours were very discreet indeed, they were there if you needed them, otherwise you wouldnt have known that they had 4 children, This house is situated in a really lovely spot and just to sit in the garden and listen to the birds either in the early morning or evening was magic, the property also has swings for children....and for adults too.! the property was spotless and the king size bed very comfortable.
Eating out was easy, a short drive into Les Sables d'lonne along the sea front you will be able to find all kinds of restaurants to suit your taste, and not expensive.
I would reccomend this holiday home to my friends and family knowing that they would have the perfect holiday, we didnt do a lot of sightseeing as we wanted a relaxing holiday, the house has all the sightseeing information guides should you wish to.
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Rating
5 out of 5

french holiday 2008

racehorse South Wales
Review Submitted: October 2, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
This house was perfect for us, it had a very comfortable , homely feel about it and was excellently equipped especially the kitchen. We loved watching the tv to practice our French. The gardens are private and peaceful and the swimming pool a real bonus. We took our own bikes & with the ones provided had enough for everyone and found lots of places to explore even biked to Les Sables d'Olonne where the beaches are superb plus lots of very good restaurants. A night at the local racetrack is not to be missed. Real cheap to get in and a lot of fun It was a help having the caretakers on hand to sort out any problems.We had a great time but car essential.
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