Old character cottage in south Vendee

Gite de la Gravee

85200 Saint Michel le Cloucq

Nearest town: Fontenay le Comte

Located between the Marais Poitevin known as the Green Venice and the forest, not too far from La Rochelle, our gite, very comfortable for 6 persons (4 adults and 2 children), is located in the peaceful setting of a small south Vendée Hamlet.

The house, awarded 3 epis and 4 stars for comfort and charm, is situated in the quiet village of St Michel le Cloucq, 5 kms from Fontenay le Comte, 50 kms from La Rochelle and the beaches of the Atlantic. The ideal base for exploring and enjoying the Vendee Region.

Our cottage is very comfortable for up to 4 adults and 2 children. It is located in the peaceful setting in the small south Vendee hamlet. A rustic cottage fully restored to its original appearance, with exposed local stone walls, wooden beams and wooden floors, tiled ground floor. It is furnished with antique French country style furniture. It is comfortable and done with good taste.

The ground floor has a large living/room with a fireplace, a kitchen/dining room, bathroom and separate washroom, utility room, and one double bedroom with en suite shower room (bed 1.60 m wide). The upstairs has one double bedroom (bed 1.40 m wide) and one mezzanine bedroom (2 beds, each 1.20 m wide)
The facilities include 1 satellite TV with English, german, dutch, Spanish, Italian channels, 1 frenchTV, 2 VCRs, DVD player, telephone, games, dvd and video cassettes, free wifi internet access. Fully fitted kitchen with all modern facilities, well equipped with crockery, cutlery and plenty of utensils, kettle, dishwasher, ceramic hobs, microwaves oven, full oven fridge, freezer, washing machine.

For a restful and enjoyable stay, you find a private garden, a stone patio with garden furniture, a large outdoor dining area with a purpose built chimney-barbecue, a private garden. 2 mountain bicycles for adults and 3 mountain bicycles for children are available free of charge.
Bathroom towels, house linen, and bed linen is provided, the beds are made prior to arrival. A cot, highchair and baby bath can be provided on request

Attractions

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 renowned 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.

Price

Our prices 2008/2009 per week (from Saturday to Saturday, heating in extra):

- from 8th November 2008 to 20th December 2008 : 280 Euros
- from 20th December 2008 to 3rd January 2009 : 310 Euros
- from 3rd January 2009 to 4th April 2009 : 295 Euros
- from 4th April 2009 to 2nd May 2009 : 365 Euros
- from 2nd May 2009 to 27th June 2009 : 325 Euros
- from 27th June 2009 to 11th July 2009 : 520 Euros
- from 11th July 2009 to 22nd August 2009 : 675 Euros
- from 22nd August 2009 to 29th August 2009 : 520 Euros
- from 29th August 2009 to 26th September 2009 : 325 Euros
- from 26th September 2009 to 24th October 2009 : 295 Euros
- from 24th October 2009 to 7th November 2009 : 325 Euros
- from 7th November 2009 to 19th December 2009 : 295 Euros
- from 19th December 2009 to 2nd January 2010 : 365 Euros

Contact details

Chantal Blais

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Tel. +33 251 50 24 80

English Francais

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Booking

Prices include normal electricity expenses, water, towels, house linen and bed linen. Prices exclude additional consumption of electricity both for general use and heating and wood for fireplace.

The rental price excludes end of stay cleaning. End of stay cleaning is the responsibility of the departing client(s). A supplement of Euros 40 may be paid to provide this service.

Deposit of 25% is requested at time of booking with balance due 4 weeks prior to arrival

Facilities

Maximum occupants: 4

Booking confirmation: Within 24 hours

CD player
Changeover day: Saturday
Cot available - free
DVD library
DVD player
Fridge
Hair dryer
Internet - Wireless LAN
Iron
Linen provided
Location: in a village
Parking - free
No pets
Cheques accepted
Property type - Cottage
Tea/Coffee making facility
TV - in room
TV - local
TV - satellite
TV - in lounge
TV - in room

Gite de la Gravee

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