Appletons Farmhouse B & B

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Appletons Farmhouse B & B

36200 Argenton sur Creuse

Nearest town: Argenton sur Creuse

Appleton's is a warm and friendly bed & breakfast perfectly situated in the Centre region of France, simply reached by all modes of transport. Our location provides a perfect setting of peace and tranquillity, yet is easily accessible from the motorway, making Appleton's the ideal for a weeks stay or as a stopping point for travellers heading to the South of France and the Mediterranean. We are 6 hours from Calais and just 10 minutes from the A20, exit 17. The Limoges and Poitiers airports are within 1-1.5 hours drive respectively. The main route by train from Paris to Toulouse stops near-by in the town of Argenton sur Creuse or Chateauroux.

Our 19th Century farmhouse has been renovated to a high standard having made every effort to retain many of the original features, while incorporating modern amenities. We have created a warm, homely atmosphere for your stay. You can soak up the sun, snooze in the shade or enjoy a bottle of wine from our select collection on the terrace. Malcolm and Edward, your hosts, will endeavour to help you make the most of your stay in their home.

Appleton's is situated on 2 acres of beautifully landscaped countryside with a variety of trees, shrubs and lovely flowering borders. We welcome you to take a stroll through the property including our fruit and vegetable gardens, which provide a bountiful harvest throughout the year for guests and ourselves. Our free-range chickens and ducks are quite entertaining and you are most welcome to help us gather eggs for your breakfast!

Dining is a relaxing experience served alfresco under the garden pergola, weather permitting. Evening meals often include organic meats from a neighbouring farm and fresh, seasonal produce from our garden. All meals are freshly prepared and we can accommodate any special dietary needs and vegetarian meals. Breakfast is a sumptuous offering of our free-range eggs cooked to order, tomatoes and mushrooms along with an assortment of cereals, yoghurts, toast and a selection of homemade jams and marmalade. Your choice of beverage includes fruit juice, unlimited tea, coffee and hot chocolate.

Our 4-legged family members, Gobbi the cat and Leo the Labrador dog, are very friendly and always eager to greet new friends! Our pet-friendly rooms are located on the ground floor for easy access. Please let us know in advance if you wish to bring your well-behaved pet and we shall gladly welcome them.

Our accommodation is spacious and comfortable with bedrooms suitable for families, pets and we are disabled friendly. Alarm clock radios, hair dryers and bottled water are just a few of the amenities offered. Please do not hesitate to let us know how we can make your stay more comfortable.

Rose Bedroom -bedroom 1: First floor location- the largest of our accommodations, this stylishly decorated room features a double bed and an additional day bed with en-suite double shower. It offers views of the garden and expansive countryside. The connecting door to the adjacent Leaf bedroom makes it ideal for families.

Leaf Bedroom - bedroom 2: First floor location- a sweet-cosy Twin bedroom with lovely views of the garden and stunning countryside. This bedroom has exclusive use of the hall bathroom featuring a jet bath. In addition a connecting door to the adjacent Rose bedroom makes a perfect family suite.

The Wine Cellar- bedroom 3: This bedroom has recently been refurbished retaining much of its original character. It is disabled friendly and offers a wet room with shower and double bed.

Yellow Bedroom - bedroom 4: Located on the ground floor and tastefully decorated, this bedroom offers total comfort and relaxation. It is a full en-suite with bath & double bed.

Appletons is open all year round, prices are charged per room per night and include breakfasts. Please contact us directly regarding negotiable rates for extended stays and regular visits.

Table d'Hotes- evening meals- are on offer every night. We would love for you to join us, just let us know by 10:00 am if you would like to dine in, that evening. However, to help assist in planning our menus we do prefer when ever possible to confirm dinner arrangements prior to your arrival. As mentioned, we make every effort to use exclusively produce from our own organic vegetable gardens and organic meats from a local farmer. We offer a variety of cuisines and with advance notice can cater to any dietary needs and vegetarian dishes. We begin the evening with aperitifs around 7:30pm (timing is flexible) and dinner served shortly there after. Aperitifs, 4 courses, house wine & coffee are all inclusive of 20.00 Euros per person. We do offer for purchase a variety of wines, spirits and digestives-after dinner drinks. You are most welcome to request sample menus.

Children's high chair and cot are available as well as a baby monitor, so while you are relaxing in the garden you're never too far away.

Attractions

Indre is certainly the unspoilt heart of France, with its stunning scenery and fine chateaux.

We are 30 kilometres from the capital of the region Chateauroux and 8 kilometres from the historical medieval town Argenton-sur-Creuse with its ancient houses almost sliding into the river Creuse.

Argenton-sur-Creuse has a lovely town square where you can sit and drink coffee, it has many shops for you to spend time looking in, or visit the market on Saturdays which is supported heavily by the locals as most of the meats, fruit and vegetables are organic, or visit the museum based at the archaeological dig at Argentomagus, the former Roman town.

Limoges is a wonderful city to explore, only an hours drive south and with many fine restaurants, excellent shopping facilities and a wealth of delightful galleries, museums and local outlets for the famous Limoges pottery.

Poitiers is an hour and a half's drive, it is a charming town which again, is well worth a visit, and famous for the fantastic cinematographically centre of Futuroscope, as is the new 'Vallee de Singes', which houses over 15 species of primates and 200 animals without cages. Futuroscope is a serious days outing and the facilities are marvellous. Also see the department of the Vienne for days out

   
Low Season (01/10/07 to 30/04/08)
Double or twin bedroom
One night
1 person 40 euros
2 people 48 euros
3 people 55 euros
Family suite
(1 double and 1 twin bedroom)
3/4 people 85 euros
5 people 95 euros

High Season (01/05/08 to 30/09/08)
Double or twin bedroom
One night
1 person 50 euros
2 people 58 euros
3 people 65 euros
Family suite
(1 double and 1 twin bedroom)
3/4 people 100euros
5 people 108 euros

Malcolm Appleton

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Tel. 0033 (0)2 54 47 73 40

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Maximum occupants: 10

Booking confirmation: Within 24 hours

Breakfast - cooked
Cot available - free
Property type - Guest House
Internet - Wireless LAN
Evening meals
Hair dryer
Location: in a village
Parking - free
Pets allowed
Pool - outdoor
Tea/Coffee making facility
Sports - Bike rental

 

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