Idyllic cottage sleeping 8 in SW France with summe France

Prices from £250 per Week
River Cottage, near Poitiers is a recently restored rustic bastide full of character located in an idyllic peaceful setting admidst the rolling hills of the Vienne. Built into a limestone escarpment in the 16th Century by the Church, River Cottage was originally used as a safe place to rest for pilgrims on the route to Santiago (St James) de Compostella in N.W. Spain. The sloping nature of the limestone escarpment gives the ancient bastide a very special character and many different venues for sunning, snoozing and alfresco dining! Whilst we have modernised the property to give a high level of comfort for our guests, we have not compromised the original character of the bastide, and hope that you will appreciate the rustic features found in this French rural property. Original tomettes... floor tiles 300 years old are a good example with a beautiful patina. For this reason, (stairs, stone steps, slopes, low balcony walls and verandah railings etc) we do not allow children under the age of 5 to stay at the almshouse. The accomodation. On the ground floor is a lounge with single put up bed and double bedroom area with a shower room, wc, basin etc. To the front of the property you have a paved patio under a wooden verandah, with two sun loungers and other outdoor furniture. This area is west facing and gets the sun in the afternoon and evenings. Across the lane is the hard standing area where you can park your car. This is also the entrance to our field where the swimming pool and further terracesa, pergola and boules court are located. The first floor is accessed up the stone steps and past the east facing patio onto the stone balcony. This east facing patio has outdoor furniture, parasol and swing seat. It is great for you to use for breakfast in the morning. On the stone balcony is an original stone Limousin sink which was used by ancient travellers for washing their feet and hands before entering the almshouse. We have installed an awning for when it becomes really hot and you can barbecue here because of its proximity to the kitchen. This is also a great venue for watching the shooting stars at night ( it gets really dark) and listening to the owls hooting or bull frogs croaking... with a glass of wine or beer. Note we also have resident otters and red squirrels. Inside there is a small lobby leading to the main double bedroom which has an ancient fireplace. Notice the cockle shells of St Jacques denoting an official residence of pilgrims on the Compostella trail. The kitchen has a fridge freezer, gas oven and hob, microwave, kettle, coffee maker and sink. All crockery and cutlery is provided. On the other side of the kitchen is the twin/triple bedroom. The beds are actually a double and a single. A wooden verandah the full length of the house is accessed from the kitchen and you will enjoy dining here in the evening as the sunsets can be glorious. A swing seat, wooden furniture, parasol and outdoor lighting completes your facilities on the veranda.
Sleeps 8 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2

Details

Property Information

Type:
Cottage
Location:
Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
This Property Sleeps:
8
Minimum Price Per Week:
£250
Maximum Price Per Week:
£550
Nearest Airport:
Limoges (LIG), France (airport code NQY)

Notes
Discounts for short breaks and small parties.

Property Features
  • Has a Pool
  • Close to a golf course
  • Pets are allowed

Accommodation and Facilities Summary

Bathroom
Bathrooms: 2
Toilets: 2
Shower Rooms: 2
Bidets
Bedroom
Doubles: 3
Pull-out Beds: 1
Heat/Cooling
Electric Heaters
Dining
Dining room table
Seating for: 8 People
Entertainment
Video
DVD Player
Radio
Cassette Player
Kitchen
Crockery & Cutlery Provided
Microwave
Washing Machine
Hob
Oven
Freezer
Fridge
Toaster
Laundry
Washing Machine Provided
Linen Provided
Towels Provided
Clothes Dryer
Iron
Ironing Board
Living Room
Seating for: 8 People
Sofas: 1
Armchairs: 2
Fold Out Beds Sleeping: 1
Fireplace
Local Activities
Cycling
Fishing
Golf
Horse Riding
Sailing
Tennis
Swimming
Walking
Water Sports
Local Area
Quiet Bars and Pubs
Distance to Local Town Centre: 4km
The local town is: Sleepy
Location
Distance to convenience store: 3-5km
Distance to local restaraunts: 3-5km
Distance to Airport: 50-100km
In the Country
Outside
Barbecue Area
Barbecue
Patio
Parking
Balcony
Terrace
Private Swimming Pool
Garden
Outside Tap
Suitability
Pets Welcome
Family Oriented
Children Welcome
Wheelchair inaccessible
Low Allergen environment
Non Smoking Only
Accommodation
Accommodation Type:: Self Catering
Size:: Spacious
Changeover Day: Flexible
Theme
Away from it all

Local Area Details

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Contact Details

Name:
Les Morton
Telephone:
+44-7509-006023
Alt Telephone:
+44-7810-360496
Fax:
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Contact Details

Country:
France
Region:
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
County:
Vienne
Town:
Journet
Postcode:
86200

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