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About our region
This beautiful untouched region of the Vienne and
Indre et Loire is ideal walking and cycling
territory. There are facilities for horse–riding,
golf, canoeing, fishing, painting and bird-watching -
barn owls, golden Oriole, & Montagu’s Harrier
have been spotted at La Grande Métairie!
The rolling countryside is crossed
by winding rivers,  bordered by meadows abundant with wild
flowers - rare birds and butterflies in profusion.
In this rich pastoral landscape lie
some of the greatest castles of the “Garden of
France” – Amboise, Chenonceaux, Villandry, as
well as the lesser known Montpoupon, Loches,
Azay-le–Ferron, Touffou to name but a few.
Restaurants of this area are justly
renowned as are the fine wines – e.g. Chinon –
only 1/2 hour away.
The climate benefits from the mild
and warm weather  associated with regions south of the river
Loire. Wonderfully comfortable with super mattresses,
masses of hot water. All this with your own pool, tennis
court AND the baker calls daily!
The buildings (corps de ferme)
surround a large flowery courtyard and are approached by
a private driveway.
It is situated between Tours and
Poitiers, on the D5 between Leugny and La Petite Guerche.
The nearest large town is
Chatellerault (20 kms.)
Sheltered and
enclosed 10 x 4m. naturally chlorinated salt water
swimming pool with underwater lighting, in
south–facing position. (Steps down to 70cm - 2.10m
graduating depth.)
Tennis court (clay–type).
Boules, badminton court, croquet lawn.
Barbecues, terrace furniture and deck-chairs for outdoor
eating and sun–bathing.
The baker delivers daily. Fresh eggs, honey, roasting
chickens/ducks from local farm. Home-made jam from La
Grande Métairie. Guests welcome to eat fruits etc. when
in season.
Fresh milk, cheese ,wine and fruit
etc. in fridge on arrival.
Baby–sitting can be arranged.
Telephone for incoming and local calls.
In addition, Rose
Angas offers rose pruning courses, please telephone for
details.
About
our property
An ancient stone farm building,
originally a stables and hayloft.
Beautifully restored to combine a terrific living space,
with exposed beams throughout, & old oak &
terracotta floors.
High quality new mattresses in all the rooms.
Electric blankets are provided for winter/spring use.
Masses of hot water!
There is a washing machine and tumble dryer in the
adjoining pump room for guest’s use.
The
Cottage ( sleeps 4/5 ) 
Ground Floor
French windows lead from a grassy upper courtyard
into the open–plan
kitchen with modern gas
cooker/grill, refrigerator, dish washer and microwave.
Living room.
Large sofa & arm chairs. Round wooden dining table
& chairs. Wood–burning stove for chilly
evenings.
Upstairs
Staircase up to a large landing
overlooking the courtyards with a single bed, plus
a Heal’s wood cot (which can be  moved).
Double room with two antique iron single beds, &
chest of drawers.
Double room looking towards the swimming pool, with a
carved wood double bed, matching double wardrobe,
dressing table & armchair.
Charming blue / white tiled bath room, cork floor, with an old French
hip–bath plus shower, wash hand basin, and W/C.
Cot / high-chair available
Outside
Terrace & large lawn with old French metal
table/umbrella & chairs, for sunny meals outside.
Studio (
sleeps 2/3 ) 
A romantic hideaway for 2(3),
nestled into the hillside. Broad stone steps from the
upper courtyard lead to a romantic glade, which looks
towards the Creuse river valley.
Exterior steps lead up to the Studio door and into a
spacious studio bedroom cum living room, screened by a
pretty Indian curtain, off which there is a kitchen
and bathroom.
A wealth of old beamed eaves , rustic wood floor,
an  attractive long window overlooking the
glade and courtyards, and a comfortable cane sofa and
chairs, near the efficient wood–burning stove.
A large iron–framed double
5’ bed
1 sofa bed in the living area
Kitchen area – fully fitted with modern gas
stove/grill, dishwasher, microwave. Dining
table & chairs
Living area
Pleasant blue/white tiled bath room, cork floor, with an
old French hip–bath plus shower
Cot / high–chair available
Outside
Charming grassy glade, screened by
mature wild cherry and beech trees, with a view across
the tennis court and gardens. Garden chairs and table.
Prices
and booking information
Prices
per week
Cottage
Sleeps 4/5
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Booking deposit pw |
Security deposit pw |
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| Low
Season |
£380 |
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£100 |
£100 |
| Mid
Season |
£480 |
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£150 |
£150 |
| High
Season |
£620 |
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£150 |
£150 |
| Peak
Season |
£650 |
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£150 |
£150 |
Studio
Sleeps 2/3
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Booking deposit pw |
Security deposit pw |
| Low
Season |
£260 |
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£100 |
£100 |
| Mid
Season |
£320 |
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£100 |
£100 |
| High
Season |
£400 |
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£100 |
£100 |
| Peak
Season |
£430 |
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£100 |
£100 |
B&B
per night/per room €80 euros
The English owners speak both French
and German.
Available Saturday 16.00 to Saturday 10.00
Prices include a weekly change of bed linen and towels.
NB Please bring your own pool towels.
A deposit for each week of letting is required at the
time of booking.
The final payment together with the refundable breakages
is due 8 weeks before the letting.
If the final payment is not received by the due date, the
owner may cancel the reservation. The client will remain
liable to pay the balance of the rent if the owner is
unable to re - let the property.
Guests are asked to leave the property clean on
departure. Cleaning can be arranged for an additional
charge.
We cannot accept liability for injury, or loss or damage
to personal property. Guests are advised to arrange
comprehensive travel insurance, including cancellation
cover at the time of booking.
Getting
there
Brittany ferries from
Portsmouth to Caen – 4h.
Le Havre/ Cherbourg – 5 hours.
TGV express train to Tours/ Chatellerault . Car hire
available.
TGV service to Poitiers direct from Paris CDG airport.
Ryanair flights daily to Tours and Poitiers. Car hire
available.
For further details and more
photographs please visit our website at www.lagrande-metairie.com
To book, please
contact the owners:
Richard and Rose
Angas
12 Frithville
Gardens
London W12 7JN
Click here to
email the owner
Tel: 0208 743 1745 (UK)
International: +44 208 743 1745
Tel: 05 49 85 97 02 (France)
International: +33 5 49 85 97 02
When booking this property, please
mention Relax in France.
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