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Self Catering Holiday House & Cottage near Melle, Poitou Charentes

L'Hirondelle "beautiful and spacious"

Sleeps 2-14/15

Charming Maison Bourgeoise, former “ Baronnerie”
Main House(sleeps 6-10 max)

With independent Cottage (sleeps 2-5 max.)

Your ideal self-catering holiday-home,
(whole property sleeps 14/15)

Set in peaceful surroundings with delightful gardens

Large swimming pool (14 x 5.50 m) with gentle roman steps

Ideal for families with children

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  About our home

The property consists of the Main House (La Baronnerie) and the Cottage (La petite ecurie). The surrounding landscaped gardens are full of flowers and trees (olive, silk, palm and pine trees) and a little fountain in the lower garden adds to the atmosphere of quietness and well-being – providing late afternoon shade, whilst the upper gardens and the swimming pool will stay sunlit till late in the evening.

 

Several terraces are perfect for al-fresco dining during the season next to the flood-lit pool and close to the paved barbecue area.

 

A small spot has been reserved for playing table tennis. Above the upper garden that surrounds the pool -you will find a small field, ideal for playing football or volleyball, and lined fruit trees offer cherries, pears, apples, plums, chestnuts and figs when in season.

 

There is plenty of space for everyone to find his own little corner where to simply sit to read a book or enjoy the views and see the swallows hover over the swimming pool at dusk.

L’Hirondelle is situated in a small hamlet, enclosed by garden walls and yet not isolated and once you’ve entered it through the wrought iron-gates a small paradise will open itself up to you.

During your stay the property will be serviced as far as the gardens and swimming pool is concerned. The owners will be pleased to help with any queries you might have in order to make your holiday as enjoyable and memorable as possible with many joyful impressions to take back home.

Accommodation

La Baronnerie sleeps 6/10 (Main House)

 

The house has deliberately been kept unchanged in its structures to keep it as a typical ‘maison poitevine’ – respecting the style and tradition of this region and that of a 19th century gentleman’s residence (though parts of the property date back to far earlier)

 

It has been decorated with care and attention to detail - retaining many original features including exposed beams and flagstone

 

Downstairs:.

 

Entrance with flagstones, beams and the wooden staircase leading to the bedrooms.

 

Lovely spacious fitted kitchen with hob, oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, kettle, toaster, cafetiere, dishwasher and large dining table and separate kids corner.

Small pantry for storing all extra food and drink

 

Attractive lounge with sofas, armchairs and TV with English channels (please bring your Skycard for other channels) This lounge can be used as a spare bedroom when booking for larger parties.

 

Shower room with basin and washing machine, WC - back door to area reserved for hanging out your washing

 

Upstairs

 

‘The Loft’ , a very large room with twin beds on the mezzanine and two single beds in the spacious sitting area with an additional pull-out sofa.

 

One comfortable triple room and a smaller twin next to it.

 

Bathroom with large, comfortable corner bath. Separate WC.

In front of the house is a large terrace for your meals, overlooking the lower garden, full of flowers with a fountain.

Behind the house parking spaces for 3 cars from where you can access the front of the house and the lower garden via the wooden pergola.

La petite ecurie sleeps 4/5 (Cottage)

 

Renovation has been undertaken with respect to the local style and stone tradition incorporating modern comfort.

 

Living room with 2 beds and fully equipped open plan kitchen (freezer, dishwasher, Oven, fridge, rings, kettle etc.) dining area with corner bench, wood-burning fire.

 

Balcony overlooking the downstairs garden as well as the swimming pool

 

Separate Shower room with basin, washing machine and WC

 

Large, L-shaped double bedroom (extra bed possible) with lounge area and en-suite bathroom' with stylish cornerbath, with WC. Large French windows opening onto a private terrace overlooking the pool and the garden row with lavender and roses

 

Down steps to a charming sitting room with its own bar, TV, radio and large table.

 

Outside smokers corner under the balcony and views over the lower garden with its relaxing water feature. Parking space at the upper end of the cottage.

Prices and Booking Information

Prices per week in euros

Periods Main House Cottage Whole Property
       
January & February €700 €550 €1250
March €850 €600 €1400
April & May €1000 €750 €1750
June €1200 €800 €2000
First 2 weeks July €1350 €950 €2300
Mid July & August N/A N/A €2750
First 2 weeks September €1350 €950 €2300
Mid September & October €1000 €750 €1750
November & December €850 €600 €1400
       
Special discount of 10% on second week when booking two weeks.
 
Number of maximum guests not to be exceeded, unless paying a supplement.
 
Special deals for monthly stays in the Off-peak period upon request.
 
Booking of rooms only during the off-season may be possible on a weekly basis
 
This property being in strong demand we advise early booking and payment. Book & Pay in 2007 for 2008 brings you an extra Early-Bird discount of Euro 100 on your total bill
 
Extras: electricity above 100 kw/week payable locally at 0..20 €/kw. Bed linen provided, beds made up upon arrival - but hire of extra bedlinen and towels.if asked for, - as well as reasonable flat rates for central heating in the colder periods- , apply.
 

During the high season your property will in no case be available before 18.00 hrs. Please bear this in mind when planning your journey to foresee breaks or sightseeing en-route. If early doing the shopping in Melle or Celles might be a good idea.

 

Arrivals usually takes place between 18.00 and 18.30 upon arrival and before 10.30 when departing – unless otherwise arranged with the owners.

 

Always call for late arrivals till 21.30hrs, no check-in thereafter possible.

 

Refundable damage deposit in cash only €250 euros for the cottage, €350 euros for the main house and €500 euros for the whole property.

 

French Language Courses

For details of our courses please see the website below

French the alternative way  www.centre-ciel.eu

About our region

Between the two historical towns Melle and Celles sur Belle, only 3 miles from shops, services and gastronomic restaurants.

 

Niort is only 15 miles away and the nature reserve of VeniseVerte nearby is well worth visiting as is Poitiers and Futuroscope, 30 miles away.

 

This region is rich in beautiful countryside and Romanesque art and architecture.La Rochelle, Cognac and Saintes are alle close by.

Getting there

 

By Air

Ryanair from London Stanstead to Poitiers, La Rochelle or Limoges, also Liverpool and East Midlands to Limoges and East Midlands and Shannon to Nantes.

British Airways to Bordeaux and La Rochelle and Air France to Bordeaux and Limoges.

Flybe from Belfast, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Southampton to La Rochelle and Edinburgh, Jersey and Southampton to Limoges.

Ferry & Road

 

Ferry ports of Roscoff, Caen, Calais, Cherbourg, Le Havre etc.

You will find the route that suits best to your needs.

 

Your holiday home is right between MELLE and CELLES PLEASE CALL when getting to one of those places to get further directions (0033 (0)5 49 27 92 75 Eva or Gilles

To book this self catering holiday house & cottage please contact the owners:

Eva or Gilles

Click here to email the owner

Tel: 05 49 27 92 75
International Tel: + 33 5 49 27 92 75

When booking this property please mention Relax in France

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