Kitchen facilities
The kitchen is fully equipped, including gas cooker, fridge freezer, dishwasher and microwave. Also a kettle, coffee maker, toaster, all necessary utensils and sufficient cutlery, crockery and glassware for the number of guests. Occasional chairs plus dining table and 4 chairs. There is a supply of books and a CD/tape player. Woodburner. Door to front of property, stairs to bedrooms and two steps to shower room and lobby with washing machine. Double doors to terrace.
External facilities
All linen and house towels are provided so that everyone has a holiday. The separate rear terrace, having tables, chairs, sun umbrellas and BBQ, overlooks our pool measuring 9mx6m, fully fenced and gated which you are welcome to use at any time. The grounds of one and a quarter acres are bounded by two streams and are not overlooked. There is plenty of room and plenty to do as well as relaxing with a good book.
Special features
The pool terrace has sun loungers, chairs and sun umbrellas. The cottage adjoins La Petite Maison and there are double sound- insulated doors which can be opened on request for a double booking.
Local activities
Nearby is Secondigny with supermarket, plan d'eau and water-based activities also a large outdoor pool.
Also in the vicinity are tennis courts, forest walks, golf courses ,fishing and horse riding.
The local lanes are quiet and ideal for walking or cycling,we have a small number of bicycles that you can borrow ,at your own risk.
Parthenay has a music festival, a games festival as well as it shops, hypermarkets and interesting historical buildings.
The cottage has local information and brochures of places to visit and local restaurants.
Further information can be found at our
own website
Nearest beach:
90
Nearest airport:
50
Nearest port:
300
Nearest supermarket:
8
Location
Located in Deux-Sevres about 75 minutes from La Rochelle and 1 hour from Poitiers Airport in the heart of tranquil country. Within easy reach is the Marais Poitevin (Green Venice), Futuroscope, Puy du Fou Extravaganza, Pescalis (largest inland fishing facility in Europe). Historic towns nearby include Niort, Bressuire, Poitiers and Parthenay with its medieval streets and ramparts. The chateaux of the Loire are ideally situated for visiting. This is rural France but with many unusual features.
Living rooms
La Chaumiere has a large kitchen/dining area with double doors opening out to the terrace overlooking the pool. Bookcase, coffee table, CD/tape player and woodburner. Access to laundry area and bathroom with shower, door to front of property.
Bedrooms
La Chaumiere has two bedrooms easily accommodating four adults and a young child or baby. There is one twin and one double bedroom which can accommodate a cot or child's bed.