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Located between the Marais Poitevin known as the Green Venice and the forest, not far from La Rochelle, our gite, awarded 3 epis and 4 stars for comfort and charm, very comfortable for 4 persons, is located in the peaceful setting of a small south Vendee village : Saint Michel le Cloucq, 5 kms from Fontenay le Comte, 50 kms from La Rochelle and the beaches of the Atlantic.
A rustic cottage fully restored to its original appearance, with exposed stone walls, wooden beams and wooden floor and tiled ground floor. It is furnished with antique French country style comfortable furniture.
The ground floor has a large living room with a fireplace, a kitchen/dining room, bathroom and utility room, and one double bedroom with en suite shower room (bed 1.60 m wide). The upstairs has one double bedroom (bed 1.40 m wide) and one mezzanine bedroom (2 beds, each 1.20 m wide).
The facilities include 2 TVs, 2 VCRs, DVD player, telephone, games, dvd and video cassettes. Fully fitted kitchen with all modern facilities, well equipped with crockery, cutlery and plenty of utensils, kettle, dishwasher, ceramic hobs, microwaves oven, full oven fridge, freezer, washing machine.
For a restful and enjoyable stay, you will find a private garden, stone patio with garden furniture and a large outdoor dining area with a purpose built chimney-barbecue. 2 mountain bicycles for adults and 3 mountain bicycles for children are available free of charge.
Bathroom towels, house linen, and bed linen is provided, the beds are made prior to arrival. A cot, highchair and baby bath can be provided on request.
No Pets.
LOCAL AREA
Within an hour’s drive of our cottage are the sandy beaches of the Vendée, including La Rochelle, Ile de Ré, Les Sables d'Olonne and La Tranche sur Mer. If you want a change of pace then the tranquil setting of the Marais Poitevin, with its Venise Verte waterways are just 20 minutes away. For kids of all ages the Futuroscope theme park is an hour away near Poitiers, and for the adults the famous Cognac houses are within easy reach for tours and tastings.
Please quote 'A Week or 2 in France' when contacting the owners:
