The property: This is a restored 17th century village house. We have retained many of the original features, downstairs flooring is mainly granite or tomettes (clay tiles) upstairs are all wooden. Exposed oak beams are downstairs as well as up.

Large entrance hall provides a comfortable seating area with woodburning stove and oak shelves stocked with books and games. Very large lounge has seating for 10 people, woodburner, hi-fi system, Satellite TV, video and video library. A large farmhouse kitchen/diner fully equipped with cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer and dishwasher, iron, ironing board etc. Vaulted cellar (which we do not use).

Upstairs we have 2 double bedrooms, 1 triple with walk in wardrobe, 1 single and 1 twin, 1 bathroom with toilet and 1 shower room with toilet. In both rooms the bathroom cabinets house a plug for razors/hairdriers. All bed linen is supplied, most of the beds have a duvet and the twin beds use blankets. The furnishings are of a very high standard.

Outside Area: Very large rear garden extending to  0.5 acre. This is mainly grass, but does have shrub borders.  Immediately outside the house is an undercover eating area with table and chairs and BBQ.

Further down the garden is our private swimming pool securely fenced in. This garden provides plenty of space to relax whether it be in the sun or shade, and plenty of room for games to be played. Sunloungers, garden chairs, tables, parasols and a gazebo are provided for your comfort

The barn is adjacent to the house and this houses the wood for the wood burners, and bicycles (2 gents, 2 ladies) which are provided for you to use.

Surrounding Area:  About 2 kms outside of the village is a lake with all amenities (fishing in season, windsurfing and canoeing during the summer) there are walks around the lakes of differing duration.

There is a bar/café/restaurant overlooking the lake, and here there is a grassed communal play/picnic area.

There are other lakes to visit within 30 minutes drive should you wish, and lots of interesting villages, details of which are left in the house along with other sites to visit for both adults and children. Horse riding is nearby and you can also go for a horse drawn carriage ride around country lanes, what a peaceful way to spend an a lazy afternoon!

About 15 minutes drive is Eguzon this offers a charming and peaceful landscape, with its calm lakes, lively rivers and transparent cool streams. There are numerous sites for leisure and sporting activities around the Lac d' Eguzon including swimming, sailing, waterskiing, water toboggans, canoeing, sail boarding, climbing, archery, mountain-biking, hiking, fishing, tennis, horse riding, etc. There are numerous restaurants and bars, providing great food and wine. The lake formed by the Eguzon Dam, with an area of approximately 77 acres (312 hectares) is the largest stretch of water in the region "Centre". It is also the deepest one being 65 metres at its greatest depth. When the lake was formed in 1926, several mills, a part of Chambon village and the bridge linking Chambon with Fougères were submerged. When the lake was emptied, the last time was in 1988, ghostly remains of houses could still be seen. The bridge in under 20 metres of water is still perfectly preserved

If you enjoy walking, cycling, fishing and visiting mediaeval villages museums, art galleries and towns with interesting architecture, enjoy good food at a reasonable price then you will probably enjoy this green area of France.

Other comments: This property is also available for summer holiday rentals.

Pricing Info: For winter lets (October-March) the price is 800 euros per calender month, this includes bed linen but not towels. Water and Electricity will be read at time of guests arrival and charged at cost on a monthly basis of units used. Gas for the cooker is by bottled gas and there will be a bottle connected to start you off and then replace as you need at your expense. Logs for the wood burners will be charged at cost. Telephones can be left and whilst you are in the house the cost of the line rental and calls made will be paid by yourselves. France Telecom issue bills every 2 months. A deposit of 1 month’s rental will be held as security.
Summer rentals are for 1 or 2 week lets only please email for prices and availability
Availability:  Long lets available from October-March.
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Name: Mrs Margaret Lethbridge Languages spoken: English and a little French Tel No: +44 (0)1623 475466 Time to contact: After 6.30 pm

       

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