Clermont - Cottage
| Region: | Pays de la Loire | Ref. No: | 570 |
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| Department: | Vendée | Rent per month: | From £470 pm |
| Dept No: | 85 | Long letting period: | Please contact the owner |
| Location: | Angles | Min. rental period: | 1 month |
| Situation: | Town | Bedrooms: | 1 Double bedroom. 1 Triple bedroom. |
| Property Type: | Cottage | Sleeps: | 4 (or 2 + 3 children) |
Clermont Terrace
Lounge
Description of Property:
This 7 year old traditional white-walled cottage is opposite that of the resident French-speaking British owners and shares a very large garden with its rural views.
The cottage is conventionally decorated to a very high standard with all accommodation on the ground floor. All rooms have both high ceilings and exposed beams. The lounge/dining room includes a welsh dresser and sideboard, and has easy chairs as well as a settee, Digital TV, DVD and a mini hi-fi. The fully equipped kitchen includes a washing machine, dishwasher, electric cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, toaster etc. The bathroom has a large shower, and a vanity unit with an electric shaver point. The toilet is separate.
The master bedroom has a double bed with bedside cabinets, and a large wardrobe. The 2nd bedroom is larger with 3 single beds and a wardrobe.
A cot, highchair and baby bath are available if needed. There are wall-mounted electric radiators in all rooms.
Dining area
Double bedroom
Outside Amenities: The very large, secluded and fully enclosed garden offers plenty of space for children to play in. It is mainly laid to lawn but includes flower gardens, mature pine trees, shrubs, pampas grass and yukkas etc. There is also a full size (15m x 4m) boules court.
The cottage has a private dining terrace with garden furniture plus a feature built barbecue.
The 10m unheated swimming pool is open from May to September. The local micro-climate offers many, many "Indian Summer-days".
Entrance to the garden is fully independent from the British owners private residence.
Pool - open May to September
Garden in Autumn
La Tranche-sur-Mer is the nearest big town and is just a 5 minute drive by car. The large central car parks give easy access to the local commerce as well as the many bars, restaurants, pizzerias etc. There are hire facilities for bikes. There is a large supermarket. The long sandy beaches are host to national and international wind surfing events, and it is possible to walk along them for miles in both directions.
La Roche sur Yon is the principal town in the Vendée and is 30 km away. Parking in the Place Napoleon in the town centre gives access to the large number of shops and stores. "Les Flanneries" is the largest commercial centre in the Vendée and is all-undercover. Ideal for a rainy day.
You will find a local market in virtually any of the local towns within 15 to 20km including Talmont St Hilaire which is home to the castle of Richard the Lionheart, a vintage car museum and a small pottery.
The seaside town of Les Sables D'Olonne, originally a fishing port is 30 km away. It possesses many narrow side roads where you will find the local shops. There is also a large pedestrianised shopping precinct and an indoor morning market. There are hypermarkets and other large stores just outside the town in Chateau d'Olonne.
The old fishing port of La Rochelle is 50 minutes away by car. There are boat trips to Fort Boyard and the île de Ré amongst others. The harbour is surrounded by restaurants catering for all tastes - especially seafood. The narrow cobbled streets house many shopping arcades and lead to an indoor market and a busy commercial area. The île de Ré can also be reached by toll bridge and should not be missed. Apart from the many small sandy beaches, there are several small towns including the capital of St Martin with its 17th century ramparts. The best way to see the island is to hire a bicycle - there are excellent bike lanes everywhere.
There are plenty of things to see and do in the area. Indeed, the cottages' location makes it ideal for going to the beach one day and sightseeing the next.
The cottage is situated on the northern edge of the Marais Poitevin, one of the most beautiful marsh areas in France. Known as the "Green Venice" because of its network of canals, it was created by Benedictine monks during the middle ages whose abbeys and cloisters still stand today. As well as visiting the abbeys, you can hire a boat (like a punt) and travel the waterways.
There are many things for children to do - even outside the summer months - including a visit to the zoo at Les Sables D'Olonne or one of the many animal farms including deer, ostriches, angora goats et al.
A visit to the île de Yeu is recommended. It is a car free island where cycling is very popular. The shoreline consists of sand dunes, beaches and rugged rocks as well as the fishing harbour. Alternatively, visit the île de Noirmoutier which has been linked to the mainland since 1971. Half of the island is underwater at high tide, but not its historic castle.
Nature lovers will find lots of walking and cycle paths in the area. You may even choose to walk with the local walking club! There are several nature reserves nearby, including bird watching at l'Aiguillon, or you may prefer to go fishing. There are also 2 golf courses in the area.
In short, there is something for everyone.
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| Heating system: | Electric radiators in all rooms. |
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| Services / Facilities: | Mains water. Mains drainage. Electricity. Television. DVD. Hi-fi. Alarm. |
| Kitchen Facilities: |
Conventional oven. Microwave. Combined Fridge/Freezer. Dishwasher. Washing Machine.
Toaster. |
| Additional Info: |
Children welcome.
No smokers.
No pets allowed.
BBQ.
Pool.
Cot is available. Full size boules pitch. Very large enclosed, secluded garden ideal for children. A high chair is also available. |
Distance to Nearest (in kms):
| Village/Town: | Angles 2 km, La Tranche-sur-Mer 7km | Airport: | Nantes 75km |
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| Supermarket: | 2 km | Train Station: | Luçon 24 km |
| Shops: | 2 km | Bus Station: | La Roche sur Yon 30 km |
| Market: | 2 km | Port: | N/A |
Pricing Info: From £470 per month, October to March. Rent paid on arrival and beginning of each month with 2 months rent paid as refundable security deposit. Water and electricity charges metered and paid at the end of rental period. No linen supplied. Summer monthly rates as follows: April - £500, May - £600, June - £750, (July & August - price on application), September - £700.
Availability: Please contact the owner to confirm the period available for long letting.
This property is available for weekly summer holiday rentals.
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| Name: | Philippa and Peter Lockyer. | Languages spoken: | English, French |
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| Telephone: | +33 (0)2 51 28 95 08 | Time to contact: | Anytime |
| Fax No: | N/A | Website: | http://www.vendeevillas.com |
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