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Lavender Cottage

Lavender and Hollyhock renovated one bedroom holiday cottages exclusively for adults. Solar heated pool and separate jacuzzi spa. Located at Sauze Vaussais near Melleran, Deux Sevres, Poitou-Charentes, SW France.

Welcome to our romantic cottages exclusively for adults, situated in a traditional south facing courtyard. These wonderfully renovated holiday cottages retain many original features. Some buildings dating back to the early 16th century. Fixtures and fittings are of a high quality standard. The cottages share use of 12m x 6m solar heated pool. A wonderful place for peace and tranquility, relax on the hammock by the pool- or maybe you feel energetic and would like to have a game of table tennis or badminton or use one of the bicycles available to you. Heated jacuzzi spa, simply heaven – a glass of something bubbly, whilst gazing at the stars at night. Magical!

Lavender cottage has 1 bedroom and sleeps 2

Accommodation

Lavender cottage is beautiful and bright sleeping 2 people, with a separate double bedroom.

It has a private south facing garden with shaded seating area, sun loungers and large stone BBQ.

French doors in the cottage dining area, lead to the poolside area, where there is another table and chairs for dining over looking the poolside.

The cottage has exposed beams and has been lovingly restored, retaining many original features.

Two triple settees, hair-dryer and safe. Free Wifi available.

The well equipped kitchen has electric oven, gas hob, washing machine, fridge and microwave. All necessary kitchen utensils including tea-towels, towels and pool towels, gowns and weekly change of bed linen included in price – Home from home!

Mini Hi-Fi system and I-Pod docking system and Sky T.V with DVD player available in your cottage.

For your convenience a substantial welcome basket awaits your arrival.

Shaded undercover parking available for guests.

Folding table, chairs and picnic baskets, and thermos bags are available for hire to Lavender cottage – to explore the French countryside, sunflower fields abound!

The local Boulangerie is approx 5 minutes by bike, or a leisurely stroll away. The market towns of Melle and Chef Boutonne are within easy reach and each has a choice of restaurants and shops.

Outside
12m x 6m solar heated pool available for the two cottages to share. Please feel free to explore the large garden, or make use of the bicycles – at your own risk! Lavender cottage has available the use of sun loungers around the pool. Enjoy a glass of wine or even champagne by the poolside. Relax and rejuvenate to face the busy world again! A new heated jacuzzi spa – relax and watch the stars at night with a glass of bubbly!

Rates
Rental rates are in UK Pounds and are per week

3 May – 24 May 2014 £410.00
24 May – 28 June 2014 £485.00
28 June – 30 August 2014 £640.00
30 August – 27 September 2014 £485.00
27 September – 25 October 2014 £410.00

Prices are per week in UK Pounds. Prices include electricity, gas and water. Prices include all bed linen, towels and pool towels, T-towels, gowns and bath mat – all changed weekly. Substantial welcome basket also included.

Changeover day
Our normal changeover day is a Saturday. Your cottage will be ready for your occupation at 4pm – we request that you vacate your cottage on the day you leave by 10am. Consideration will be given to alternate changeover days in low season.

Booking notes
25% non-refundable deposit is required with your booking. The cleared balance is due 8 weeks prior to your arrival, together with a £150 returnable breakages deposit in the form of a separate cheque. Paypal is now available.

Location
Coast/Beach
La Rochelle is approximately 90 minutes drive away, through scenic countryside and villages. Not far from La Rochelle is a toll bridge that takes you to the island of Il de Re. A beautiful picturesque island surrounded by several beaches and the ancient walled capital, St Martin. The fishing port and marina of St Martin are surrounded by pretty bijou cafe’s, bars and restaurants, well worth a visit. There is also swimming at Rejalliant lake near Ruffec.

Golf
The Château des Forges Golf and Country club is one of the most beautiful golf courses in France. Giving you access to play 3 perfectly well maintained golf courses, three 9 hole courses with water hazards, wooded fairways, suitable for those with low to high handicaps. The Golf des Forges has the only 27 hole golf course of the department playable all year round thanks to the investment in a drainage system. Why not enjoy a meal at the Restaurant La Bergerie du Golf it can be the perfect in between two courses break! There you can enjoy a snack, the meal of the day or a menu à la carte, watching the superb views overlooking the golf course. Golf Club Château des Forges – 79340 Les Forges – France. At Cognac there is a 18 hole par 72 course, with views over the vineyards.

How to get there
We are within easy drive of several Airports. Angoulême Airport (65kms)- Ryanair with flights from Stansted
Poitiers Airport (60.5kms)- flights from Stansted and Birmingham. La Rochelle Airport (87.4kms) A very accessible airport with flights from many UK airports. Limoges Airport (100.2kms)- served by Ryanair (from several locations in the UK, including Liverpool, East Midlands and Stansted. Portsmouth – St Malo 4 hours, Calais 8 hours, Caen 6 hours, Le Havre 5 hours, All distances approximate.

Distances
Sauze Vaussais and the market town of Chef Boutonne are approx 10 minutes by car. Historic Melle with Romanesque churches is approx 20 minutes drive away. Poitier and Futuroscope approx 50km away, Cognac approx 80km.

Lavender is part of a 2 cottage complex (Serendipity Cottages) located near near Melleran, Deux Sevres, Poitou-Charentes, SW France.

For more details and availability, please go to their website: http://www.serendipityfrance.co.uk/