Touraine farm which, though no longer working, has retained its original character. Walled suntrap pool. Peaceful countryside, only 1km from shops, etc. Nearby, tennis, fishing and river activities, horse racing, casino, disco, spa town with relaxing therapies, local market, restaurants, bars.

Gite 1. Three bedrooms sleeps up to 7. Dining/ kitchen area with fridge/freezer, washing machine, gas cooker, microwave, kettle, coffee-maker, toaster, highchair. Downstairs, toilet and washbasin. Upstairs, lounge with tv and 2 double bedded rooms, 1 bedroom, single and large bunk beds. Shower room.

Walled gated terrace area with dining furniture and barbecue.

Bed linen, fans, hairdryer, iron, books, games, toys and dvds provided. Cot, stairgate, bikes provided on request. Private secure parking area, swings, large grassy play area.

Gite 2. Sleeps up to 5 all on first floor accessed by outside staircase.

Open plan dining/lounge/kitchen area with fridge, gas cooker, microwave, kettle, coffee-maker, tv and dvd player. One double bedded room, 1 bedroom with 3 single beds, shower room and toilet. Laundry room with washing machine, toilet and washbasin.

Bed linen, fans, hairdryer, iron, books, games, toys, dvds, swings provided. Cot, stairgate, bikes provided on request.

Outside walled and gated terrace area with dining furniture and barbecue. Private, secure parking area.

Facilities

Property Type:	Gites
Nearest port:	Caen/Ouistreham 4½ hours
Nearest restaurant:	La Promenade in Yzeures-sur-Creuse 1km.
Location and activities:	Peaceful countryside location of 7 acres, yet only 1km from supermarket, petrol and village. Tennis, table tennis, golf, fishing, kayaking, boat hire, horse riding, bird-watching, horse racing, casino, nightclub, spa therapies all nearby.
Bedrooms:	Gite 1. Two double bedded rooms, one room with single bed and set of large bunk beds. Gite 2. One double bedded room, one room with 3 single beds.
Bathrooms:	Gite 1. Shower room/toilet upstairs and toilet/whbasin downstairs. Gite 2. Shower room/toilet and toilet/whbasin.
Kitchen:	Gite 1. Semi-fitted kitchen with gas cooker, washing machine, fridge-freezer, microwave, electric kettle, coffee machine, toaster and is well provided with crockery and cutlery. Gite 2. Semi-fitted kitchen in open plan. Gas cooker, fridge, microwave, washing machine, electric kettle, coffee machine, toaster and is well provided with crockery and cutlery.
Dining:	Gite 1. Inside dining area next to kitchen. Outside dining area in walled and gated patio with bbq and dining furniture. Gite 2. Upstairs open plan dining/kitchen/lounge/kitchen. Outside walled and gated patio area with bbq and dining furniture.
Living area:	Gite 1. Upstairs lounge with settee, chairs, coffee table, tv/dvd. Gite 2. Open plan with tv/dvd, settee and chairs.
Entertainment on-site :	Both gites. Swings, large expanse of grassy areas for football, cricket etc, games, toys, books, dvds. Bikes available on request.
Outside :	Both gites. Solar heated pool is walled and gated and is a suntrap with loungers and chairs provided. Swings. Garden. Each gite has own walled and gated patio. Property entered through closed gates, making children safe. Carpark near gites. Grassy fields lead to woods behind and walks directly the from the property.
General:	La Forge is a restored farm in a beautiful little hamlet of 6 houses. Very peaceful - just sit and watch the many varieties of birds flying around or the deer coming down from the woods in the evening. It is a great environmnet for children and adults alike.

Owners Recommendations

Local Area and Activities

'Boating'
"Boat hire on several rivers nearby. Kayak racing course nearby."

'Brenne Natural Wildlife Park'
"The Park stretches for hundreds of square kilometres, famous for its lakes, birds and wildlife and natural beauty. Two visitor centres."

'Cave Houses'
"Troglodyte houses, some still inhabited, to be found around the area."

'Chatellerault'
"This is the nearest medium-sized town and has TGV links to Paris in 1 hour 30 mins. Also, pleasant main boulevard, contrasted with little shopping streets and market. Aigle factory and outlet shop nearby."

'Chauvigny'
"Smalll medieval town with towering castle ruins, a velo rail, a fascinating bird show, large Saturday market, choice of bars and restaurants, and porcelain factory shop on its outskirts."

'Fishing'
"Fishing on the many rivers and lakes in this area."

'Fontgombault Abbey'
"10 mins drive where the monks sing Gregorian chants daily."

'La Roche Posay'
"5 mins from La Roche Posay, delightful spa village dominating the river, with bars, restaurants, golf course, horse riding stables, casino, night club and racecourse (some Sundays during the summer). Also, relaxing therapies, massages and treatments."

'Local Villages'
"Little villages everywhere with 12th century churches and tucked-away eating places (still incredible value)."

'St Savin UNESCO Site'
"Visit this abbey with its famous ceiling frescoes."

Rental Rates

Gite 1 - Sleeps: 2/7, Bedrooms: 3

Gite 1: Prices per week:
August £1,000
July £800
June and September £600

Gite 2 - Sleeps: 2/5, Bedrooms: 2

Gite 2. Prices per week
June and September £400
July £600
August £800

Contact Details

To book this property use the contact details below quoting Holiday France Direct ref: VI002427.

Contact:	Mrs Elaine Morris
Postal Address:	La Forge Yzeures sur Creuse France 37290
Telephone:	(00 33) 2 47 94 64 20
Email:	Email the Owner »
Owner's website:	forgeholiday.com
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Listing last updated:	14 Mar 2008