n a peaceful country setting, with self catering facilities, the cottage is appointed to a high standard and in private, landscaped woodland gardens, situated close to the market town of Bressuire in the unspoilt Deux-Sevres countryside.

The region has many historic links with the United Kingdom and the Plantaganet Monarchs originated in this area, with many medieval castles and a tourist trail celebrating this nearby. Local activities include cycling, fishing and there are many nearby walks.

The property consists of 2 spacious bedrooms and a wc upstairs, 1 bedroom with double bed and the other with 2 single beds. Downstairs there is an entrance lobby, kitchen, living/dining room, wc and bathroom with shower.

Facilities

Property Type:	Gites Cottages
Nearest port:	St Malo 289km.
Nearest restaurant:	Chanteloup 2km.
Location and activities:	Next to green path for cycling walking and horse riding.
Bedrooms:	2 (1 with double bed, 1 with twin beds).
Bathrooms:	Bathroom with shower and 2 wc's.
Kitchen:	Cooker, dishwasher and refrigerator.
Dining:	Table 6 place setting and cabinets.
Living area:	Settee and chairs and cabinets.
Entertainment on-site :	Tv, dvd, radio cd and tape player, games andbooks.
Outside :	Barbecue, table and chairs on the terrace, approx 1/2 acre garden.
General:	Washing machine and tumbledryer in utility room.
Suitability:	Cot and highchair available on request. All linen & cleaning material provided

Owners Recommendations

Eating Out

'La Grange'
"Local restaurant at Chanteloup. Good lunchtime meals, always full with locals."

Local Area and Activities

'Chemin Vert'
"A long walk or ride between Bressuire and Parthenay on a landscaped old railway track which has been completely resurfaced and passes the cottage. Horses and bikes allowed but no motorised transport."

'Les Chemins De La Rose'
"Doue la Fontaine. Large rose gardens with old roses and beautiful scent - worth the trip."

'Parc Oriental De Maulevrier'
"Japanese garden over 28 hectares in a beautiful setting - worth a whole day out."

'Pescalis'
"Large complex of fishing lakes and river local to cottage - all sorts of fishing available - local tourist office sited there."

Markets and Shopping

'Bressuire Market'
"Tuesdays - covered food market with local produce of all sorts. Outdoor market typicaly French with everything else. "

Rental Rates

Renovated Railway Cottage - Sleeps: 2/4, Bedrooms: 2

From £250 to £450

Contact Details

To book this property use the contact details below quoting Holiday France Direct ref: PS002380.

Contact:	Mr J Barker
Telephone:	(00 33) 5 49 74 65 13
Mobile:	(00 33) 6 81 79 87 44
Fax:	(00 33) 5 49 74 65 13
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Listing last updated:	29 Jan 2008