"Absolutely
brilliant house - everything you might ever need for youngsters & adults.
Complete home from home. Loved it so much didn't really venture out
much...kids were happy just where they were."
"Georgous house, pool and
location excellent - loads to do."
"Had a great time; children played
all day and loved the pool. Lovely evenings relaxing in the quiet
countryside."
"Excellent accomodation! 9
Adults + all very comfortable. Very impressed with the way the house
is equipped - right from comfy beds to salt + pepper! Cannot believe
we did not have to buy cling-film, foil or herbs - thank you!"
La Maison du Blé
Beautiful
Large Former Farmhouse
Five Bedrooms
HEATED
Swimming Pool
English
Language Television
Secluded
Private Garden
Sleeps
11 plus 3 Infants
Off -
Peak Discounts for
smaller
Groups
La Maison du Blé
was a traditional Vendéen farmhouse, parts of which are thought to
date from the 18th century, and has now been converted to high quality
family holiday accommodation.
The property accommodates 11 adults / children plus
up to three infants in comfort. Care
has been taken to ensure that the sleeping and living areas are clearly
delineated, and that the occupancy has not been stretched. This means no
bunk beds or sofa beds in La Maison, and proper cots (not travel cots)
are provided.
"The accommodations are very comfortable and there are great areas
outdoors for adults to relax with a book (or a drink) while the children
play"
The
swimming pool measures 12m by 6m plus a 8m
square paddling area (30cm or one foot deep) for younger children.
The pool is heated (for comfort) and fenced (for security). The
pool uses a saline sterilisation system rather than a more
conventional "chlorine" system - this is said to be kinder to skin
and eyes.
The
kitchen at La Maison du Blé is fully equipped to allow you to take
full advantage of the fantastic local produce. Equipment includes:
Two gas hobs
Two ovens (one
gas, one electric fan)
Microwave
Dishwasher &
washing machine
Large fridge freezer
Masses of pans!
The living room at La Maison du Blé
and one of the children's bedrooms
Downstairs, the property consists of:
Kitchen, equipped with
dishwasher, washing machine, fridge / freezer and microwave
Dining room, with table
seating up to twelve
Family room, with TV / Video,
CD player, DVD player, and plenty of toys and games. The
property is equipped with a satellite receiver for BBC (including the all
important Ceebeebies and CBBC channels!), ITV and other English language
services.
Sitting room
Family bathroom, with
separate WC
The upstairs
has
extended into a neighbouring barn and is divided into two distinct
areas that can allow two families holidaying together a measure of
privacy. In the original part of the house, there are three bedrooms
- a double, twin and triple - plus a newly fitted bathroom. In the
extended area there are two further bedrooms, a twin and a double.
The double has an en-suite shower room.
Outside, there is
a seating / eating area with barbeque as well as a play area and plenty of space for
running around and shouting, an activity that children may also enjoy!
La Maison du Blé also benefits from a very secluded totally private
garden, accessible from both the kitchen and dining room doors. A
perfect place to catch the last rays of the sun in the evening with a
cold glass of something nice. The outdoor seating area at La
Maison has been extended to include a préau - a covered seating
and dining area.
The pool and
play facilities at La Maison are shared with the neighbouring property.
For a floor plan of the property see Gite for 20
floorplan(opens in new window)
La Maison is set in
mature gardens surrounded by farmland on the edge of the village of
Mouzeuil St Martin. There is a restaurant / bar, general store and an
excellent bakery within walking distance, and the village is mid
way between the towns of Fontenay le Comte and Luçon
with their associated shopping and entertainment facilities.
La
Maison- Front Seating
La
Maison - Rear Covered Patio
Centrally
heated, La Maison is
eminently suitable for Autumn and Winter lets, as well as the more usual
summer season, and provides an
interesting alternative venue for
Christmas & New Year. Note that lets shorter than a week
(long weekends) and flexible changeover days are possible in Autumn /
Winter / Spring. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
High chairs, linen,
towels (bath and beach) are provided, as is mid-stay change of linen for
parties staying longer than one week. All utilities are included. Pre-prepared meals can
be provided, and babysitting services can be arranged.