Large character farmhouse
Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms*
Private heated pool
1.5 miles from village amenities
33 miles from the coast
Near La Rochelle and Green Venice
Mouse-over to see roller-blind safety cover

La Longere aux Oliviers - Large farmhouse with private pool, sleeping 8.

This traditional Vendee farmhouse has been beautifully renovated and offers comfortable spacious accommodation. The stylish interior is delightfully furnished, and this, together with the spectacular full-height lounge/dining room make La Longere aux Oliviers an ideal choice for a low season break. The house is situated on the edge of the village of Vix and within cycling distance (1.5 miles) of the village centre, offering a bakery, a grocery shop, bars, post office and bank. Set in the Marais Poitevin (Green Venice), the surrounding area has numerous canals for fishing and the quiet lanes are ideal for walking and cycling (cyle hire at Marans, 9 miles). The property has large enclosed grounds with plenty of space for childrens' games and the private pool is equipped with an electrically-operated safety cover making it fine for young children. The Vendee coast is easily accessible (33 miles to La Faute sur Mer) as is the delightful town of La Rochelle (24 miles), with it's old port, superb shopping, excellent restaurants and numerous holiday attractions.
EASY ACCESS FROM LA ROCHELLE AIRPORT (30 minutes).

Accommodation comprises:
Ground floor: Entrance lobby. Large lounge/dining room with fireplace. Separate kitchen with breakfast table. Utility room. Double bedroom (wide double). Bedroom with one double bed and one single bed with en-suite shower. Bathroom (shower over corner bath). Separate toilet with hand basin.
First Floor: Mezzanine over lounge (office area with Internet Wi-Fi). Double bedroom with en-suite shower room. Bedroom with two single beds (further pull-out single bed). Separate toilet.

Large enclosed grounds, electrically operated entrance gates. Duck pond (fence and gate).
10m x 5m heated pool (depths 1.2m to 1.7m, internal access steps) equipped with roller-blind safety cover. Garden dining furniture, large parasol, sun-loungers. Parking. Table tennis. Boules.

Equipment includes: Washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, microwave, cot, high chair, stair gate, BBQ, satellite TV (English channels), DVD player, Hi-Fi, under-floor central heating. Sheets and towels included. Logs provided in low season.
The pool will be open and heated from 25/4 to 3/10.

*Sleeping capacity - Whilst these are beds for 10, allowing flexibility of sleeping arrangements, the total capacity is limited to 8 people.

Facilities provided for babies and toddlers -click here for list.

Pets - Sorry this property does not accept pets


			The garden dining furniture can be set up next to the pool, as shown here, or next to the house

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Prices availability and options

Property Name. Prices for 2009 in Euros €. Saturday to Saturday
Key:	Available	Booked	Enquire
Please enquire for dates outside those shown below. If your dates are not available cross-check for other properties from this list
May	25/4 to 2/5 € 1090	2/5 to 9/5 € 1090	9/5 to 16/5 € 1090	16/5 to 23/5 € 1090	23/5 to 30/5 € 1090
June	30/5 to 6/6 € 1390	6/6 to 13/6 € 1390	13/6 to 20/6 € 1390	20/6 to 27/6 € 1390	.
July	27/6 to 4/7 € 1590	4/7 to 11/7 € 1590	11/7 to 18/7 € 1590	18/7 to 25/7 € 1790	25/7 to 1/8 € 1790
August	1/8 to 8/8 € 1990	8/8 to 15/8 € 1990	15/8 to 22/8 € 1990	22/8 to 29/8 € 1990	.
September	29/8 to 5/9 € 1590	5/9 to 12/9 € 1390	12/9 to 19/9 € 1090	19/9 to 26/9 € 1090	26/9 to 3/10 € 1090
Special rates for longer lets out of season.

Click each for more details	Options & charges for this property
Linen Hire	Sheets and towels included (one set, further changes at extra charge)
Cleaning Service	Optional full cleaning service on departure - not available
Heating Charge	When required - Included
Residence Tax	None specified at present
Security Deposit	£ 350 / € 500 by cheque (returned by post)

How to book this property

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Dates can be held for you for 3 days while you finalise or while you book your travel.

If you want to reserve right away - please phone, on 0033 251 27 97 99 (English spoken), having your Visa or Mastercard details ready for the 25% deposit.
(Sorry we can't accept Maestro, Switch or Am-Ex).

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and have read the following two documents:
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