Large Character Farmhouse in Chambon, Loire Valley, France.
Beautiful Large Character Farmhouse Renovated with Taste and Flair, Combines Style with Comfort Sleeps 8/10 (4 Bedrooms) Main house Entrance Hall The property built in 1901 is a large and spacious four bedroom rural farmhouse recently renovated but maintains many of its original features, and will accommodate two families or ten people if travelling with children. There is a fully equipped utility room with all amenities including a dishwasher, washing machine, iron and ironing board, along with baby facilities. Outside is a large
Sleeps: 10 - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 2
Accommodation
Bedrooms: Four double bed rooms, 1 super king size, individually decorated and furnished to a good standard. Comfortable, airy bedrooms, with sitting space. The rear bedrooms have large patio doors providing a view to die for, across the open fields and farm land.
Bathrooms: There is a modern fully fitted bathroom, with a white suite, containg a seperate bath and large shower cubicle.
Light and airy with plenty of space for moveability with children or older people.
Separate downstairs toilet.
Kitchen: The kitchen comes fully equipped with a modern and French style to it, along with a breakfast bar with seating area for quick snacks and morning coffee. The cooker has electric hob and extracter fan. Toaster, kettle deep fat fryer & rotisserie available.
Utility Room: There is a fully equipped utility room with all facilities including a dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, washing line, iron and ironing board, large free standing fan, protable electric heaters, and separate drinks fridge.
Living Rooms: The living room has a convienient and modern fire place for atmospheric evening relaxation, with a large and comfortable bed settee, for larger parties. A TV, stereo system, DVD player and playstation are provided with a variety of music, films and games.
Dining Room: A cozy wood burner is available for use in the dining area, along with plenty of crockery and cutlery for eating in or out doors. Set in the middle of the room is a beautiful Indian style dining table, which will comfortably seat 6 to 8 people.
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: Rental includes all utilities, heating, bed linen, towels etc. Property is cleaned before arrival and upon departure.
A hairdryer is situated in the master bedroom.
Washing machine, tumble dryer, iron & ironing board are available for use at any time.
Outside
Car parking is available at the front of the house and there is a gated front diveway for added security. The rear of the garden is gated and has plenty of space for children to play. For alfresco dining there is the use of the modern fixed BBQ, and gazebo along with dining table and chairs.
A seperate bistro style table and chairs is situated on the rear terrace.
The above ground pool has removable ladders for added saftey of little ones and comes with solar heated cover, which will raise the temperature of the water by up to 8 or 10 degrees during the summer months.
the pool is avialable for the sole use of the guests form April to early october.
There are 2 adult bikes and 1 large child's bike avialable for use, should one wish to have a leisurely ride to the next village or to the local tennis courts at the rear of Chambon. Games are provided for children and adult entertainment, including outdoor chess and there is a large tennis net along with rackets.
POOL:
The above ground pool has removable ladders for added saftey of little ones and comes with solar heated cover, which will raise the temperature of the water by up to 8 or 10 degrees during the summer months.
The pool is avialable for the sole use of the guests form April to early october.
PATIO:
At the front of the house is a large slate terrace which has prolonged sun through out the year.
Ther is a bistro style table and chairs is situated on the rear terrace.
GARDEN:
The rear of the garden is gated and has plenty of space for children to play. For alfresco dining there is the use of the modern fixed BBQ, and gazebo along with dining table and chairs.
A seperate bistro style table and chairs is situated on the rear terrace.
There are 2 adult bikes and 1 large child's bike avialable for use, should one wish to have a leisurely ride to the next village or to the local tennis courts at the rear of Chambon. Games are provided for children and adult entertainment, including outdoor chess and there is a large tennis net along with rackets.
PARKING:
Both the rear and front garden are walled and gated with plenty of space for children to play. The front garden has white PVC gates with keys to lock for added security.
The drive will accomodate up to 4 cars and the barn will also accomodate an extra 2 large cars.
KITCHEN:
The kitchen comes fully equipped with a modern and French style to it, along with a breakfast bar with seating area for quick snacks and morning coffee. The cooker has electric hob and extracter fan. Toaster, kettle deep fat fryer & rotisserie available.
UTILITY AREA:
There is a fully equipped utility room with all facilities including a dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, washing line, iron and ironing board, large free standing fan, protable electric heaters, and separate drinks fridge.
DINING AREA:
A cozy wood burner is available for use in the dining area, along with plenty of crockery and cutlery for eating in or out doors. Set in the middle of the room is a beautiful Indian style dining table, which will comfortably seat 6 to 8 people.
LIVING/LOUNGE AREA:
The living room has a convienient and modern fire place for atmospheric evening relaxation, with a large and comfortable bed settee, for larger parties. A TV, stereo system, DVD player and playstation are provided with a variety of music, films and games.
BEDROOMS:
Four double bed rooms, 1 super king size, individually decorated and furnished to a good standard. Comfortable, airy bedrooms, with sitting space. The rear bedrooms have large patio doors providing a view to die for, across the open fields and farm land.
CLEANING INFORMATION:
Rental includes all utilities, heating, bed linen, towels etc. Property is cleaned before arrival and upon departure.
A hairdryer is situated in the master bedroom.
Washing machine, tumble dryer, iron & ironing board are available for use at any time.
CHANGEOVER NOTES:
Preferred changeover day is Saturday. Arrival after 2.00pm and departure before 10.00am.
Other dates available upon request via the owners web site.
www.skoha.com
LINEN NOTES:
Rental includes all utilities, heating, bed linen, towels etc. Property is cleaned before arrival and upon departure.
BABY FACILITY:
Baby facilities are available including cot, highchair stair gate and pushchair. Please provide personal linen for the cot.
ACTIVITY EQUIPMENT:
Golf clubs available upon request. (2 sets of adult clubs and 1 set childs clubs). 2 sets of fishing rods and tackle avialble upon request.
LOCAL AMENITIES/ATTRACTIONS:
Coast/Beach
Etang de Bellebouche - Mézières-en-Brenne. One of the largest and most attractive lakes in Brenne. Known primarily for its beach and swimming, it is also a site for natural history observation. Its reedbed and the surrounding heaths and woodland make for a great diversity of wildlife & guided tours are avialable. Distance from the property 20 miles or around 30 minuite drive. Here there is a life guard during summer months, childrens play area and water sports including seperate fishing lakes.
Golf
La Roche Posay, 8km east of Chambon located in the centre of this spa resort is the Golf du Connetable which is now over 17 years in existence and offers a mature course with fairly narrow tree lined fairways many with dog legs. 18 holes, yardage, S014m, SSS 72.
Golf Loches – Verneuil. Only ten minutes away from the town of Loches is a nine-hole golf course. This simple, thoughtfully-designed facility is accessible to players of all levels. It offers high-quality lessons and courses all year round, incorporating the latest teaching aids, and under the supervision of a state-qualified instructor. 9 holes SSS 35 (2549 m).
Golf is also available in other nearby towns such as Poitiers.
Golf clubs available for use on request. ( 2 sets of adult clubs and 1 set suitable for children aged 9 years and older clubs, with trollies).
Special interest holidays
Activities: This is great riding country and cycling and a wonderful way to explore the countryside. You can hire horses for an hour or a day to suit all levels of expertise. There are golf courses, and good fishing in the rivers. Village fetes, festivals, concerts and theatre are held throughout the year.
The river La Cruse runs closley by the house (within walking distance) and fishing is popular in the area both with the locals and tourists. Fishing rods available for use.
Christmas decorations and a tree are in storage at the house for people who wish a relaxing Christmas break.
There are losts of attractions still open Christmas day and through the New Year such as La Haute-Touche (the largest zoological park in France). Here there is a special feeding time for the animals on Christmas day.
Distances
The nearest town is that of La-Roche-Posay, a popular town famous for its spa waters, with renowned healing and regenarative properties, otherwise know as the European capital for skin treatment. It offers good shopping with a local market Tuesday and Saturday morning, where you can purchase anything from a cooked chicken dinner, a Chinese take-away to locally produced leather goods and jewelery. Other amenities include restaurants, bars, swimming baths, riding centre, race course, casino.
Further details
The Loire river sweeps gracefully through the Loire Valley and it is in this region that you can see some of the most beautiful neo classical and Renaissance châteaux in France.
Along with its architectural treasures and history, the Loire valley is rich and fertile farming country, crissed crossed with tributaries from the river, forested and famous also for its food and wine.
Tours the capital of the Loire Vally, Poitiers with is old town and Notre-Dame-la-Grande Romanesque church, the futuristic theme park of Futuroscope. Here you can take a virtual swim with exotic marine animals, explore dynamic Vieen in four amazing dimensions, go on a voyage through history of the Nile & stay out late to see the Forest of dreams extravaganza with its spectacular fireworks and water events, there's something here for everyone even the more adventurous of theme park addicts. Many grand chateaux lie with in the area, (chateau at Le Grande Pressigny 10mins) many of which have wonderful gardens to explore. Take a walk around the legendary gardens of Villandry. Chateau d’Usse, a fairy tale castle that befits the tale of (Sleeping Beauty) by V Charles Perrault. Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceaux, and others within easy striking distance. This is a large wine-rich region (including St Nicolas de Bourgeuil, Saumur, Chinon and Vouvray). Other suggestions include: La Haute-Touche (the largest zoological park in France), Zooparc Beauval, (an excellent family day out), the steam train from Richelieu to Chinon, the donkey park at Parc Le Fou de L'Ane, Parc, Mini-Chateaux, Les Grottes Petrifiantes, the Aquarium de Touraine, (including piranhas, sharks and crocodiles). The Gâtinière Hippodrome at La-Roche-Posay nationally classified in the first category for the track and in second category for the flat and obstacle tracks. The exceptional quality of the grounds hosts horses belonging to famous trainers, and is therefore becoming well know in the whole west of France.
BOOKING NOTES:
Booking detaisl availability and terms and conditions available via the owners web site at www.skoha.com.
GARAGE NOTES:
There is a large garge at the side of the house whcih will accommodate 2 large vehicles.
BATHROOM/ENSUITE:
There is a modern fully fitted bathroom, with a white suite, containg a seperate bath and large shower cubicle.
Light and airy with plenty of space for moveability with children or older people.
Separate downstairs toilet.