Country Cottage Holidays
Are you looking for country cottage holidays in France? Then your first choice should be Le Petit Bouleau, you won’t be disappointed.
This gîte is spacious and comfortable and sleeps up to 4, in two bedrooms. The layout is practical with all rooms on the ground floor, with only one step between each area. It is fully equipped and tastefully decorated. It also has its own private terrace at the rear, which is accessed through the kitchen.
Rooms in our Gîte
Lounge
Widescreen TV with Freesat / DVD player / 3 seater sofa / 2 chairs / Occasional tables
18 m²
Kitchen
Electric oven / Gas hob / Fridge / Dishwasher / Microwave / Sink / Breakfast Bar & stools / Pans / Crockery / Cutlery / Cooking utensils / Kettle / Toaster / Coffee Machine
Access to a private terrace with stone B-B-Q / Wooden furniture / Parasol
15 m²
Rear Bedroom
1 x Double bed / Wardrobe / Chest of drawers / Bedside tables and lamps
9 m²
Front Bedroom
2 x Single Beds / Wardrobe / Chest of drawers / Sofa / Bedside table and lamp
11 m²
Shower & WC
Shower / WC / Hand basin
6 m²
Terrace
Table / Chairs / Parasol / B-B-Q
Access to gardens and swimming pool
Prices for our French Country Cottage
May, Jun, and Sep – £600
Jul and Aug – £780
Security Charge – £100 per week (Refundable)
Cleaning Charge – £35
Free Wi-Fi
Bed linen, bath mats, and tea towels are provided but not hand or bath towels
Free off-road parking
No Tourist Tax
No surcharges for electricity, gas or water
No hidden extra costs
Changeover days in July, and August are on Saturdays. At other times they are flexible but you will need to contact us to make arrangements.
Availability
The minimum booking period is 7 days in July and Aug, with the changeover day on Saturday. In May, June and September shorter periods are negotiable, with a minimum stay of 3 days.
If the desired dates have already been booked, please contact us as there may be last-minute cancellations.
Floor Plan of our French Country Cottage – 65 m²
Facilities
These facilities are shared when our large gîte, Le Marronnier, is occupied.
Swimming Pool
Our swimming pool is situated between the accommodation and 2.5-acre field. It is fenced, with a padlocked gate and an alarm.
The pool is 10m x 5m and is suitable for exercise as well as for fun, however, it is not deep enough for diving. It is heated from May through to October.
The large sun terrace features sun loungers and chairs, parasols, and a solar-heated shower.
Indoor Games
The games room is in our small barn, with access from the courtyard. Inside are a table-tennis table, a dartboard, and a selection of free-weights. There is also a selection of buckets and spades etc, for when you visit the beach.
Outdoor Games
Our range of outdoor games provides fun activities for all ages and abilities, they include Swings, Petanque, Badminton, 9 Pin Bowling, a selection of medieval games, and Football.
Off-Road Parking
The courtyard is at the front of the property, where there is sufficient off-road parking for up to 8 cars. It is South-facing, therefore it gets extremely hot during the day, please be careful about what is left inside cars.
Leading from the courtyard are the entrances to both gîtes, the indoor games room and via a passageway, the gardens.
Utility Room / Laundry
The laundry has a coin-operated washing machine. There are sinks, a vacuum cleaner, an iron and ironing board, a clothes dryer, pegs, a bucket, a mop, etc. Directly to the rear of the laundry, there are 2 rotary washing lines.
This room is also our recycling center.
Gardens
Outside space is something that we have plenty of, with 10,000 m² set aside as gardens and another 12,000 m² used as grazing for horses.
There are a number of shady seating areas with tables and chairs, which can be moved around to suit your tastes. As well as flower beds, shrubs and trees, we have made areas for playing football, a boules court, and space for badminton.
Local Amenities – Maché
Bakery and Cake Shop
— Le Fournil d’Elo et Steph —
“The best bread and pastries”
Bar and Brasserie
— Oh Mine De Rein —
General Store
— Epicerie Machéenne —
Uni-sex Hairdresser
— Laëtitia Coiff —
Local Amenities – Apremont
Restaurant and Bar
— Le Cabanon —
Restaurant / Pizzeria
— Les Vieux de la Vieille —
If you are looking for a comfortable French country cottage then our gite, Le Petit Bouleau is for you, it’s ideal for families or couples. Set in tranquil surroundings with good road links to beaches, local villages and large towns, it provides a great base from which to explore the Vendée. We are available on site to answer your questions and can offer advice on many of the local attractions. For more information on places to visit, along with things to see and do in our area and further afield, visit Vendée Tourism.