Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Resting in a quiet hamlet, Les Hirondelles is a comfortable and beautifully home.
The property is in a lovely village with neighbours nearby but not overlooked. It’s a detached Maison de Maître in a village about 10km from Chef Boutonne offering spacious rooms. Outside is a 10m x 5m private swimming pool and large courtyard and garden with sun loungers and outdoor dining area.
Central entrance hall with tiled floor, original staircase with iron balustrade, useful under stairs toilet with wash basin, off this is the large farmhouse kitchen and lounge.
The kitchen has a six ring Range cooker, with gas hob, and electric ovens and grill, microwave, dishwasher, American style fridge freezer, granite worktops, large central island and dining table, this becomes the centre of the house for families when dining or gathering.
The lounge with fireplace with wood burning stove, wooden floor, Fully fitted kitchen has a bespoke island unit, granite worktops & a large table. To the rear is the laundry room with washer, dryer and sink.
Upstairs is a generous landing with a window to the rear, wood floor which continues into the three bedrooms all overlooking the pool. A master bedroom with ensuite shower room. and two further good size bedrooms and family bathroom with a shower and free standing bath.
Hello, I'm Michael. I brought the Les Hirondelles in November 2023 following my move from England. have I have stayed in many holidays rental properties over the last 20+ years and wanted to join the other people hosting myself. As your host I will greet and show you round the property on your arrival and ensure any issues are resolved for you. I am quite relaxed and enjoy all sport mainly watching now days.
Hope to see you soon
Les Hirondelles is set a village about 10km from Chef Boutonne here you can obtain all your needs for your stay, there is two supermarkets with petrol stations. pharmacies, doctor and dental surgeries, 3 bars where you can relax outdoors with a glass of wine or coke, there are several different shops with an outdoor market every Saturday morning.
There are a number of restaurants nearby and a little further Nape79 in Loubille (4km) severs pizza and kebabs here you eat in or take away, Pizzeria Jos is in Chef Boutonne with an extensive menu not just pizza, L'auberge du Cheval Blanc at Luxe 30mins away is a must for food lovers, Les Glycines at Melle, le Canton is at Longré serving only a single set menu over 3 courses with excellent service and food.
Les Hirondelles offers lots of walking options around the village and the local countryside. There is an 18-hole golf course at Niort approximately 50 minutes away.
Just off the A10 approx near the city of Poitiers (about 1hr) you will find Futuroscope adventure park and Aquascope water park. Canoeing and Kayaking hire is available 25 minutes south near Ruffec which is open all summer. There are 4 bikes for the guest's use. The 10m x 5m pool is for the sole use of the guests for full duration of the stay. A cinema and Chateau Javazay with its garden’s museum, events through out the summer and pond where fishing is allowed are in Chef Boutonne 10 mins from the house.
Etang les Gours near Les Gours is an inland public beach with supervised swimming in July and August. there is a goat farm within a 2 minute walk where you can purchase goat cheese, goat milk and local fresh produce. For guests who enjoy a day or two at the seaside La Rochelle is approximate 70mins to the west on the Atlantic coast.
Languages spoken: English,French