Property Houses
Sleeps 8
Single/Double 8 /
Bathrooms
Pets Not Allowed
Pool Yes
Near Atlantic Coast Holiday Home with Large Pool, Between Celles and Melle, Deux-Sevres Spacious Self-Catering Maison Bourgeoise sleeping 6-8 People. Large private pool with gentle Roman steps and own access, lovely gardens, several large terraces and barbecue area for al fresco dining , preferring space and freedom to luxury , ideal for families w. children or friends.
La Baronnerie is a typical Poitevine-house with a practical holiday interior and many original features like exposed beams and a flagstone entrance. It is spacious and ideal for families with children or for adults favoring a more laid-back holiday experience and on the outlook for an ideal starting point for visiting interesting places like Cognac, Bordeaux, the Dordogne valley or who would like to visit the Medoc wine region by taking the ferry from Royan . Close by smaller villages are waiting to be explored offering market days with fresh local products, bistros and a life far away from hectic and stress.
The property, set in 5000 m2 , is located in a small hamlet between 2 historical towns (Celles and Melle) and it takes just about 1hrs drive to the Atlantic coast with its lovely medieval town of La Rochelle and the Isle of Re. Poitiers, with yet another Ryanair airport is an interesting option inland with its famous park of attraction.. The area here offers access to roman architecture, authentic French way of life, leisure centres (lake - horsebackriding - golf etc.) boat rides on waterways in Marais-Poitevin. Visit all the markets with lovely fresh and affordable seafood produce and take part in one of the many local events in the second sunniest regions of France. The Poitou-Charentes is also ideal for walking and cycling and sunflower fields or other might be just one of the items if you like painting or photographing.
The House comprises a comfortable lounge with 2 sofas, 3 armchairs, a piano and sideboard tables - all in a more rustic style,.Beams - original wooden floor and cheminee (gaz) make this room very homely. Here you will enjoy a glass of wine and view your favorite TV program. Opposite the entrance door there is the downstairs shower room/toilet with washing machine and a door leading out in the back to the washing lines. The staircase leads to the upper floor with a generous carpeted landing and 3 rooms. 1 double room with extra bed (3), a smaller twin room (2) and the separate 'Loft' (family room with mezzanine) that can sleep up to 4 and still has its own lounge area. Separate WC , Bathroom with large and comfortable acrylic corner bath on the landing.
PHOTOS
Poitou-Charentes Holiday Home with Large Pool, Between Celles and Melle, France
01 - Walkway to pool
02 - Exotic garden touch
04 - Frontpath
05 - La Baronnerie front
06 - Lavender, rosemary and pool
07 - Living room
08 - lower garden
10 - Pool from the upper garden
11 - Pool
12 - Romance in bloom
13 - Built-in BBQ
14 - View from the living room
15 - Bedroom 1
16 - Bedroom 2
Kitchenware Appliances
Fixtures & Equipment
External Features
Other Interior Facilities
The house itself has warm apricot colored shutters and a breakfast terrace up front, before entering the ground floor that provides character by flagstones and beams. On your left there is a lovely and very well equipped open-plan country kitchen in the typical style with a dining area seating 8/10 .A separate larder enables extra storage room in addition to 2 fridges and a freezer.
On the right of the small hall we have the comfortable lounge with 2 sofas, 3 armchairs, a piano and sideboard tables - all in a more rustic style,.Beams - original wooden floor and cheminee (gaz) make this room very homely. Here you will enjoy a glass of wine and view your favorite TV program, so don't forget to bring along your Sky-card for more choice in programs .
Parking space for 2 -3 cars at the back of the house.
Pse enter the property by car using the driveway behind the house and access the premises through the wooden pergola.
The front entrance has dark blue iron gates and a pebbled foot path leading to the house.
Directly in front of the house there is a large terrace and you will appreciate taking your breakfast or meals there or in the lower garden, to the sound of birds and/or a small water feature agreeably welcoming the occupants of this holiday home.
The lower garden, pool and barbecue area, most parts of the upper garden destined for ball games are for the entire use of our clients.
Upon arrival the owner will welcome you in their own private little pub and show you around before checking into the house. This 'pub' can be yours for a special evening for example - and you can also buy drinks or order food on the premises if you are not in the mood of cooking or going out.
You will appreciate your own access to the private pool (approx. 14,5mx5m) that has gentle roman steps, no iron ladder, an incorporated bench to sit on and goes from a depth of 30 cm to approx. 2.20m on the deep end. For the protection of children and in accordance to french law an iron wrought fence has been installed to keep this area safe.
Local Attractions
Known as the second sunniest region of France the climate here is generally mild and agreeable and in addition to the classical summer season June and September have proved to be amongst the most wonderful months, this was the case last season (2014)
when air temperature in September was as high as 28 C and the pool still at 22 C.
Being located in the south of Deux-Sèvres, the very northern point of South-West France, there are many places of interest - the classic roman architecture present in nearly every small town, the historical past between catholics and protestants, small chateaux and
quiet waterarms - all this contributes to the authentic France feeling away from any stressful environment..
Also one of the routes of Jaques de Compostelle led through Melle, where you can also visit silver mines. Those had their importance during the reign of French kings for producing coins, the current money at those times. Many cultural events take place especially during the season (concerts, expositions, flea markets, (open air)theatre etc) We have our own Venise , called Marais Poitevin - just 10 minutes away from Niort - where you can take boat-trips and explore the many water arms rimmed by trees - leading you into a self forgotten world of silence and quietude.
Niort is a lovely small town -busy and bustling, but not yet overcrowded by tourists - with a good market on Saturday, but also Tuesday and Thursday: All the surrounding little villages have their specific market day. The closeness to the coast provides plenty of fish and lovely seafood ( oysters, mussels, prawns) at more than reasonable prices but amongst other food fantastic goat cheese from local places will tempt you to the glass of red that goes with it.
For children there are quite a few zoos (Mouton-Village, Zoo de Chizé, Zoo de la Palmyre, Valée de Singes ) to visit
The area
Close to Celles there is ' Plan de Lambon', an artificial lake (small entrance fee) as a fantastic alternative to the pool for children as it has playgroundspedalo-boats and a small sandy beach.Celles itself offers its abbey and gardens, public pool, tourist office and guided tours. bakery and a few other shops and restaurants. Sometimes horse jumping competitions take place on abbey-grounds.
Melle is bigger and provides 2 supermarkets and two discount (Aldi and Leader Price) – with Aldi being the closest and the most convenient shop to our property ( 3km) Croissants and bread at the bakers shop next to it. Marketday in Melle =Friday.
With its 3 churches, the silver-mines, a botanic fitness path leading around town, a motorcycle museum, a horse-riding centre and apart from shops and the tourist office, bakeries, banks, drug stores, post-office,doctors, restaurants are all in place.
St. Roman les Melle is only 2kms from La Baronnerie - its a tin y spot, but you can also get your bread for breakfast there, the local pub does meals at lunchtime and serves as an outlet of one of Melle's supermarkets
Local activities like fairs, car boot sales, riding, fishing in lakes and rivers, cycling, horseback-riding, playing tennis, golfing are all available and details can be obtained whilst here.
Special Rental Conditions
Euro-bank-transfer.
Each time we shall acknowledge and confirm payments as soon as credited onto our bank account .
Should payment delays not be respected we reserve the right to attribute ''LABARONNERIE" to other guests enquiring, after first having verified with you.
Refunds: will only be made on the deposit a mount with a deduction of 12% to cover our expenses.
Basically no refund when having made a final booking and paid the balance - but of course we do accept change of names i.e. changement within the booking party which means, it would be up to you to find replacement.
Payments in Euro only and via Euro-Bank-Transfer. Bank details will be given as soon as you have taken the firm decision to rent our property and are ready to secure with a deposit.
Ask for the obligatory and optional extras. Refundable safety deposit upon arrival
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Property Exterior
Local Attractions
when air temperature in September was as high as 28 C and the pool still at 22 C.
Being located in the south of Deux-Sèvres, the very northern point of South-West France, there are many places of interest - the classic roman architecture present in nearly every small town, the historical past between catholics and protestants, small chateaux and
quiet waterarms - all this contributes to the authentic France feeling away from any stressful environment..
Also one of the routes of Jaques de Compostelle led through Melle, where you can also visit silver mines. Those had their importance during the reign of French kings for producing coins, the current money at those times. Many cultural events take place especially during the season (concerts, expositions, flea markets, (open air)theatre etc) We have our own Venise , called Marais Poitevin - just 10 minutes away from Niort - where you can take boat-trips and explore the many water arms rimmed by trees - leading you into a self forgotten world of silence and quietude.
Niort is a lovely small town -busy and bustling, but not yet overcrowded by tourists - with a good market on Saturday, but also Tuesday and Thursday: All the surrounding little villages have their specific market day. The closeness to the coast provides plenty of fish and lovely seafood ( oysters, mussels, prawns) at more than reasonable prices but amongst other food fantastic goat cheese from local places will tempt you to the glass of red that goes with it.
For children there are quite a few zoos (Mouton-Village, Zoo de Chizé, Zoo de la Palmyre, Valée de Singes ) to visit
The area
Close to Celles there is ' Plan de Lambon', an artificial lake (small entrance fee) as a fantastic alternative to the pool for children as it has playgroundspedalo-boats and a small sandy beach.Celles itself offers its abbey and gardens, public pool, tourist office and guided tours. bakery and a few other shops and restaurants. Sometimes horse jumping competitions take place on abbey-grounds.
Melle is bigger and provides 2 supermarkets and two discount (Aldi and Leader Price) – with Aldi being the closest and the most convenient shop to our property ( 3km) Croissants and bread at the bakers shop next to it. Marketday in Melle =Friday.
With its 3 churches, the silver-mines, a botanic fitness path leading around town, a motorcycle museum, a horse-riding centre and apart from shops and the tourist office, bakeries, banks, drug stores, post-office,doctors, restaurants are all in place.
St. Roman les Melle is only 2kms from La Baronnerie - its a tin y spot, but you can also get your bread for breakfast there, the local pub does meals at lunchtime and serves as an outlet of one of Melle's supermarkets
Local activities like fairs, car boot sales, riding, fishing in lakes and rivers, cycling, horseback-riding, playing tennis, golfing are all available and details can be obtained whilst here.
In the area
This Property is situated in Deux-Sevres, Poitou-Charentes
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