Les Ammonites Holiday Home (1/28)
Al Fresco Dining in the Garden (2/28)
Swimming Pool (3/28)
Sunny Patio Area (4/28)
Arial View of Les Chaffauds (5/28)
Open Plan Living & Dining Area (6/28)
Open Plan Living & Dining Area (7/28)
Fully Fitted Kitchen (8/28)
Double Bedroom (9/28)
Twin Bedroom (10/28)
Second Twin Bedroom (11/28)
Shower Room at Les Ammonites (12/28)
Original Beams in the Hallway (13/28)
Swings in the Garden (14/28)
Views Across the Garden (15/28)
Sunflowers surrounding the gardens (16/28)
The Chateau at Nantes (17/28)
Sunbathing at Les Conches (18/28)
Canoes on Mervent Lake (19/28)
The Marais Poitevin (20/28)
Weekly Colourful Markets in many local towns (21/28)
Puy du Fou Theme Park - Meet the Vikings! (22/28)
The Chateau Terre Neuve in Fontenay le Comte (23/28)
La Veillon Plage at Port Bourgenay (24/28)
La Tranche from the Pier (25/28)
La Rochelle - bustling harbourside restaurant (26/28)
The O’Gliss Water Park fun for all the family (27/28)
Surfing at the Beach (28/28)
Les Ammonites
House Ref: 03293
- Sleeps 6
- Self Catering
- 3 Bedrooms
- No Smoking
- 1 Bathrooms
- No Pets
- Rural Location
Swimming Pool
Large Gardens - Car essential
Changeover
Saturday
Nearest Airport: Nantes (55km)
Description
The ground floor is all open plan, with a large living, dining and kitchen area. There is a TV with UK and French free to air satellite channels, a DVD player and HiFi. WiFi access is available in the house for those guests who bring their own laptop with them.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a large range cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine and there is a small breakfast bar and large dining table with seating for six.
There is a separate WC and cloakroom on the ground floor.
On the first floor there are three good sized bedrooms - one with a double bed and the other two each with two single beds. All bedroom have built in wardrobes and side tables. There is a stair gate for the security of your children.
The shower room has a shower cubicle and double hand basin, with separate WC. Two cots are available for younger children - but please bring your own bedding for these.
All other bed linens and hand/bath and tea towels are provided, but please bring your own pool/beach towels.
In front of the house is a large parking area with space for up to 4 cars. There are steps up to the front door.
There is a back door from the living room which leads to the rear gravelled courtyard where you will find a barbecue and seating area. This area of garden is securly fenced with a gate leading to the pool area.
The circular pool is 4.5 meters in diameter and has a grassed area around itwith sun loungers and seating nearby. The garden extends to over 2 acres - so has plenty of space to kick a ball or run around. As the house is sitauted on the top of a hill, there are stunning views across the valleys below and the sunsets are fantastic!
Location of holiday rental near Chantonnay, Vendee, Pays de la Loire
| Holiday Type: | Rural, Lake/Riverside, Historic/Sightseeing, Family |
| Local Activities: | Walking, Fishing, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Local Market |
| Nearest Airport: | Nantes La Rochelle |
55km 65km |
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| Nearest Railway Station: | Chantonnay | 8km |
| Nearest Ferry Port: | St Malo | 280km |
| Nearest Bus Station: | Chantonnay | 8km |
| Nearest Beach: | La Faute Sur Mer | 55km |
| Nearest Pub/Restaurant: | Sainte Cecile | 3km |
Location description
The hamlet of Les Chaffauds is located only 2km from Sainte Cecile, which has a bakery, butchers, chemist and a bar. Another 5 minute drive and you will reach Chantonnay whichhas many supermarkets, restaurants, banks and a weekly market.
In the summer there are many festivals and fetes held nearby, including a 3 day walking event and the French National Cycling Championships. All of the local villages and towns hold markets and the coastal towns have lots of evening entertainment on the beaches.
Les Ammonites is only 30km from the fantastic Puy du Fou historical theme park where you will be transported back in time to the age of Gladiators, Vikings and Musketeers - an unmissable day out!
There are forests and lakes nearby to explore, and the Marais Poitevin series of inland waterways and towpaths is only 45 minutes away.
Other activities
Les Ammonites is located in the Vendée Bocage, approximately a 50 minute drive from Nantes and the southern Vendée coast with its fantastic beaches. The Vendée has a micro climate, being the second sunniest part of France after the Mediterranean coast. The weather is generally good from Easter to the end of September, and the area is also a great location for autumn & winter holidays - with rural walks and bird watching nearby. The landscape is varied - with rolling hills, flat farmland with fields of sun flowers, and miles of sandy beaches along the coast.
Local events
The area also hosts several world famous competitions - with the Tour de France starting in the Vendée in June 2011 and the Vendée Globe round the world yacht race starting in Sables d'Olonne every other November.
Tourist attractions
The area has a wide variety of attractions - ranging from Historical Theme Parks to fantastic beaches.
Directions
Les Ammonites is approximately a 3 hour drive from St Malo, 4.5 hours from Cherbourg or 7 hours from Calais.
Our closest airport is Nantes at only 50 minutes away, with the smaller airport of La Rochelle only 60 minutes away. The budget airlines of Ryan Air, Jet2 and Flybe all use these airports.
Car hire is available from both airports.
The house is only 20 minutes from Junction 6 of the A83 Motorway.
Accommodation, Facilities and Services
| Suitability: | No Smoking, No Pets |
| General: | Central heating, Internet Access, Stairgate, Hairdryer |
| Bedrooms: | 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6 1 Double/s, 2 Twin/s, 1 Cot/s |
| Bathrooms: | 1 Bathroom/s 1 Shower/s, 3 Wash basin/s, 2 Toilets/s |
| Lounge: | Seating for 6 people TV, Video, Satellite/Cable TV, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films |
| Dining Area: | Seating for 6 people , High chair Plastic Crockery & Cutlery is available for younger children |
| Kitchen/Utility: | Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Ironing board, Iron |
| Outdoors: | Swimming Pool, BBQ, Shared garden, Terrace, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade The gradens are shared with the owners who live next door. |
| Access: | Car essential, Off road parking, Stairs |
| Services: |
Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning included, Babysitting The house must be left as clean & tidy as when you first arrive, if not a cleaning charge will apply. |
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Rates
| Period | Weekly | Minimum Stay |
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| 21/05/2016 - 01/07/2016 | £675 | 7 Days |
| 02/07/2016 - 26/08/2016 | £810 | 7 Days |
| 27/08/2016 - 30/10/2016 | £675 | 7 Days |
| 01/10/2016 - 23/12/2016 | £375 | 3 Days |
| 24/12/2016 - 06/01/2017 | £525 | 4 Days |
| 07/01/2017 - 14/04/2017 | £375 | 3 Days |
| 15/04/2017 - 19/05/2017 | £525 | 3 Days |
| 20/05/2017 - 30/06/2017 | £675 | 3 Days |
| 01/07/2017 - 01/09/2017 | £810 | 7 Days |
| 02/09/2017 - 29/09/2017 | £675 | 7 Days |
| 30/09/2017 - 22/12/2017 | £375 | 3 Days |
| 23/12/2017 - 04/01/2018 | £525 | 3 Days |
Please Note: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion. Currency conversions are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Deposit/Booking Notes
The changeover day for our High and Peak season is Saturday - at other times of the year we can be more flexible - please ask for details.
The minimum number of nights stay is 3.
Payment can be accepted in either Sterling or Euros - using a direct bank transfer or by paying a cheque or cash into our UK or French bank account.
A deposit of 30% is required to secure your reservation, with the remaining 70% paid 8 weeks prior to your stay.
A Security deposit of £100/€130 is also required against any breakages.
A winter heating charge of 40 euros per week is applicable from October until March.
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Agent Details
Agent Name:
Anette Khan
Property Ref:
03293
Languages Spoken:
English, French
Preferred Contact Method:
No preference
Primary Telephone:
00 33 251 284398
Agent joined website:
1 November 2010
Property listed since:
2 November 2010
Link to owners website:
www.gitesleschaffauds.com
Please mention theholidaylet.com and be aware of time differences if making contact by phone.
Agent Details
Agent Name: Anette Khan
Property Ref: 03293
Languages Spoken: English, French
Preferred Contact Method: No preference
Primary Telephone: 00 33 251 284398
Agent joined website: 1 November 2010
Property listed since: 2 November 2010
Link to owners website: www.gitesleschaffauds.com
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