Les Glycine House with Pool in a beautiful rural setting

Named after the gorgeous Wisteria which drapes along the front of this very spacious 4 bedroom House,Les Glycines comfortably sleeps 8 plus Cots as required.
DOWNSTAIRS The Kitchen/Diner is fully equipped with Gas Cooker, Dishwasher, Fridge/Freezer, Microwave, Washing Machine, Woodburner,Coffee Maker,Toaster and Kettle.Entrance hall with stairway to 2 bedrooms.Ground floor WC and washbasin.Lounge (34sqm ),with large windows, beams Woodburner,TV (freesat), CD/DVD Player, and a selection of Books and Games.Stairs to 2 bedrooms.
UPSTAIRS 1 double wood panelled bedroom with Oak beams, views over the Woods.Second bedroom with Bunk beds, overlooking rear wildflower area.Shower room with WC,washbasin,heated towel rail and shaver socket.From Lounge stairs-1 twin bedroom,1 double bedroom with wood panelled ceiling and beams,both with views to the woods.
Shower room with WC,washbasin,heated towel rail, shaver socket. Across the chemin are 2 private dining/sitting areas with tables.chairs and BBQ.
Bed Linen is provided but please bring your own Bath/Beach towels and any Cot bedding.Stairgates are fitted and Wifi is available.The House has a good selection of Books and Games and the Kitchen is well equipped. There is a comprehensive Information pack in the House with details of local restaurants,shops,tourist attractions and walks.A Welcome Pack is included in each Gite on arrival.

Poitou-Charentes is claimed to be the second sunniest region in France, and yes, we do get a great number of gloriously sunny days here with beautiful clear bold blue skies.
There are between 2000 and 2600 hours of sunshine each year with an average rainfall over the summer period at approximately 2/3rds of the UK.
Stats aside, it is the afternoons and the evenings that are particularly warm and clear - just right for relaxing al fresco.
The Autumn is usually very bright and dry - with small Butterflies still feeding on the Wild Thyme in late October .
Our location in this beautiful rural environment, is an ideal base for exploring the area, whether holidaying or house-hunting.
Within an hour's radius you can access the Atlantic Coast, Futuroscope, Poitiers and Puy du Fou.
Within half an hour you can reach the cities of Niort, Parthenay, the beautiful 'Green Venice' of the Marias Poitevin, Vouvant and the Mervent Forest,
Even closer, there are adventure parks, lakeside beaches with pedalos and kayaking, karting,horseriding,Pescalis the huge fishing complex, and , importantly ,a number of good restaurants.
There are many glorious walks on our very doorstep!

In July and August changeover day is Saturday. We can offer flexible changeover days outside these months. You are welcome after 4pm on day of arrival, and we would request you to vacate your gite by 10am on the day of departure.
A deposit of 25% is payable on booking with the balance due 8 weeks prior to arrival date.For Bookings of 3 weeks plus, or for more than one Gite,a discount is available,please enquire.Payment can be made directly from our website via Paypal,by BACS or Cheque.
For Short Breaks,Breaks for Couples,long-term lets for House Hunting please contact us or visit our website.

Set in a glorious sheltered sun trap, the large shared Pool (9m x 4.6 m and 1.2m deep) is surrounded by an ample sun deck and is securely gated. Loungers, chairs and parasols are supplied for relaxing and sunbathing after a refreshing dip.We can also provide a paddling pool for tots.The tranquil setting is surrounded by woodland views.There are a number of benches positioned around the grounds to take in the beautiful surroundings.At the top of the site, is our large well-equipped Games field where you can enjoy -Football,Table Tennis,Badminton,Basketball and Boules.There is an abundance of local Wildlife including,Buzzards,Woodpeckers,Owls,Lizards,Frogs,Red Squirrels and masses of Butterflies and Ladybirds attracted by our Wildflower area.
Grasshoppers and Crickets are also a delightful addition to the soundscape.
Thre are wonderful walks right on our doorstep.
There is a parking area for guests away from the Gites.
Plenty of space for guests to be active AND relax.
We are within an easy drive of two of the top theme park destinations in France,Futuroscope at Poitiers,which has a number of interactive games and rides,and Puy du Fou,with its spectacular outdoor shows,replica villages and falconry exhibitions.The Marais Poitevin,is a fascinating area of meadows and marshlands- hire a boat and spend the day meandering through the picturesque waterways.If you start at Coulon,you can also take a ride on the miniature train.
There are beautiful beaches at Les Sables-d'Olonne ,La Tranche and the seaside resort and port of La Rochelle is a must to visit.For steam railway enthusiasts,there is the Chemin de Fer ,Cholet,a 22km stretch of track, complete with dining car and a small museum.There is a cycleway running the length of the Vendee coast and 60miles of cycle tracks on the Ile de Re (La Rochelle)-with a Velo-Bus to come back on if required!Locally,there are several 'plans d'eau' which have a large lakes for swimming,man-made beaches,often waterslides and many watery activities.
For fishermen/women, the fantastic Pescalis,Europe's premier fishing complex is just 10 minutes drive away. It has more than 250 acres of lakes with carp up to 25kgs.10 mins away is the 'Forest of Adventure' and an excellent go-kart track both very popular with our visitors.For something 'completely different' travel underground at the Faymoreau Mining Centre.Just north of L'Absie is the Rocher Branlant - the 'rocking rock'-a huge balanced boulder which moves very slightly when pushed!Local Markets in the area are a fantastically rich way to experience French life and Food and the owners can advise on any Vide Greniers (loft sales) in the area.
Parthenay,Niort and Poitiers are vibrant cities rich in medieval history.Vouvant a very pretty village has some very beautiful walks. There is a Chateau at Coulonges sur L'Autize,and the Chateau et Jardin Medieval de la Guyonniere is near Parthenay.The Chateau at Saumur and the Loire Valley make a great day out.