Les Deux Eglises - Villa Holiday Rental in Fontenay Le Comte, Vendée, France

Where is it

• Location:  North West France  >  Pays de La Loire  >  Vendée
• Closest town/village:  Fontenay Le Comte (Vendée) ( Central )
• Closest airport: La Rochelle Airport (26.7 miles *Direct distance, road distance may vary. Please refer to detailed area map for local roads.)
• Distance to coast: 24.9 miles
• Access: Car Essential Car hire
• Property highlights: Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue, Garden

 

Modern, Spacious and Comfortably Furnished Villa with Heated Pool

Modern 2 double, 1 twin bedroom, 2 bathroom house with private heated pool (open May to September inclusive) set in the peaceful outskirts of the pretty medieval town of Fontenay-le-Comte. Fridge-freezer, hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, TV, DVD and CD.  2 sofa beds for additional guests.

Overlooking the valley of the Vendee river, it is a pleasant 10 minute walk to town with a good choice of bars and restaurants. A hypermarket is a convenient 5 minutes away. The property is ideally situated to explore the sights of the area: 3 hours from St Malo (port) and 40 minutes to La Rochelle (airport and coast). Local attractions include the Mervent forest for walking and cycling, the waterways of the Marais Poitevin (both 20 minutes), and further afield, Futurescope and Puy du Fou.

Holiday Accommodation at Les Deux Eglises

This modern, spacious and comfortably furnished house accommodates 9 people with ease and comprises:

• Two double-bedrooms (one en-suite)
• One twin-bedroom
• Additional beds: There are also two sofa-beds which can be converted to comfortable double beds, a fold-up bed and a cot available.

Two of the bedrooms are on the ground floor which also has a shower room with a hand basin and vanity unit, and a separate WC. The third bedroom with en-suite bathroom is on the first floor, which also features a small balcony with a lovely view over the valley, and on to the town. Duvets, pillows and bed linen are provided, but you will need to bring your own towels. 

• A fully fitted kitchen with oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, ample crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils.
• A separate dining area with a large dining table to seat 8+
• A main living area with TV, DVD and CD player.
• A sitting room area which benefits from having a fire place with wood-burner to provide additional heating off-season, although the house is electrically heated.

This accommodation is set on the ground floor in a semi open plan arrangement.

There is a large basement area under the house which incorporates a garage with parking for two cars, as well as a washing machine and a table-tennis table.

Outside
 
There is a small patio to the front of the property which overlooks the valley. To the rear of the house is a larger south-facing patio with a heated, private 11m x 4 m pool (open May to September inclusive) patio furniture and a BBQ.   
 
The house is set in two thirds of an acre of garden, mainly laid to lawn.

We have a strict no smoking rule in the house, and we are sorry, but pets are not allowed.

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About Fontenay Le Comte in Vendée, Pays de La Loire

It is a pleasant 10  minute walk into Fontenay le Comte, which is a bustling town with a wide variety of shops, bars and restaurants. There is a hypermarket within 5 minutes drive from the house, and another a short drive across town. The oldest part of town is charming and beautifully lit at night. 

Fontenay is ideally placed to enable you to enjoy the nearby coast or countryside. A 20 minute drive takes you to the Mervent forest with walks, cycle tracks and a lake with boats for hire in season.

Within 30 minutes to one hour’s drive there are various pretty towns and villages, all with something to offer the visitor. One example is Vouvant.  This picturesque village on a bend in the River Vendee is known for its artists and there are beautiful walks around the walls of it’s ruined castle.

From Fontenay head towards the coast and La Rochelle and you find yourself in the Marais Poitevin. This is an area of quiet waterways where you can take boat trips or hire boats. Again, walking, cycling and fishing are all available.

La Rochelle is always worth a visit with it’s smart shops, atmospheric cafes, bars and restaurants and the beautiful old port.  Further afield there is Les Sables D’Olonne, which is a larger coastal resort with long sandy beaches. 

There are a variety of gardens, chateaux, abbeys, tourist attractions and museums in the area, and you can go to the Vendee tourism website at www.vendee-tourisme.com for more information.

For grander days out Le Puy du Fou (www.puydufou.com) or Futuroscope at Poitiers (www.futuroscope.com) are easily accessible.

There are three very pleasant local wines; Pissotte, Mareuil and Vix, all with accessible vineyards which are only a short drive from Fontenay. 

For those interested in golf, there are courses at La Rochelle, Niort, Maziere-en-Gatine and near Roche-sur-Yonne, all of which are between 35 minutes and 1 hour away.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

How To Get To Fontenay Le Comte in Vendée, North West France

Fontenay le Comte is 5 minutes off junction 8 of the A83 autoroute.

You can drive from the ferry port of St Malo (3 hours) following the N137 to Rennes, and then on to Nantes; and then follow the A83 motorway (toll) to Fontenay le Comte.

From Caen (Ouistreham) (4.5 hours) following the A84 to Rennes and as above.

Calais is 6.5 hours on the toll roads.

Fly to La Rochelle and take the E601/N11, then the N37 to just past Marans and then the D938 to Fontenay le Comte, which takes about 40 minutes.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.

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Facilities at Les Deux Eglises

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Availability at Les Deux Eglises

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Tuesday, April 9, 2013

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