Comfortable Cottage Recently Renovated

La Bobine details

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La Bobine - the cottage

The garden

Home description

La Bobine is a pretty little cottage in a rural village street in the heart of the wooded valleys and trout streams of the 'sept vallees' region. It is barely an hour's drive from the Calais ferry and Eurotunnel terminals, making it an ideal location for a short break as well as a longer holiday.

External features on site

• Barbecue
• Garden
• Scenic views

Accommodation detail

The sitting/dining room

La Bobine comprises:

• Kitchen - fully fitted kitchen
• Sitting/dining room - with sofa bed
• Double bedroom
• Twin bedroom
• Shower room
• Separate toilet

La Bobine forms part of the courtyard with the owner's house, converted barn L'Aiguille (see link at foot of page for this property) and stable. There is a large garden and easy parking.

The village bakery is 30 seconds' walk so fresh croissants for breakfast are guaranteed.

This cottage and its neighbour, L'Aiguille have an interconnecting door. The two can be rented together for large parties (sleeping a minimum of 12 people with six bedrooms and three bathrooms). Contact us for rates and availability for a combined rental.

About the location

Aix-en-Issart is a small village of 215 inhabitants situated on the Bras de Brosne trout river. The rural landscape is dominated by the seven local rivers and their valleys. These rivers meander through open countryside and villages and have created a strong natural and architectural heritage. Country ways and traditions are still strong; this really is 'real France – real close'.

Siteseeing

• Montreuil - The walled town of Montreuil. Victor Hugo wrote part of Les Miserables here and a son-et-lumiere version is enacted biannually
• Hesdin - the injured and dead from the battle of Agincourt were transported to the town hall here.
• Boulogne - (port, old city centre and ramparts, plus shopping)
• Lots of pretty villages - including Buire le Sec (known as the artists' village. If you visit in the summer, don't miss the giant maze, le Labyrinthe, in a field outside the village).
• Cristal D'arques - glass factory at St Omer.
• Desvres - centre of the local earthenware and pottery industry (with a number of factory shops and visits).

History

• Field of the Cloth of Gold
• Agincourt
• Crecy
• First world war:
  • Military cemetery at Etaples
  • Somme
  • Vimy
• Second world war -
  • Block house at Eperlecques
  • Rocket sites of La Coupelle and Mimoyecques
  • The 'Atlantic wall' fortifications and museums

There are a number of good local restaurants, and plenty of cafes and brasseries.

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

Activities near by

Adventure park, Boating, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Flying, Golf, Gourmet dining, Horse riding, Pottery, Riverside activities, Sailing, Sea excursions, Shopping, Sightseeing, Swimming, Tree adventure park, Walking, Water sports

See Activities and attractions for more information on nearby activities and places of interest.

How to get here

The cottage is just 10 miles/15 km from the A16 motorway (Le Touquet exit).

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