Manoir in Deux-Sèvres, France

The Logis de Grange details

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Le Logis de Grange

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Home description

Between La Rochelle and Niort stands The Logis de Grange, the ancestral home of the 'de Ranques' family. It is a 17th Century historic manoir with picturesque outbuilding set in 10 acres of lawns, orchard, kitchen garden, shrubs and flowers. A small wood provides welcome shade, reached by a small bridge.

The main house has been extensively renovated to provide luxurious accommodation for 12 + guests and bedrooms are tastefully decorated, each in an individual style, to reflect the grandeur of the house. It also has central heating.

It is situated 30 minutes by car from La Rochelle, 15 minutes from Niort and 60 minutes from Poitiers. The nearest shops are 5 minutes drive

Accommodation detail

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• Sitting room with comfortable French style salon and abundant seating (3 sofas and 6 chairs).
• Dining room with impressive polished wooden dining table seating 16 and easy access to adjoining kitchen.
• Study/TV/recreation room with sofa, 2 armchairs, worktable and computer with internet access. A TV/video and a large selection of English films suitable for all are groups.There is also a small snooker/billiard/pool table.
• Adjoining small WC
• Traditional country kitchen with dining table for 10/12. 5 burner gas range with large gas oven plus small electric warming oven and separate gas grill. Double sink, 2 fridge freezers, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, toaster, coffee machine, bread machine etc. Full complement of cooking utensils, bowls, serving dishes crockery and cutlery etc. Separate wine fridge.
• Cloakroom/laundry room and WC.
• Blue bedroom suite with 2 double beds and en suite bathroom with bath. Shower room WC and basin.
• Master bedroom with 2 double four-poster beds with en suite shower, WC and basin.
• Paradise bedroom with grand antique double bed and en suite shower, WC and basin.
• Tester bedroom with king size half tester bed, en suite shower, WC and basin.
• Tower bedroom with double bed, en suite shower with bath, WC and basin.
• Upper bedroom with double bed, en suite shower, WC and basin.

Garden

One of the main delights of the Logis is its exquisite 10 acre garden and lawns. Among the areas of interest are the potager (kitchen garden), small island, ornamental mound, canals and bridges. There is also a wood and courtyard garden.

Pool

Exclusive use of a 6m x 12m heated swimming pool with tiled surround and crescent shaped steps into the shallow end. There is a barbecue, small fridge, table, chairs and sun loungers.

About the location

The nearest village is Mauze sur le Mignon (1 mile) where there is a large supermarket as well as local shops (newsagent with English papers, 2 bakers, traiteur, bars, 2 restaurants, doctor's surgery etc). There is a street market twice a week (Wednesday and Saturday). Tennis facilities are available for hire.

The surrounding countryside known as La Venise Vert is renowned for its many canals with a variety of recreational facilities and there are many attractive villages such as Coulon. The town of Surgeres has a historic centre with 16C fortifications. Niort is the nearest large town to the Logis and has an attractive central area with many fine buildings and an excellent food market.

La Rochelle is a 30 minute drive from the Logis. A popular destination for visiting yachtsmen and holiday makers. The attractive area around the old harbour has various interesting bars and restaurants specialising in seafood.

There are beaches close to town. Isle de Re is reached by a spectacular bridge from La Rochelle and is a popular holiday retreat for the French elite. The island has many fine beaches and picturesque villages with good bars and restaurants.

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

Activities near by

Tennis, Swimming, Cycling, Walking

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

How to get here

General routes

From St Marlow take the N137 via Rennes to Nantes. Then take the A83 in the direction of Bordeaux coming off at junction 9, Niort central. Follow the signs to La Rochelle eventually you will find yourself on the N11 the D169 from Mauze.

From La Rochelle Take the N11 towards Niort.

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