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Character Beamed Cottage in Hillside location

Cottage in France. Located in Raye-Sur-Authie near Hesdin, France

Chez Eileen

$361 - $424 Per property per week

Ref: 5846

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Description

♦ 1 bedrooms, Sleeps 3

♦ 18.6 miles from coast

Suitability

♦ Pets welcomed, Suitable for children, Unsuitable for the elderly, Unsuitable for wheelchair access

Facilities

♦ Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views

  • Chez Eileen
    Chez Eileen
  • The half acre landscaped garden
    The half acre landscaped garden
  • The attic
    The attic
  • The kitchen
    The kitchen
  • Dining area
    Dining area
  • lounge cottage
    lounge cottage

Home description

Where is it

Pas-de-Calais
 

This one-bedroom beamed cottage full of charecter nestling in the hillside on the edge of the little village of Raye-Sur-Authie is 1.25hrs drive from Calais and 15mins from Hesdin in the lush Authie Valley.

There are three good local bistros within five minutes, a well stocked supermarket in local village of Le Boisle and many good restaurants in Hesdin.

The lovely fast-flowing River Authie is within 5 minutes walking distance and the Forest of Crécy and Hesdin are about 20 minutes drive from the cottage. A swimming pool on the outskirts of Hesdin is due to be completed this summer 2012 and will be a great attractons for families.

Accommodation detail

The accommodation consists of :

Outside

There is a pebbled patio area with garden furniture and barbeque and a large half-acre landscaped garden with fishpond and lovely hillside views. Off-road parking is available.

The English owner lives nearby.

About the location

The cottage is situated in the small hamlet of Raye-sur-Authie, 5 minutes drive from le Boisle the nearest bar/restaurant, a butchers/bakers shop and a basket weaving workshop called the Vannerie that offers tours and a minimarket. There are 2 further restaurants and a pottery workshop on the road to Berck (15mins).

Larger shops are located in Hesdin 8kms away and Abbeville (30 mins). Visit the busy market in Hesdin on a Thursday morning and St Valery on Sunday morning. Take a tour of the Abbey and Gardens of Valloires and local pottery and basket weaving shops.  Visit the Mediaevel castle of Fressin that holds a pageant every summer and the Son et Lumiere depicting Victor Hugo's Miserables at Montreuil.

Visit the battlegrounds of Crécy and the fascinating museum at Azincourt. Try the  wines of the Caves de Vieux Chai at Fressin. 

WW1 and 2 enthusiasts will be keen to visit la Cupole in St Omer and the underground bunkers at Albert and Vimy Ridge.

Try sandsurfing and kite flying on the beach at Berck, golf and water sports at Le Touquet and Fort Mahon and the wonderful seaworld at Nausicaa in Boulogne.  Other local sports include river and pond fishing, hill rambling , riverside walks and cycling.

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

How to get here

Clear directions on how to find the cottage are provided upon confirmation of your reservation.

 

 

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

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Facilities

Facility Details
TypeCottage (Self-catering)
Bedrooms 1 triple
Bathrooms 1 bathroom(s)
Separate toilets 1
Capacity 3
SuitabilityPets welcomed, Suitable for children, Unsuitable for the elderly, Unsuitable for wheelchair access
Linen Towels and bedding available for hire at €10 per person.
Changeover day
Facility Details
Internal facilities Board Games, CD player, Electric heaters, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Owner not on site, Radio, TV, Weekly maid service, Wood burning fire or stove
Kitchen facilities Combination microwave, Electric hob, Electric oven, Freezer, Fridge, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine
External features on site Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views
Other

There is a half-acre garden with hillside views at the back of the cottage.

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Availability & rates

Changeover day: 0

Availability last updated on: - Saturday, December 10, 2011

Rates

10 December 2011 - 1 June 2012 £230.00 per property per week
(€274 $361)
2 June 2012 - 29 June 2012 £240.00 per property per week
(€286 $377)
30 June 2012 - 27 July 2012 £250.00 per property per week
(€298 $393)
28 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 £270.00 per property per week
(€321 $424)
1 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 £240.00 per property per week
(€286 $377)
29 September 2012 - 21 December 2012 £230.00 per property per week
(€274 $361)
22 December 2012 - 4 January 2013 £250.00 per property per week
(€298 $393)
 

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Diana Wood

(Advertising since November 2004)

Tel: + 33 (0)9 60 38 74 62

Languages spoken by owner English, French

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