La Meilleraie Tillay

Inland retreat, sitting in the heart of the Vendeen Bocage Nr Pouzauges set in about 1 acre of land with a small river running across the bottom of the garden.

The local area is peaceful and offers many attractive villages / towns to explore, along with miles and miles of open country side and forest, plenty of picturesque walks can be found near by.

The house is situated 6 km outside of Pouzauges, which has all the facilities you could hope for; it is also within 20 km of the Grand Parc du Puy du Fou, which is a fantastic place to visit, both during the day and for the extra special night time show.

Self catering Vendee : 3 bedroom holiday home
Large well kept garden with river fishing

Sleeps 6 - 8

Large sunny lounge, with dining area

With balcony, with sun awning, over looking the garden

• Two double bedrooms
  
• A twin bedded bedroom
  
• Family bathroom
  
• Separate toilet
  
• Fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine,microwave, oven, hob
  
• Large sunny lounge, with dining area
  
• Second sitting room with a comfortable double sofa bed
  
• Large downstairs garage and games room
  
• TV and video player
  
• Telephone available (please enquire)
  
• Internet access if you bring your own laptop
  
• Barbecue
  
• Garden furniture
  
• Numerous books and board game
• Ample parking

Location and Facilities

The closest village is La Meilleraie Tillay, this has a small shop, bar, post office, children's play area, boulanger, tennis club, library etc
Pouzauges is the closest town, with all the usual amenities, supermarket, local shops, swimming pool, swimming and fishing lake, ancient church with well decorations.
Close by is the village of Vouvant situated high on a hill on a bend of the river Mere, this is one of the most picturesque villages in France, it has stout defensive walls, from which you can look down on to the meandering waterway below.. Pedalos are available for hire in the village. Nearby is a swimming and recreation lake, and the Mervent forest, with walks, cycle tracks and picnic areas.

Further a field are the towns of Fontenay, Niort, Nantes and La Rochelle, to explore.

The area abounds with places to visit, including castles, waterways and the coast. Puy du Fou is a must. During the day there are all manner of activities including Roman Amphitheatre and games, Viking invasion, Mediaeval Tournament and spectacular falconry show. The evening "son et lumière" show depicting the history of the Vendee by actors and local residents with a spectacular back drop of the ruined chateaux.
Evening show needs to be booked in advance in summer.

Futuroscope, Puy du Fou & Cognac all easy day trips!
La Rochelle and the Atlantic coast with long sandy beaches
approx. 1 hour by car

There are good roads from whichever direction you choose to come, be it from Calais, Le Harvre, Caen, Cherbourg, St. Malo or Roscoff.

Arrival by air
The nearest airports are Nantes, La Rochelle or Poitiers and it is possible to hire cars from them for the period of your stay.

Prices: Low season £250 pw. - Peak £650 pw.
( Friday changeover only during peak season) Contact us for details