French Gites in the Vendee Region

Les Tournesols

Les Tournesols is 5 bedroomed house sleeping up to 12 guests plus infants. There are 3 double beds plus 7 singles (4 being bunk beds). There is also a bed settee in the lounge. The house and all the grounds, including the pool, are private; none of the facilities are shared.

The property is situated between the attractive, historic town of Lucon, and Mareuil sur Lay, a small rural town; it is just 20 minutes from wonderful beaches such as La Tranche sur mer and Les Conches.

Just 5 minutes walk from the village of Corpe, the property is set well back from the road and has a very large garden area and courtyard with large fields on the other three sides; it is not isolated but is totally private. Corpe has a bar, tabac, boulangerie, brocantes and a telephone box.
 

The single storey on the right of the photos is the original farmhouse; it consists of a spacious lounge, a small fitted kitchen and dining area.

Lounge furnishings include 2 three seater settees, a double futon, satellite TV and video and DVD player. Next to this is the large games room which has a pool table; there is also a fridge. The main bathroom, with shower, wash basin and toilet, is situated here.

   
 

Next to this is the large games room which has a pool table; there is also a fridge. The main bathroom, with shower, wash basin and toilet, is situated here. Next to it there is an additional separate toilet. In the central part of the house, which has two storeys, there are 2 bedrooms downstairs, one a double and a single, the other with a double. Upstairs, there is one double bedroom and one with a single and bunk beds. The fifth bedroom is situated off the games room; this has bunk beds and an ensuite. Cots and high chairs available. Linen is provided.

The spacious kitchen at the back of the house has a double oven, hob, dish washer, washing machine and fridge freezer. Off the kitchen there is an extra shower room.. A door from the kitchen leads to a large sunny dining room with a patio door opening out to the front of the house.
 


 

The property has a long drive with hedgerow and conifers demarcating one side and a long grassy area in between the drive and the boundary, [good for cricket and other ball games]. On the other side, the grassy area is wider and interspersed with an array of fruit trees and shrubs.

On this side, nearer the house, is the pool. The secure 10 metre heated swimming pool is very private and for the exclusive use of guests at Les Tournesols. It is enclosed and gated, with tiled surrounds and a decked area.

The drive leads to a wide gravelled area in front of the house, suit able for playing boules, with a paved patio and garden furniture. It is all very private.

There is a large purpose built BBQ near the pool. The pool is enclosed, gated and the area around it is paved with a decked area. Sun loungers are provided.
 

Les Tournesols 2009 Price range £550 to £1495  
(negotiable out of season). Prices in UK Pounds but Euros always welcome.
Changeover day Sunday.

Centrally Heated; winter lets considered
Prices negotiable for smaller groups, out of season and longer lets.