Couples accommodation in the Deux-Sèvres Department of the Poitou-Charentes region

Property Description

The region is steeped in history and tradition and has a warm and exceptionally sunny climate. There are medieval towns, Romanesque churches and cathedrals, ancient abbeys, châteaux, museums, and art galleries. Outside there is a large terrace with table and chairs, a border of fresh herbs, flower beds, a lawn and an off-road private parking space. The whole garden and terrace is enclosed by a fence. Guests are invited to enjoy the owners’ ‘child free’ pool and terrace during the day. Two bikes are also available. Depending on the season there is also produce from the garden for sale

Accommodation details

Sleeps 2. The newly renovated, self contained gîte at Ouismes, compromises a large, comfortably furnished sitting room with a cosy wood stove for the winter months. There is a fully equipped kitchen in the corner with electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge. The open plan staircase takes you up to a large double bed room with en suite shower room and wc. There is a large window on the stairwell bringing plenty of light and a small one overlooking the garden and valley below

Local area

The beautiful port of La Rochelle and the Atlantic coast are approximately an hour’s drive away. There are superb beaches at La Rochelle, Ile de Ré, Royan and Fouras where you can take a short ferry trip to Ile d’Aix, a car-free island with a variety of excellent beaches and restaurants. The area behind La Rochelle hides the beautiful Marais Poitevin, which has a labyrinth of canals that can be explored by boat.

One hour to the south is the town of Cognac, home of brandy producers such as Remy Martin and Hennessy, and Angoulême a beautiful hill top city full of history and an annual comic strip festival. Poitiers with its great range of shops and Futuroscope is an hour’s drive away to the north. During the summer months there are various music and theatre festivals all over the region.

Other details

Horse riding, golf, canoeing and kayaking (on the nearby river Charente) are among many of the different sports available. We also have table tennis, badminton and a mini snooker table available.

Rental prices/Changeover day

November  - March	£240
April - June	£275
July & August	£320
September & October	£275

Price includes all bed linen and towels except beach towels.
Special rates for longer stays.
Pets are welcome by arrangement
Change over days are normally Saturday but out of high season we are adaptable. Contact us to discuss your requirements. Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 10:00 (this is flexible and is dependant on incoming guests).

Travel times & Directions

Fly - Poitiers (1hr), Angouleme (50mins), La Rochelle (1hr, 10mins), with Ryanair from Stansted, Edinburgh or Birmingham. La Rochelle with Ryanair or Easy Jet From Birmingham, Gatwick, Dublin, Bristol or Southampton. Nantes, Bordeaux (2hr) from Gatwick or Bristol with BA or Flybe. Car hire is available at all airports.
Train - Eurostar St Prancras via Lille or Paris then TGV to Poitiers
Drive - Eurotunnel or ferry to Calais (7.5hr drive). St Malo (4.5hr Drive) Cherbourg (6hr drive)

Contact details

Robin & Amanda Holmes
1 Impasse du Lineau
Ouismes
79110 Crézières
France
Tel: +33 (0)5 49 07 12 12