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Iva Hofsté

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The house

  • Quiet, rural area with some agricultural activity

The farm house is beautiful and detached, has a surface of ​​approximately 200m² and is equipped with (central) heating. The spacious, tastefully furnished living / dining room is approximately 36m² and has original features such as the old red tiles (tomettes) and a fireplace. The kitchen is complete and comfortable (dishwasher, microwave, large fridge with separate freezer).
Our house has two bathrooms: on the first floor: bath, shower, cabinet with 2 sinks, separate toilet, on the ground floor: shower, sink, toilet.
On the ground floor are two bedrooms: 1 with two 1-beds (90 * 210), 1 three 1-beds (90 * 210). Upstairs 2 large bedrooms (one of 36m ²) with two 1-beds (90 * 210).
For small children on request bed, bath, box, chair are available.
There is an internet connection (ADSL) available.

The beautiful garden is located on the south with a terrace equipped with two tables, eight chairs, two umbrellas, a hammock and a barbecue. In the garden is a private pool (8*4m) with a (fully removable) security fence and terrace with chairs and sun loungers. On the private ground around the house and garden (approx. 1 ha) are a parking place and playground equipment (trampoline, sandpit, swings). Also present are toys such as bikes, tractors, go-kart and kitchen.

Facilities

  • Independent
  • Local contact
  • Suitable for large groups
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Iron
  • Pets welcome
  • Cot
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Internet
  • Fireplace
  • Hair dryer
  • Bath
  • With swimming pool
  • Private pool

Availability of 'Le Chêne (Le Petit Varrat)'

Surroundings

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Our farm house is located in a rural area with meadow and forest in the Brenne Regional Nature Park (the park of 1000 lakes). Just across the property runs the river L'Allemette. A walk along the river is certainly worth it.
1.5 km located from our farm house is the castle Chateau Guillaume. The castle is surrounded by authentic houses of the Brenne.

  • Rural
  • Hilly
  • Meadows and woodland

Restaurants, food & wine

The region is known for the various types of goat cheese and several local wines. You can also enjoy in the local restaurants the typical regional dishes.

Markets

weekly
Tuesday morning in Tournon-Saint-Martin
Wednesday morning in Montmorrillon, Luant and Le Blanc
Thursday morning in Mezieres-en-Brenne
Friday morning in Saint-Savin, Tournon-Saint-Martin, Saint Gaultier
Saturday morning in Le Blanc, Saint Benoit, Chauvigny

monthly
First Thursday of the month in Lussac
First Thursday from June to September, the "marche des produits et repas local champêtre" in Chalais.
Every 8th of the month in La Trimouille
Every 17th of the month in Availles
Every 20th of the month in Isle-Jourdain
Every 29th of the month (except on Sunday or a banking holiday, then the next day): the largest cattle market in France (in the morning very early), the rest of the morning a very large and busy general market in Les Herolles.

annually
On May 1 "Le Luma", large snails feast in Cluis
On the last Sunday of June festival at Lake Rochechevreux: fishing competition in the morning, afternoon and evening dinner, entertainment and fireworks.
On July 14 fireworks at the Lac de Rochechevreux
On the third Sunday in July: the annual festival in Chalais (flea market early in the morning and eating and dancing until late at night)
On the last Sunday (Saturday and Monday) in July, the anniversary of Lignac with flea market, carnival, food and fireworks!
On the 1st Saturday of August the "Fête du Lac" with really nice fireworks in Chaillac.
On August 15th anniversary with fireworks in Tholet.
On August 25 the "Foire aux Melons" in Rosnay. A special and very large-scale fair. Besides the original melons you can buy almost everything from tractors to cars. The festive character is underlined by the presence of a fairground and many opportunities to extended and hot food. The foire attracts over 10,000 visitors.
On the last Sunday of August "Fête de la Batteuse" (feast of the thresher) in Chamorin.
On the 3rd Sunday of September "Fête de la Chasse et de la nature" in Mauvieres. From early morning until late at night: the fishing contest, flea market, animations, repas champêtre, dancing and much more.
On October 10, the "Foire des Chiens et des chevaux" in Chaillac.On the 2nd Sunday of October: the "Foire aux Potirons" in Tranzault.
On the last weekend of October: "Fête de la chataigne" in Éguzon.
Every 3 years, about mid-November: "Fête de La Pêche" Etang de Rochechevreux. The lake is drained and the fish is caught.

Activities

In the Parc naturel régional de la Brenne you find extensive hiking, mountain biking and riding trails. You can also fish and hunt in various locations (from 1 October to 1 March).
At about 8 km you find a lake with beach and play area, diving board and landing for canoes and pedalos.
At about 30 km you find the lake of Eguzon with sunny beaches and water sports.

  • Near hiking trails
  • Near ATB trails
  • Near riding
  • Flying and gliding

Further remarks

The rental period runs from 16 pm on the day of arrival until 10 am on the day of departure. On request, rentals for weekend (Friday - Monday) or midweek (Monday - Friday) are possible.

Rate include:
- bed linen and duvets, towels and kitchen towels
- final cleaning
- firewood

and exclude:
- central heating
- baby kit

Additional price info and offers

High season:
July 7 - September 1, 2012

Mid season:
April 7 - July 7, 2012
September 1 - September 29, 2012
December 22, 2012 - January 5, 2013

Low season:
January 7 - April 7, 2012
September 29 - December 22, 2012

Price includes

Cleaning fee, Towels, Bed linen

Price exclusive

  • Safety deposit € 350.00

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Per week starting from

€550

Per week starting from

€550

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