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The house
Holiday home Villa La Prele is a maison de maitre from 1883, but completely adapted to today's needs. There is a fully equipped kitchen with all the necessary items (nespresso including milk frother, dishwasher, large smeg gas cooker including 2 electric ovens (large and small), combi microwave, grill, toaster, blender etc). The furnishing belongs to the house with a mix of attractive classic antique furniture and modern accessories. There is also a TV with a chromecast to stream the desired channels via your own phone or tablet. And of course there is internet with WIFI (super fast fibre-optic internet). There are plenty of towels and tea towels in the cupboard. But there are also several games, for both big and small. In the shed there are several bikes (children's bikes and adult bikes) and also plenty of 'outdoor toys' including a large table tennis table. Downstairs is an outdoor toilet and if you go up the stairs there are spacious bedrooms. two bedrooms have double beds (180 by 200) and one room has two single beds. In the master bedroom (which has air conditioning) there is a baby bed (incl. baby bath; playpen mat; potty etc) and there is also a toddler bed.
The bathroom has a vanity unit with sink and a new shower (rain shower; waterfall and side radiators), a toilet and washing machine.
We also have a mini 'wellness'. Consisting of a double infrared sauna and a 2nd shower cabin with a rain shower and jet streams.
The (heated 28 degrees) private pool is open from April to September. The pool has a depth of 1.20 m to 2.20 m. Diving is prohibited. The pool is equipped with an alarm that can of course be turned off when swimming. If the house is rented by people with small children, a fence is placed around the pool (see photo). That does give such a safe feeling!
In short: If you are not looking for a tourist attraction but an atmospheric house in the middle of the quiet 'campagne' where you can completely unwind, then experience in this house the fine French life! 'Vive La France'.
Dogs are not allowed
Attached some short films to give an impression!
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Facilities
- Independent
- No smoking
- Safe for small children
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- Fenced garden
- Cot
- High chair
- TV
- Internet
- Bicycles at the house
- Hair dryer
- Sauna
- Airconditioning
- With swimming pool
- Heated pool
- Private pool
Surroundings
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Villa La Prele is situated on a dead-end road. Because the garden is situated backwards, you will not be bothered by the neighbours who live opposite the villa. The other neighbours are 200 metres away and will not bother you. The neighbours have a doghouse. You may hear dogs now and then. The garden is surrounded by meadows and trees. You may see sheep being moved from one pasture to another. This is nice to see, because this is done with very trained dogs. Because it is a dead end road and only used by residents, it is very quiet in terms of traffic.
Villa la Prele is situated at the edge of the village. The bakery is 5 minutes by car (or by bike of course). And in the village there is also a supermarket: U-express. That is very nice for the daily shopping.
At 20 minutes driving distance lies St. Amand Montrond. This is a reasonable town with restaurants, large supermarkets, water sports facilities and shops. At 20 minutes drive in the other direction lies La Chatre. This is a similar town as St. Amand Montrond but slightly more atmospheric in terms of town centre.
At 60 minutes by car is the large city of Bourges with the Cathedrale St. Etienne. A truly beautiful cathedral that is on the world heritage list of Unesco.
On the other hand, 60 minutes away lies another large city: Montlucon where you can enjoy shopping, both in the old town and in the new shopping area.
- Rural
- Hilly
- In or near a village
- At the farm
Reviews
Fam. Gelinck from Groenlo,
Wat een fijn huis!!
Heerlijk weekje genoten met een gezin met 2 kinderen van 9 en 12 jaar.
De locatie ligt in een rustige omgeving. Op ca. 15 minuten rijden is een stadje met enkele grote supermarkten en zelfs een Action: lekker praktisch.
Ook is er een leuk meer op een kwartiertje rijden, waar je kan suppen, waterfietsen, relaxen, zwemmen, zip-gliden, etc. Verder hebben we weinig van de omgeving ontdekt, omdat we veelal bij de villa waren.De villa is erg ruim, met een enorme tuin. Het is oud, maar dat heeft juist zijn (of haar) charme. Prima keuken met vaatwasser, koel-vries combi, riante ovens + gasfornuis. In de tuin zijn diverse zithoekjes, een enorm lange veranda/vlonder met relax-bedjes. Het zwembad is erg lekker! Grote slaapkamer met airco was erg fijn. Een wasmachine op de badkamer, heel handig. De riante gasbarbecue heeft overuren gedraaid.
Kortom: genoten! aanrader!!
Comment from Bianca Huiskamp
Beste familie Gelinck,
Bedankt voor jullie mooie en fijne feedback!! Fijn dat jullie hebben genoten in ons fijne Franse vakantiehuis!
Groetjes BiancaMadelief from Rotterdam,
Een fantastisch vakantiehuis met allerlei speelgoed voor de kinderen.
De airco op zolder is zeer aangenaam want we belandde in een hittegolf. De zolder is groot genoeg om met het hele gezin te slapen. Het zwembad was een walhalla en wij konden erom heen lekker relaxen.
Het contact met Bianca is ook erg fijn!Comment from Bianca Huiskamp
Beste madelief,
Wat een mooi bericht! Zo fijn!! En ik had wel echt met jullie te doen met die hitte!! Dan is de airco en het zwembad echt een must! Fijn dat jullie het ondanks die hitte het huis toch heel fijn hebben ervaren!!
Groetjes BiancaOphrah en Niels from Poortugaal,
We zijn hier met ons gezin met twee pubers (12 en 14 jaar) een week geweest. Het huis is meer dan compleet. Een zwembad met veel mogelijkheden om erbij te zitten, een wc buiten zodat je niet druipend van het water door het huis heen hoeft te lopen. Er waren veel spellen voor binnen en buiten. Onze meiden hebben hun telefoons bijna niet aangeraakt. Fijne bakker in de buurt met zeer vriendelijke dame die het leuk vond dat de meiden in hun beste Frans gingen bestellen. De pizzakar die er op woensdag is is een aanrader.
De airco in de grote slaapkamer is een must met het warme weer. Er is goed beddengoed aanwezig en meer dan voldoende handdoeken. De communicatie met Bianca verliep heel soepel. Ik zou dit huis zeker aanraden.Comment from Bianca Huiskamp
Beste ophrah, wat een mooie recensie! Super lieve woorden! Fijn om te horen dat de meiden hun telefoon bijna niet hebben gebruikt!! Dat zegt alles voor mij!! Jullie nogmaals dank voor de geweldige zorg voor ons huis! Echt zo geweldig schoon achtergelaten!! 🙏
Restaurants, food & wine
There are many small really French restaurants in the area of which restaurant in Chateaumeillant 'La goutte noir' has a very good price-quality ratio. (Assiette Michelin) http://restaurant.michelin.fr/restaurant/france/18370-chateaumeillant/hotel-restaurant-la-goutte-noire/e7f5y3l . Chateaumeillant is also a wine village where you can taste this delicious wine.
In la Châtre there are also a number of delicious restaurants as well as in st. Amand montrond. Delicious for gastronomic lovers
Activities
Nearby many beautiful gardens like the monastery garden of Orsan. In Nohant the house of George Sand, the castle route of Jaques Coeur, the castle of Culan etc.
At 20 km distance is the lake of Sidialles for water sports like swimming, canoeing and sailing, there is also a beach. And a beautiful climbing park between the trees and a cable car over the lake of 400 meters! There are plenty of cycling opportunities in the area (note: the landscape is hilly!!). There are also several fish ponds (5 euros pay for the whole day) in the area.
At 15 km distance is the wine village Chateaumeillant. Here is a delicious restaurant (previously had a michelin goute) 'La goutte noir'. In the vicinity, many goat cheese is made on the farms (visiting the farms and eating with them is also possible).
There are several golf possibilities in the vicinity as le golf des Dryades (27 holes) , le golf de Nassigny.
And in Ligniere (20 km) there is a donkey museum where the children can 'ride the donkey' : http://www.polechevaletane.fr/sites/default/files/plaquette_pca_2015.compressed.pdf
In Montlucon (approx. 60 km) you can do some very nice shopping. Both in the old centre and in the shopping area.
- Near hiking trails
- Fishing
- Water sports
Further remarks
Towels (1 large towel and 1 small towel per person per week) and bed linen are included. Beds are made as soon as you arrive. If you stay 2 weeks, you can change your beds if you wish. There is a washing machine. Upon departure, please remove the bed linen and place it in 1 place in the bathroom. As mentioned before, everything can be used. We rely on trust and on people who treat things properly (games; playstation etc).
The swimming pool is heated (max 28 degrees). No diving is allowed in the pool! And no hard objects may be taken into the pool (because of the sail in the pool). The pool is equipped with an alarm, which of course can be switched off when swimming. If there are small children, a fence will be placed around the pool (see photo). This is a safe feeling.
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Additional price info and offers
In the months: May to September the heated swimming pool is open (possibly also in October but that depends on the outside temperature)
In the other months the swimming pool is closed.
Saturday is the change-over day:
arrival after 16:00
departure before 09:00
Outside the school holidays the house is also for rent for a long weekend. The price is 175 euro per day (excl. the obligatory cleaning of 150 euro once). Arrival friday after 10:00 and departure monday 12:00
Price includes
Towels, Bed linen
Price exclusive
- Safety deposit € 150.00
- Cleaning fee (compulsory) € 150.00