Accomodation

Entrance Hall

Lounge - with beams and wood burning fire place; freeview english tv, dvd player.

Dining area - beamed dining area leads out to the balcony and

Kitchen - fully equipped, fridge freezer, oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher.

Bedroom 1 - Double room

Bedroom 2 - Twin room

Bedroom 3 - Bunk beds and pull out bed

Bathroom 1 - shower and bath

Bathroom 2 - shower, washing machine

Separate wc

Stairs to mezzanine and

Bedroom 4 - a lovely beamed double bedroom

Outside - patio area to the front of the house leading to

Swimming pool - inground 10*5m heated pool with hard electric safety cover (safest system for young children)

Lawned area

First floor Balcony with great views over the village and surrounding area

Local Information

The Vendée makes an ideal family holiday destination and Le Tude is in the perfect position to sample many of the attractions.

It is set in the vendeen countryside close to La Chataigneraie (15 mins), Vouvant (15 mins) Fontenay le Compte, yet the village is only 4kms from the Deux Sevres wine region.

Vouvant - a medieval town, recognised as one of the most beautiful villages in France with it's medieval ramparts, cobbled streets and pretty houses. The town is well known as a village of painters and there are arts and crafts shops as well as some lovely cafes and restaurants. The 11th Century Romanesque church 'Notre-Dame de Vouvant' has a carved stone portal.

Mervant Forest - ten minutes away, a paradise for nature lovers and lots of sporting activities. You can explore the many marked footpaths by foot, cycle or horseback. All the lakes are suitable for swimming and you can hire pedaloes, kayaks, canoes and sail boats and try your hand at archery. The 'Pierre Blanche' is a popular place for rock climbing and you can swing through the treetops at the 'Aventure Park'. There is also an amusement park and small zoo.

The Pays de La Châtaigneraie - (10 mins away). attractions in the surrounding countryside include the museums, windmills, clock chimes and paintball at Mouilleron-en-Pareds, horse riding at St Maurice des Noues, bungee jumping and flying at Breuil Barret, hot air ballooning at Saint Pierre du Chemin, sailing at Lac de Rochereau and fishing at several of the communal lakes.


Fontenay-le-compte - is a Renaissance town with delightful architecture, shady parks, elegant squares and a relaxed pace of life.

Puy de Fou - is one of the most visited attractions in France where you can see the re-enactment of medieval times, chariot races in the large amphitheatre, vikings, gladiators and birds of prey

Marais Poitevin - 'the green venice' where you can discover the secret waterways and marshlands by punt.

Another day out is 'Futuruscope'

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