Chantegros, Southern Vendee, France - Lovely Bed and Breakfast

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Address: Les Coniferes Chategros 85240 St Hilaire des Loges Vendee France Town: Chantegros Country: France Email: enquiries@vendee-cottage-holidays.co.uk Telephone: 00 33 (0)251 00 49 67 Website: http://www.vendee-cottage-holidays.co.uk Facilities: Outside space, Parking Property Type: Bed & Breakfast Tell a Friend

Description Les Conifères is a recently renovated farmhouse, set in a peaceful Vendee farming hamlet, between Fontenay le Comte and Niort, providing a Holiday Cottage equipped for 2 to 4 persons, as well as friendly and welcoming Bed and Breakfast accommodation, with three ensuite rooms. Our property is set on the edge of the tiny hamlet of Chantegros, which is conveniently located only 15 mins from the A83 motor way, 3k from the village of St Hilaire des Loges, 2k from the bustling small market town of Coulonges sur l'Autize, and close to the historical towns of Fontenay le Comte and Niort, set as we are, on the edge of both the Pays de la Loire & Poitou Charentes regions. The Vendée is renowned for it's climate, being the second sunniest area of France after the Mediterranean coast. The beautiful Forest of Mervent-Vouvant is only 10 minutes away, and an easy 50 minute journey will take you to the Atlantic coast at La Rochelle. The tranquil waterways of the Venise Verte or Marais Poitevin, are close by, and the theme park of Futuroscope, near Poitiers is only an hour away. Several Golf Courses lie within 30 - 60 mins drive. French Bed and Breakfast breaks We have a choice of three B&B rooms - or Chambre d'Hôtes - all comfortably and attractively furnished, and equipped with en-suite wc, washbasin and shower, French colour television, clock radio, and tea/coffee making facilities. The guest dining room also doubles as a lounge area, with English satelite TV, while outside there is a large garden area with picnic bench which you are welcome to use during your stay. We offer a taste of France with our continental breakfast, including, of course, croissants or pains aux chocolats, plus preserves, cereals, fruit and French bread etc as standard, but can also provide a cooked English breakfast if you prefer, for a small extra charge.   TARIFF 2008 Continental breakfast included Double Room : Twin Room : Family room: (1 double & 1 single) Cot: English Breakfast supplement: £33.50 (42€) room per night £33.50 (42€) room per night £46.50 (€58) room per night £  4.00 (5€) per night £  2.40 (3€) per head   * Tariff calculated at exchange rate of 1.25 Euros to the £. Payments preferred in Euros - please see bookings page There are a number of good restaurants within easy reach providing excellent and traditional French cuisine, and even a MacDonalds in Fontenay! Although we do not routinely provide evening meals, we may be able to help with a light meal if you expect to arrive too late to eat out - please ask! Places to see & things to do in and around this area Chantegros is in the southernmost part of the Vendée department of France, which is in the region known as the "Pay de la Loire", being some 70 miles or so south of the Loire Valley. The Loire valley marks the northernmost edge of an area known for its "micro climate" consisting of long warm summers and mild winters. The Vendée is adjacent to the Atlantic coast and adjoins the Deux Sèvres to the East and South East; the Charente Maritime to the South and the Loire Atlantique to the North. The department, like much of France, is home to many beautiful old villages and historic towns, with an abundance of churches, chateaux and of course, vineyards. Here are just a few of the places of interest within easy traveling distance of Les Conifères: 10 mins north west: Forest of Mervent - Vouvant, and outstanding area of wooded valleys and reservoirs formed by the damming of the River Vendée. Perfect for cycling & walking, with pony trekking also available. The village of Mervent is set on the banks of the Vendée river beside one its lakes formed at a bend in the river, and Vouvant is a popular and pretty village boasting lovely views from it's old tower and rampart walks. 5 Minutes west: The local village of St Hilaire des Loges, a small commune with a large ancient church, Bar, Restaurant, Boulangerie, Pattiserie and Pharmacie and a small Super Market! (A nice walk of about 2.5 miles beside fields!) 5 minutes east: Bustling and interesting market town of Coulonges sur l'Autize, with it's renaissance chateau and lively Saturday market. 10 mins west: Near Chassenon le Bourg, the Plage or swimming beach with flume, formed alongside one of the River Vendée's many lakes. 10 mins south: Nieul sur l'Autize a charming village with it's Abbaye Royale and also an old, working, water poured flour mill. 25 mins south: The city of Niort on the banks of the River Sèvre, rich in Historical heritage, a characterful town centre and large market. 20 mins south west: The Marais Poitevin, also known as Venise Verte or "Green Venice" with miles of labyrinthine, peaceful waterways threading beneath tunnels of leaves and trees. Take a punt and glide gently through another world! 20 mins west: The historic large town of Fontenay le Comte, our local administrative centre, with parks and walks beside the River Vendée with it's grand bridges, a tempting variety of shopping pleasures as well as all mod cons such as large supermarket and shopping centres!   50 - 60 minutes west: The Atlantic Coast resorts of La Rochelle, with it's ancient twin towered harbour and marinas; plus Aiguillon sur Mer and La Tranche sur Mer. 60 mins North East: The City of Poitiers with it's outstanding architectural heritage, old streets and timbered houses. Plus Futuroscope - the fascinating European Park of The Moving Image - one of Europe's leading attraction parks. And not forgetting, right on the doorstep, miles of pretty lanes and footpaths connecting the quaint and colourful hamlets dotted all around us..