Moussac, Vienne, France - Charming Holiday Home For Rent

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Address: Le Bourg Moussac Vienne Poitou- Charentes France Town: Moussac Country: France Email: triciahazan@manor-grange.com Telephone: (+44) 01280 847770 Website: http://www.lebourg-moussac.co.uk Facilities: Parking, Self-catering, Outside space Property Type: House Sleeps: Sleeps up to 4 Tell a Friend

Description Welcome to the peace and tranquility of Le Bourg. Situated in the peaceful village of Moussac, in the beautiful Vienne valley, this charming little house has been sympathetically restored to offer comfortable holiday accommodation for 4 people. Situated in the unspoilt Département of Vienne in Poitou-Charentes, reputedly the sunniest part of France after Provence, Moussac is under 6 hours by car from the Channel ports and 40 minutes from Poitiers airport which has regular flights by Ryanair. The house is situated in a small square in the heart of the village, almost next to the Mairie and Post Office. There are two cafe bars, a well stocked shop for everyday needs a few minutes' walk from the house and mobile butcher's and baker's shops visit the village almost daily. Just a few minutes' walk is the village tennis court and the canoeing centre on the River Vienne. Moussac is an ideal base to explore, house-hunt or just relax in this relatively undiscovered part of rural France with its lush and verdant countryside and medieval towns and villages. The area is a paradise for walkers, cyclists, anglers, gourmets and those wishing just to relax. To find out more about the area please click on Local Info. There is a fully enclosed gravelled garden where you can enjoy lunch under the shade of a parasol, or sip an apéritif while your dinner bought in the local markets cooks on the barbecue. Features: The house sleeps 4 and comprises: Downstairs A large beamed living room, with tiled floor, fireplace for log fires, comfortable sofa and rattan armchairs plus dining table and chairs Flat-screen television and radio/CD player Down three steps to a fully equipped kitchen, tiled floor, with gas cooker, microwave, dishwasher and all the necessary crockery, cutlery and equipment Utility/store room with fridge/freezer and washing machine Shower room with WC, tiled floor Upstairs Double bedroom, parquet floor Twin bedroom, parquet floor Outside Small west-facing fully enclosed gravelled garden with furniture and barbecue Small south-facing sitting area to the front, secluded by hedge Ample parking space There is oil-fired central heating making the house ideal for out of season lets. Every attention to detail has been given in equipping the house and all linen, bedding and towels (except for outdoor use) are provided. Prices January - March £200.00 per week April, May, June, September £300.00 - £350.00 per week High Season £400.00 per week Easter school holiday July, August To book the house, a deposit of 25% of the rental is payable by cheque to Patricia Hazan. If booking within 8 weeks of the start date, full payment is due. Further information and a simple tenancy agreement will be sent. Linen, bedding and towels (but not for outdoor use) are included. Electricity, bottled gas and heating are included April to September but there is a £30 charge for heating between October and March. You should find the house clean on your arrival and we ask that you leave it in the same state. If you would like us to arrange for the house to be cleaned at the end of your stay, please let us know and this can be done at an extra cost of £30. We regret that pets are not allowed, and would ask you not to smoke in the house. Local Information Le Bourg is in the heart of Moussac village and just a short stroll from the River Vienne for fishing or canoeing/kayaking. Less than a minute's walk to the village's two bars. Village tennis court, summer paddling pool in campsite and 5 minutes' drive to a river beach at Queaux. Waymarked public footpaths abound in the area, some of which start off from the village itself. Nearby places to visit are (by car): L'Isle Jourdain, 5 minutes, where you will find all necessary shops, supermarket and weekly market. Lussac les Chateaux, 15 minutes, with fishing lake, ancient monuments, good restaurants. Montmorillon, 25 minutes, with hypermarkets, a weekly market and its ancient quarter, the Cité de l'Ecrit. Chauvigny, 30 minutes, colourful Saturday market, old city with chateaux where the impressive Eagles of the Sky falconry spectacle is well worth a visit. Poitiers, 40 minutes, capital of Vienne. The old city with its Cathedral and ancient monuments and lively modern town with excellent shops and restaurants. To the north of Poitiers you will find: Futuroscope, the futuristic sci-fi theme park. You will need a whole day to do it justice and experience all the sights, ride, shows, son et lumière, interactive attractions and wide choice of restaurants. La Vallée des Singes monkey sanctuary near Romagne, 30 minutes, is a must, also L'Isle aux Serpents at La Trimouille, also 30 minutes. Angles sur L'Anglin, 40 minutes, designated one of Les Plus Beaux Villages. St. Savin, 30 minutes for its historic monuments and 12th century abbey. The Val de Vienne racing circuit is under 30 minutes for car and motorbike racing and Oradour-sur-Glane, 1 hour - the village kept intact as a monument to those killed by the Nazis. Limoges just over an hour to the south, for the famous porcelain and a superb botanic garden. The Marais Poitevin marsh area best explored by boat is about an hour's drive. La Rochelle is under 2 hours' drive for the sea, beaches and excellent seafood. Under 2 hours to the North are the city of Tours and the vineyards and chateaux of the Loire Valley. Information about many of the nearby museums can be found here. More information about holiday in Poitou-Charentes generally can be found here. All the tourist offices in Vienne can be seen here and there is a Regional guide to local events etc. here. Two weeks will not be enough to visit everything there is in the area, you will need to return for a second stay!