Domaine des Forges - Les Forges

Description from the manager

Set in the idyllic Domaine des Forges on the Chateau des Forges estate and golf course, and only 35 minutes from the well known Futuroscope.

Accommodation and facilities

Domaine des Forges on the Château des Forges Estate Villas des Forges.

These charming, good sized, detached holiday villas, some with private swimming pool, and each with its own garden and lovely patio, are set on the estate of the Chateau des Forges, a 110 hectare estate with its 27-hole golf course (3 x 9-hole courses), situated in an idyllic natural landscape between Niort and Poitiers in the Centre West region of the Poitou Charente. There is plen...ty to do for golfers and non-golfers alike. The resort facilities include a heated outdoor pool, (May to September), tennis court, petanque area, bicycles (there are some wonderful bike rides and treks to be done in the surrounding countryside), ping pong tables, darts, Dutch billiards and a kids club in July and August (the cost as yet to be confirmed). There is a very nice clubhouse at the heart of the Domaine which looks over the golf course and which has a Pro-shop, a restaurant and a bar which serves snacks all day.

Set in the idyllic Domaine des Forges on the Chateau des Forges estate and golf course, these detached villas, some with private swimming pool, the others within easy access of the shared heated swimming pool, are all beautifully decorated and very well equipped. They are near the clubhouse and have superb views over the golf courses. Each villa is surrounded by its own garden (these are not enclosed) which has a lovely terrace equipped with garden furniture - table, chairs, sunloungers (some with cushions) and parasol.

The first villas of the Domaine were built in 2000. There are a total of 33 villas including 9 villas with private pools. The private pools are not heated and measure 8x4 m. The shared pool measures 12.20x6.10m and is heated (depth : 1.60m). It is open from 9.00am to 6.00pm, and there is also a paddling pool. The furthest distance from the shared pool to the villa area is 1 km. The pools are open from May to end September.

The Villa Dive is a very stylishly decorated, fully equipped detached villa for 4 persons with 2 bedrooms and one bathroom. The total living surface of the villa is 95m².

This good size bungalow type villa has a warm and inviting living room which has an open fireplace, a sofa and armchairs, coffee table, Satellite TV and hi-fi system.

In addition to the fireplace, the villa is equipped with electric heating.

The open plan kitchen is fully equipped with electric oven, 4 ring electric hob, microwave, toaster, pressure cooker, very large fridge/freezer, dishwasher and all the cutlery and utensils necessary.

Some of the villas have their own washing machine, otherwise there is shared washing machine facilities near the clubhouse.

The two bedrooms each have two single beds in them, (these can be put together to make a double), bedside tables and lamps and wardrobes.

There are also 2 pillows, a duvet and a bedspread in each bedroom.

The bathroom has a bath with a shower head unit, washbasin and there is a WC.

Other outdoor facilities

Golf Information under the section local activities. Access to all the other sporting facilities at the resort are free of charge. The kids? club is open in July and August. There is a restaurant, a Brasserie, and a bar at the Domaine des Forges, which serves snacks all day everyday. Jazz evening and other ?theme? nights are regularly organised for your entertainment and wine tasting can be organised. The Domaine Kids? Club is open during July and August for 2 hours every morning. It is run by an English speaking Dutch person.Read more

Additional Location Information

Additional notes from owner

A non-refundable booking fee of 25€ is charged.

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