La Forgeard – Home 325703 Cottage
- 4 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- min stay varies
La Forgeard – Home 325703
- Cottage
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Nearest beach 110 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
La Forgeard is a stunning conversion of a 700-year-old mill, complete with a spectacular four poster master bedroom, a hot tub and a beautiful river running at the bottom of the garden.
Within a few minutes' drive of the Medieval town of Parthenay, the property is in the Deux Sevres area of Poitou Charentes, known for its particularly sunny climate.
Whether you are looking for a well-deserved holiday, a shorter break or a weekend away, we will happily meet your needs.
The house is unusually spacious and, with its four double bedrooms (three very large double bedrooms and one twin), can easily provide enough space for eight people whilst it also makes the perfect romantic retreat for couples.
Set over three floors, with two bedrooms and a bathroom on both the first and second floors, the house can accommodate one or two families at a time. It is therefore possible for two families to stay in the property at the same time and enjoy a floor each.
However, the house is also equally suitable for couples and smaller groups to enjoy. Thanks to the romantic master bedroom, with its breathtaking super king Tudor-style four poster bed, and its quiet and peaceful location, the house is ideal for honeymooning couples or those keen to spend some quality time together.
The relaxing lounge and elegant dining room, each with an open fireplace, as well as the dining kitchen and mezzanine, leave you spoilt for choice as to where to spend your time.
The focal point of the house, however, has to be the beautiful beamed lounge with its exceptional fireplace, measuring nine feet across, and its stunning mezzanine floor, which offers a relaxing reading area and well-stocked book-and-DVD case together with an office and computer. (Wifi is also included in the rental of the house.)
The kitchen is well equipped with lovely views of the garden and includes yet another comfortable seating area, where you can bask in the rays of the sun for most of the day, as well as a dining area. There is, of course, also more formal dining room should you prefer to eat in style.
One of the many advantages of La Forgeard is that it is only a few minutes' drive from Parthenay, with its wealth of history, and from nearby villages (our favourite restaurant in the world is in the next village) and yet it is amazingly peaceful.
With only one other house and a farm in the hamlet, you can really get away from it all if you wish and enjoy traffic-free peace and quiet, which might only be broken occasionally by the peaceful sounds of the river or the odd neigh from a horse in the field beyond.
It is also amazing how brightly the stars shine at night here without the light pollution that it is so hard to escape from in today's world.
If you want to combine your idyllic stay with some sight-seeing, La Forgeard is in the perfect location. It is just over an hour from the beautiful beaches of La Rochelle and the fascinating and exciting tourist spots of Puy du Fou, the biggest historical and educational theme park in the world, and Futuroscope are within easy reach.
There are also plenty of local opportunities for fishing, walking, swimming, cycling or golf.
We can recommend some excellent nearby restaurants or you can simply relax with a book or DVD, make the most of the rest you know you deserve and savour the delicious food and wonderful wines available locally.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- 3 Full beds, 2 Twin beds, 1 Crib
- 1 Full bath, 1 Shower
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Jacuzzi or hot tub
- Private garden
- Grill
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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8 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Susan W.
- Calendar last updated:
- 02 Feb 2015
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 5 reviews
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- 4
- Very Good
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“Superb house in a great location”
I can't fault the communication from Susan and La Forgeard is a fantastic property. The location is very rural yet within easy reach of civilisation and some of the best tourist attractions in the Vendee. It's maybe and hour and forty minutes from La Rochelle and about an hour from Futuroscope, which has always been too far away on previous visits. The house is more than spacious allowing three adults and two kids to find their own space and maintain a bit of sanity. It's well appointed with pretty much everything you need for a comfortable self-catering holiday. A blender is probably the only thing that's missing and it's hardly a chore to live without one. The four-poster room is rather special. Highly recommended.
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“Fabulous, Spacious and Peaceful”
We had a wonderful stay at La Forgeard and although there were nine of us, the house was plenty big enough. The location was so peaceful and the stars in the sky at night were superb.
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“Fabulous”
We had a wonderful time! A beautiful and relaxing place to get away from it all! The mill is stunning and lovely big rooms for all to enjoy! Hot tub went down very well! Visited a variety of places and especially loved La Rochelle! Thank you for a wonderful stay, would definitely love to visit again!
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“Lovely Spacious House”
Travelled here with my husband and daughter. We were definitely not short on space although it does still feel homely and cosy. The master bedroom is amazing with its four poster bed. Although the house itself is quite secluded, it is only about an hour's drive from the coast so you get the best of both worlds. Very well priced considering its size. A lovely authenticly French property. Would definitely recommend.
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“Perfect getaway for couples!”
We stayed here in January and only have great things to say about it! Although this property is large, me and my partner felt at home and wonderfully cosy. The river at the bottom of the garden is idyllic! Being just a few minutes drive from the nearest shops meant that it was a perfect getaway as we were set in the beautiful peace and tranquility of the house, yet close to 'life' if we needed it. The four poster bed is a definate WOW factor! It's traditional yet modern, warm and cosy yet imposing and grand! The perfect retreat! We'll definately stay again and would recommend it to anyone else considering it.
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Susan (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Susan (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Susan (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Susan the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Susan (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Susan (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Susan (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Susan (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Susan (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Susan (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Susan (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Susan (the owner) a message.
If Susan (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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