Accommodation: French Holiday Cottage

Location: Rural, tranquil

Local amenities: Swimming, Cycling, Walking, Fishing, Horse Riding, Golf, Tennis, art courses (1 or more days), chateaux, gardens, and more.

Sleep up to:  8 plus travel cot

Nearest Town:  La Chatre or Ste-Sιvθre-sur-Indre

Bedrooms: 4 (1 King, 1 Double, 2 twin), travel cot available

Nearest Railway Station: Chateauroux

English Speaking Owners:  Yes

Other rooms: 4 bath/shower-rooms, sitting room, conservatory-lounge with stunning sunset view, dining room, large farmhouse style kitchen, utility room

Nearest airport: Limoges 1h45

Swimming Pool:  Yes: 4.5m dia x 1.2m deep above ground

Pets allowed:  Considered - please ask

Heating: Wood-burner (central heating) plus additional electric heaters.

Nearest Port: Caen (approx 5.5 hrs)

Short Breaks: Possible 5 night breaks (not July or August)

Front of house with private courtyard

Large garden, with children's play area and above ground pool (new for 2011)

One of several local swimming lakes with beaches, play areas and restaurant/cafe

Property Description, Facilities and Local Area

La Loge Sagrolle is a family home, that is available to rent for up to 8-12 weeks per year during the warmer months.

It is exceptionally well equipped and designed to be an all comforts, home-from-home experience. The house contains antique furniture and original paintings by the artist owner and family.

There is plenty of space, even for a large family or group of friends, to each find their "quiet" space to enjoy a relaxing and peaceful holiday in rural France.

The large and attractive gardens with above ground pool, courtyard and children's play area, BBQ facilities and garden furniture make it an ideal place to soak up the hot French sunshine, away from crowded beaches.

Inside:

Large kitchen: table and chairs, electric fan oven (and extractor hood), electric hob, kettle, dresser - all crockery and utensils you could possibly imagine including food processor, and electric steamer.

Utility Room: Large family fridge, 2 freezer drawers, tumble dryer, washing machine, butler sink, coffee machine (filter and espresso)

Access to...

Downstairs shower and toilet with small wash-hand-basin

Conservatory: with lovely views over surrounding countryside, and a great place to watch the sunset.

Dining Room: Large dinning table, 2 sideboards (well equipped with crockery and cutlery). Toaster, Kettle, etc.

Sitting room: UK and French TV, video and DVD players. Well stocked book shelf. Desk.

Large hallway with stairs leading to:

3 bedrooms:

Master bedroom: This is a large beautifully decorated bedroom with stunning views. It has a king-size bed, large wardrobe and chest of drawers. Spacious en-suite bath and shower-room, with wc. Tea and coffee making facilities.

Double bedroom: with chest of drawers and wardrobe.

Twin Room 1: Twin en-suite, beautifully decorated and with views over the countryside. Built in wardrobe. En-suite shower-room with wc and wash-hand-basin.

Twin Room 2: Beautifully decorated, with wash handbasin and built in wardrobe. Separate large shower-room with wash-hand basin.

Other rooms upstairs

Separate wc with hand basin

Shower Room: Large shower room with cabinet power shower, wash basin.

Outside:

Large private "play garden" with above ground pool, gazebo, swings and slide, paddling pool, BBQ area, sun loungers. Games available: croquet, badminton, boules.

Rose garden with seating/table/umbrella

Star garden with seating.

Courtyard with table, chairs, umbrella, electric BBQ, gas BBQ

Dining room which leads to conservatory

Farmhouse-style large kitchen

King bed in master bedroom with ensuite bathroom

Double Bedroom

Twin ensuite bedroom

Twin room with sink

Shower-room for the twin room and double room

Accommodation

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Local area: Click on a thumbnail....opens in new window

Green lane walks: direct from the door.	Sunflower fields: Our area is rural and often planted with sunflowers, colza and flax	Chateaumeillant Vineyard: Awarded AOC in 2010 - our local vineyards are minutes away.
La Souterrain: Ancient hilltop town with medieval features.	Nohant: Domain de George Sand: Home of famous 19th century author George Sand, with gardens and visitor centre	Drulon Chateau and Gardens: Formal and wild gardens surround this enchanting artistic chateau
Ainay-le-Vielle: Chateau and formal rose gardens	Boussac Chateau: in town centre with excellent market on Thursdays	Local Events: Throughout the spring and summer there are weekly events, fetes, fairs etc

Location:

On the borders of the Indre, Cher, Allier and Creuse, this property is approx 20 mins drive from the geographical centre of France at Vesdun

Surrounded by rural countryside, green lane walks direct from the door, excellent cycle routes, fishing, lake-swimming, horse-riding and golf within easy reach.

There are many chateau and gardens to visit in the local area - some of them particularly beautiful in May and June. (Roses and beautiful herbaceous gardens)

La Loge Sagrolle makes an excellent country retreat, offering a high quality home-from-home experience.

PROPERTY FACILITIES INDOORS:

• Sat TV (English channels) and French channels

• DVD, Video

• Stereo/Music Centre/Radios

• Conservatory, Garden and Patio/Courtyard

• Free Internet Access - WiFi

• Books, Videos and indoor board games etc

• Local Information Leaflets and maps

• 2 high-chairs and various baby equipment

• All towels Provided - including beach towels

IN THE KITCHEN / UTILITY ROOM:

• Washing Machine and Tumble Dryer

• Dishwasher

• Microwave

• Espresso/filter coffee maker

• Fridge

• Freezer (with ice cube trays)

• Ironing Facilities

• Food processor

• Toaster, Kettle etc

• Toasted sandwich maker

• All crockery, utensils etc of a family kitchen.

OUTSIDE:

• Swimming pool with decking

• Paddling pool

• Garden furniture, including recliners and sun beds

• Seating and tables with umbrellas for outdoor eating

• Chalet changing room

• BBQs in courtyard and play garden

• Swings and slide

• 4 adult bikes and 2 kids bikes

• Various picnic equipment from rugs to hampers

Art courses / activities:

During your holiday, you may if you wish book days doing various art activities in the adjoining art studio: paper-making, natural pigments, collage, mixed media - please ask for more details.

Prices are per person per day - reduced rates the more people involved.

Other information:

Minimum booking: 7 nights (daily rates thereafter)

Change-over day: Normally Saturday - but please ask if you prefer a different arrival/departure day.

Letting period: Easter Holidays to 30th September.

Garden Produce:  We can supply in season vegetables direct from the garden.

Consumable Items included:

• Coffee, tea bags

• Herbs, spices, salt, pepper, stock cubes

• Ketchup

• Cling film, tin foil, kitchen roll, toilet rolls

• Bin liners

• Washing powder

• Washing up liquid and cloths/brushes

• Cleaning fluids and products

Travel Information:

See GOOGLE MAP LINK

An "average" sunset - as seen from the conservatory.