Country house "Gite des Anglais"

Country house perched on a hillside by the Clouère, spacious, bright, quiet and fully renovated The space Country house perched on a hillside on the edge of Clouère, spacious, bright, quiet and completely renovated with new kitchen and bathroom, two bedrooms (1 bed 140 x 190 and 2 beds 90 x 190), a mezzanine landing library that can accommodate a fifth occasional tenant (bed 90 x 180, be careful, the room is not completely obscured in the morning! And not heated in winter) open to a hall. Spacious storage room entrance to store all bulky luggage or even bicycles. No wifi at the moment but 4G. Digital TV ok. Access to the entire house. grass path in front of the kitchen privatized for the duration of the stay to make it a terrace - ideal solarium. This path in front of the kitchen overlooks the valley and will accommodate a choice of garden table, barbecue or deckchairs. Garden table provided, parasol, barbecue, plancha available. Fireplace not yet functional, under construction. everything is renovated and new terrace in front, overlooks a hillside with the river below. Natural air conditioning in summer with thick walls! Note that we have 2 cottages side by side and that can communicate. It is possible to rent the whole to accommodate up to 12 people. See our other listings online. ideal for fishermen too! Fishing pond in Château-Larcher 4 km away Guest access The entire property is for you parking at the back of the house Other things to note WELCOME TO ABLET! We are delighted to welcome you to our gîte located in the charming hamlet of Ablet, in the municipality of Marnay. We hope your stay is a pleasant one and that you feel at home here. This booklet has been designed to provide you with all the information you need for a pleasant stay and to help you discover the many activities and services offered by our beautiful region. Please feel free to consult it throughout your stay. PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE GITE • Exact address: 3bis, Ablet, 86160 Marnay How the gîte works: • Check-in and Check-out: o Check-in time: From 4 p.m. o Check-out time: Before 10 a.m. if possible, otherwise notify us for cleaning. o Check-in procedure (handing over keys, etc.): in person we will give you the keys and explain the last details if necessary. o Check-out procedure (return of keys, etc.): if we are not available when you check out, drop the keys in the mailbox of No. 3 (Patricia Sauvion) on the road o ARRIVAL BY CAR IN A COMMON COURTYARD: park on the right when arriving, without hindering access to other properties (gates and doors) • Gîte equipment: equipped kitchen (oven, microwave, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee maker, cooking utensils, dishes), living room (sofa, TV, board games), 2 bedrooms (140 x 190, 90 x 180, 2 beds on the landing, library 90 x 120, bed linen provided, storage), 1 bathroom (shower, towels provided), outside (terrace, garden furniture) • Instructions for some equipment: Electric radiators are to be used sparingly because it is very expensive! Only at night without exceeding 19 comfort temperature and turn them off during the day. We have a Linky meter so abuse will be visible... You have to put the radiator on "comfort" and choose the temperature The skylights have blinds that close with a telescopic bar with a hook. Most outdoor accessories are in the entrance/storage room If there is anything you need or if you are missing a particular utensil, contact us The overflow of the bathroom sink does not work, be careful not to put the drain in therefore. The low wall on the outdoor terrace side is rather dangerous for very young children, so watch them well if they go outside alone. Same for the staircase landing. The dishwasher programming buttons are located on the top of the door and are not always easy to find the first time! Waste sorting: There are glass bins and for sorting packaging. Containers are available on the road when leaving Ablet, be careful to take the small key because they are locked. • Safety instructions: There are smoke detectors • Strictly no fire in the living room at this time • A charcoal barbecue is available in the lobby, normally there is charcoal, otherwise there is also wood under the barn. • House rules: no smoking indoors, pets are not allowed, respect for the neighborhood • Emergency numbers: o Firefighters: 18 o SAMU (Medical Emergencies): 15 o Police / Gendarmerie: 17 o European emergency number: 112 DISCOVERING MARNAY AND ITS SURROUNDINGS Marnay and its surroundings offer a variety of activities and services for all tastes. Here are some suggestions to enhance your stay: • Shops nearby: o Bakery: Vivonne or Gençay, bread depot in Marnay, Aslonnes and Château-larcher (API supermarket) o Grocery store: API mini-market in Château-Larcher (with an app to enter) And Aslonnes, otherwise supermarkets in Gençay and Vivonne o Pharmacy: Vivonne and Gençay o Post office: Vivonne and Gençay o Bank: Vivonne and Gençay o Local market: Vivonne Saturday morning Around Marnay: • Nature and Outdoor: o Bois de St Pierre (20 min): Ideal for hiking, mountain biking and discovering the local fauna and flora. Also a swimming pool and snack bar on site o La Clouère and Le Clain River: Fishing, canoeing or simple walks along its banks. (Vivonne) o Château Pond - Larcher o Category 1 and 2 rivers (Clouère, Clain, Vonne, Belle, etc.) o The Vonne is ranked as one of the most beautiful fishing routes in the department! o Swimming in rivers: o Oasis Château-Larcher (5-min drive) (near the campsite) o Lake Saint Cyr (windsurfing, pedal boat rental, canoeing, etc.) o Saint Secondin o Vivonne and St Benoit Kayak Base o Lakes and bodies of water: Fishing pond in Château-larcher, swimming next to the river with grassy beach o Golf course: St Cyr and Mignaloux Bois de St Pierre (21-min drive) Rose Garden (31-min drive) Îles de Payré (21-min drive) Futuroscope (38-min drive) Vallee des Singes (25 min) Defi planet (Dienné) Land of Dragons • Heritage and Culture: • Museum of Sainte Croix, Espace Mendès France in Poitiers • Romanesque architecture (Baptistery of Saint-Jean, Abbey of Ligugé, Abbey of Saint-Savin, Nouaillé) • Dolmens, Medieval Castles in the area (Gençay, Château-larcher) • Château Larcher cliff, caves • The bottomless pond (Puyrabier Spring) o Angles sur l'Anglin, Nouaillé Maupertuis, Chauvigny are villages to visit o [Local events (festivals, craft markets, etc.)] : [If you know of any interesting regular or one-off events, mention them and indicate where to find information (tourist office, etc.).] RESTAURANTS • Le Dakota in Vivonne (concert bar – brewery, restaurant) • Food trucks, pizzeria, takeaway burgers in Gençay, Vivonne • Palais de la bière in Poitiers for beer lovers, concerts every week • Republic corner in Poitiers (Food trucks and concerts year-round) • La guinguette Pictave (trucks and concert in the city center, near the Clain) festivals with periods La Voix du Rock: June 2nd/3rd BLUES AVAILLES FESTIVAL: June 2nd/3rd Festival Au Fil Du Son: July 27/29 Jazzellerault Festival: June 8/16 Jazz in Dissay: June 30 to July 2 Les Heures Vagabondes 2023 - La Vienne le département: July 6 to August 2 Le Chant des Grôles: Vivonne June 23 and 24 (free price) music festivals in Gençay, Montamisé in August Vienne FEST lists all festivals in the region Medieval festival of Château-Larcher in September WE ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need any additional information during your stay. We will do our best to help you. We hope you enjoy your stay in Ablet and in our gîte! Best regards,