Le Vivier , on the edge of the village of Vouvant,

3 bedrooms, sleeps 6

Located on the edge of the medieval village of Vouvant in the southern Vendee, a stone built cottage recently renovated and retaining the character of a typical Vendee cottage. Close to all the amenities of Fontenay le Comte, approx. 40 min's from the long sandy Atlantic beaches. La Tranche, Les Sable d'Olonne. The stunning La Rochelle is an easy drive.

• 1 double bedroom
• 1 single bedroom
• 1 triple bedroom
• Family bathroom
• Washing machine
• Off road parking
• Cot/Highchair available
• BBQ and patio furniture
• Village location
• local restaurants
• local bar

The kitchen. A modern kitchen with gas cooker, microwave oven, fridge/freezer, electric kettle, toaster, crockery, cutlery. A separate utility room with washing machine. Dining area with table and chairs for 6. French Windows leading to the private garden. There is also underfloor heating for the cooler nights

Living area. Lounge with 2 large sofa's, Wood burning fire.

Bedrooms. Master bedroom is a good size with storage for the clothing and cases. 2nd bedroom has 3 single beds and the 3rd bedroom is a single.

Toilet and ablutions. On the 1st floor is a family bathroom with hand basin, bath with overhead shower and a WC. On the ground floor is a toilet.

Garden and outdoor facilities. The large garden has a BBq, garden furniture, sun beds, washing line. This area is a bit of a suntrap and ideal for outside dining and is not overlooked.

Miscellaneous. A cot and high chair are available. Off road parking. Linen is included. This cottage is ideal for a family wanting to be away from the busy day to day life, a very relaxing retreat.

Location. Golden safe sandy beaches are approx 45 minutes. The area is only three hours drive from the port of St. Malo, 4.5 hours from Ouistream (Caen) and 5.5 hrs from Cherbourg. Nearest Airports are La Rochelle, Poitiers & Nantes and are served by most of the low cost airlines and car hire is available at these airports

Activities. La Tranche and Les Sables d'Olonne are only two of the many beaches. La Rochelle is a pretty port town with great aquarium to visit and plenty of good restaurants. La Roche sur Yon is worth a visit if you like shopping, as is Fontenay le Comte with its chateau. Close by there are the waterways of the Marais Poitevin (Green Venice), where you can take out a boat on your own or with a guide. There are several theme parks, including Puy de Fou which offers a great medieval day out for the whole family with exceptional falconry displays. If you are a wine drinker, you should visit the local wine town of Mareuil sur Lay. There are beautiful garden in Lucon, le Jardin Dumesn and Court d'Aron, where they have a large lake covered with lotus flowers in July and August. If you like to be active there are plenty of sport and other activities, including golf, fishing, and horses riding, boating and swimming, all within easy reach. At Brem sur Mer there is a place well worth a visit, where the only power used is you-power. Yes, that's right, you have to make all the things go. Just a few minutes away are a small Zoo and the Parc Pierre Brune, ideal for children. There is an adventure park for the adults where you can try your hand on an assault course or experience Paint ball. The forest itself is ideal for Walking and Cycling and has many Picnic areas for those all important rest stops.

Prices High Season 2011

£435 per week.

Friday Changeover.