Allier Vacation Rental : Louroux de Beaune

Rural Farmhouse and Extension. Heated pool. Suits larger parties. Pets welcome.

Description 280 m²,
8 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16, 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
Amenities rural, village, garden, terrace, pets considered, fitness room
Rates per property
Must pay in British Pounds
£500 - £1,530/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$820 - $2,509/week 
David Thomas
Speaks: English

Photos and Description of the Allier vacation rental 8 bedrooms. Sleeps 16. 1 bathroom, 4 shower rooms

Les Blenets is a attractively renovated farmhouse and barn set in extensive gardens, with a heated swimming pool. It is set in an area of France that is untouched by tourism where the countryside is gentle and rolling with forests, lakes and rivers. The flora and fauna here are both abundant and spectacular. There are medieval villages, chateaux and golf courses, whilst the St Pourcain vineyards and the dramatic scenery of the Parc de Volcans make for wonderful day trips. The ancient town of Montluçon is nearby and sophisticated Vichy, with its famous water sport lake, is 40k away. To extend the accommodation, you should look at property number 10722.
Allier property rental - Farmhouse and Swimming Pool (now fenced)

Farmhouse and Swimming Pool (now fenced)

Allier property rental - The Living Room

The Living Room

Allier property rental - The Dining Room - seats 12

The Dining Room - seats 12

Allier property rental - The Galerie Sitting Room

The Galerie Sitting Room

Allier property rental - Pool from back door with view of gardens

Pool from back door with view of gardens

Allier property rental - The Family Bedroom downstairs in the Farmhouse

The Family Bedroom downstairs in the Farmhouse

Allier property rental - The Games and Fitness Room

The Games and Fitness Room

Allier property rental - A Galerie Bedroom

A Galerie Bedroom

Location: Auvergne < France

Nearest Airport: Clermont Ferrand at 70 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Le Havre at 450 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Montlucon at 20 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: Junction 11 on A71 at 10 Kilometres
Car: recommended
Les Blenets is in a rural hamlet mid way between 2 small villages. It is 8km from the small towns of Commentry and Montmarault. The ancient city of Montlucon is half an hour away. The drive down from Le Havre takes 5 to 6 hours, while Calais is 8 hours approximately.

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Rental Rates for this vacation rental in Allier, France

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
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Low season Apr 3, 2010 - Apr 30, 2010 £500 - - - - - 1 Week
Mid season May 1, 2010 - Jul 2, 2010 £665 - - - - - 1 Week
High season Jul 3, 2010 - Sep 3, 2010 £1,530 - - - - - 1 Week
Mid season Sep 4, 2010 - Sep 24, 2010 £665 - - - - - 1 Week
Low season Sep 25, 2010 - Oct 30, 2010 £500 - - - - - 1 Week

Additional information about rental rates

  • In April and October, only the Farmhouse is available. To have heating of the pool in April and October, a weekly supplement of £300 will be charged. The Galerie is available in May, June and September for an EXTRA £360. In July and August guests must take the full accommodation. Note that we never let to 2 groups at the same time.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation rental in Allier, France

Property Type:
  • farmhouse (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 280 m²

Location Type:
  • rural
  • village

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • family

General:
  • fitness room
  • linens provided
  • telephone
  • central heating
  • towels provided

Kitchen:
  • oven
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
  • washing machine
  • dish washer
  • microwave
  • freezer
  • refrigerator
  • clothes dryer

Living Room:
  • tiled stove
  • comfy seating for 10 people

Dining:
  • child's highchair
  • dining room
  • seating for 12 people

Bathrooms:
  • 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom - Toilet, Tub, Bidet
    Shower Room - Toilet, Shower
    Yellow ensuite - Toilet, Shower
    Blue ensuite - Toilet, Shower
    Aqua ensuite - Toilet, Shower
    Gallerie - Toilet, Mezanine

Bedrooms:
  • 8 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 16 people
  • Yellow - Double, Twin/ Single, Ensuite
    Aqua - Double
    Black - Double
    Pink - Twin/ Single
    Red & Gold - Twin/ Single
    Gallerie - Double, Own toilet
    Blue - Double, Ensuite
    Aqua Twin - Twin/ Single, Ensuite
  • 3 doubles, 2 twins, 1 single, 1 family bedroom, 1 sleeping gallery with French Double bed (cosy), 2 cots
Entertainment:
  • DVD
  • stereo system
  • audio tape player
  • satellite or cable
  • TV
  • CD

Outside:
  • parking
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • child's swing
  • 16 garden chairs
  • 4 beach chairs

Swimming Pools:
  • heated pool
  • outdoor pool

Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets considered
  • suitable for elderly or infirm

Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
  • paragliding

Notes: The family room has 1 double and 1 single bed. It is ensuite. 2 bedrooms in the galleried extension are ensuite. The bed on the gallery is a French double ie slightly narrower than usual.

Further details for this vacation rental in Allier, France

The house, garden and surrounds: Les Blenets is a hamlet of four houses between Louroux de Beaune and Hyds, a small village about twelve minutes walk from the house. Although small, Hyds has a very good, traditional bakers. Les Blenets makes a fabulous holiday base for a large family holiday group or for a group of friends with a special interest. Even your pets are welcome now that the PETS scheme is in place for your return to England. The Farmhouse has a large, traditionally tiled living room, with comfy settees and a dining room with 1 large, oval table that will seat 12 people. The well equipped kitchen, is off the living room. A stable door leads onto the patio, next to the heated pool. There are five individually styled bedrooms, an attractive spacious bathroom and a separate shower room. The Barn (Galerie) adjoins the Farmhouse. It is so called because the lounge, with its wood burning stove, is overlooked by a wooden gallery with a romantic bedroom and beyond are two further ensuite bedrooms.

Your holiday lifestyle: The lifestyle at Les Blenets is typically a warm peaceful out-of-doors one - swimming, sketching, bird watching or just dozing on a lounger beside the pool. Indulge in unhurried meals on the patio or just stroll around the garden with its view over miles of open countryside. Plenty of sun loungers and a gas barbeque are provided to complement this life style, while for the romantic at heart the pool can be illuminated at night, and the resident Nightingales sing for hours from the nearby trees, in season. For extra accommodation see property number 10722.

Eating and excursions: There are two villages within 12 minutes walk. One has a boulangerie. We would also highly recommend the local restaurant called L’ Hirondelle which is run by a charming Dutch couple on their small holding, on which all their produce is grown. There are interesting museums in Montlucon, St. Porcain and at Charroux, which is famous for it’s mustard. The nearby Forest of Troncais is the largest oak forest in Europe and renowned for its wild life. There are two nearby lakes for swimming and windsurfing and the nearest golf course is only a 12km drive away. Hot water thermes” can be taken locally at Neris les Bains or further afield at Vichy which is a really chiq centre for shopping and also has a famous lake for sailing.

Other Activities: bird watching

Reviews for this vacation rental in Allier, France

Rating
4 out of 5

Lovely unspoilt area of France

betty boo Weybridge
Review Submitted: September 9, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
This lovely farmhouse was idyllic, apart from the weather! The farmhouse is very well equipped for large parties (young and old), and the pool area is outstanding regarding size and safety ( there is a locked fence round the pool, which is very unobtrusive). We made good use of the games room and jigsaws in the wet weather. Our car was quite often the only one on the road between 2 villages, and was often stared at because we were foreign! There are still some lovely restaurants in the area, the Hotel de Ville in Marmarault being one! The only downside we found was the cleanliness of the whole farmhouse and Gallerie. It had obviously not been used prior to us arriving , and was very musty and cobweby, although a general clean had obviously taken place. We suggested to owners simply to try to update decor a little and clean up the webs, and they would still have an outstanding proprty. I would recommend it, simply for the 'rustic' farmhouse in the middle of nowhere, yet still very close to lots of places!
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