With parts dating back to the 1780’s, Le Coin Caché was part of the original fermette (farmhouse) for the area, which also included the windmill on the hill overlooking the farmhouse. Over time, the windmill fell into disrepair & was finally gifted to the commune. It was renovated in 1933 and an 8m cross and statue of Christ was erected on it, being named “The Calvaire du Peu”, and as such is well known as being part of the route of the Pilgrimage of Santiago De Compostela, which starts in Northern France going all the way to Spain. Facilities include-
* Double bedroom.
* Twin bedroom.
* Large dual aspect salon with feature fireplace incorporating wood burner.
* Well equipped kitchen with dining area.
* Shower room with separate WC.
* Free WiFi.
* Bluetooth speaker available for playing of own streamed music.
* Bed linen, hand & bath towels, and beach towel provided. The gite is centrally heated (for out of season use).
* Sole use of plunge pool (Open from May till September).
* New for 2023 pétanque/boules court.
*** STRICTLY NO SMOKING ON SITE ***
Check in times-
* Check in from 1500hrs (3pm).
* Check out before 1000hrs (10am). Minimum 2 nights stay.
*Refundable damages deposit (*assuming no breakages/damage within the gite). We live on site, as this is our home, and would be happy to answer any questions that may arise. LOCATION-
Located on a popular rambling/cycling path behind the gite is the old water mill, which hosts a “Féte Du Pain” (Bread festival) each year during May, where you are invited to visit and make your own bread on site. We are approximately 1.2kms from the centre of the small village of Clessé which has a Church, Mairies office, post office, boulangerie and a small bar/tabac. The larger village of La Chapelle Saint Laurent is approx 8kms away, where there is a general supermarket, boulangerie/patisserie, petrol station and a bar/tabac, however larger retail and commerce outlets can be found in the towns of Parthenay and Bressuire (approx 14 kms away). (Although we are situated rurally, we have 2 neighbours who are also full time residents, and would request noise levels to be kept to a respectable level)
We are within driving proximity of a variety of well known venues-
* Parc Aventure, a well known outdoor activity and play area – approx 20 mins.
* Parthenay Medieval town, with an old quarter and variety of shops/bars/restaurants etc – approx 20 mins.
* Pescalis, a large group of fishing lakes – approx 25 mins.
* Puy De Fou, – Medieval experience approx 45mins.
* La Rochelle/Isle De Re, – for coastal outings approx 1hr 40mins.
* Futuroscope, – futuristic themed centre – approx 1 hour.
* Thouars, – large historical town with medieval areas and weekly Friday market which is very well known as the best in the department – approx 35 mins.
* Niort, – large historical town – approx 50 mins. Plus many more areas for sight-seeing and adventures. AIRPORTS-
Poitiers - 1 hour. Nantes - 1 hour 15 mins. La Rochelle - 1 hour 30 mins. Please contact us for availability & prices via email or telephone on-
[email protected] or call +33 7570 99533. We accept payment via PAYPAL/BACS bank transfer in both GBP and EURO`S.
