LA TAVELLERIE - traditional stone farmhouse, sleeps 10
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La
Tavellerie, a solid stone farm house was built in the 1880s. It is situated
off a very small side road within more than seven acres of its own land, which
includes a small woodland. It has a large swimming
pool, 12m x 4m, with the statutory fence and lockable gate. There
are lovely views over the valley to the back of the house
and good walks in all directions along small roads and lanes.
The Location
The district, St. Hilaire-du-Bois, is in the Southern Vendee, known for its long summers, sunflowers, wide sandy beaches and historic sites. As well as an escape to sunshine, warmth and tranquillity, it offers a base for exploring a beautiful, unspoilt and varied region and an unforgettable holiday for both adults and children.
The
nearest village with an excellent butcher, bread shop and small supermarket
is La Caillere which is about 3 miles away. Larger supermarkets
can be found in the more substantial towns of Chantonnay, Fontenay le Comte
(a beautiful old town, well worth exploring) and La Chaitaigneraie.
Local Markets are to be found at Chantonnay (Tues.), St Hermine (Friday), Fontenay (Sat) and La Rochelle on Wednesdays.
Attractions
There are various interesting Medieval architectural relics
to see. From La Tavellerie you can see the “Dongon” of Bazoges;
it and its museum and Medieval garden are worth visiting. Melusine’s
“tour” at Vouvant, reputedly built by her in one
night, is very romantic. The “abbaye” at Maillesais is an excellent
place to visit. It is of historical interest has a good restaurant and there
is boating on the Marais Poitevain.
La Rochelle, with its pavement cafes and restaurants overlooking the bustling old harbour is worth a days visit (about 1 hours drive), as is the Venise Vert with its quiet waterways and lanes to be explored by hired boat or bicycle.
There are wide sandy beaches at Les Conches and Longeville (also about an hours drive). Our favourite beach is the plage du Veillon just south of Sable d’ Olonne, where you can have a good lunch at the restaurant on the wide sheltered beach.
The Ile de Re is well worth a visit. Lovely beaches, restaurants (Chez Bernard in Ars recommended) and special island atmosphere. The Loire with its Chateaux is about an hour and a half’s drive away and children love the events staged at Puy de Fuy.
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