This dog-friendly accommodation consists of 2 houses, 5 metres apart, in their own discreet location at the end of a country lane. They are rented as a single property (both houses are included in the price), in a secluded garden with a large heated pool, situated near the small hamlet of Lage, close to Vanzay, Lezay and Couhé, which provide a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants.
Over half of our bookings come from guests who have stayed with us previously. Many tell us that they return because the property is, quite simply, the best equipped of any they have stayed in, ever. We provide a range of bicycles, table tennis, beach games etc.; there are 2 bbqs in different areas. The large (9x5) alarmed pool has Roman steps at the shallow end, to facilitate safe entry by children and the elderly and it is heated by an ecologically friendly air-sourced heat pump. Summers in this region are typically very warm, but of course it can rain. For those days we provide indoor games, internet, tv, satellite (tuned to UK stations), dvds and - books!
Because the area is so unspoiled, there are many wild animals that you will enjoy seeing. You are almost certain to come across deer, hare, loir (edible dormice) and birds of prey, but you may also see beech marten, little owl and the occasional stone curlew!
In summary, we offer:
Heated swimming pool (heated from 1st June to 30th September).
Pool-house comprising shower, wc and kitchen area adjacent to pool
Vast sitting and dining area beside pool
Separate dining areas also in the open air.
Free Broadband internet access and free phone calls to fixed phone lines in UK, France and other countries.
Bed linen, hand and bath towels provided. (Beach towels also available upon request).
Bicycles
2 bbqs
Some recent comments from the Les Canards guestbook:
"Our 3rd year running here & it was just as lovely as the last 2 visits...."
"Thank you Beryl & Clive for your friendly welcome and help. Everything provided for an enjoyable and peaceful holiday"
"How lucky are we... 2 glorious weeks here!! Everyone well catered for... thank you Clive & Beryl xxx"
"We have had a fantastic stay - with amazing weather to top it off. Felt like home from home!"
"The pictures don't do it justice! We don't have a bad word to say about Les Canards..."
"What a wonderful spot, very relaxing break - wonderful to have the pool. Thank you Clive & Beryl for your wonderful welcome and hospitality"
"4 whole weeks at Les Canards - wonderful as ever...."
Kitchen and dining
One very well equipped kitchen, plus additional kitchen with gas-fired cooker in annexe, plus a further kitchenette in the "pool house" for outdoor eating
Living rooms
Large lounge with 4 sofas, satellite tv, dvd. Additional large dining room seating capacity at table for 10 people plus baby seat. supplementary lounge/dining area with capacity for 4 people at dining table in annexe.
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms: Large main bedroom with large double bed, additional single bed. Second bedroom with twin beds, mezzanine area with double bed. Large twin bedroom in annexe.
Bathrooms
Shower/ bathroom on first floor of main house. Separate wc.
Large shower room / wc on ground floor.
Shower room in annexe with separate wc. Further wc en suite in annexe
Shower / wc in pool house beside pool.
Heating
Large wood burner in main dining room, further wood burner in annexe.
Open log fire in main lounge.
Entertainment
Satellite tv, dvd broadband internet, various music players, free telephone calls to fixed lines
Garden and outside
Large area of secluded grass, with shady area for outdoor eating, metal country table and chairs for 9 people. "Hangar" covered outdoor area with BBQ, bench seats and table sufficient for 10 people.
Heated pool in separate fenced area
Covered pergola with hard wood table, outdoor chairs for 9 people. Bbq.
Pool side furniture, with 4 reclining beds
Separate "pool house", with kitchen, shower and wc
Games room with table tennis.
Selection of bicycles offered at no charge at renter's own risk.
Parking and garages
Ample parking space for 4 cars
Visitor suitability
Ideally suited to extended families, e.g grandparents who want to share a holiday but retain a degree of independence
Not suitable for disabled
Information about any additional facilities
Free telephone calls to fixed line numbers in UK, France, and many other European and other countries price reduction for this week
