Accommodation

La Bergerie --- The place to stay in France

La Bergerie is a fabulous large property with a self-contained five bedroomed house, that sleeps 11, and a self catering chalet that sleeps up to 4 people . It has fields to the front and a 5 acre garden to the rear, but is only one mile to the town centre of Chàtellerault (pop 39000). with its many restaurants, cafés, markets and shops, and only three minutes to the nearest supermarket.

The standard of accommodation is high, with quality beds, and three ensuite bedrooms. The property is fully enclosed by a five acre child friendly garden, with secure car parking. A wonderful 12m heated pool, a health suite with sauna, gym equipment, changing rooms and showers. Equipment is available and free of charge for badminton, volleyball, ping pong, basketball, baseball and boules. Garden furniture and a barbeque is available for you to relax and eat outside or enjoy a glass of wine.

La Bergerie is situated 5 minutes from the A10 motorway half way between Paris and Bordeaux, making it the ideal location to discover the Loire Valley and the Vienne by car, or visit Paris for the day by the train (TGV) in only 90 minutes. There is a beautiful beach at the local resort of St Cyr, with sailing, canoeing and wind surfing available, overlooked by an excellent golf course. A day trip to the Atlantic coast is easy too as its only 90 minutes away.

This is La Bergerie House as seen from the fields. (left)

This is the back of La Bergerie House,

which overlooks the 5 acre garden.

The entrance is by 5 stairs into the

spacious hallway with a wide staircase

to one side and the entrance to the

kitchen and lounge. There is also a handy

little downstairs toilet.

The sunny lounge opens onto the dinning room.

It has a large television with a dvd and video player. There is a large collection of DVD's and videos available free of charge provided you put them back in their boxes!

The doors lead into the conservatory which overlooks the garden and is a peaceful spot for a quiet coffee and a book.

The dining room (below) is large with optional seating arrangements to suit your needs. There is a large bookcase with lots of tourist brochures of things to do in the area, maps and games. The bookcase in the hall has books, videos and DVDs.

This modern kitchen overlooks the garden. It is fully equipped with a dishwasher, sink with mixer tap, electric 4 ring touch control hob, extractor hood, electric multi-function oven with timer, microwave, large fridge with freezer compartment, breakfast bar and a washing machine.

VIEW FROM THE TWO 1ST FLOOR BEDROOMS

Up the oak staircase on the first floor are 3 bedrooms.
This lovely double bedroom has glazed doors leading to a small balcony with panaramic views over open countryside,
and a second windowoverlooking the chestnut tree. It has an en-suite bathroom. There is a wardrobe and bedside chest of drawers. Internet connection and a ceiling fan.

4 POSTER BEDROOM

This room has a double 4 poster bed with double glazed doors leading to a small balcony. It has an en-suite bathroom. A four poster seat and table with internet connection, a wardrobe, bedside and a large ceiling fan.

The single ensuite bedroom (right) overlooks the garden and the swimming pool, and has a comfortable single pine bed, a dresser unit, seat and open wardrobe. Internet connection.

ONE OF TWO 2ND FLOOR BEDROOMS

On the second floor there are two bedrooms which share a large shower room with wash hand baison and a seperate toilet with wash hand baison. There is a triple bedroom, with a double bed and a full size single bed; and the second bedroom is a large twin room. Both bedrooms overlook the fields. On the landing there is a desk with internet connection.