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
Beautiful place - a perfect tonic to our normal life in London. We loved the space, the cleanliness and the pool. The hedgehog visits at night were an added treat.
Our stay at Les Canards was a very pleasant experience. There was plenty of space and beds with new linen as well as plenty of towels and kitchen utensils. The outdoor area was beautiful and very private and the pool a big hit. Furthermore, there were well-functioning bikes and table-tennis equipment. The only downside was that the wifi connection wasn't really working - or only partially, but that was a minor thing. All in all, we have enjoyed our stay very much and can only recommend this beautiful country house.
Great property with good sized pool and annexe. Great communication with owner. Very rural and most activities required a car journey but easy to spend time around the house due to pool, bikes etc.
The property had everything you could need. Super thoughtful hosts and a perfect location. The property was excellent for everyone, including the dog.
If you are looking for a peaceful location in rural France with lots of interesting places to visit, I would thoroughly recommend this.
We were very sad to leave.
Wir haben zwei Wochen mit zwei Kindern, unserem Hund und den GroĂeltern hier verbracht. Die gesamte Anlage ist sehr schön, groĂ und auch sehr gepflegt. Unser Hund konnte auf dem eingezĂ€unten GrundstĂŒck frei laufen. Der Pool war groĂ und ideal fĂŒr warme Sommertage. Die HĂ€user sind sehr gut ausgestattet und alles war sehr sauber bei unserer Ankunft. Die Vermieter waren stets freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit.
The unseasonably poor weather did not detract from a very enjoyable and relaxed week with our extended family. Clive was at pains to make our stay as comfortable as possible.
... Clive & Beryl's estate is the place to go. Ample space for large families in two separate houses, beautiful pool with large sitting area and poolside kitchen. The houses are very spacious, and very well equipped and furnished.Clive was a great host, very reliable and quick in his response whilst being in Britain. Thanks for everything!
Really lovely place (well, two places) with a great, good sized pool. The location is great for cycling. We had a fantastic family holiday, eating late every evening outside by the pool. Relaxing holiday, fabulous!! đ