| Your contact: | Clive and Pauline McGrane |
| Telephone: | +33 (0)5 16 12 00 16 |
| Email: | Contact Logis de Lussais |
There are four cottages: L'Écurie, which sleeps four, La Remise, also for four, La Conciergerie, which accommodates six, and La Mouette, for up to eight guests. The owners, who live in the manor house, are available throughout your holiday to help in any way required.
Within walking distance are a local restaurant, a trout farm to buy fresh and smoked fish, a fairytale château with a park and lake, and a boulangerie to buy fresh bread and pastries.
The four cottages have all been renovated to a high standard retaining many original features, and are all comfortably furnished and well equipped. They all have their own front and rear private courtyard gardens, each with a patio table and chairs, a parasol and a barbecue.
The 10 x 5m heated swimming pool shared by the four cottages features Roman steps leading down to a shallow end of 1.1 metre and a deep end of 2 metres. There is a further 8x4m heated pool which is available for private rental by special arrangement which includes a small poolside bar and washroom.
The gardens lead onto a country lane surrounded by woodlands and an abundance of wildlife, which is ideal for walking, cycling and taking a picnic by the River Boutonne. Among the activities available locally are fishing, tennis and horse riding.
Wifi internet access is available on site free of charge and a baby sitting service can be arranged. A welcome pack and some basic provisions are provided. Each gîte is stocked with information about local amenities and attractions. The owners are available to help planning visits to restaurants and family days out.
| Special features: | Pool on the property Bilingual assistance available on site |
| Swimming pool: | 10 x 5m shared heated pool and 8 x 4m heated pool |
Region
Poitou-Charentes
Village
Lussais
Setting
Boutonne valley
Nearest large town
Chef-BoutonneOther towns nearby
St. Jean d'AngélyNiortAngoulêmeCognacPoitiersDépartement
Deux-Sèvres (79)
Airport
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With a short stroll along a country lane beside the river Boutonne, one comes to a friendly family run restaurant with a bar and a poolside terrace, as well as a trout farm to buy fresh and smoked fish for the barbeque. Also within walking distance is the Delice de Javarzay, where you can buy a variety of fresh bread and speciality cakes and pastries of the region. The forests of Aulnay and Boutonne are nearby, where birds of prey and an abundance of other wildlife can be seen.
In nearby Aulnay there is an 11th century medieval church, at Dampierre-sur-Boutonne is an elegant moated château, and a 12th century abbey is at Celles-sur-Belle. The nearby historic towns of Melle and Ruffec offer a wider range of facilities for shopping and several bars and restaurants. Riverside locations offer leisure activities with canoeing, rafting and kayaking.
Many festivals, to satisfy all tastes, take place throughout the region from the Summer Solstice live music events in June, to the Blues festival at Cognac and Festival of Games in Parthenay in July, and a festival of music and dance from all over the world at Confolens in August. In September La Rochelle hosts an International Boat show, and Angoulême hosts the Circuits des Ramparts, a street race of vintage and classic cars.
Niort is the gateway to the Marais Poitevin, a marshland area of great beauty, where traditional villages are linked by a labyrinth of waterways that wind through wetland forests, which you can explore by punt or canoe. There are also great paths for hiking, cycling and walking.
For the gourmets there are a lots of restaurants throughout the region to choose from. Sample the local wine and produce that the region is famous for: Pineau Cognac, a very popular chilled apéritif, the deliciously sweet Charentaise melon, oysters and mussels from the Marennes Oleron, the largest oyster production farm in France, fois gras, escargots and a variety of goats' cheese.
The gates of the house
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The manor house
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The fountain
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The communal gardens
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La Concièrgerie: the private garden
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The courtyard of La Remise
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The courtyard of l'Écurie
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The kitchen in La Conciergerie
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La Mouette: the kitchen and mezzanine
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La Mouette: the mezzanine sitting room
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La Mouette: the upstairs bathroom
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La Mouette: the private side garden
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River Boutonne
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The street market in Chef Boutonne
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The Roman amphitheatre at Saintes
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Saint-Jean-d'Angely
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Lovely gîte, very peaceful, wonderful hosts.
Allan & Sharon J. - Jersey, Channel Isles
Superb. Fantastic. Excellent hosts. What more can we say?
David & Emma S. - Berkshire, UK
Thanks for a lovely holiday. Your friendly manner and extensive hospitality made our holiday in Chef-Boutonne memorable.
David & Kathy F. - Mid Glamorgan, Wales
A very enjoyable holiday. Your hospitality was superb. The area is ideal for cycling, and we recommend the forest of Aulnay. We will make a return visit soon.
John & Penny H. - Essex, UK
Although we were only here for a week, we really felt very relaxed. The days around the pool have been wonderful, and just feeling that we havent got to do anything.
Sue & Jack Y. - Birmingham, UK
We have been very comfortable in La Mouette and had an extremely relaxing holiday in this beautiful area. We have experienced local foods, local wine and glorious sunshine lazing around the pool.
Karen and Jim H. - Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England
Awesome, fabulous, beautiful and marvellous.
Joanne B. - Middlesex, UK
A beautiful gîte. Lovely and clean, airy and spacious. Perfect base in the heart of rural France. The weather was perfect from start to finish.
Graeme & Bernadette H. - Heathfield, East Sussex, England
We all had a brilliant time. A great base to tour the surrounding towns and the countryside is wonderful. The accomodation is comfortable and very well equipped. We hope to visit again soon.
B.D. - Cheltenham, Gloustershire, England
We had a lovely time in wonderful weather at the Logis de Lussais. The pool,lawn games and play barn were great for all of us, and we really enjoyed the walk into Chef Boutonne with plenty of choice of shops and restaurants.
Anne M. - Oldham, Hampshire, England
A great holiday in this beautiful complex. We are all going home with great memories and good sun tans.
Claire S. - Essex, England
Logis de Lussais - pseudonym for idyllic place in beautiful peaceful surroundings. Thank you very much for a very enjoyable stay.
Patricia A. - Yorkshire, England
Another brilliant holiday. The gite was up to the usual superb standard. The facilities in the gite and the pool were much appreciated.
David J. - Warickshire, England
Our holiday was a combination of relaxation and activity that is matched only by the location which offers so much within a short drive, and the ideal French dream of croissants, bread and a chateau within walking distance.
David C. - Portland, Dorset, England
Our accomodation far exceeded our expectations. The grounds and facilities were excellent, with something for everyone. We would thoroughly recommend the gites to anyone for a future holiday.
Simon E. - Dorset, England
We had a wonderful holiday. The gite was furnished and decorated to a high standard and the local area has plenty to offer for the whole family. As added bonus for us, the weather was fantastic for the entire time we were on holiday. It was a truly enjoyable family holiday and we have all come home with some lovely memories. Hopefully one day we will go back.
John and Kathryn L. - Gravesend, kent, England
Thank you for everything. The Logis is a fantastic place to come on holiday. We would love to return.
Sarah H. - Surrey, England
We enjoyed our family holiday in the enchanting setting at Logis de Lussais. You provided something for every age group and we made good use of all the facilities. You have developed a fine resource for holiday makers in a rather special part of France.
Catherine R. - Musselburgh, Scotland