Self-Catering Holidays in Atlantic Aquitaine, South West France - Villas, Cottages & Apartments

Accommodation :

After 8 years of renovation, you should expect a high standard of accommodation. You will not be disappointed.

Full use has been made of the farmhouse's original features and these are not compromised by the addition of modern conveniences which the discerning guest will require. Also, the property is incredibly spacious with over 400m2 of living space.

The ground floor comprises salon with a striking double-height ceiling, exposed timber beams and imposing stone fireplaces. The lounge is 60m2 in size and its antiquity is complemented by the Turkish rugs and antique armoire. Facilities include satellite TV, vcr and cd stereo system.

A separate dining room has a magnificent heavy oak table seating up to 8 persons. Once the former barn, the original cow mangers are still present - completely restored, of course!

The kitchen is a playground for cooks - there is ample space and all manner of pots, pans and utensils. The wood-carved units, granite work surfaces and stainless steel appliances add to the feeling of luxury. Appliances include microwave, fridge-freezer, separate drinks fridge, 5-burner gas hob & oven, toaster, cofee maker, dishwasher, washing machine/dryer.

Also on the ground floor is a shower room, basin and wc. The American/Argentinian owners of la Grivette have a saying: "Love France, not the salle de bains". When it comes to bathrooms, the inspiration has come from outside of France, hence the clean and white suites with solid brass English fittings, huge shower heads and big bathtubs.

There is potential for five bedrooms including the two mezzanines :

• Bedroom 1: ground floor double bedroom with double-height ceiling. Antique armoires and Turkish kilims. Stone sink & outdoor shower on its private pergola

• Bedroom 2: Queen-size bed and en-suite bathroom (large bathtub with overhead shower plus basin & wc), beamed ceiling and wood floors. Antique armoire and dresser. Rooftop view over  the front garden and orchards.

• Bedroom 3: twin beds, wood floor, beamed ceiling and stone walls. Beds can be attached to make a double. Antique armoire and dresser. Views across fields to the village church. Private shower room (shower, basin & wc).

• Loft Bedroom: by closing heavy velvet curtains suspended from the beams, this room, once the hay-loft of   the farm, is a bedroom for up to 3 persons - it has a single bed and a double bed. There isalso an   armoire and there's a ceiling fan for hot summer nights. Views over the front garden.

• Mezzanine. This is a quaint twin bedded room at the top of the antique staircase and overlooking the salon.   Curtains are suspended from the beams to provide privacy for twin beds with a large Turkish kilim on  wood floors. It is adjacent to the twin bedroom/bathroom suite, and so ideal for parents with small children

Outside are grounds full of plum orchards, overlooking the Sainte Colombe valley. The fine views and peacefulness are a lasting memory of holidays at la Grivette. Guests are welcome to pick figs, pears and plums from the trees. There is a BBQ for outdoor cooking and an outdoor dining table for 10..

The swimming pool is fenced off and has self-closing gate with padlock. The dimensions are 8x4m with a maximum depth of 1.6m with Roman steps at the shallow end. The pool uses a salt filtration system.

There are bicycles available for guests' use. Local caretakers will occasionally drop by to tend to the lawn and pool, etc.

Underfloor heating makes winter lets possible whilst ensuring the house is cool throughout the summer. In fact, with log fires burning at either end of the salon, this is a perfect Christmas or Winter let.