Palace / Castle Melle Deux-Sèvres vacation rental bed and breakfast

Beautiful Watermill Accommodation with Heated Pool

Data of object

Type of object:	Palace / Castle
Living area:	150 m²
Number of rooms:	7
Number of of sleeping accomodations (beds):	3
Number of bathsrooms:	2
Listing #:	5129

The Moulin de la Combe has been carefully renovated from the ruins of a chalk/flour mill (dating, in parts from the 11thC). Set in over 3 acres, surrounded by meandering streams and inhabited by wild ducks & many species of fish. Enjoy the charm of the past yet with all the modern facilities you would expect for your holiday. The accommodation comprises roughly half of the original mill (with its machine room), which dates to the 18th century. The helpful, but discreet French & English owners who occupy the rear of the property are at your disposition, providing information & advice, and sharing local knowledge to ensure your stay is as pleasant and relaxing as possible. The heatwave this Summer broke all records with average temperatures soaring over 35°C ! Rest assured that you'll find lots of shady Weeping Willow trees to savour an afternoon "sièste" with your feet cooling off in one of the many streams in the grounds. Beautifully converted Water Mill with heated "Plunge Pool" dating in parts to medieval times, offers comfortable out of the ordinary self catering accommodation for up to 6 people. Set in its own gardens and parkland surrounded by meandering streams, bar/restaurant just a short stroll up the valley. With the medieval town of Melle within minutes the situation is quite lovely. The very discreet French and English owners who live in one end of the Mill are on hand for help and advice. Easy access to La Rochelle, Golden beaches, Marais Poitevin ( Green Venice ) , Cognac, Futuroscope, Puy de Fou, Monkey Valley and much more. The Water Mill which has been renovated and furnished to a very high standard and consists of : The ' machine room ' which has a stone flagged floor, oak beams and the original ( 18th century ) illuminated mill workings, all recently restored. There are comfortable armchairs & settee, CD player & radio, books & games. A wide hardwood staircase leads to the first floor bedrooms. The ' Oak room ' with the old mill stones embedded in the floor has a comfortable double bed, TV with DVD player & en suite shower room, wc, hand basin and annex ' Millers room ' with a 3/4 'lit bateau and 1 single bed which can also be accessed by its own private balcony. A third double bedroom, has a TV video with en suite Jacuzzi bath, separate WC & host's a four poster bed and a single bed. All bedrooms are equipped with electric fans to keep you cool in the hot summer months. A fully fitted kitchen has been installed in the original mill race where you can even feed the fish, which come up the tunnel quite impressive ! Large work surfaces with double sink, microwave/grill, washing machine and large fridge/freezer. Covered eating area, and separate WC, washbasin.

Town and location of object

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At Le Moulin De La Combe you may just want to laze around the swimming pool, find a shaded area under the trees to read your book, wander up to the local bar for an aperitif and a game of pool, or have fun cooking a barbeque. However, for the more active holiday goer there is still plenty to do. The Mill is 3 miles from the Historic town of Melle. You can easily spend a day shopping (the market is on Friday morning) or seeing the sights. The town has three beautiful historical churches, plenty of bars in which to sit and watch the world go by or, for the ramblers, the old royal silver mines and a path of discovery are worth a visit. There is also a cinema and squash courts. The countryside surrounding Melle is also very pretty and you can enjoy a scenic drive to visit other villages, perhaps on their market day. The brocante shops are also worth visiting as they are full of little treasures and are dotted down almost every country lane - just look out for the signs. Alternatively, spend a day on the fabulous sandy beaches of the Charente-Maritime and visit the bustling harbour town of La Rochelle with its fine houses and quaint arcaded streets, all within one hour's drive. Niort is a 30 minute drive and is an excellent day out. You can play golf or look around the many shops, meeting up late afternoon to sit at one of the pavement bars for an aperitif and a reasonably priced meal. To the west of Niort you will find the Marais-Poitevin or "Green Venice". The protected park is a rich fenland labyrinth, crossed by hundreds of canals, now mainly used for pleasure trips in flat-bottomed boats (although some of the locals still use it to transport goats and cattle). Visit Cognac and spend a day touring the distilleries and wineries, sample the cheeses and the fresh crusty bread. Poitiers is steeped in history with its Romanesque churches, half-timbered houses and ancient marketplace dominated by the cathedral "Notre-Dame". Just 10 minutes drive from the city centre you arrive at what is, undoubtedly, the region's largest tourist attraction, Futurescope. This is Europe's premier image theme park. Attractions include giant IMAX cinema screens, 3D cinemas, virtual reality Internet Park and much more. There are also several very nice golf courses within one hour's drive of the farmhouse. However, you choose to spend your holiday, we guarantee you'll never be bored in this area.

Melle , Deux-Sèvres , Poitou-Charente , France

Poitou-Charentes lies in sunny mid-western France and comprises four administrative departments, each with its own lively and attractive regional capital city: Deux Sevres (capital Niort) Vienne (capital Poitiers) Charentes (capital Angouleme) Charentes-Maritime (capital La Rochelle) Each of the four departments possesses its own regional identity, largely as a result of its geographical location. The westernmost region includes both flat, grain-producing plains and coastal marshland - much of it a protected nature reserve. Inland to the north lie the celebrated network of tranquil waterways and lush meadow known as the Marais Poitevin, whilst further south the Cognac area is characterised by its wealth of productive vineyards supplying grapes for both the illustrious brandy and its aperitif close relative, Pineau de Charentes. Elsewhere, in northern Charente and Vienne, for example, you will pass through gently undulating fields of sunflowers, maize, rape and wheat. Throughout the region, the landscape also features coppiced woodlands of chestnut, oak, cherry, holly and acacia, lending colour throughout the seasons. Here and there, lone mature walnut trees stand like sentinels. The effect, whatever the season, is both beautiful and rich in its variety.

Arrival and distances

Distance to next airport: Poitiers - 50 km
Distance to next railway station: Niort - 30 km
Distance to next motorway: A10 - 20 km
Distance to next Shop: 4 km

Sport facilities nearby

Fishing, Biking, Golf, Mountainbiking, Horse riding, Swimming, Tennis,

Type of holidays

Relaxing holidays
Family holidays
Cultural and sightseeing holidays
Romantic holidays
Sport holidays

Bedroom

Total number of sleeping facilities: 3

2 Double room(s)
1 Trible room(s)

Bathrooms and WCs

Number of bathsrooms: 2

1 bathsrooms with shower
1 Bathrooms with shower and tub
3 seperate WC(s)

External facilities of object

Balkony
Garage
Garden
Barbecue
Children s playground
Pool
Car Parking
Tennis court
Terrace
Table tennis

Internal facilities of object

Sunbed
Whirlpool
Central heating

Machines and equipment

Bed linen provided
CD-player
Bicycles
TV
Towels provided
Audio tape player
Radio
Deck-chairs
Stereo
VCR
Washing machine

Kitchen facilities

4 ring stove
Single ring stove
Freezer
Dishwasher
Fridge
Microwave

Services

Babysitter
Cleaning service

Other

Long term rental possible
Pets negotiable
Seniors suitable
Children welcomed
Handicapped not suitable

Additional Information

Seating for 6. In Machine room with iluminated workings,T.V,Hi-Fi system. Entertainment: Terrestrial TV, Video, Radio, CD System, Board Games, Table Tennis, Tennis Court. On site facilities :- Closed children's garden with heated circular plunge pool (5m x 1.2m) a covered eating area, baby sitting , evening meals, boules, badminton pitch, table tennis, mountain bikes. Outside: Private Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Balcony, Garden Furniture. Landscaped Gardens with many water features.