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A superb 9 bedroom property built specifically for YOU, the large
party holidaymaker in mind. Tailor-made for those who require
lots of space, lots of facilities and a high standard. Every year
this extremely popular house books early for all the key weeks and
many miss out. Don't be one of them - secure your holiday now! |
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| Christian, the owner and a builder by profession has managed to convey all the rustic charm of a country cottage while creating the kind of big living spaces required by larger parties. | |
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have been asking for more living space, more unlinked bedrooms, more
bathrooms, more WC’s, better equipped kitchens, dedicated play areas
for the kids and above all your own, unshared, private swimming pool –
heated, of course. We have listened and now you have it – and
a whole lot more!
In absolute calm, amidst the green rolling hills of the Vallee de la Course, La Bouquetterie is situated in a rural hamlet of rustic farms and cottages yet is only a 10 minute drive from the gastronomic town of Montreuil sur Mer and 25 minutes from chic Le Touquet (Paris by the sea) and the costal beaches. Local shop and boulangerie in the next village. |
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Nearby Montreuil sur Mer is a medieval town well
known for its good restaurants, specialist boutiques and colourful
weekly market. Set high on a hill and surrounded by ancient ramparts its cobbled streets, citadel and gas lamps
make it a ‘must see’ for anyone visiting the area. Victor Hugo loved it so much he holed up
there
for the duration while
writing Les Miserables. His masterpiece is now performed against the
town's battlements on summer evenings. It’s a treat – don’t miss it! Ringed below the town are several large supermarkets, numerous specialist shops and a huge LeClerc hypermarket all perfect for the big weekly shop. For essentials and replenishing there is a small general store with a very good boulangerie just a few minutes drive away in the next village. On Friday evening during July & August a farmer’s market sets up in the little square selling everything from flowers to foie gras. |
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| The ground floor of the main wing of the L-shaped property offers a huge 40 ft span of open plan living space. At the front of the house, is a spacious eat-in kitchen bordered by a breakfast bar and beautifully equipped with the latest appliances - once again carefully designed with large parties in mind. | |
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There is an extra wide wall oven, a ceramic hob and a built-in eye level, microwave. On the opposite wall behind another set of floor to ceiling beech wood units is a tall fridge/freezer. There is also a built in dishwasher and washing machine along with a complete range of small electrical appliances. A 2nd fridge/freezer is provided in the utility room of the pool pavilion. |
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A breakfast bar separates the kitchen from the dining room which is a nice touch for the cooks who can still stay with the party. |
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The impressively long dining room with its overhead beams and tiled floor has been furnished in traditional country style. There are massive hand crafted wooden sideboards and a specially commissioned table which will seat 24 comfortably on matching ladder backed chairs. At the far end of the room is a floor to ceiling inglenook around which several armchairs and sofas have been placed. A door at the side of the fireplace leads to yet another reception room which has been ear-marked for reading, board games, TV/music or as a play space for the children - some of the rattan furniture is child size! English TV, Video, DVD and CD players are provided. |
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Bedrooms: 9 in total including annex These bedrooms are divided by a very spacious combination bath and shower room with integral WC. There are 2 more WC’s in the passage way. The his & her bathroom has been positioned to offer easy access for both bedrooms or can be closed off from the corridor to provide en suite only to the 4 poster room, as required.
While undeniably generous in scale the house still retains a ‘cottagey’ feel with its terracotta tiled floors and exposed oak beams and furnishings. |
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The interior has been
intentionally kept light and airy –
the neutral colour scheme providing a showcase for Claudette’s
self-crafted collection of needlepoint floribunda – hence the house
name, La Bouquetterie.
This theme has been reflected throughout
the house, but no more so than in the carefully chosen furnishings of
all the bedrooms, each dedicated to a favourite flower.
Even here small touches, such as choosing to provide English size
pillows and duvets, indicate the owners' thoughtfulness and
willingness to accomodate their English guests. A grand
double staircase leads from here to the first floor where there are: 6 More Bedrooms in main house: 1 double, 2 twin and 2 triples, 1 quad along with 2 more combined bath and stall shower rooms + 3 more WC's.
All bedrooms are very spacious, beautifully furnished and have either free standing 'armoires 'or built in wardrobes. Located just off the double staircase leading to the first floor is a large dual purpose sitting room/cum 8th bedroom (use as needed) which is furnished with 4 wrought iron settee/single beds bringing the total number sleeping in the main house to 20 with 4 more in the annex. 2012
possibility of Main House only
option at reduced rate
GARDEN Enclosed on 3 sides by the L-shaped house and the independent pool/games pavilion is a very large graveled courtyard with paved terrace where you can BBQ and eat out during the summer months. The courtyard is furnished with 3 sets of outdoor dining tables and chairs each covered by a large shady parasols. The Games/pool Pavilion is equipped with table tennis and a stereo and is furnished with play tables and chairs for the kids. In a utility room on the ground floor of the pavilion you will find another fridge (handy for cold drinks while at the pool) another shower and WC. HEATED SWIMMING
POOL: available mid May - end Sept ONLY |
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Central
Heating is available
in winter at supplement. Fuel fired under floor heating on the ground
floor, electric
radiators in all upstairs bedrooms along with tight fitting double
glazing insure this well insulated Water/Electricity: Hot water is included on the ground floor. Electricity is at cost - you pay only for what you use. Linen/towels: are available for hire or you have the option of taking your own. Duvets & pillows provided End of Stay Cleaning:
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current policy is that the
property must be left clean as found OR you have the option of
arranging a cleaner to do it for you. An average clean takes about
4 hours at her charge of 10Eph. To sum it up: Spacious and stylish large
party house decorated in a light and airy
fashion, La Bouquetterie still retains all the rustic feel of a cozy country cottage.
Nine generous bedrooms. Well equipped bathrooms. Lots of
WC's.
Quite simply it is everything you have been asking for - Available
all year.
Tariff: 2012
rates £1550
- £2600pw
Discounted
weeks exclude
Summer, School & Bank holiday weeks. Can make do with less space? - see Bouquetterie Too or Vieux Pommier. |
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Website Content & Photos provided
by Marie Tarring
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