Self catering 6 bedroom farmhouse in tranquil surroundings

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Private grassed courtyard with 2 patios, both complete with benches & tables, plus large secluded garden with fruit trees & flower beds. The rear garden backs onto the River Course which flows by and tumbles past the old mill house next door then on under the bridge. Disabled access to the ground floor which has 3 bedrooms, (1 en-suite), bathroom, toilet & shower with reasonably wide doors and virtually even flooring throughout.

Full of character & country charm, around the corner there is an equestrian centre, an Auberge and a bar/restaurant are both within easy walking distance yet we are only minutes from Montreuil sur Mer, Le Touquet & Hardelot beach & golf courses.

For the shop-a-holic, Le Touquet with its shops & boutiques is approx 15 minutes drive. At Boulogne St Martin off the A16, is Auchin hyper-market. Carry on along the A16 another 15 minutes or so and you come to Cite Europe and The Designer Centre.

However, for sheer relaxation, a BBQ & bottle of wine or two in the garden and laying out on one of the benches might just do the trick!

Ours is one of the prime areas in the Pas de Calais set in the "Area des Sept Vallees"; rural in nature with the river winding directly past, it is right on the door-step of some of the best towns in Northern France.

The lounge is large and has views over both the back garden and grassed courtyard. Inside there is a wood burning stove, (great for those cold winter evenings!!), a dining table seating up to 12 people, 3 settees, a TV and DVD and an MP3 compatible CD/stereo. There is an arch leading into the kitchen/diner

The kitchen/diner comfortably seats 6 people at the table. It is equipped with a range of pots, pans and cutlery plus electric cooker, hob, microwave, dish washer and fridge freezer. We also have a laundry room with washing machine & separate tumble dryer at the rear of the house.

Used as a holiday house, there are 6 bedrooms. 3 with double beds, 1 with a bunk bed,(sleeps 2), 1 with 2 single beds and 1 with 3 single beds. There are 2 bathrooms with toilets, a shower room & a downstairs toilet.

Outside, the house has a cobblestone surround with a large garden to the rear running down to the river and a secluded grassed courtyard area within the two wings of the building. There is ample parking for 4 normal sized cars.

The rear garden has an unobtrusive light fence in open green wire mesh running along the river bank to prevent toddlers wandering too close. It is mainly laid to lawn with a few scattered trees and a small garden house in the bottom corner. Just outside the house overlooking the back garden down to the river is a patio area with a table and chairs.

In the courtyard area we have two more patios with tables, chairs and benches. There are BBQs available, although you will need to get charcoal for them.

There is Disabled access to the ground floor which has 3 bedrooms, (1 en-suite), bathroom, toilet & shower, all with reasonably wide doors and has virtually even flooring throughout. The front door step is about 6 inches high.

One of the great things to do in France is to eat out and in our region you are spoiled for choice. You may want to splash out on a Michelin starred restaurant such as the Auberge de le Grenouilliere in La Madelaine-sous-Montreuil, Le Chateau or Le Jeraboam, (in the Hermitage Hotel), in Montreuil sur Mer or slightly further afield in Le Touquet, The Westminster or the Swiss House.

Alternatively you might prefer something more traditionally French such as L'Auberge de Cormont in Cormont, (10 mins away on the other side of the N1), which is set on a working farm, or Le Moulin in Bournonville, just outside of Devres:- very rustic and hefty portions!!

A few hundred yards from our front door is the Auberge d'Inxent, very friendly and welcomes children. They serve good food and have an exceptionally good wine list. A 15 minute walk along the road in the opposite direction is Beussent where you will find Ligniers. Here you can just pop in for a drink or sit down in their restaurant. On a sunny day it is lovely to sit in their garden with a drink & something to eat; try their ribs!!

Other than those mentioned here, there are many good places to eat and drink in the area ranging from small local cafes to elegant restaurants.

If the weather is fine, it is nice to eat at the house. As well as the kitchen there are BBQs in the garden. In Attin, next to Montreuil, there are supermarkets selling most things you may need. However, you could visit some of the markets, heaped with local produce, they are a pleasure to walk round.

Le Touquet is close by and is a bustling trendy town full of boutiques, bars and restaurants. There is a water park on the sea front for the children and fabulous beaches to wander along plus 2 casinos for anyone who might want to try their luck!.

The areas all around our holiday house & Montreuil sur Mer are perfect for either a gentle walk or a more vigorous hike over the hills or around the ramparts. Inxent is in the Vallee de la Course which in turn is part of the area Des Sept Vallees and the possibilities for the serious, (or not so serious!), walkers & explorers are almost endless.

Cyclists are also well catered for whether you want a gentle pedal along the valley road or a far more strenuous ride up & down the valley sides. You will very often see cycle rallies taking place right outside the front door. ... read more »hide »

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NOTE: Please let us know how many beds need to be made up and our French house keeping lady will have them ready for your arrival. If you need wifi connection the access key code will be forwarded. Both are inclusive in the price.

Electricity is charged at the equivalent of 15 pence per Kw. When you arrive the house keeper will read the meter with you and again when you leave. She will work out how much has been used and tell you the cost which is to be paid on departure in euros .

*Prices are the same regardless of party size.

The rental price covers bed linen, wifi & end of stay clean, it does not cover cleaning the wood burning stove or the BBQ. Please leave these clean & ready for the next visitors.

In low & mid seasons, long weekends or mid week breaks are sometimes possible depending on availability. Please make enquiries by email or phone.

In off peak periods we can accomodate shorter stays or change from Saturday only change-overs subject to availability. Please email or phone enquiries.

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