St Hilaire des Loges Cottage for rent
Les Conifères in St Hilaire des Loges Loire Valley France

Les Conifères is a recently renovated farmhouse, set in a peaceful farming hamlet, with 3 comfortable, en-suite Bed & Breakfast rooms, and a Self Catering Holiday Cottage equipped for 2 to 4 persons.

The Vendée is renowned for it's climate, being the second sunniest area of France after the Mediterranean coast.

Les Conifères is set in the tiny hamlet of Chantegros, which is conveniently located only 15 mins from the A83 motor way, 3k from the village of St Hilaire des Loges, 2k from the bustling small market town of Coulonges sur l'Autize, and close to the historical towns of Fontenay le Comte and Niort.

The beautiful Forest of Mervent-Vouvant is only 10 minutes away, and an easy 50 minute journey will take you to the Atlantic coast at La Rochelle. The tranquil waterways of the Venise Verte are close by, and the theme park of Futuroscope, near Poitiers is only an hour away. Please use the links on the left of the page to discover more information about our holiday cottage and this part of France.

The gite occupies a "petite maison" that was once an annexe to the main farmhouse.

It is the last dwelling on the edge of the hamlet, looking out towards an old barn or 'grange', over what would once have been the farm yard but is now mainly grassed over, with shrubs and a large, old cherry tree.

This front garden is shared with B&B guests, but the Gite also has a lovely, shady private garden of it's own, planted with trees and shrubs, behind the house This is very peaceful owing to the fact that the property is surrounded on three sides by fields, with just a small lane running behind the garden. Hence the most noise you will usually hear will be birdsong or the occasional passing tractor!
Our gite has undergone complete renovation since we came to France in October 2003, including new tiled floors throughout, new fitted kitchen and new shower room. The kitchen has washing machine, electric cooker, fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee maker etc, and is fully equipped for up to 4 people. It has a lounge / dining room (with dining seating for up to 6), and one bedroom with double bed, plus full size bunk beds, ( cot available if required).

Facilities include: Satelite TV; DVD player with a selection of movies; CD/casette player and a selection of CDs/tapes; books, games and toys. Outside there are garden chairs and bench seat, picnic table/benches.