La Roche Gite

This 2 bedroom Gite is named after the natural rock face in the entrance hall and shower room. The finishes are of high quality and the décor is good. Sleeping accommodation for 4 people plus cot.
Entrance hall leading to the 2 bedrooms - one double bed (190x140) facing the front and one with two single beds at the back. The hall has the unusual and distinctive feature of the granite bed of the hill that is part of the outer wall. Shower room with wash hand basin, heated towel rail and washing machine. Separate toilet with sink.
Upstairs is a spacious open plan, well equipped kitchen with views over the fields to the rear of the Gite and with the sitting room/dining room to the front, with lovely views over the woods and surrounding countryside. La Roche is well equipped with gas cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher, TV (freesat), CD player and DVD player with a selection of DVDs, books and games. Stair gate at the top of the stairs.
Free Wi-Fi is available.
From the living room, patio doors lead you to your own private BBQ area, with stairs leading up to your dining terrace - great for relaxing in the evening sun with a bottle of wine and some good French food. There is also a picnic table under the trees. These can also be accessed via your own private entrance on the side of the Gite.
The large shared swimming pool (9mx4.6m and 1.2m deep) is located in a lovely sheltered sun zone and is surrounded by a sun terrace with plenty of sun loungers, chairs and parasols - perfect for relaxing and sunbathing after a refreshing swim.
The pool is fully fenced, has a security fence and is open from May to the end of September. A paddling pool is also available.
At the top of the campsite is our large, well-equipped playing field with football, badminton and table tennis. We also have a petanque court, a croquet field and a beautiful wildflower maze full of butterflies.
There is so much to see and do in our beautiful region of France.
We are a stone's throw from two of the best theme parks in France, Futuroscope in Poitiers, with a host of interactive games, rides and attractions, and Puy du Fou with a 'Hollywood style' outdoor gladiator and viking shows, falconry exhibitions and a spectacular 'sound & light' show in the evening.
The Marais Poitevin is a fascinating area of meadows, wetlands and canals and rivers where you can rent a boat and spend the day strolling through the waterways. There are beautiful beaches at the seaside resorts of Les Sables-d'Olonne and La Tranche (1 hour away).
The picturesque, lively port of La Rochelle is a great day out (1.5 hours). Visit the ancient towers that protect the old harbor entrance or enjoy people-watching from the many harborside restaurants and bars. Stroll through the Old Quarter and shopping arcades or go to the Aquarium.
There are great and many opportunities for cycling - we have a number of routes on our country lanes and flat routes across the Marais Poitevin and Ile de Ré.
Locally, there are several 'plans d'eau' with a large lake for swimming, usually with an artificial beach and slide and lots of activities such as pedal boats, water sports, miniature golf - something for the whole family. For anglers, the fantastic Pescalis, Europe's premier fishing complex, is just a 10-minute drive away.
Just a 10 minute drive away is the Parc Aventure, treetop fun for all ages and very popular with our visitors, and an excellent go-kart track.
There are lots of walks in the area - some can be done from Les Glycines Gites, with explanatory maps. Just north of l'Absie is the Rocher Branlant - the 'rocking rock' - a huge balanced boulder that moves very slightly when you push it!
The pretty medieval town of Parthenay, 30 minutes away, has many half-timbered houses, museums and historic churches. A walk through its streets is a must. Niort, 40 minutes away, has one of the oldest complete Donjons in France, a lively market, good restaurants and many independent, individual shops. Poitiers also has a medieval center and a large number of architecturally interesting and important churches.
Vouvant, in the forest of Mervant, is one of the most beautiful villages in France. The Melusine Tower offers a panoramic view of the village and - there is also a fascinating story attached to it - look out for the fairy Melusine with her snake tail.
The Abbey of L'Absie is associated with Eleanor of Aquitaine, the wife of Henry II, and there is a nice park nearby with a playground and ducks. In Secondigny there is a beautiful lake with fishing, restaurant and activities, and a beautifully restored church of some interest. On a larger scale - the castle in Coulonges sur l'Autize, the castle and medieval garden of la Guyonniere and, to the north, the Renaissance castle of Oiron and the magnificent castle of Saumur.