"Gîte
Almara" is situated in a nature reserve set in the heart of
the peaceful and unspoilt area in the Marais Poitevin nr Fontenay
le Comte.
The Gîte
is in the village of Le
Poire Sur Velluire and within easy reach of local shops,
boulangerie, chemist, hairdressers
and local restaurants.
An excellent base to explore the Vendee and within driving distance
of the many beautiful beaches and forests along the Vendee coastline
or to simply relax in the tranquillity of the area.
A forty minute drive will take you
to the cosmopolitan town of La
Rochelle. One hour drive to Puy
Du Fou and Futourscope.
It
is a perfect location for a peaceful and relaxing holiday to enjoy
cycling, walking along the shady tree lined roads or with the canals
nearby for fishing. (eels, roach, tench, pike and other species)
Birdwatch in the reserve and be amazed at the number of different
species in the area, from night herons, egrets, storks, hoopoe,
woodpeckers and worblers and many more.
Explore the canals of the "Venise Verte" by boat in the
town of Coulon
.The town of Marans is only a 20 minute drive from the Gite and
is a great area to relax at one of the café bars and enjoy
a glass of wine next to the Vendee river. Mervent Forest and the
historic town of Vouvont is a short drive away. There are many wine
Cave's in the region where you can go and sample the local produce.
Fontenay
Le Comte is the nearest town and hosts a variety of good restaurants
and a number of supermarkets with a fabulous range of food and fine
wines. The Saturday morning open
market is not to be missed.
The accommodation is equipped to a high standard
and offers the comfort of a spacious open plan lounge/dining room
with original beams, fully equipped kitchen with integrated dishwasher,
fridge, freezer, washing machine and microwave. Downstairs bathroom
with shower and bath. Stairs leading to double/twin bedroom with
en-suite toilet.
TV/ Sky Satellite free sat channels. A selection
of books & games
Bycles and safety helmets available to use. Beach
towels and beach furniture provided along with a cooler box for
picnics.
Outside there is a private garden area and a large
sun terrace with BBQ, sun loungers and garden furniture.
A totally relaxing holiday and an
opportunity to enjoy the sensational sunsets
in the Marais.
Linen and towels provided.
Welcome pack and local wine on arrival.

e-mail:
info@chezalmara.com
e-mail:gîtealmara@orange.fr