Located in the sleepy rural department of Lot et Garonne, La Nique stands in an acre of its own land and on the brow of a hill, with spectacular views across valleys on two sides and woods on a third. The nearest house is about 400 yards away, with just 3 others along the track. 4 double beds plus 2 x 2 bunks. The house is particularly suitable for two families sharing. There is a fully equipped kitchen and 2 bathrooms (3 WC). Outside, there is a large private pool and an all weather tennis court, as well as BBQ, table tennis, bar football, croquet, boules etc. Plus 3 patios for al fresco dining. This is a truly magnificent holiday home. For more details, please contact us for our Website address.
Fabulously equipped rural farmhouse + private pool & private tennis court
Romestaing, France
- Farmhouse2421 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 10
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Half Baths: 1
- Min Stay: 7 nights
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 10. Suitable 2 families
Bedrooms
4 Bedrooms
Sleeps 10
Owner
Jean Harrison
Member Since 2004
- Speaks:
- english, french
- Calendar last updated:
- Dec 13, 2018
About Jean Harrison
Bahram is a retired civil servant and Jean a retired teacher. La Nique is our second home where we spend a good bit of the year but let it for part of the summer.
Jean Harrison purchased this Farmhouse in 1974
Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- Children Welcome
- Parking
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
- Bathroomtoilet, combination tub/shower, shower
- Bathroomtoilet
- Bathroomtoilet, shower
Location Type
- Rural
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Linens ProvidedSheet service available at £15 GBP per single set, £30 GBP per double. Otherwise you need to bring sheets & duvet covers
- Washing Machine
- Fireplace
- Parking
- Internet
- Towels ProvidedPool towels provided, and additionally bath and hand towels available as part of sheet service
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Stove
- Iron & Board
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator2 fridges, one under units in kitchen and one large fridge in store room.
- Freezer
- StoveNeff 5 burner gas hob
- OvenLarge (90 cm) Britannia electric oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Toaster
- Dishes & UtensilsFull range of utensils, sufficient for 10 or more
- KitchenModern fully equipped kitchen with Alno units, Britannia large electric oven and 5 ring Neff gas hobs.
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- DiningIn the summer we eat most meals outside and there are dining tables on 3 patios and a large table that seats 12+ by the pool, with parasols etc.
- comfy seating for 10 people
Entertainment
- BooksMuch of our library of books has been deposited in France, and in addition this is being expanded by books that guests leave behind.
- Foosball
- Game Room
- GamesPing pong, bar football, croquet, boules and board games
- Ping Pong Table
- ToysA trunk full of childrens toys acquired over the years.
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Tennis Court
- Child's Swing
- Outdoor GrillClassic Weber charcoal BBQ
- Porch / Veranda
- Deck / Patio
- TennisA private all weather tennis court built and maintained to a high standard
Suitability
- limited accessibility
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Heated Pool
- Private Pool11.5 metres by 5.5 metre pool, approx. 1.5 m in shallow end and 2.3 m in deep end. Heated by a heat exchanger. Protected by an electronic pool alarm.
Notes
- A croquet set, boules, table tennis sets, bar football balls range of games and children's toys are available. So are tennis rackets, though very serious players will need to bring their own, since those we have are okay for knocking about and informal games, but not much more. If you are lucky you will find tennis balls there, but you should reckon on bringing or buying your own. The house and environment are very child friendly -- no traffic and facilities for children of all ages -- over the years we have built up quite a collection of toys etc. And some children seem to spend all day on the swings, which can be a constant source of delight.
House Rules
Check-in: 5:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
13 Reviews
Exceptional5/5
1 - 6 of 13
Wonderful house and garden
5/5 Stayed Sep 2018
Rachel H.
We had a fantastic week at La Nique, we spent most of our time in the wonderful gardens or exploring the surrounding countryside. The owners clearly love nature and the outdoors, this property has everything from wildlife to clear skies for star-gazing. Inside it has everything required for a comfortable stay.
Submitted Sep 29, 2018
Fabulous villa and setting in the heart of this part of France. Very happy to recommend it.
5/5 Stayed Jul 2018
Richard C.
Everything about our stay was excellent. The house is well equipped and spacious, and cool during the summer nights. Situated in a rural setting it provided significant privacy to relax and enjoy rural France. Whilst we were not looking for a tennis court this became an added bonus for us and early morning games became essential. The pool is an excellent size and our girls spent many hours in it! The house is well placed for access to the local villages and Marmande further afield. The latter has big supermarkets and other useful stores. There is also excellent cycling to be had on the local roads. We found a good selection of circular routes and away from the traffic. The owner was very quick to respond to questions and requests. Many thanks.
Submitted Jul 23, 2018
wonderful house and garden, a French oasis
5/5 Stayed Aug 2017
Rebecca S.
It is a great house for 2 families to share. There is so much to do at La Nique (swimming, tennis, ping pong, table football, croquet ..), it is tempting not to do much else! We enjoyed the nearby lake, markets etc. The house is very well equipped. We loved it,.
Submitted Aug 30, 2017
Lovely, relaxing holiday at a beautiful villa
5/5 Stayed Jul 2017
Nigel G.Hawkhurst
My wife and I had a week's relaxing holiday with our 2 dogs here and were so pleased we booked this. The villa is beautiful with all the mod cons. Well equipped kitchen and plenty of bedrooms to choose from. The pool was just the right temperature with plenty of land surrounding it all and a tennis court! This was all set in the beautiful French countryside. You literally hear nothing!
The local village is a 5 min drive away where you can get supplies and of course your morning baguettes but for a larger shop Marmande has a large Carrefour that caters for everything and is only 15 min drive away.
Highly recommended and look forward to coming back again.
Submitted Jul 19, 2017
A perfect week
5/5 Stayed Jul 2017
Anthony W.
A spacious family property that ideally suited our group (grandparents, 2 sets of parents and a total of 3 small grandchildren not forgetting the dog). It was superbly equipped throughout (so much so, there was little space in the kitchen to store our own food!). It had loads of character, in fact it had a typical French farmhouse atmosphere. The pool was wonderful, ideal for the very hot weather we were lucky enough to experience, all set in extensive grounds ideal for children of all ages. We would not hesitate to recommend this property, and return again soon.
Submitted Jul 21, 2017
Charming house, great pool and tennis court, peaceful and pretty location.
5/5 Stayed May 2017
Cassandra H.
Well equipped and comfortable house, all very easy, just like home! Great to have the table tennis/ football as well as the excellent pool and tennis court. Would love to go again. Nice walks, 12th century chapel nearby, lovely wild flowers, pretty garden. A treat!
Submitted Jun 6, 2017
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Romestaing, France
16 Kms south of Marmande, and 80 kms south east of Bordeaux, the nearest village is Cocumont, which has shops, bank, cafe, garage and wine cooperative. la Nique is about 3 kms away from the village. In the peaceful countryside - farmland and woods - and very private. There are no houses to overlook you and days can pass without seeing a car or another person, if that is what you would like. Yet just 5 minutes drive from the village 15 minutes from Marmande, and 20 minutes from the motorway.
Availability
Please tell owner if sheet service is required at £15 GBP per single set and £30 GBP per double.