Maison de l’olivier - Rural Comfort & Relaxation

The house is stone built with exposed oak beams in most rooms and two vaulted ceilings located on the upstairs landing / 'librarette' and in the master bedroom.

To compliment the warm colours of the natural oak beams, most of the rooms are decorated in a clean and fresh white finish; the large fully equipped kitchen / dining room has a theme of pastel colours with subtle lemon walls and storage cupboards finished in gentle green. At the heart of this room is a large and beautiful 2.80 meter solid elm dining table, complete with matching benches. In the kitchen, guests have easy access to a First Aid kit and a both a Fire Blanket and Fire Extinguisher in the event of an emergency.

Downstairs, the open plan living area provides ample space and yet still offers three distinct areas to entertain or relax in: a cosy corner TV area with two 2-seater sofas, a calm 'snug' area with a 2-seater sofa and two comfortable tub chairs, and an open area in front of the large wood burner (a smoke / carbon monoxide alarm is fitted here). Free Wi-Fi is available to our guests and the TV area is equipped with a Blu-Ray / DVD player, Freesat box (with access to UK TV channels and Netflix (Note: currently, there is no access to French terrestrial TV channels)) and a Media hub (with access to various apps). This level is complete with a downstairs washroom / WC, which also houses the washing machine available to our guests.

Upstairs, the first thing guests will see is the 'librarette' on the landing area, complete with a small but varied collection of books (fiction and non-fiction), local area guides, maps and various board games (DVDs and Blu-Ray discs are kept downstairs in the TV area). Take a look up and note the beautiful vaulted ceiling with its array of exposed oak beams. Guests will find a second First Aid kit and, as in the kitchen, both a Fire Blanket and Fire Extinguisher. The top of the stairs is fitted with a safety stair gate and a second smoke / carbon monoxide alarm is fitted on this level.

Off the landing / 'librarette' are three bedrooms and the main bathroom. The master bedroom has a lovely vaulted ceiling with exposed oak beams and contains a king size bed, two bedside cabinets, built-in quadruple wardrobe and a Juliet balcony with lovely views down to the lake, land and trees beyond.

The second twin bedroom also has exposed oak beams and contains two single beds (each with a bedside cabinet), an en-suite bathroom, large built-in wardrobe with storage cupboard, oak dressing table / stool, tallboy chest of drawers and a remote-controlled Velux window.

The third bedroom has exposed oak beams and contains a large and strong industrial style bunk bed, built-in wardrobe with two hanging rails, tallboy chest of drawers, small games / work desk and a remote-controlled Velux window.

The lake can be used for daytime activities (NOT fishing) but, for safety reasons and for respect to our neighbours, activities must not take place at night-time.

More information regarding the do's and don'ts for these activities are in our 'Policies & Rules' section.

Rules - House:
- No smoking inside the house.
- No pets are allowed.
- No access permitted to the attached barn.
- The house will be cleaned prior to the arrival of our guests. Please leave the house tidy on departure.
- Please report any breakages or property damage immediately. Depending on the value of the damaged or missing items, there will be a charge out of the security deposit.

Rules - Garden & Land:
- Smoking strictly limited to outside areas and away from open doors and windows. Please use one of the ashtrays provided and ensure there are no fire risks by disposing of cigarettes / cigars / lighters / matches on any part of the property’s grounds.
- Please take care not to cut down / damage any plant life or vegetation.
- No loud music / noise (especially Sundays).
- No access permitted to neighbouring land / properties.

Rules - Lake:
The following rules (below) are, without apologies, very thorough and extremely important; as well as being part of the property, the lake is also part of the local ecosystem and is a clean and safe home for all types of living creatures. The rules are primarily concerned with ensuring our guests have a safe and enjoyable stay and that any wildlife is respected and looked after.

Please note:
1) Guests explore, use and visit the lake and the surrounding land at their own risk.
2) Water activities and fishing (fishing NOT available in 2024 due to restocking of lake) must not take place at the same time or at night-time.
3) Beyond what is required by us, as hosts, we do not take any responsibility for any personal injury caused while at the property, nor shall we be liable for any injury or fatality to persons wheresoever or howsoever caused, or for loss or damage to their property.

Rules - Activities in and around the lake (guests must read below only if intending to use the lake for activities ):
1) NO diving or jumping in to any part of the lake - at its deepest it is 6 feet but much shallower at its perimeter.
2) Guests are able to use the lake all year around, but must be aware of the danger of varying water temperature and the effects on the body. Lower water temperatures can rob the body of energy.
3) If you are heated by the sun, have a short rest before going into the lake water. When possible, take a shower before water activities. Enter the water slowly to help your body to acclimatise to colder water temperature.
4) Guests must be aware of and navigate the various sloping banks and the pathway carefully on entering and exiting the lake water.
5) Do not access the lake water via the bank of the dam - as well as being the steepest bank, it is lined with small to medium rocks that protect its structure and integrity from the pressure and weight of the water.
6) Evaluate your own performance critically and know your limits. Parents, please monitor and supervise your child / children carefully (and at all times) if you allow them to paddle and / or undertake other activities. It is parents / guardians responsibility to assess the situation and potential risks for their child / children.
7) Do not enter the water directly after eating and try not to ingest water whilst swimming. Also, do not drink alcohol if you wish to use the lake.
8) Cover all cuts and abrasions, however minor, with sticking plasters. Do not enter the lake if you have deep cuts.
9) Leave the water and the area of the lake immediately during a thunderstorm and seek safe shelter in the house.

Rules - Fishing (guests must read below only if intending to fish):

FISHING NOT AVAILABLE IN 2024 DUE TO RESTOCKING OF LAKE.