about - La maison des amis

accommodation

Fully furnished and well-equipped, the cottage sleeps 2 – 4 people.

Downstairs

living area and fireside within the holiday cottage

the living area - click on the picture to view a larger version

Downstairs there is a large combined living room/dining room/kitchen area.
The entire floor in this area is tiled with the original tiles which still retain their beautiful old teracotta colour. The kitchen section of the room has a fridge/freezer, microwave oven, a gas hob plus a dining table with six chairs. The sitting area an open wood-burning fireplace complements a settee and two armchairs. Although you only need it in the winter - there is also electric central heating. There is also a coffee table and hi-fi/cd system. An old French dresser houses all the cutlery and crockery. This charming room has three windows which afford a view across the farm garden.
dining area within the holiday cottage

the dining area - click on the picture to view a larger version

wash basins within the holiday cottage

wash basins - click on the picture to view a larger version

Next to the fireplace a door leads to the stylish bathroom contains a good-sized bath alongside two individual hand-basins, a washing machine and plenty of bathroom shelving space. A separate WC is adjacent to the bathroom.

Upstairs

Restored original stair-treads lead to a spacious upper floor with all original beams.

There are two single beds, each with a bedside table, in a large area entered from the stairs, which could be used as another living/studio space as well as a bedroom. A door leads through to the next room double bedroom with double wardrobe, a chest of drawers, two chairs and plenty of storage space. Both rooms are fully carpeted and enjoy views of unspoilt idyllic countryside.

double bedroom within the holiday cottage

double bedroom - click on the picture to view a larger version

one of the single beds within the holiday cottage one of the single beds within the holiday cottage

twin room - click on the picture to view a larger version

A cot and bedlinen are also available.

The cottage’s own secure garden catches the sun all day as you sit and watch a stream running along side the cottage. There is a large table, four chairs and an umbrella in the garden, as well as a barbeque. Ample parking is adjacent in the orchard.


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A holiday farmhouse and cottage, in the Loire valley, France. Holiday accommodation available spring, summer, autumn and winter. Le Puits d'eau claire offers a farmhouse (1785 - accommodation for up to 5 people) and a cottage (La maison des amis - accommodation for up to 4 people) for holidays in the Loire Valley, France.