Electricity

This will already be on for you, in the event of an emergency the main distribution board & isolator is located just to the right overhead, as you come in the main door.

Remember the voltage in France is lower approx. 220-230 volts, compared to 240v in the UK and the supply is generally much less, so it is not uncommon to have to turn off some larger appliances, when boiling the kettle for instance !!

All appliance supplied are fitted with continental plugs, so an adapter will be needed to plug in any of your own electrical items.

Should the power suddenly go off and the Gite fuse remains on, it may be necessary to reset the larger fuse breaker in the main house.

Heating

The cottage is heated during low & mid season bookings by a single log burner in the lounge & portable plug in electric/petrole heaters. Being of Granite construction it is lovely and cool in high summer !!

Rubbish

Recycling is a way of life in France, the traditional black sack found in the UK is generally empty by the end of the week once items of rubbish are meticulously sorted into coloured sacks. Unfortunately the bin men do go through the rubbish and can fine householders who fail to follow the simple rules !!

The Gite has an exclusive area of garden fenced off to the rear, with a Traditional French Charcoal BBQ and garden furniture included. The rest of the property is our garden, it is gated and safe for you and your family to enjoy, roam freely but please supervise children.

The grounds consist of fully matured shrubs, flowers, fruit & sweet chestnut trees, with tireless views of undulating countryside.

For the younger visitors there is a 14ft junior trampoline, with safety netting surround, climbing frame & a set of swings, not to mention our two ponies (Peter Pan & Tinkerbell), two pet pigmy goats (Tom & Jerry), guinea pig and chickens.

For the older children there is a Giant Jenga Set, Dart Board, Small Pool Table & Boulé (Petanque) Set.

We have a resident barn owl, bats and can regularly see birds of prey soaring overhead.

Walk In Cabinet Shower, Sink, Toilet, 110v Shaver Point.
Please provide your own beach towels and sanitary provision.

The white cylinder located within the bathroom is automatically controlled by a time-clock to heat overnight, if for whatever reason there becomes a shortage of hot water let us know!!.

N.B. The plug must remain in at all times.

There should already be a tank of hot water waiting for you, so be careful when trying the shower or filling the sink basin.

If there is a major leak the stopcock in located just outside the backdoor leading into the lean-to play area.