Wifi and Broadband: There are telephones throughout the Main House as well as in the Annexe and the ‘Pigeonnier’. There is WiFi.

Housebook: Information on all of the above, and much more, is contained in Marcoux’s outstanding House Manual which is a wonderful and detailed reference, developed over many years by the owners. A large map in the house references many of these local activities, interests and destinations, and is added to continually. It is a treasure trove – a week is more than easily filled many times over!

Additional entertainment: There’s a table tennis table, with a net, bats and balls. In the Sitting Room are a selection of family board games and packs of playing cards. There are masses of English-Language books throught the House plus reference books and maps of the surrounding area.

Services included: A housekeeper and cleaner is employed by the owner for 3 hours per day on 3 days per week.

Maintenance of the garden and the pool are the owner’s responsibility. There is an automatic garden watering system.

Optional / additional services available: She should be paid direct by tenants at Euros 12 per hour for any agreed additional hours of work. She is willing to collect pre-ordered cold or ready-to-heat meals from the Hotel du Midi in nearby Beauville, or items from its ‘patisserie’ or ‘épicerie’ (grocer), and to have them ready for tenants on the evening of their arrival, together with whatever is requested for breakfast next morning.

As long as sufficient notice is given, a part-time cook and/or a driver can probably also be provided. His/her/their wage will be the tenants’ responsibility, and will be ascertained prior to the commencement of the tenancy.

Utilities: There is a utility room in the main house with a fridge/freezer, clothes dryer and the electricity control system. The main Utility Room is off the ‘Cave Voutée’ and has 2 washing machines, a dryer and ironing facilities.

Air conditioning and heating: This is very much an all-year-round House with fans in all the Bedrooms and central heating throughout.

Children: There are two baby’s cots (both with bedding) and a high chair.

Car Parking: There is ample parking space.

Dogs: Dogs are only allowed by express permission. Dog owners must agree to follow the following rules: Dogs are not permitted upstairs in bedrooms or on furniture. To bring a dog bed.  A charge of £30 per dog per week will apply, which will be taken from the security deposit. To pick up all dog poo before departure. Please note there is no secure perimeter fence.

Arrival, welcome and departure: Tenants should arrive as soon as possible after 4 pm on the commencement day, and must leave before 10 am on the agreed day of departure. They will be met on arrival.

The Booking Process – A deposit of 25% of the rent will be payable to Anglo French Properties Ltd on signing the Rental Agreement, with the 75% balance to be paid 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the tenancy.

Security Deposit – A Booking and Security Deposit of £800 will also be payable to Anglo French Properties Ltd on signing a Rental Agreement. This will secure the booking, and will cover the cost of the house telephone, fax and internet usage, pool heating if required @ €200 per week, as well as the cost of replacing/making good any losses, breakages and/or damages which occurred during the rental, and any exceptional cleaning work that may be required at its conclusion. This Booking and Security Deposit will be refunded (less any deductions as outlined above) within 4 weeks of the conclusion of the tenancy.

Minimum stay: Unless otherwise agreed, all tenancies from the beginning of June to end of September will be for a minimum of 1 week and will begin and end on a Saturday.

Arrival Time & Departure times: Tenants should arrive as soon as possible after 4pm on the commencement day. They will be welcomed on arrival, given a tour of the property and shown how everything works. Tenants should leave by 10am on the agreed day of departure.

Number of People: Unless otherwise agreed, there should not be more than 12 or 14 people staying in the property at any one time.

Security: The owners’ insurance policy requires that all doors are locked, and that all windows and shutters are closed when tenants are away from the property.

Energy costs are included: The energy costs are included in the rental price. 

Pool Heating and house heating: Swimming pool heating is included within the rental price for July and August. Outside of these months a charge will be made for swimming pool heating and for house heating. 

Linen and towels: Bed linen, bath and pool towels are provided free of charge and will be changed on a weekly basis.

Smoking allowed: No smoking allowed inside the property. Caution should be taken when smoking outside during the summer months as the risk of fire can be extremely high.

Internet access: yes, included in the rental price. 

Optional / additional services available: any additional services, if available, (eg extra cleaning or cooking) will be agreed in advance at a pre-agreed rate per hour. These costs will be the sole responsibility of the tenant.