Cozy Riverside Cottage with Canoes, Terrace & Garden in Charming Damvix

This holiday cottage, converted from former stables, is attached to the owner's residence and another cottage (H85G009827) on a 1,200 m² enclosed property in the village of Damvix, set back from the road in the heart of the Marais Poitevin. The cottage overlooks the Conche des Oisiliers (a small private waterway) and features an awning to keep it cool. It is close to the Sèvre Niortaise river and the Damvix boat landing. This single-story house comprises a living/dining/kitchen area (with a wood-burning stove), a shower room/WC, and two bedrooms (one with a queen-size bed and the other with two single beds). Wi-Fi and smart TV are provided. Outside, there is a private terrace overlooking the Conche des Oisiliers (garden furniture, deck chairs, barbecue) and an adjoining shaded garden. Shared facilities with the other cottage include a pétanque court and parking. Rowboats, canoes, and pedal boats are available free of charge at any time (2 rowboats, 2 canoes, 1 pedal boat), with life jackets and maps. Fishing is permitted on site. Shops are located on site (bakery, mini-market, butcher, honey shop, pharmacy, doctor, nursing office, physiotherapists, and osteopath). There is a small market on Wednesdays. A public swimming pool is open in Benet (13 km) during the summer afternoons. Lake Xanton-Chassenon is 19 km away. The Scarecrow Festival takes place in Damvix starting in May (a fun, signposted 3 km walking trail, taking 1 hour). Bicycle rentals are available at the Damvix boat landing (10 m away). Also on site: a tourist train in the afternoon: the TCHOU TCHOU. The Damvix Museum and its exhibition are also worth a visit.

Nearby: Abbeys, the Mill House, the Faymoreau mines, a visit to the Ste Christine farm...
From the "Coq à l'Âne" (a local amusement park) in St Georges de Rex, the animal park in St Hilaire la Palud, the Marsh House in Coulon... Fontenay le Comte, the Renaissance town; Chaillé les Marais: The Dike Master's House, the Bay of Aiguillon...

Another 6-person gîte: L'Oiseleur, in the same location (H85G009827).
Total capacity of the 2 gîtes: 10 people. Heating included.

Options: End-of-stay cleaning: €70/stay; Bed linen rental (1 or 2 people): €15/stay; Towel rental: €8/person/stay.
Extra charge: Firewood for the stove (for ambiance): €70/stere.
Masks are available for the check-in inspection. Paper tissues. Hand sanitizer.

Optional services to be paid on site and to be booked before your arrival:
. Pay attention to the size of the fitted sheet; 160cm/ bolster and 2 standard pillows plus 2 other pillows : 15.96 € per stay
. 1 rectangular pillow and 1 second rectangular pillow : 15.96 € per stay
. 1 bath towel, 1 hand towel and 1 washcloth : 8.51 € per person per stay
. Final Cleaning : 74.47 € per stay
. Final Cleaning : 74.47 € per stay

Property managed by a professional. Unless stated, services such as cleaning, bed linen, towels etc. are not included in the price of this rental. If pets are allowed (information in the advertisement), charges may be applicable.
Only equipment mentioned in this advertisement are present. Equipment not mentioned are not considered to be present. Unless there is an electric charging station in the accommodation, charging electric vehicles is prohibited.

The Gîte is located at the bottom of the Place du Port. Pass in front of the pier, continue without crossing the small bridge. It's on the left, last house before the conch. Blue gate with Gîtes de France panels and L'Oiseleur-Nymphéa signs high above the gate.