Le Pré-Boulay

Large house to rent in the countryside, comfort, walks and relaxation.

The Pré-Boulay gîte, surrounded by a beech forest, offers sumptuous panoramic views over the Bray buttonhole, between the Andelle and Epte rivers. When you're in the mood to relax, you can take advantage of the summer lounge, glazed on to the 2-hectare landscaped park, superb with its tall trees, its (unprotected) pond and its little inhabitants, ducks and chickens. Although it used to be a barn, today you can really feel the spirit of a large, warm family home, full of charm and history, with its exposed beams and antique furniture, and its slightly old-fashioned atmosphere; an ideal cocoon for welcoming "tribes". Lyons-la-Forêt, one of France's most beautiful villages, is just a stone's throw away, and has plenty of friendly shops. In the hamlet, you can go shopping for good produce at the farm store.

Ground floor: entrance to the large, welcoming living room with fireplace and comfortable dining area. Next door, a very well-equipped kitchen and games room or summer lounge with piano: a very pleasant living room overlooking the park. Double bedroom opening directly onto the garden (double bed and desk), shower room with large shower and toilet, separate toilet and storeroom. Upstairs, a pretty, light-filled library with glassed-in sitting area, then a long hallway leads to the 5 pretty attic bedrooms, each with built-in closet and desk (7 single beds, 2 double beds, 1 crib); shower room with toilet, bathroom with bathtub and shower and separate toilet. Games: badminton or volleyball, or pétanque. The 2-hectare park is shared with the owners, who are your neighbors.