Gîte des Ecluses

Restored market garden house on the banks of the Sèvre Niortaise, opposite the Sotterie locks, in a hamlet 2km from Coulon, "capital" of the venise verte. This is the ideal place to stay with family or friends. Courtyard, south-facing slope, and 2000m² enclosed garden to the rear, on the marsh side. Portico, pergola with wood-burning oven, barbecue, garden furniture, deckchairs. 15m² terrace overlooking garden and marsh. First floor: veranda (19m²), living room (61m²_wood-burning stove - Livebox internet access, kitchen (23m²), shower room and separate WC, Bedroom 1 (15m²-1 bed 160), Bedroom 2 (20m²-2 beds 90, private shower room and WC), Bedroom 3 (22m²- 3 beds 90, private shower room and WC). Upstairs: Bedroom 4, mezzanine, accessible by its own staircase (29m²-2 beds 90), Espace Détente leading to Bedroom 5 (26m²-3 beds 90) and Bedroom 6 (14m²-2 bunk beds 90+ 1 bed 90), private shower room and WC. Electric heating. If the electricity package is exceeded, extra charge according to consumption and current rates. The Holiday cottage is equipped with a baby bed, booster seat, high chair and changing table. Free WIFI connection. Fishing 50m away in the Sèvre Niortaise, across the road on a private pontoon. COULON 2km, Cité de Caractère: starting point for Hiking or cycling on the "chemins blancs", ideal for nature lovers and discovering the traditional "maraîchines" longères (market gardens) along the Sèvre, landing stages (boat trips), bike rentals, shops and restaurants, small market on Friday and Sunday mornings. Restaurant "L'Auberge de l'écluse" 150m from Holiday cottage. Niort 12km (Market, Museums, Donjon, TGV station), Parc Ornithologique 15mn St Hilaire la Palud, Zoodyssée (animal park) and Forest de Chizé 30mn, La Rochelle 45mn, Ile de Ré and Futuroscope 1h, Puy du Fou and Vallée des Singes 1h15mn.