The Voltaire Bed and Breakfast Chambres d'Hotes
Airvault - Deux Sevres - Poitou Charentes
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The Voltaire
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Chambres d'Hotes
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Welcome to The Voltaire Bed and Breakfast in the Heart of the Poitou Charentes
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The Voltaire, located in the centre of Airvault, has 3 large individually styled and furnished double and twin bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. The emphasis of ‘The Voltaire` is that you have an enjoyable and comfortable stay with us whether it is for 1 night, a couple of days, a week or more. The benefit from the ‘soft` air and comfort of The Voltaire has resulted in guests sleeping for longer than they expected! As a result of this, breakfast can be served as late as 11.30am.
There is plenty of communal space for you to relax in, including a sitting room and library with a selection of books and board games. Outside we have a freestanding pool (warmer months only), and of course many people feel that no trip to France is complete without a game of boules or petanque, so we have an area in the walled garden set aside and a set of boules available. Breakfast is served either in the dining room or, weather permitting, in the garden.
In this idyllic and unspoilt part of France we benefit from very high annual sunshine levels, second only to the Côte d’Azur, and the added beauty of being in the heart of the largest sunflower growing region in France.
Being in the centre of a rural town, most amenities are available within a short walk, including bakeries, butchers' shops, restaurants (the closest of which is next door) and bars, banks (with cash machines), a chemist and much more. There is a market every Saturday morning selling local produce and even a beautician for those who may want a little extra pampering.
Several leisure activities are available within the town, including an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and cycle routes. Stunning walks around the town provide an opportunity to appreciate the picturesque town and its architecture – some dating back to the 9th Century – while the nearby countryside, with the River Thouet running through it, allows a more tranquil opportunity to take in the wide variety of flora and fauna. We have a couple of adult bikes that you can borrow. Further afield there are plenty of other activities to occupy visitors of all ages.
For those not wanting to go out in the evening, we can provide evening meals on request. We can also arrange to put a picnic together for you if you wish
There is plenty of communal space for you to relax in, including a sitting room and library with a selection of books and board games. Outside we have a freestanding pool (warmer months only), and of course many people feel that no trip to France is complete without a game of boules or petanque, so we have an area in the walled garden set aside and a set of boules available. Breakfast is served either in the dining room or, weather permitting, in the garden.
In this idyllic and unspoilt part of France we benefit from very high annual sunshine levels, second only to the Côte d’Azur, and the added beauty of being in the heart of the largest sunflower growing region in France.
Being in the centre of a rural town, most amenities are available within a short walk, including bakeries, butchers' shops, restaurants (the closest of which is next door) and bars, banks (with cash machines), a chemist and much more. There is a market every Saturday morning selling local produce and even a beautician for those who may want a little extra pampering.
Several leisure activities are available within the town, including an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and cycle routes. Stunning walks around the town provide an opportunity to appreciate the picturesque town and its architecture – some dating back to the 9th Century – while the nearby countryside, with the River Thouet running through it, allows a more tranquil opportunity to take in the wide variety of flora and fauna. We have a couple of adult bikes that you can borrow. Further afield there are plenty of other activities to occupy visitors of all ages.
For those not wanting to go out in the evening, we can provide evening meals on request. We can also arrange to put a picnic together for you if you wish
Situated in the heart of the Poitou Charentes countryside, 60 km south of the Loire, is the small medieval town of Airvault. Here Marc and Jo Cottrell offer a warm relaxed welcome at ‘The Voltaire' Bed and Breakfast in their 19th Century mansion home.
Each of our guest bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower over it. Luxuriously thick bath sheets and hand towels are supplied. The bedrooms themselves have either a kingsize bed or twin single beds and are provided with 100% cotton bed linen and high thread count soft Egyptian cotton duvet covers. The mattresses are deep sprung and so hopefully provide the right level of support and comfort. We can put a temporary bed in your room to accommodate a child under 12 and also have a cot available upon request. There is ample space to store or hang your clothes and there is a TV and DVD player in each room for when you need to catch up with the world or simply relax with a movie. All the rooms have easy chairs for you to relax in and a table.
There is also a cosy library, with an open fire lit in winter, which has a selection of books and board games available, and a sitting room styled in a cooler manner which has a more tranquil atmosphere. Of course when the weather is suitable the outside space is there to be enjoyed. The garden at the rear of the property enjoys the early morning sun which provides an ideal place to enjoy breakfast on the lawn. As the sun moves round the garden goes into shade during the hottest part of the day so that it remains cooler. The area in the front of the house, with the raised swimming pool, enjoys the sun throughout the day and is a real sun trap.
There is also a cosy library, with an open fire lit in winter, which has a selection of books and board games available, and a sitting room styled in a cooler manner which has a more tranquil atmosphere. Of course when the weather is suitable the outside space is there to be enjoyed. The garden at the rear of the property enjoys the early morning sun which provides an ideal place to enjoy breakfast on the lawn. As the sun moves round the garden goes into shade during the hottest part of the day so that it remains cooler. The area in the front of the house, with the raised swimming pool, enjoys the sun throughout the day and is a real sun trap.
The Accommodation
Packages available for longer / extended stays. Please contact us for rates.
Evening Meals
These are available by prior request and will include 4 courses with wine and/or soft drinks and coffee.
Adults: 22€
Children under 12: 12€
Please let us know at the time of request if you have any special dietary requirements.
Picnics
These can be arranged from 4,50€ per person
Evening Meals
These are available by prior request and will include 4 courses with wine and/or soft drinks and coffee.
Adults: 22€
Children under 12: 12€
Please let us know at the time of request if you have any special dietary requirements.
Picnics
These can be arranged from 4,50€ per person
Meals
Breakfast is continental with freshly locally baked croissants and baguettes, jam, Airvault honey and homemade marmalade, fruit juice, coffee, tea (our own unique blend) and chocolate.
Evening meals are available on request - the morning of the day
is sufficient notice. Sample summer menus follow. We try to keep things seasonal and local, so your fare will vary from day to day and according to the time of year. We have a set menu each day but try to accommodate all requests where possible, so at the time of booking please do ask if there is anything you particularly like or indeed dislike, and let us know if you have any special dietary requirements
Evening meals are available on request - the morning of the day
is sufficient notice. Sample summer menus follow. We try to keep things seasonal and local, so your fare will vary from day to day and according to the time of year. We have a set menu each day but try to accommodate all requests where possible, so at the time of booking please do ask if there is anything you particularly like or indeed dislike, and let us know if you have any special dietary requirements
| 1 Person | 2 Persons | |
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| 1 Night including Continental Breakfast | 55 euro | 60 euro |
| Extra Night including Continental Breakfast | 55 euro | 60 euro |
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For stays of 3 nights or more there is a discount of 10%
which will be applied at the end of your stay
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| Children under 2 Free - A cot is available on request | ||
| Additional person per room - maximum of 1 (under 12's only) | 10 euro |
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