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The Swimming Pool and Grounds

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Swimming pool: (6m x 12m)

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Pool with the views of the fields behind

*    Jacuzzi jets on the Roman steps
*    Magnificent views towards the equestrian centre on the other side of the valley. 
*    A sun lounger and parasol for every guest surrounding the pool
*    Pool alarm and in conformity with the French Law
*    Shallow end 1.00m and deep end 1.8m
*    Wooden decking on one side

On a hot summer's afternoon enjoy a cold drink lying by the pool, read a book, watch the Swallows dive in to scoop an afternoon drink or watch the buzzards soaring overhead.

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Swimming Pool summer midday

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Swimming pool & sun loungers
The garden and grounds include:

*   Lawned area in front of the farmhouse shaded by Ash, Oak. Maple, Willow and
    Elm trees amongst others with various shrubs including Japonica, Winter 
    Jasmine and Honeysuckle.
*   Picnic bench and table, plus a couple of wooden benches, reclining chairs etc.
*   Stone built BBQ
*   Southfacing terrace with sun umbrella, table and chairs
*   12m x 6m swimming pool with UV filter (no chlorine), sunchairs & umbrellas
*   Fantastic views from almost every parof the garden
*   Wild animals including deer, wild boar, hares and rabbits
*   15 acres of secluded woods to explore with small stream running through it.
*   35 further acres of fields to roam around.
*   During the Spring 2010 the back garden was landscaped to create a
     large gently sloping lawn.

This is an ideal location for a family or friends seeking peace and quiet for a holiday with occasional ski-ing, snow sledging, house-hunting or a few days break with the opportunity of being away from it all yet only a few minutes from civilization.

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Field next to the farmhouse and swimming pool

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Front garden and views of hills beyond

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Back garden

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Back garden
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Another place to sit and enjoy the views
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Sunrise on the ash trees in the front garden

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One of the beautiful old trees in our woods

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The woods are available for our guests to roam

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The sunsets at the back of Gite L'Ecurie and we have some really good ones

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The sun rises around the front of Gite L'Ecurie and they are not bad either!