Old French Farmhouse with private courtyard & pool

The Farmhouse is set up as a family home to be a home from home, fully equipped for comfort and relaxation with full oil-fired central heating and hot water. It has four bedrooms and a sofa bed sleeping up to 10 persons. Available throughout the year whatever the season there is plenty to do for everyone of all ages, with a games room and activity barn. The enormous private and secure suntrap courtyard is wonderful for eating outside. The ground floor and garden is accessible for wheelchairs. Our guests say it is one of the most relaxing holidays they have had. Children have plenty to keep them fully occupied and are secure. There are plenty of private spaces for everyone to enjoy. Over the years, our guests have used the farmhouse for everything, from celebrating anniversaries and reunions, to spending a quiet romantic weekend 'à deux', enjoying the tranquillity of the house, courtyard, and garden. We are equipped for everything from a weekend to a longer stay. The kitchen and dining room is set up for those who like to cook, with everything you need to prepare a great meal, down to the oyster opener and salad spinner. One of our guests described it as "wonderfully over-equipped!" You will find all the cooking basics there - we just ask guests to replace anything they finish. Accommodation: Single Beds:7 King size Bed: 1 Sofa Bed: 1 Inflatable single beds: 3 Cots: 2 Bathroom: 1 Shower rooms: 2 Separate WCs: 3 Dining Room Chairs: 9 plus spares Sofas: 3 in Salon plus 2 chairs, 2 in Games Room (including sofa bed). How is it kitted out? Inside: Cooker/Hob, Fridge, Freezer, Fridge, Microwave, Toaster, Kettle, Coffee Maker, Blender, Dishwasher, High Chair, Hairdryer, Washing Machines, Tumble Dryers, Central Heating, TV for streaming from internet, DVD Player, loads of DVDs, loads of books, reference books and maps, Stereo CD, Record Player and Radio, CDs and records, Table Tennis Table, Table football, Internet Access, Wi-Fi. Outside: Fully enclosed open-air heated Swimming Pool (May - Oct), Full sized Trampoline, Children's Swing Set and Climbing Frame, Football nets, Children's Ride on Toys, Badminton, Garden Games, garden swing seat. All barns, courtyard, and garden. Pool normally end of April to mid /late - October depending on the weather. All of the Farmhouse. Our housekeeper, Madame Anne-Marie Bruge, lives close by in the village, and is on hand if needed. The keys are obtained from a secure key box with code. We give comprehensive notes on The Farmhouse and details of what to do in the surrounding area with restaurant recommendations. If you are leaving on a Sunday it is usually possible to stay as late as you like but please confirm with us first so we can tell Madame Bruge. The Farmhouse nestles in the valley of the Lys in the village of Delettes. If you thought Northern France was flat think again! Our nearest city is St Omer. The centre is lovely with cobbled streets, good restaurants and vibrant Saturday market. There are museums covering everything from WWII (La Coupole rocket museum and Atlantic Wall museums on the coast) to the 100 Years War - Henry V at Agincourt (20 minutes) and the Western Front (Ypres to the Somme - 45/60minutes). Industrial museums, period museums, and Chateaux are also present plus Montrieul-Sur-Mer (Les Miserables fame) and the old walled town of Boulogne. Our local area goes seriously "up" as you go up the side of our valley with local walks and cycle paths. We have a collection of maps for local walks of varying lengths as well as a collection of more regional ones. There are about 70 in total of varying lengths and difficulty. You need a car but there is a taxi service that can be used by pre-booking. It is good cycling country if you want to bring your own. There is lake fishing available (please ask) and numerous golf courses that are easily accessible including those on the coast at Le Touquet, Wimereux, Hardelot, and locally St Omer. There are theme parks on the coast and one for younger children at Dennebrouck 10 minutes down the road. The countryside between us and the coast has hills rolling down into valleys with trout streams. The Opal coast from Calais to Boulogne and onto Le Touquet is lovely to drive along with sandy beaches, with plenty of walks, small villages and seaside towns. If you are staying on a weekend you can often stay as late as you like up to a Sunday evening or on other days if we do not have an immediate follow on booking. This is by special arrangement so please ask first. The price listed is for 8 persons. There is an additional price per night of £22 /€25 for extra guests that will automatically be calculated in your reservation request. We can exceptionally accept up to 12 guests depending on the mix of adults and children. Please ask first.