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Country Cottages in France http://www.cottages-in-france.co.uk

Spring Mill,
Earby,
Barnoldswick,
Lancashire BB94 0AA
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tel: (08700) 789 789; (08700) 760 760

Part of the Cendant's Holiday Cottages Group (bought from Thomson).

Where

Picardy & Champagne, Burgundy, Normandy, Loire, Brittany, Charente & Vendee, South West Coast, Dordorgne & Lot, Gascony, Languedoc Roussillon, Provence & Ardeche, Cote d'Azur, Alsace, Alps.

Style

900-plus properties, some modern but largely older, stone buildings or at least in traditional style. Mainly cottages and farmhouses with more villas and apartments on the southern coasts. Around half have a pool. Linen is included in around 25% of the properties or charged extra at around 60%. At the remainder you need to take your own, though this is being phased out.

Season

Year round at around 25% of properties, though mainly Easter to early October. Heating is generally charged extra.

Facilities

Cots available at around a fifth of properties and there may be a charge, depending on the owner.
Extras None mentioned.

Sample Price

£900 for a week in high season for a two-bedroomed property sleeping four, with a pool, including short sea ferry for a car and up to five passengers.

         

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