FACILITIES & FOOD

Accommodation & Swimming Pool

Guests have exclusive use of our modern fully equipped lakeside holiday cottage. Only thirty metres from and overlooking the lake, in a very private sunny location with oak woodland at the rear, the 65 square metre property sleeps up to 5 people, with two bedrooms, (bedroom 1 – double room. bedroom 2 – two single beds.) One large sofa can accommodate a 5th person.

Kitchen/living room with two double leather sofas, dining area, 40″ TV with SKY HD Freeview channels, DVD player and a 200 title DVD library. There is a good 4G signal here, and wi-fi is available.

Bathroom with large luxury shower, wash basin, heated towel rail and English W/C. Kitchen has fan oven, gas hob, extractor fan, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, fridge freezer, crockery, pans, cutlery and plenty of workspace and cupboard storage.

Cleaning products are supplied. The gite is double glazed, well insulated and remains cool in summer and warm in the cooler months with heating in all rooms. Fans are provided for summer use. Outside you will find a covered tiled terrace area with large modern gas barbecue, table and chairs and the lawns leading down to the lake. Next to the terrace is the heated swimming pool and adjoining sun patio complete with seating area, table and chairs and sun loungers.

The accommodation is maintained in immaculate condition and is thoroughly cleaned before every change over – you will find it in spotless condition on your arrival. Gas, electricity, water and bed linen are all included in the price that you pay.

The pool is open from mid-June to mid-September as this is weather dependant. The accommodation is completely independant with its own gated access, and is situated on the opposite side of the lake to the owners’ house.

IMPORTANT

A maximum of 5 guests party size and 2 anglers max. Fishing from the gite is not allowed – all anglers must stay with their rods in the swims at all times. The gite is a smoke free zone – smoking is not permitted inside.  Bait must not be taken inside the accommodation. A freezer for bait is available and is located at the owners house.

Food

Les Croix offers clients a choice of delicious meals, all of which are prepared on site using only quality ingredients and fresh produce. The food is available during April, May, June, September and October.

The price for the food is 200€ per person per week (100€ under 10’s) and includes continental breakfast and two course evening meal. The following items are provided for the duration of your stay ; Cereals, milk, croissants, toast, butter, sunflower spread, eggs, ham, cheese, chorizo, a selection of jams, yogurt, fruit.

Please note that due to limited preparation time on changeover day on Saturday, either Chilli Con Carne or Spaghetti Bolognese will be provided, the Sunday meal will normally be a roast dinner unless clients specify something different.

One dish from the menu per day is prepared.

British Classics

• Sunday Roast   Roast corn fed chicken or loin of pork with all the trimmings – roast potatoes, selection of vegetables & gravy.
• Ham, Egg and Chips Thick slices of succulent ham served with 2 fried eggs and chips.
• Beef Burger & Chips Beef burger made from 100% prime limousin (0% fat) beef mince served in a bap with chips & salad.
• Cottage Pie Prime Limousin 0% fat mince  with peas and carrots topped with creamy mashed potato and savoy cabbage.
• Traditional Beef Stew Slow cooked chuck steak with in a rich gravy served with boiled or mashed potato and green vegetables.
• Pork Chop A succulent pork chop served with creamy mashed potato, seasonal vegetables and gravy.

European Classics

• Chicken Chasseur Whole chicken breast in a white wine and mushroom sauce, served with potatoes & veg.
• Spaghetti Bolognaise High quality 0% fat minced beef in a traditional Italien style tomato sauce with herbs.
• Sausage Casserole Basquaise   A delicious, spicy, casserole with sausages, onions, and haricot beans in a paprika and tomato sauce served with creamy mash and seasonal green vegetables.

Spicy selection

• Szechuan Chilli Chicken   Chicken breast pieces in a rich spicy soy & yellow bean sauce served with egg fried rice.
• Chicken Balti Chicken breast, onions in an aromatic spicy indian curry sauce served with basmati rice or chapatis.
• Chilli Con Carne   Prime Limousin minced beef (no fat) cooked with plenty of chilli for a good kick!  Served with basmati rice.
• Thai Red Curry   A spicy curry cooked with red curry paste, coconut milk, red chilli and kaffir lime leaves, served with Egg Fried Rice Salads
• Salads with the ingredients of your choice (ham, beef, cheese, tuna, smoked duck etc or half pizza) presented on a large bed of lettuce, cucumber, tomato, sweetcorn, and served with fresh crusty bread.

Examples of desserts included with Evening Meal – Cheesecake, Ice Cream , Chocolate Mousse, A selection of fresh French Patisseries – desserts are served with cream, ice cream,  or creme anglaise.

Accommodation and food are chargeable extras and are to be arranged with the bailiff prior to your arrival. Payment for accommodation and food is made directly to the bailiff on arrival in euros.