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Holidays are 7 days and 6 nights

We can accommodate up to 12 people with one room able to accomodate two extra single beds, and another with room for a cot or child’s bed.

How to get here

Arrival by bus

It is possible to fly to Bordeaux and get the Flexibus to Niort. We can arrange a transfer from the bus stop and take you to Le Moulin for 40 € per person per trip. Bordeaux is approximately two hours by bus.

Arrival by car

The satellite-navigation address is simply Le Moulin du Chemin, 79240 Scillé, France. Le Moulin du Chemin is 100km (60miles) inland from La Rochelle on the Atlantic Coast of France, between the cities of Poitiers and Niort.

Please put the village of Scille in your GPS and when you arrive there (a small hamlet of houses) change the destination to Le Moulin du Chemin.
We are a 5-hour drive from Paris on Autoroute A10, exit either 30 or 31. a 3.5 hour drive from St Malo with no tolls on the route, or a 4.5 hour drive from Caen or Cherboug, and about the same distance from Le Havre. All these ferry routes are with Brittany Ferries and early bookings are recommended.

DFDS offers an alternative route fromNewhaven to Dieppe which is a shorter and more cost-efficient route but is a 5 hour drive from Le Moulin.
Cross channel ferries from Dover, or Eurostar for the tunnel, are approx 6 hrs drive from Le Moulin.

Arrival by Plane

Transfer costs

Easyjet and RyanAir offer flights to these destinations from Stansted, Manchester, Edinburgh and Gatwick depending on season. Each year their timetable changes so it is impossible to list options here. Flying to Paris and then taking the TGV to Niort is a further option.

Poitiers–Biard Airport (40€ per person/each direction)
Nantes Atlantique Airport (50€ per person/each direction)
La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport (40€ per person/each directions)

Arrival by train

It is possible to reach us from Paris by TGV to Niort railway station.

Transfer to Le Moulin 40€ per person/per direction.

Transfers must be paid for in cash at Le Moulin. We do not have credit card facilities.

About the property

Le Moulin du Chemin is a 16th-century former mill with feature beams and stone walls throughout. The main building is wrapped around a beautiful swimming pool area with a BBQ feature.

All the rooms are en suite and our rates are for shared accommodation. It is an old property so please do not expect a home that is modern and ‘cold’.

Le Moulin is at the end of a no-through lane at the end of a valley so there is little, if any, passing traffic. The loudest noise you will hear is one of birdsong.

The 15 acres of organic pasture and the ancient forest are divided by a bubbling stream with stone bridges, an orchard and special meditation areas where you will truly learn the meaning of nature.

The venue is surrounded by medieval villages, some wonderful sightseeing, and local markets where you can enjoy locally sourced fruit and vegetables, cheeses, fish and meat.

We are close to Puy du Fou and Futuroscope, to the beaches on the Atlantic coast and to the beautiful Green Venice or Marais Poitevin.

Accommodation

Check-in Time:

15:00

Check-out Time:

10:00

All rooms are en suite and are full of character – whether they have ancient beams or feature stone walls. Each room comes complete with tea and coffee-making facilities replenished daily. A selection of herbal teas is available if preferred.

Bath and hand towels, swimming towels, a hair dryer, soap and shower gel are all provided.

There’s a well stocked guest drinks fridge available 24/7. The water at Le Moulin is safe to drink, but we can offer still and sparkling mineral water when preferred.

Our pool is open from May to October.
All drinks and meals are included and we’re happy to cater for any particular dietary needs. Vegans, vegetarians or gluten-free diets can all be accommodated, please just let us know in advance.

Optional extras

Food

Freshly cooked mostly organic food, all sourced locally and from Le Moulin and will be one of the high spots of your visit.

• Breakfast consists of fresh orange juice, yoghurt, fresh fruit, croissants, toast, French bread, home-made preserves, and if you would like, freshly cooked eggs from our free-range chicken.
•  Lunch will be a selection of sandwiches or baguettes with a range of fillings for you to choose from. Your lunch can either be enjoyed at Le Moulin, or taken as a picnic as you enjoy your walks. Also included will be soft drinks, a piece of fruit, crisps and biscuits and/or cake and muffins.
• Dinner is a four-course meal with a starter, main course, cheese platter and dessert. It’s a leisurely meal enjoyed by the pool, under the pergola, or in the dining room, depending on the weather.

Dishes can range from French classical cooking through to Asian fusion and everything in between. Le Moulin du Chemin is spoilt by having access to locally farmed beef, veal and pork, and a wonderful seafood from the Atlantic coast. If you have a favorite let us know before you arrive and we’ll try to accommodate you.

The following meals are included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Snacks

The following drinks are included:

•  Water
• Coffee
• Tea
• Soda
• Wine and beer

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Gluten Free
• Organic
• Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
• Pescatarian
• Seafood
• Lactose Free

Please let us know your requirements before you come.