![Gates to the house [click to enlarge] Gates to the house [click to enlarge]](http://www.chapeau-holidays.com/sites/letsites/clients/chapeau/photos/chapeau_048_.jpg) |  | Having arrived at the gates to Chapeau along a road which has no passing traffic, you wind down a long private driveway to the house. |
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| The driveway is surrounded on all sides by impressive mature, century-old trees, such as oaks, chestnuts, walnuts, lime, weeping willows and even a Giant Redwood. |  | ![The driveway [click to enlarge] The driveway [click to enlarge]](http://www.chapeau-holidays.com/sites/letsites/clients/chapeau/photos/chapeau_049_.jpg) |
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![The house & tower [click to enlarge] The house & tower [click to enlarge]](http://www.chapeau-holidays.com/sites/letsites/clients/chapeau/photos/chapeau_058_.jpg) |  | The wooded grounds are a paradise for children to play in and the trees provide welcome shade during the summer months. |
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| Adjacent to the kitchen is a large dining terrace, part of which is covered. |  | ![Shady terrace [click to enlarge] Shady terrace [click to enlarge]](http://www.chapeau-holidays.com/sites/letsites/clients/chapeau/photos/chapeau_047_.jpg) |
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![The barbecue terrace [click to enlarge] The barbecue terrace [click to enlarge]](http://www.chapeau-holidays.com/sites/letsites/clients/chapeau/photos/chapeau_051_.jpg) |  | The terrace is equipped with a charcoal barbecue and a gas barbecue - the focal point for an alfresco holiday. |
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| An extensive range of garden furniture, sunbeds, cushions and parasols are all provided for guests’ use. |  | ![Lavender by the pool [click to enlarge] Lavender by the pool [click to enlarge]](http://www.chapeau-holidays.com/sites/letsites/clients/chapeau/photos/chapeau_046_.jpg) |
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![The games lawn [click to enlarge] The games lawn [click to enlarge]](http://www.chapeau-holidays.com/sites/letsites/clients/chapeau/photos/chapeau_052_.jpg) |  | Next to the terrace is an enclosed lawn for games such as badminton and table tennis, as well as swings and a 14ft trampoline with a safety enclosure. |
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| Alongside the summer kitchen is another terrace, which overlooks the lake and the fountain (both are fenced off for the security of young children). |  | ![The lower drive [click to enlarge] The lower drive [click to enlarge]](http://www.chapeau-holidays.com/sites/letsites/clients/chapeau/photos/chapeau_053_.jpg) |
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![Fun for all the family [click to enlarge] Fun for all the family [click to enlarge]](http://www.chapeau-holidays.com/sites/letsites/clients/chapeau/photos/chapeau_055_.jpg) |  | Please enquire if you are interested in fishing in the lake. |
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| The swimming pool is for the exclusive use of guests staying at Chapeau. It is set to one side of the house in an enclosed area with a locking gate. |  | ![Club Chapeau [click to enlarge] Club Chapeau [click to enlarge]](http://www.chapeau-holidays.com/sites/letsites/clients/chapeau/photos/chapeau_027_.jpg) |
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![The swimming pool [click to enlarge] The swimming pool [click to enlarge]](http://www.chapeau-holidays.com/sites/letsites/clients/chapeau/photos/chapeau_057_.jpg) |  | The pool has a Clearwater salt system so there are no harsh chemicals to irritate the eyes and skin. It measures 11m x 5m and has a Roman End which acts as a shallow step. The pool is cleaned on a regular basis. |
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| The large, flagstone pool terrace leads to a shady eating area under the trees. Steps lead up to the "Captain’s Table" from where the sunset can be observed. |  | ![Relax in the shade [click to enlarge] Relax in the shade [click to enlarge]](http://www.chapeau-holidays.com/sites/letsites/clients/chapeau/photos/chapeau_024_.jpg) |
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![Take a dip in the pool [click to enlarge] Take a dip in the pool [click to enlarge]](http://www.chapeau-holidays.com/sites/letsites/clients/chapeau/photos/chapeau_056_.jpg) |  | Lights on the terrace and underwater pool lighting make this a wonderful place to be in the evening - the silence is only broken by the sound of crickets, owls and frogs. Turn off the lights and the clarity of the night sky can really be appreciated. |
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