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A beautifully restored village house in the quiet village of Pouille in the south Vendee, offering lovely family accommodation and local amenities of Fontenay le Comte. The area is ideal for family cycling, with everything close at hand. Cycle hire available locally, or get them delivered from Bike Hire Direct.
Book this house especially for a large group, up to 15 people.
The house is beautiful, set in 1.5 acres of its own private grounds a perfect and safe hide away, within a village; it boasts large, airy, light rooms, is full of character and style and has a wonderful welcoming, easy feel. Access is via a key box, parking on the grounds and click and collect at the supermarket are all available. This house has many repeat bookings and guests rave about their holiday, you immediately feel at home. It’s stylish, yet comfortable, you can see the strong attention to detail and is furnished to a very high standard. There are six bedroom, three of which are en-suite. We have 5 bath/ shower rooms in total. There are two separate staircases with two wings of sleeping accommodation. The main house, a traditional Bourgeoise French Farm house, has typically very large airy rooms and large french windows. Two of these rooms have modern, king four poster beds. The third bedroom is complete with two 4ft Antique doubles. So this room can sleep up to 4 sharing. The Grange, or Barn wing of the property also has three bedrooms, all ensuite. A master with super-king 6 ft bed or two 3ft twins if preferred, is very cottage and classic in style and has an a-joining bathroom with a footed stand alone antique bath. A further pretty double, stone walls, bespoke bed and a bathroom with shower ensuite. The third bedroom has 3, 3ft single beds and is a pretty room with a lovely shower room ensuite. Perfect accommodation to enjoy this charming house and its facilities. The downstairs hosts a large airy dinning room seating 16, which is lovely for more formal dinning, summer with the french window open, or Christmas and New year with the log fire burning. The Kitchen has a large square table, equipped with all the facilities you would hope to expect when cooking for up to 16. The house is well equipped for foodies, decent pans, sharp knives etc! There are two sitting rooms, one in the grange which is vast, with a double height ceiling and gallery. This is a wonderful relaxing room and is lovely and cool in summer, it easily accommodates all the guests. It has a large wood burner for chilli winter evenings! The second sitting/ reading room, is in the main house, and also doubles up as a movie and music room room. This room is furnished with Chaise Longues so reading and movie watching is a real treat! This room also enjoys high ceilings and is of generous proportions. There is a well equipped utility room, washing, drying, butlers sink. The downstairs toilet is easily accessed form the garden and pool. Relax by the heated pool, which is really heated to 26 degrees, while the children play table tennis or games in the kids den! Dine alfresco on the terrace, the outside dinning caters for up to 18. The stunning terrace is large and also has a covered cooking area. Explore the garden and enjoy the orchard, all fruit is organic and you are encouraged to help yourself to the fruit in season! Alternatively, if you can tear your self away from the house and grounds, enjoy the atmosphere of rural France on your doorstep! Great walks, cycles and runs through the sunflower fields from the door. Whilst many guests agree, it’s hard to leave the house; it is a perfect rural base from which to explore the Vendee countryside and its many attractions..
NB: Rentals are Sunday to Sunday for 2024
Prices for 2024 in Euros € | 7 nights Saturday to Saturday | |||||
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Group Size | Maximum 8 people | + baby in cot | |||
Prices | The price shown in the table is for any number up to the maximum capacity of 8 people. | ||||
10 nights | 10 nights possible before 3/6 or after 16/9 - please enquire. | ||||
5 nights | Short breaks possible before 3/6 or after 16/9 - please enquire. | ||||
Low season | Open all year, from € 1185 for 7 nights. | ||||
May | 27/4 to 4/5 € 1185 |
4/5 to 11/5 € 1425 |
11/5 to 18/5 € 1425 |
18/5 to 25/5 € 1425 |
25/5 to 1/6 € 1425 |
June | 1/6 to 8/6 € 1425 |
8/6 to 15/6 € 1425 |
15/6 to 22/6 € 1425 |
22/6 to 29/6 € 1425 |
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July | 29/6 to 6/7 € 2280 |
6/7 to 13/7 € 2530 |
13/7 to 20/7 € 2530 |
20/7 to 27/7 € 2530 |
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August | 27/7 to 3/8 € 2530 |
3/8 to 10/8 € 2530 |
10/8 to 17/8 € 2530 |
17/8 to 24/8 € 2530 |
24/8 to 31/8 € 2280 |
September | 31/8 to 7/9 € 1425 |
7/9 to 14/9 € 1425 |
14/9 to 21/9 € 1425 |
21/9 to 28/9 € 1425 |
28/9 to 5/10 € 1185 |
Charges and options | See explanations | |
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Linen hire | Sheets & towels included (one set, further changes at extra charge) |
Cleaning service | Optional full cleaning service on departure - € 300 |
Heating charge | € 105 per week, November to end of March - pellet burner |
Residence tax | €0.70 to €2.30 per adult per night* |
* The residence tax rate is set within this range by the local authority before the holiday season, so may not be known at the time of booking. | |
Security deposit | € 500 by a secure on-line card imprint via SWIKLY. For this, you will be contacted by email a few weeks before your arrival. |
See the prices on the property details page.
Mail an enquiry to check the availability, ask a question or request holding of dates. Dates can be held for you for 3 days while you finalise or while you book your travel. See our Travel page for ferry deals, flights, car hire, etc.
If you want to reserve right away :
Please phone, having your Visa or Mastercard details ready for the 25% deposit. (Sorry we can't accept Maestro, Switch or Am-Ex). You can ask for bank details for a transfer if you prefer.
Telephone :
0033 787200687
English spoken
Before booking, please ensure that you have studied the details of the property carefully and that it meets your requirements. You can consult these documents for details of the rental terms:
Once you have reserved your dates by phone click this link to print the Booking Form for this property (PDF format). You must send this by scan / email or by post within 14 days to complete the reservation
Booking Form Braie N°1
Booking Form Braie N°2
PDF to print,
return to us by email or post
We can hold an option open for you free of charge.
0033 787200687
English spoken
Easy payment
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What guests say...
A trip to remember! We had a fabulous holiday at this house in Pouillé. Everything there for a perfect week. House is well equipped with everything you could need! A lovely host who is always ready to help and give information. We will be back! Thanks for everything! - Jul 25, 2022
Beautiful country house - Amazing house which catered for all our needs. It has a well equipped kitchen and fabulous BBQ area. Beautiful gardens and great pool. The host was easy to get in touch with and was quick resolve any issues. Many thanks for a great week. - August 2023
Country idyll - Beautiful house tastefully decorated and thoughtfully equipped for large parties that feels like a home from home. Pretty town with fab bakery and delightful neighbours. Close to excellent food shopping choices and lots of options for days out. Sandi is easy to communicate with and keen that you have a wonderful stay. - Sept 22