Fabulous newly converted cottage with swimming pool and games room
Luxury self catering gites in beautiful, quiet rural surroundings of the Poitou-Charente. Our three gites date back to the 16th Century and were part of a former winery which have been sympathetically converted in 2018, providing spacious accommodation with modern facilities. Situated on the Loire/Vienne border close to Futuroscope, the Chateaux of the Loire Valley, Vineyards of Saumur and Chinon as well as historic towns such as Poitiers, Tours and Richelieu.
The gites have private terraces with seating and bbq which open onto large communal gardens with 10m x 5m in ground swimming pool. A separate building in the grounds, formerly the bread oven, now houses the games room with pool table, foosball table, darts etc.
The characterful stone cottages under clay tile roofs offer much historic interest such as flag stone floors, exposed oak beams, indoor well covered with safety glass, vaulted ceilings and lime washed walls.
The accommodation in La Maison de Puits comprises on the first floor a master bedroom with extra large bed (180cm x 200cm) and en suite shower room. There is also a bedroom with 3 single beds and sofa. On the ground floor there is a further bedroom with an extra large bed, kitchen/dining room with covered well, sitting room and a bathroom off the main stone staircase. Bed linen and towels are included with this rental.
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Loud music is not permitted in this rural location, so no rock concerts please!
Important information
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Property # 7630143ha
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 7
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
About the neighborhood
Prinçay
Located in Prinçay, this vacation home is in a rural area. Chateaux de la Loire and St Andre Priory are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Loudun Karting and Château de Ligre. Traveling with kids? Consider Futuroscope and Aqua Mundo Water Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
Renaudot Museum - 21 min drive - 21.2 km
Saint-Hilaire du Martray Church - 22 min drive - 21.9 km
Château du Rivau - 28 min drive - 29.1 km
Futuroscope - 48 min drive - 50.7 km
Getting around
Basses-Sammarcolles Station - 21 min drive
Poitiers (PIS-Biard) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
Le Savignois - 11 min drive
Au Rendez-Vous des Chasseurs - 11 min drive
Le Peter Pan - 16 min drive
Le Jardin d'Eden - 9 min drive
la frit’rit chez vanès - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Fabulous newly converted cottage with swimming pool and games room have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Fabulous newly converted cottage with swimming pool and games room?
As of May 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fabulous newly converted cottage with swimming pool and games room on Jan 4, 2027 start from $303, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Fabulous newly converted cottage with swimming pool and games room pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Fabulous newly converted cottage with swimming pool and games room?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fabulous newly converted cottage with swimming pool and games room?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Fabulous newly converted cottage with swimming pool and games room located?
This family-friendly Prinçay vacation home is located in a rural location, 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Charbonneau-Lassay Museum and Saint-Hilaire du Martray Church. Loudun Karting and St Andre Priory are also within 16 mi (25 km).
Reviews
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Wife and I spent a week here with our 3 kids (aged 3, 7 & 9) in July. Property is spacious, very well appointed, very clean and the owners have done a fantastic job with the recent conversion. I'd agree with a previous reviewer that the photos don’t do it justice - it is a fantastic place to spend a holiday. The thick walls meant that the inside was always cool, even when temperatures hit high thirties outside, and the owners also provided fans so the lack of air-con wasn't a problem at night. The kids enjoyed the pool and also the very large garden and tree-swings. The owners were on-site and very helpful with local knowledge and suggestions for things to do. They helped organize a riding lesson for one of our daughters which pretty much made her holiday. The rural location means total peace and quiet - the trade-off is that you need to drive out to any places of interest, but there is plenty to do in the area within a 20-40 minute drive, which was fine for us. The acid test is that I would happily go back and I would recommend it to my friends.
Kris S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2020
Thank you Kris for your very kind and comprehensive review. We are very pleased you had such a great time. It was a pleasure to meet you all.
Un tout grand merci à Sam et son époux ainsi que leurs deux filles pour leur accueil chaleureux et efficace dans un petit coin de paradis merveilleusement aménagé. Nous avons pleinement profité de ce séjour en famille et découvert avec enthousiasme la région.
Joachim V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2020
Merci pour vos gentils commentaires. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé vos vacances avec nous. Ce fut un grand plaisir de vous rencontrer ainsi que votre belle famille. Cordialement Sam et Mark
Have just returned from a fabulous 10 days in Prinçay. Mark and Sam were amazing hosts and nothing was too much trouble. The accommodation is very spacious and well equipped.
If you are after peace and quiet in a rural location this is the property for you.
Verified traveler
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2020
It was a great pleasure to meet you and your family and we are glad you enjoyed your break. Kind regards Mark and Sam
About the host
Hosted by Samantha Sowton
Mark and Sam were previously based in the UK employed in architecture and property development. We moved to France in 2017 with our two daughters, Millie and Hattie and bought a derelict former winery which we have totally renovated and converted to create our own home and two spacious gites. We hope to see you soon to share this beautiful part of France with you.
Why they chose this property
After having a few holidays in this area of France we fell in love with it and decided to make it our home, a decision we have not regretted. We have travelled extensively around France but particularly enjoy this region partly due to it's fabulous climate, we have very little rain and more sunshine than most of the rest of France, and the many historic towns and tourist sites we have very locally. The people here have been incredibly warm and welcoming.
What makes this property unique
Our property oozes historic character and features. All three gites have beautiful oak beamed ceilings and limestone walls. La Maison du Puits, named because of the well in the centre of the gite which we have covered with safety glass to make it a fabulous feature, also has the original limestone staircase. All the properties overlook the central courtyard with it's planted wine barrels and lawn. On the other side of the gites is the in ground swimming pool which is fenced for security and large lawns for children to play. We have recently converted the former bread oven or bakery building which is another stunning feature and houses the pool table, football table and darts board. A great holiday destination with something for everyone.