Sympathetically restored farmhouse , barn conversion with heated private pool

Lovely place in the countryside. Lots of towels and extra bedding. Barbara couldnt do more for us. Sadly creperie has closed down but there is a good boulangerie in the village. No problems on leaving, deposit returned promptly with a smile and bon voyage.

Thanks for a great time

Wow - what a great holiday we had in this beautifully restored barnhouse. The interior was far beyond our expectations and tastefully decorated. It was very clean and well maintained. Garden was great for all types of sports - our children (aged 8, 11, 13) played hurling, soccer, babmington and boules everyday when they weren't playing water polo in the pool with mum and dad! As a result it was a great family bonding holiday,The pool was serviced every morning by the fantastic cartaker - it was clean, quite big and heated. There are lovely walks close by, tourist office for all info needed on local amenities (which we used on a daily bases), boulangerie and creperie within a few minutes walk for the house. We visited Puy de Fou - an amazing historical attraction - the best they say in Europe, Park Baron (climbing maze for the children), Mervant Activity centre (hired a boat here) etc.

We ate in a lovely restaurant in Fontenay le Compt called Oasis and also in the all you can eat ' Gourmet Asie' behind the Hyper U which proved a great hit for the children,

All in all, we had a wonderful stay (better than 5 star I'd say), you'd have to see it to believe it. Plenty of room for at least 8 people. Possible for 2 families to share - or family with grandparents. Downstairs bedroom suitable for the elderly. Thank you very much to the owners for letting their holiday home to us.

We arrived a little early so had lunch at fab hotel 'Le Rabelais' in Fontenay eating a buffet lunch on terrace whilst children played in gardens and looked longingly at the pool. Filled car with supplies at local supermarket then 3 Adults , 3 children 8,4,1 had a wonderful time arriving at property and jumping in pool due to heat! Property photographs do not do this place justice - it is spacious , well laid out with lovely pool area and lawns for children to play on / in. The family made us really welcome on arrival ( even accommodated our bodged up dates for changeover day !) and the caretaker was truly superb going above and beyond expectations - even down to negotiating a hire car locally when ours blew up.

The location is perfect - deep into France and good weather but only 4hrs drive from Caen port and @ 1hr from the Atlantic coast.

We visited lovely beach at Chatelaillon Plage ( better and quieter than La Rochelle) eating in local seaside cafes a couple of days - had lovely day out in Fontenay Le Comte, a pleasant old town with 2 good supermarkets within 9km. We also went to Mervent twice - a forest / lake area with many walks and picnic areas, also a 'Natur Zoo' - an amazing surprise with children - they can literally look a tiger in the eye - you get really up close and personal with the animals and children have a great time. We left out Puy de Fou, although everyone said it was a fantastic spectacle and day out , we felt the youngest 2 children would not yet appreciate it

Our 2 weeks here sped past in a haze of wine, cheese, pate, beer and BBQs and the whole family enjoyed the time to relax by the pool - the childrens table football improved as much as their swimming! . The added 'bonus' here is the creperie at the end of the road - you can walk out for dinner and have great salad / crepes, do not be put off by appearances here , its filled with locals eating too - always a good sign - he stocks 52 different belgian chocolates and will make fab crepes out of them. We and children loved it and were recognised and welcomed with free drinks second time around

Many thanks for a lovely holiday

We have just returned from France and spent 1 week in this beautiul gite. We are a family of 2 adults with 5 children (aged 9 - 16) and found the property well equipped, clean and spacious with lots of character.

The pool was great and used every day, with ample sun loungers and parasols provided.

The gite has a large garden to the front - great for ball games and very safe for the children.

When we were able to seperate the kids from the pool, we visited many places including La Rochelle, La Tranche sur Mer (a beautiful beach) The Indian Forest,

Puy du Fou (don't miss it) and Venice Verte in the Marais Poitevin where we hired a gondola and explored the canals.

We did most of our shopping in Fontenay le Comte - with lots of small shops as well as larger stores for groceries etc..

We flew into La Rochelle (approx. 40 mins from the gite) and were met by Barbara Mcguire in Pouille - I can't speak highly enough of this family who were so helpful with loads of advice on places to visit and directions.

We would have no hesitation in recommending this property to friends and family - we hope to return soon.

We have not long returned from a fantastic holiday at this superb gite. Upon arrival Frederick helped us settle in and gave us the information we needed on the property and the surrounding area - he was great. The gite was amazing. Very clean and characterful. We had fab weather - not a spot of rain in a week - so we spent most of out time lazing by the pool and having BBqs!!

Would definately recomend to others and hope to return!