Large Family Gîte. Sleeps 12, Heated Pool, Accessible Suite, Games Room

Très Jolie is a beautifully restored late-18th-century Charentaise farmhouse in rural Charente-Maritime, set up for relaxed, multi-generation holidays where everyone can be comfortable. It sleeps up to 12 across 6 bedrooms, with 4.5 bathrooms, plus plenty of indoor and outdoor space to spread out.

Why guests love it

- Sleeps up to 12, 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
- Exclusive use large heated pool (10m x 5m, 1.5m deep)
- Fully gated private gardens, great for family groups
- Two reception rooms, so the group can relax in different spaces
- Great for cyclists, with secure bike storage and countryside routes nearby
- Official 4-star Atout France rating (inspected)

Accessibility (key details)

- Step-free access across the ground floor, including from parking to the accessible suite
- Purpose-designed ground-floor accessible bedroom suite
- Accessible wet room with level-access shower, grab rails and a wall-mounted shower seat
- Wheelchair turning space in the bedroom and wet room
- Step-free path to patios and pool area (no steps)

Please note: One reception room (the formal salon) is reached via 4 stone steps with a strong handrail, and is not wheelchair accessible. The main games/TV room on the ground floor is fully accessible.

Pool and outdoor spaces

- Heated pool for your sole use, with lockable slide-back safety cover
- Roman steps into the pool with a fixed handrail
- Outdoor shower
- Two UV50+ shaded pergolas for sun protection
- Sun loungers, parasols, hammocks and evening lighting
- Wheelchair-friendly full-size table tennis table and outdoor games

Inside the farmhouse

- Character features throughout (beams, stonework, fireplaces) with modern comfort
- Large, well-equipped kitchen for group catering:

- Two dishwashers
- Generous fridge/freezer space
- Five-burner gas hob and large oven
- Dining table seating 12
- Two bright reception rooms:

Accessible games/TV room with pool/snooker table, table football and board games
- Second salon (steps) with lounge seating for the whole group
- Wi-Fi throughout the house and to the patio

Family-friendly extras

- High quality cotton bed linen, breathable washable mattress protectors
- Towels provided: bath, hand, swimming and kitchen
- Blackout curtains and midge nets to windows
- Child safety features (stair gates, child-safe window catches)
- Extensive baby equipment available (cots, highchairs and more, please ask)

Location

- Peaceful rural hamlet between Surgères and Saint-Jean-d’Angély
- Local restaurants, boulangeries and essentials within about 10 minutes by car
- Two historic market towns within about 20 minutes
- Sandy coast, Châtelaillon-Plage, Fouras and day trips to Île de Ré around 45 minutes

Arrival and support

- Guests are welcomed by us or our local caretaker (nearby, French and English speaking)
- You’ll have a direct contact number during your stay

Best value: For direct support from the owners and no extra platform fees at checkout, you can also book direct via Tres Jolie Gite