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Chez Desire (EI) our Peaceful, cosy 2 bedroom gite, with private heated pool!

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a small shed.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a blue sofa, and a patterned rug.
A living room with a grey sofa, a woven pendant light, a bookshelf, a fan, and a patterned rug.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a patterned rug, and two wall-mounted pictures.
A trampoline with a safety net enclosure, surrounded by a grassy area and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Saint-Simon-de-Bordes, Charente-Maritime
  • Place, Jonzac Thermal Baths
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Casino Jonzac
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Les Antilles de Jonzac
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Large Single Futon

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Chez Desire (EI) our Peaceful, cosy 2 bedroom gite, with private heated pool!

Semi rural 2 bedroom Gite, sleeps 4/6 double bedroom and 2 single beds in the second both having wardrobe space, small separate toilet and a double shower room. Fully fitted kitchen and dining area. Cozy living room with double sofa bed,log burner, tv/sky box, outside patio area with barbecue and garden leading to the heated 10 x 5 metre fenced pool for guests only. The gite is detached from the main house and the garden is split to give privacy outside and around the pool to guests.

JONZAC
Less than a ten minute drive.
This is the nearest town where all your amenities are. Good supermarkets, lots of shops, bars and restaurants. Two theatres and a cinema. Swimming pool complex fed by the thermal springs and a treatment centre. Covered market for fresh produce locally supplied accompanied by lots of stalls all around the square.

The medieval town of Pons is only 25 mins away and host some good events through the summer. The battle re-enactment with jousting is a spectacular day out.

Montendre is 15 mins in the other direction and has a large street market every Thursday.
Twin lakes is situated here and is great for beginners and keen anglers plus a beautiful place to have lunch or supper.

LOCALITY

In a quiet village that has Restaurant/Bar.
Lake for fishing and picnics, a walkable 24/7 Supermarket open from August 2024.

Jonzac is 6km renown for its hot water springs.
The coast is 40 mins away with sandy beaches.
Bordeaux 1hr, Cognac 40 mins, 2 Airports within 1hr 30mins.

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Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2324485vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Saint-Simon-de-Bordes

Located in Saint-Simon-de-Bordes, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Le Château des Énigmes and Barbezieux Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lac Baron Desqueyroux and Vitrezay Nature Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Les Antilles de Jonzac and Pole Nature de Vitrezay et Port Maubert.
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Saint-Simon-de-Bordes, Charente-Maritime

What's nearby

  • Jonzac Thermal Baths - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Casino Jonzac - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Les Antilles de Jonzac - 9 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Office de Tourisme du Canton de Montendre - 15 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Lac Baron Desqueyroux - 17 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Jonzac Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪LA BOUCHERIE - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪L'Aparté - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sushis Tukyo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Le Kiosque A Pizzas - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Chez Desire (EI) our Peaceful, cosy 2 bedroom gite, with private heated pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Chez Desire (EI) our Peaceful, cosy 2 bedroom gite, with private heated pool!?

As of 1 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chez Desire (EI) our Peaceful, cosy 2 bedroom gite, with private heated pool! on 1 Oct 2026 start from £399, 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 Chez Desire (EI) our Peaceful, cosy 2 bedroom gite, with private heated pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Chez Desire (EI) our Peaceful, cosy 2 bedroom gite, with private heated pool!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Chez Desire (EI) our Peaceful, cosy 2 bedroom gite, with private heated pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Chez Desire (EI) our Peaceful, cosy 2 bedroom gite, with private heated pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chez Desire (EI) our Peaceful, cosy 2 bedroom gite, with private heated pool! located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Jonzac Thermal Baths, Les Antilles de Jonzac, and Casino Jonzac. Pole Nature de Vitrezay et Port Maubert and Lac Baron Desqueyroux are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely stay with Jo, Dave, Mini and Cooper! The setting was nice and quiet, the gite, pool and games room were perfect for the holiday we were looking for. My 4 teenagers had a fantastic time living in the pool! Jo and Dave were great at looking after us, and Cooper was thoroughly entertaining. The gite was clean and had all we needed, the pool was cleaned every day and the nearest supermarket was 6 minutes drive. We would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2026
Thankyou for your review, we would love to see you all again x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best

we really enjoyed our stay, Jo & Dave are very kind and always available for their guests; Our kids appreciate a lot The swimming Pool , it's worth coming back next year
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2022
Thankyou, we hope to see you again next year. Dave & Jo x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful- relaxing…. Just what we wanted

Clean and extremely well equipped gite, everything you could want is available. The games room was good for all ages and the pool superb, and the heating made a difference. The hosts Jo & Dave, helpful, informative and would interact as much as you want. Well situated for all supermarkets & shops in Jonzac. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would hope to return
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family gite

We had a lovely week at Chez Desire. The gite is really well set up for a young family. Our kids (4 and 6) loved the pool (safely fenced and gated), huge trampoline, garden and toys. The gite has everything you might need for your stay. Jo and Dave were great hosts. The area is really pretty and we enjoyed trips to Pond, Jonzac, Blayeand the coast. If you’re looking for regular beach trips it might be a bit far as the coast is about an hour away but the pool more than makes up for that.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christian S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property especially for family trips with children

The property owners Jo and Dave live on the site in a neighboring house and are very hospitable, caring, friendly and always available for a chat and take an interest that their guests have a pleasant stay. The heated seawater pool is very nice and in good shape and a gaming room (billard, darts, etc.), a nice garden (with trampolin, badminton, etc.) and various offers for games, reading and media make a stay pleasant especially also for kids. Jo and Dave speak excellent English as they are orginally coming from England. They are very kind and want you to enjoy your stay at their property. So all in all a very nice place to spent your family holidays.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great gite with fantastic pool and lovely hosts

We had a fantastic fortnight staying in Jo and Dave's gite. The gite itself is cosy but has a lovely big comfy living room which was a great addition on the couple of rainy days. The covered terrace is a really nice place to eat/play games and the beds are comfy. The outside area is very spacious and my two boys (6 and 10) LOVED the big pool, the badminton and trampoline. The addition of the games room with pool table, table football and darts was fab, as well as lots of games in the cupboard. The gite is next to the main house, but Jo and Dave maintained a perfect balance of being there if we needed them, but also giving us our space and privacy. They gave us some great recommendations of things to do in the local area. We had a brilliant and very relaxing time. Theboutside area
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous gite near Jonzac

Spent a great couple of weeks in this Gite, which is ideal for a self-catering holiday in Jonzac. Jo and Dave seem to have thought of everything to create a perfect holiday and are wonderful hosts who will go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. The accommodation includes a spacious living room and well-equipped kitchen/dining area, and the facilities provided cater for people of all ages. There is a private heated pool, temperature of 24 degrees, perfect for swimming, which is set in a beautiful garden. The site also includes a private picnic area with a grassy children’s playground and a boules court. There is a games room with all sorts of activities, including table football and billiards. The Gite is located in a quiet area, within 10-15 minutes’ drive of two big supermarkets, the fantastic Les Antilles swimming complex and the attractive town of Jonzac. Couldn’t recommend more highly.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2024
Thankyou for your review, we enjoyed having you all to stay with us and hope to see you all again next year x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valérie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place for perfect holidays Jo and Dave are the best hosts ever. The gîte is clean and nicely decorated. The swimming pool was of course more than welcome during the heat wave. Jonzac is nice little town, located at ten minutes, like the supermarkets. I hope to go back next year
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

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Fijne vakantie

We hadden een super verblijf! We hebben genoten van de gastvrijheid van Jo en Dave. Het zwembad is een topper en ook de speelruimte was leuk.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
We are so pleased you enjoyed your holiday. Jo & Dave
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Inge v.

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Fijn huis en heerlijk zwembad

We hebben een heerlijk verblijf gehad. Vooral dankzij het heerlijke verwarmde zwembad. We werden zeer vriendelijk ontvangen door Jo en Dave. We kregen ook een welkomst snack. Kleine moeite groot plezier! Ook van de speelkamer werd door ons veel gebruik gemaakt, vooral biljarten en darten waren favoriet. De omgeving viel ons wel een beetje tegen. Er is niet heel veel te doen. Daarvoor moet je minimaal 45 minuten autorijden. Kortom een hele fijne plek om tot rust te komen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

marleen c.

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Een fantastisch vakantieverblijf

Een zeer verzorgde vakantiewoning, waar alle voorzieningen aanwezig waren. Jo en David zijn fantastische en zeer hulpvaardige mensen. De kinderen hebben genoten van het grote en zeer verzorgde zwembad en ook van de speelzaal. Zeker een aanrader voor families met kinderen. Wij hebben een fantastische vakantie achter de rug. Dank je wel, Jo en David. Xxx
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Jo W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, rural, retreat with an excellent pool and games room

A clean and well equipped gite in a super quiet location (perhaps a car every 30 mins!) and yet only a 15 minute drive to hypermarkets, bakeries and the town of Jonzac. We all made very good use of the owners swimming pool (family with two boys ages 11 and 13) which was the same depth overall and which we had sole use of during our stay. Car hire is necessary; plenty to do in the area. We really enjoyed the citadel of Blaye and definately worth a visit. The gite was traditional but had all the modern comforts including WiFi, TNT TV & satellite DVD player, many DVDs and various games and gorgeous fairy lights outside. The owners Dave & Jo were so easy to get along with but also respected our privacy. We were greeted on arrival with a bespoke 'hamper' of goodies! Air conditioning would be an added bonus. Thoroughly recommend. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you very much Dave & Jo!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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Super relaxed, perfect zwembad. Genoten!

We hebben genoten! Het zwembad was top! De hosts, Jo en Dave waren aller aardigst. Op z'n tijd een gezellig praatje, maar ook de privacy in acht genomen. Zelfs een welkomst-mandje met snacks. De gite was schoon en heel compleet. (Koelbox, luchtbedden voor zwembad, oven) De 'gamehal' was een leuk extraatje. Voor 'activiteit' in de buurt moet je minimaal 20/30min rijden. Wellicht zou airco nog een toegevoegde waarde geven, maar nu was het tijdens ons verblijf ook wel erg heet (40°). Er waren wel 3 ventilatoren. We raden het iedereen aan!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2022
Thankyou, we hope to see you guys again in the future. Dave & Jo.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

philippe m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent séjour

Jo et Dave, originaire de Manchester, gèrent leur gîte avec beaucoup de bienveillance à l'égard de leurs hôtes. Ils sont à la fois très discrets et très disponibles. La maison est idéale pour un couple avec deux enfants. La maison est très bien équipée, rien ne manque, ni dans la cuisine, ni dans le salon (WiFi, TV TNT & satellite lecteur DVD, nombreux DVD et jeux divers). Nous avons été accueilli avec un panier d'accueil très généreux : 2 bouteilles de vin, des gâteaux, des bonbons, des chips, de l'eau, du lait, du café, ... La piscine est magnifique. Un séjour inoubliable, une adresse à recommander.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2021
Thank you for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hervé H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super séjour

Un accueil chaleur Dave et Jo. des hôtes discrets, charmants et réactifs La location est parfaitement conforme aux attentes avec une superbe piscine chauffée Nous avons passé un magnifique séjour Nos hôtes ont tout fait pour qu’on s’y sente comme chez nous.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2021
Merci pour votre avis, nous avons vraiment apprécié votre séjour chez nous et espérons vous revoir à l'avenir.

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