A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Valley of the Monkeys
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15
Popular amenities
Private pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue grill
Deck or patio
Explore the area
Romagne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Valley of the Monkeys
Place, Valley of the Monkeys
12 min walk
Circuit du Val de Vienne
Place, Circuit du Val de Vienne
50 min drive
University of Poitiers
Place, University of Poitiers
53 min drive
Poitiers (PIS-Biard)
Airport, Poitiers (PIS-Biard)
56 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Large 1850’s Charentais farmhouse with swimming pool 400 metres from Monkey Park
"La Roseraie" is a large, Charentais farmhouse full of character with beautiful exposed oak beams, fireplaces and stone and wood floors. A 10m x 5m swimming pool will provide the family with endless hours of summer pleasure. There are several acres of mature gardens with a variety of trees, an orchard, rose and herb gardens to explore and flowers in abundance around the lawn areas. Throughout the gardens there are tables and chairs and hammocks! Four Spacious bedrooms, modern bathrooms and large lounges provide space and tranquillity for all. Three bedrooms have a double and 2 single beds, and one, a double and 1 single, so the house is big enough for several families to holiday together. All bedrooms are en suite with their own shower or bathrooms. There is a large mezzanine games room with pool table, table football, darts and dvd player, and downstairs there is a big dining kitchen. The stone walls keep the property cool in summer, and a large shaded patio provides an ‘al fresco’ dining area for hot summer evenings. With a table tennis table, badminton court and trampoline as well as the swimming pool, there's plenty to keep the kids engaged! In addition we have friendly pigs, sheep and lambs, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs and hens which the children are welcome to help feed. The owners live in a totally separate part of the house. Guests have their own entrance and private garden. "La Vallee des Singes" ( Monkey Valley) is 400 metres walk away, a stunning animal park with over 30 species of monkeys and apes including gorillas and the largest group of Bonobo chimpanzees in Europe. At "La Roseraie" you are right in the real French countryside surrounded by fields of sunflowers, barley and sweetcorn, but only 2 kilometres from the friendly small town of Romagne with a boulangerie, post office, bar and esteemed restaurant. We have bicycles to lend out without charge, so you can leave the cars on the drive. Larger towns of Civray and Couhe with twice weekly markets, supermarkets, and cinemas are both 12 kilometres away. Within easy drive are historic towns and the rivers Charente and Vienne for canoeing and swimming. Vienne's main tourist attraction Futuroscope is 45 minutes drive away, and the region's capital town of Poitiers even closer. Seaside resorts of La Rochelle and the islands of Ile de Re - see if you can spot Johnny Depp! - and Ile d'oleron are less than 2 hours away.
Here in the heart of the Vienne countryside you can escape from hustle and stress of everyday life. Only 400m from the fascinating La Vallée des Singes (Valley of the monkeys) and just 45 minutes from Futuroscope.
With its mild climate and France’s second sunniest region, the Vienne district of Poitou-Charentes has much to offer visitors. A clean environment, pretty villages and local market towns such as Civray at the heart of the region, Gencay and Poitiers it’s capital city. Vienne also has a highly acclaimed architectural heritage
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
On covered terrace and outside
Smoking allowed outside only.
Swimming Pool : children must always be supervised by an adult.
Farm animals may be fed under adult supervision.
Important information
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Property # 1945498
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Romagne
Located in Romagne, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. Castle Leray and Church Saint-Just are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Aire de Rejallant and Les Bois de Saint-Pierre. Travelling with kids? Consider Valley of the Monkeys and Laby'Bois. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
Does Large 1850’s Charentais farmhouse with swimming pool 400 metres from Monkey Park have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Large 1850’s Charentais farmhouse with swimming pool 400 metres from Monkey Park?
As of 4 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large 1850’s Charentais farmhouse with swimming pool 400 metres from Monkey Park on 24 Oct, 2026 start from S$1,321, 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 Large 1850’s Charentais farmhouse with swimming pool 400 metres from Monkey Park pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Large 1850’s Charentais farmhouse with swimming pool 400 metres from Monkey Park?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Large 1850’s Charentais farmhouse with swimming pool 400 metres from Monkey Park?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Large 1850’s Charentais farmhouse with swimming pool 400 metres from Monkey Park?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Large 1850’s Charentais farmhouse with swimming pool 400 metres from Monkey Park located?
This family-friendly Romagne holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Valley of the Monkeys, Laby'Bois and Laby'Gazon. Laby'Arbustes and Laby'Infernal are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
A really nice stay, belle the dog was lovely and the owners, John and Helen, were, as if it were possible, even nicer!
The themed rooms provided were really cosy and clean and the garden area and swimming pool were a delight.
The Owners were really helpful and the 'get away from it all experience' that we were looking for is exactly what we got. lovely, couldn't recommend it enough. Will definitely go again as our first choice option.
Jon T.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thanks Jon for this lovely review. I think Belle misses all the attention you gave her. Glad you enjoyed La Roseraie and hope to see you again here on day.
Everything was exactly as we wanted when three families with kids rented the house for a week.
We had great service from the family when needed and else we could just relax and enjoy all day.
Johan O.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your kind comments, so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Super week-end with the family in a Big house.
Garden is very large with plenty of Space top enjoy all kind of outdoor games to have fun.
It IS also peacefull with all the animals around.
Host was super cool and gentle, and Always available for any assistance.
Two groups of family & friends. Three teenagers and four adults. Very relaxed stay with good size pool and activities. The teenagers loved the animals roaming and the owners dog. Adults loved the tranquillity, the interesting buildings and out side spaces. Highly recommended for a rural relaxed laid back retreat.
Andrew M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2022
Thank you for this lovely review. So glad you enjoyed your stay at La Roseraie. Welcome back anytime!
Verified review
4/10 Poor
O f.
2 Sept, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
2 weeks away with family and friends
the property was in a very nice place just wat we were looking for, but the rest was just not wat we were sold from the pictures we soar on line, the house and the outside was very spacious but the cline less of the house and the gardens was very poor, wen we arrived the house was dirty every were full of dust the fridges were dirty the bed covers was full of dog hair, cobwebs every were and the garden was very poor maintained, the swings were broken the chickens were left free so they did there needs on the patios were we had to clean every day, its a very nice place to have a nice holiday but the clines of the place just lets down.
many thanks
Duarte Freitas
O f.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2024
This review is totally unjust and there is nothing we can learn from it as it isn't true.
Cleanliness - as normal the house was cleaned to a high standard before the arrival and inspected by us so we know that nothing described is accurate. But if there were issues with cleaning, you should have told us straightaway so that we could put it right. We saw you everyday but you never mentioned problems, only what a nice time you were having. Obviously the house became less clean the longer you stayed (15 of you stayed 2 weeks). You didn't opt for the mid-stay clean we offer therefore the responsibility for keeping the house clean was yours. And you left cigarette butts all over the garden and patios!
YOU broke the swings and told us so. You do not mention that we provided you with two additional swings. Nor do you mention the four free bikes we loaned you, the games room, the table tennis court, the billiard table, the large trampoline and the many other games provided. You spent everyday in the swimming pool having a wonderful time, and we cleaned this regularly for you as we do for all our guests.
You also don't mention the wood you requested for your daily BBQs. We only charged you €10 but you never paid it!
Our garden has formal areas for guests and natural areas for wildlife. That is why you can see hedgehogs, bats, owls. A sign tells guests not to feed the hens on the terrace to avoid the problem you had.
The photos are true and 99% of our guests love our home.
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
9 Aug, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
A new experience for youngsters
The amount of animals about made the holiday special! Feeding the goats and sheep all the left overs, cuddling the cat, picking up peacock feathers, feeding the ducks and watching chicks growing with mummy hen. The pool was terrific, if a bit far from the house and could have had the cleaner robot every morning! The grounds are great but unkempt as was the house. Sheets, toilets etc very clean but generally the place is cluttered and shabby! Utensils etc for self catering went from silly amounts (plates) to very little (no scissors, one old frying pan etc.) Coffee machine was slowest ever recommend getting pod machine! John and Helen were welcoming and friendly and we were disappointed we didn’t see them to say goodbye this morning!
Verified traveller
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2024
We are very surprised by this review. We went out of our way to welcome these guests, giving them free range eggs from our hens, feathers from our peacock and spending a lot of time talking and advising them places where to visit. These people left at 8 a.m, could easily have told us they were leaving early the next morning and said goodbye the day before, but they didn't come round. We could only put the pool robot in after they left the pool in the evening, we would never intrude whilst guests were in the pool.The coffee machine is what it is, no-one else has ever complained about it, and we asked them to specifically ask us if there was anything missing. We have plenty pairs of scissors, they only had to ask! We disagree that our property is cluttered, most people love our objects from all around the world collected during our travels. Unfortunately they left the rooms very untidy, stains all over the sea mat flooring in 2 bedrooms which are proving very difficult to remove. This is our home and feel sad that these particular guests who seemed to be so happy with La Roseraie have not left us with the review we expected. Every time we asked we asked them they told us everything was fabulous!
Pour se retrouver en famille c’est top, des chambres de 4 avec salle de bain et wc dans chacune. Beaucoup d’espace. Des jeux pour l’extérieur (ping pong, trampoline, de l’herbe), une piscine bien entretenue, une salle de jeux à l’étage (billard, baby foot, canapés). Une cuisine très bien équipée pour 15. On peut aller à pied à la vallée des singes.Seul bémol, pas mal de poussière dans la maison, nos allergiques ont été bien gêné…Les hôtes ont été très disponibles et arrangeants.
La ferme de John est vraiment faite pour les amoureux de la nature et des animaux. Nous avons passé 3 jours en famille formidables entourés des animaux de la ferme. Nos hôtes étaient vraiment charmants !Nous reviendrons avec plaisir, nous ressourcer dans cette belle ferme charentaise qui nous a rappelé notre enfance :)
Nathalie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Kalamity J.
14 Jul, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Des points positifs et des points à améliorer. L'environnement est très agréable avec beaucoup d'animaux qui nous ont accompagné tout le week-end ! La piscine très agréable. Bémol sur la maison poussiéreuse et le fait que les propriétaires habitent sous l'étage de la salle de jeu où les enfants n'ont pas pu profiter a fond car plainte des propriétaires rapport au bruit. Sejour agréable malgré cela. Merci pour l'accueil !
Kalamity J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2025
Merci pour votre commentaire, nous sommes heureux de savoir que vous avez passé un bon séjour à la Roseraie. Toutefois, nous devons commenter sur votre fausse description du gite. La salle des jeux est en réalité au-dessus de la salle à manger et du hall (votre partie du gite). Nous, les propriétaires, habitons dans une partie séparée et nous ne pouvons pas entendre les bruits venant de la salle des jeux. Les « plaintes » dont vous parlez étaient en fait un SMS que nous avons envoyé après avoir entendu des fracas bruyants et un enfant qui pleurait dans le gîte très tard dans la nuit. Nous étions à Paris pendant la majeure partie de votre séjour.
Le gîte est rustique et plein de charme. Un peu vétuste mais propre et charmant.
Les pièces ainsi que le linge de lit et la piscine était propres.
Le auvent et la table de ping pong très appréciables.
Seul bémol: le four très encrassé aurait mérité un nettoyage.
Dans l'ensemble, nous avons passé un très agréable séjour!
Merci à John et Hélène pour tout
Sophie D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2024
Nous sommes désolés pour le four ! Ma femme est en colère ! Ce qui s'est passé, c'est que les invités qui sont partis le matin du séjour de Sophie ont eu presque 2 heures de retard. Nous avons dû insister pour qu'ils partent à la fin car nous avions toutes les chambres pour préparer Sophie et ses amis. Malheureusement, les invités précédents avaient laissé l'endroit très sale, nous n'avons donc pas eu le temps de tout préparer, et je pense que la seule fois où cela s'est produit, le four a été oublié. La Roserraie est une ancienne ferme et nous avons essayé de conserver son charme rustique. Nous sommes très heureux que dans l'ensemble vous ayez apprécié votre séjour.
Merci à john et ellen pour leur accueil dans la belle maison et le parc avec leurs animaux. On a bien profité de la piscine.
Peut-être à
une autre fois. Merci pour tout.
Cécile et les filles.
cécile T.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct, 2023
Merci bien. Bienvenue à La Roseraie à tout moment !
Verified review
6/10 Okay
valerie b.
17 Aug, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Mon séjour
Une semaine en famille à la roseraie les propriétaires très accueillants , par contre il faudrait revoir le descriptif de l. Annonce pas de trampoline ,toboggan cassé et les transats de la piscine certains défectueux , hamac dans le jardin très vêtus , ménage intérieur à revoir , le mobilier extérieur à besoin d être renouvelé …
valerie b.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2023
Désolé de lire cette critique, d'autant plus que les clients en ont laissé une dans notre livre d'or en disant qu'ils étaient très satisfaits de leur séjour ! Le toboggan pour les enfants n'est pas cassé, bien qu'il soit destiné aux enfants plus petits que ceux-ci. Le client précédent avait cassé l'une des chaises de la piscine, mais il y en avait bien d'autres. Le hamac a maintenant été remplacé par un nouveau. Les clients qui sont restés immédiatement après que ces personnes nous aient laissé un avis 5 étoiles. Apparemment, on ne peut pas plaire à tout le monde !
Verified review
8/10 Good
Brigitte R.
22 Jul, 2023
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Sejurr La Romagne
Agréable séjour chez john et helen
Maison assez grande avec piscine pour 15 personnes
le point negatif
Manque d'entretien extérieur et intérieur sinon propriétaire sympathique
Brigitte R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Merci pour votre avis. Nous faisons de notre mieux pour entretenir la propriété. Le jardin est grand, nous en avons donc laissé une partie pour devenir un jardin naturel, mais l'intérieur est toujours propre et bien rangé.
Belle propriété et belles prestations...le temps plutôt frais nous a dissuadé de profiter de la piscine ... dommage ! Nous avons visité les environs de Romagne..Merci à nos hôtes anglais très sympathiques!
Nous avons passé un bon moment chez john, le seul hic que les enfants ont vu, c'est que c'était un peu trop chargé en déco. À part cela c'est un bel endroit .les petits-enfants étaient ravis de voir les animaux , l'espace extérieur était vraiment bien . John est un bon hôte. Thank you.
Muriel B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr, 2023
Merci pour votre avis. Bienvenue à tout moment. Nous aimons notre décoration !
Très belle propriété avec de grands espaces extérieurs. Je ne connaissais pas la région et je n'ai pas été déçue. Nous étions nombreux bébé enfants et adultes. Tout le monde a trouvé sa place. Les propriétaires sont des personnes accueillantes et très agréables. Je recommande vivement cette location de vacances.
Martine S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2022
Merci pour votre aimable critique. Vous et votre famille êtes les bienvenus à La Roseraie à tout moment.
Sejour au calme dans une belle propriété avec hotes accueillants
Merci à John et sa femme pour leur accueil, gentillesse et accompagnement.
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour en famille et avec des amis dans leur maison très bien équipée. L'extérieur est très joli, avec des jardins bien entretenus et une piscine très grande et très agréable. Sans oublier les poules, les canards, le paon, belle et les chats qui ont ravi les plus petits et les plus grands. On espère revenir un jour !
Très bon séjour avec une météo clémente avec nous . Nous avons pu profiter de la terrasse ainsi que cette jolie ferme. Grand espace extérieur pour accueillir et séjourner sur la terrasse.
Un grand merci à Mr et Mme Rogers.
Première fois que je loue pour 1 week-end de trois jours. Toute ma petite famille a apprécié. Merci à John.
Monique S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review
8/10 Good
Elodie D.
4 Jun, 2019
Wee entre amis
Wee entre amis dans Un cadre champêtre. Repos pour les parents et basse cour et piscine et jeux pour les enfants. 400 m de la vallée des singes
Elodie D.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Merci bien pour votre avis!
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Rie T.
4 Oct, 2018
Perfect place for a big family holiday
Extended family of 10 stayed at The Roseraie in Aug-18. The house is beautiful and has everything you need. All the bedrooms were very comfortable. We had BBQs / cooked most nights and really enjoyed dining outside in the garden or by the porch drinking local wine until late in the evening! The kids were in the pool every day and loved the large garden with outdoor toys. Overall it was a very enjoyable and relaxed holiday.
Rie T.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Many thanks for your kind comments Rie. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay so much. You were very lucky with the weather and yes the kids certainly made the best use of the pool! Hope to see you again some day.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Lucie L.
14 May, 2018
Des hôtes charmants dans un cadre bucolique
Nous avons passé un agréable week-end chez John et Hélène. Tout y est pour passer de bons moments en famille ou entre amis, jeux pour enfants coins de détente dans le jardin pour les adultes sans parler des poules moutons et paons qui nous tiennent compagnie. Nous étions 15 dont 7enfants et nous ne nous sommes pas senti à l'étroit même par temps de pluie.
Lucie L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Merci pour vos commentaires. Content que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour. Il y avait un jour de très mauvaise pluie pendant votre séjour - quelle honte
About the host
Hosted by John Rogers
We made the decision in 2014 to give up our stressful jobs in Derbyshire and relocate en famille to rural France to run a chambres d'hotes ( bed and breakfast). We love the life here with our animals - pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, cats and guinea pigs. We both previously worked in Education. Helen was a Japanese teacher but now teaches yoga here, and John worked for a World Heritage Site but now looks after the house and the garden. Our girls go to a local college and after 18 months are already fluent in French. We travelled widely in the past, but now feel happy that we have put down roots in such a peaceful. tranquil spot, and are happy to share it with our guests.
Why they chose this property
We spent a long time looking before settling on 'La Roseraie'. It has all we want here. Its a beautiful old house set in extensive grounds, and we enjoy welcoming guests all year round, but also like the fact that we have our own part of the house which is completely separate to the guests. This is the "real" France; sleepy market towns, a slower pace of life, the place to spend long leisurely lunches and enjoy the beautiful countryside.
What makes this property unique
The house has huge character - from the massive bread oven on the terrace, to the landscaped garden and orchard and the huge barns. To own your own swimming pool would have been just a dream in UK! We even spend time there in the summer evenings, lying on the loungers and sipping quality wine at only 3 euros a bottle, and listening to the calls of the family of Little Owls that live in one of our trees.