A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool

Exceptional

2 bedroomsSleeps 6968.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Pool

Explore the area

Vanzay, Deux-Sèvres

Saint-Pierre Church
‪8 min drive‬
Castle Leray
‪22 min drive‬
Valley of the Monkeys
‪24 min drive‬
Poitiers (PIS-Biard)
‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Relax with family or friends at our home from home gite based in the rural hamlet of La Roche de Bord. We are in the Poitou Charente bordering departments of the Deux Sevres, Charente and the Vienne. We have a heated pool for lazy days at the gite or some amazing places to visit in the area, all within a short drive. For beach days La Rochelle is 119km / 1hr 40 drive and well worth a full days visit. We also have a few lakes not far for either fishing, kayaking or swimming.
The choice is yours!
The pool is shared with us.

Property manager

Amanda Bradley

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

We have 2 small dogs that live at the property

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 0000000000000

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Vanzay

Located in Vanzay, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Castle Leray and Château de Javarzay are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Valley of the Monkeys and The gardens of Argentor. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Vanzay, Deux-Sèvres

What's nearby

Saint-Pierre Church - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
Castle Leray - 22 min drive - 23.2 km
Valley of the Monkeys - 24 min drive - 18.6 km
University of Poitiers - 49 min drive - 60.3 km
Circuit du Val de Vienne - 62 min drive - 69.1 km

Getting around

Epanvilliers Station - 17 min drive
Poitiers (PIS-Biard) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Le Degustoire - ‬17 min drive
‪Le Chaunay S.A.R.L. - ‬8 min drive
‪Café Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
‪Le Macadam - ‬12 min drive
‪The Mad Hatter's Kitchen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool have a pool?

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

Is A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Saint-Pierre Church and within 9 miles (15 km) of Saint-Leger Church and Valley of the Monkeys. Le Cormenier Museum and Castle Leray are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mel C.

4 Aug, 2025

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

We throughly enjoyed our stay with Amanda and Graham, such lovely hosts who couldn’t do enough for us, it felt like we were staying with Friends. The gite was beautiful, home from home with French charm, it had everything we needed. The grounds were beautiful and the pool area was lovely and clean. We visited the local market in Lezay, lots of small towns with in 15 minutes for supermarkets and boulangeries

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

11 Aug, 2024

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

Beautiful relaxing stay at Les Roches

We have just returned from our wonderful holiday at this beautiful Gite in a lovely rural area of France. Amanda & Graham were the perfect hosts and went above and beyond to ensure we had the most relaxing stay with the use of their pool and sunbeds. The welcome gift of wine and treats was very much appreciated after our long drive from England. Easy access to the motorway is close by for day trips out. We particularly enjoyed visiting La Rochelle and Poitiers and doing everything French style. Amanda was very helpful with information on where to go to eat and drink and we very much enjoyed our last evening eating out with her & Graham. We will definitely return if we visit this area of France again. Thank you both for helping to make our holiday so enjoyable.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo H., Berkhamsted

30 Aug, 2022

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

Perfect relaxing haven, away from it all in France = Bliss

Couldn’t speak more highly of this property and the wonderful welcome we received. Easy to find and well located for winding down in France. We found it clean, comfortable and authentic. Very grateful for helpful and welcoming touches like chilled drinks on arrival and some breakfast basics which we all enjoyed. Everyone slept well in the comfortable beds. Thick walled cottage cool inside despite beautiful hot weather. Towels for the pool, and, oh the pool! Very refreshing. To be honest we were all (teenage daughters included) reluctant to leave. Stunning stars in the dark night sky. I would suggest researching and planning local days/evenings out in advance, at first glance the area seems very quiet but there’s plenty to do if you look. If staying for a fortnight, this is a great base to plan some day trips further afield as well. Gem of a property brought to life by Amanda and Graham who we genuinely loved! Plus Elvis and Ernie their gorgeous little dogs too!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Britta

7 Jul, 2024

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

Wunderbare Ferien

Wir wurden von den Gastgebern herzlich empfangen, fanden eine tolle Ferienunterkunft vor und haben hier einen tollen Urlaub verbracht. Der Pool ist toll, der Garten eine Pracht und das Ferienhaus strahlt die pure Gemütlichkeit aus. Der Ort ist ein guter Ausgangspunkt für zahlreiche Attraktionen in der Region. Vielen Dank für diesen schönen Urlaub bei euch!

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine M., LA FRESNAIS, FRANCE

31 Aug, 2023

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

Séjour au top !

Un excellent séjour chez Amanda et Bradley pour aller à la Vallée des singes que nous avons été enchantés de visiter petits et grands ! Nous y retournerons sans hésiter si nous retournons dans cette région !!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magalie B.

10 Nov, 2022

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

Séjour formidable

Nous avons passé un formidable week-end. Le lieu est tout simplement apaisant, calme. Nous n'avons qu'une envie : y retourner très vite. Nos hôtes ont été vraiment super et toujours disponibles.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eppillihp E.

9 Mar, 2022

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

gite très calme

Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour dans ce gite et y retournerons avec plaisir . Le gite possède toutes les commodités et les Hôtes sont très charmants , et très attentionnés. je recommande vivement ce gite

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022