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Peaceful family-friendly rural cottage. Rejuvenating & stylish. A special place.

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, a wooden staircase, and a large window with a view of greenery.
A house with a garden, a patio with a table and chairs, and a chimney.
A park with a bench, playground equipment, and a body of water.
A garden with various plants and a wooden fence.
A cozy living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a wicker sofa, and a wooden table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Moussac sur Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Place, Château de Fougeret
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Circuit du Val de Vienne
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, La Sabline Prehistory Museum
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Poitiers (PIS-Biard)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Moussac

Located in Moussac, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. La Sabline Prehistory Museum and Le Cormenier Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Château de Fougeret and Lussac les Châteaux Bridge Ruins. Abyssea and La Planete des Crocodiles are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Moussac sur Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Château de Fougeret - 13 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Circuit du Val de Vienne - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Lussac les Châteaux Bridge Ruins - 23 min drive - 22.7 km
  • La Sabline Prehistory Museum - 23 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Church Saint-Just - 27 min drive - 32.8 km

Getting around

  • Montmorillon Station - 31 min drive
  • Poitiers (PIS-Biard) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Les Reflets de la Vienne - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lunch - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪L'Isle Jourdain - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Les Cageots Locaux - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant du Barrage - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Peaceful family-friendly rural cottage. Rejuvenating & stylish. A special place. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Peaceful family-friendly rural cottage. Rejuvenating & stylish. A special place. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Peaceful family-friendly rural cottage. Rejuvenating & stylish. A special place.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful family-friendly rural cottage. Rejuvenating & stylish. A special place.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful family-friendly rural cottage. Rejuvenating & stylish. A special place.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful family-friendly rural cottage. Rejuvenating & stylish. A special place. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Château de Fougeret and within 12 miles (20 km) of Circuit du Val de Vienne and La Sabline Prehistory Museum. Lussac les Châteaux Bridge Ruins and La Marche are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Cosy and comfortable house full of character

The house is full of warmth and character and it's easy to feel at home there. The owners do everything to help you get to know the house and the area really well. The garden is spacious and beautiful. Lots of river swimming nearby and welcoming locals.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Louisa. Thank you. We're so glad you felt at home and enjoyed the garden and the river - and discovered that the locals don't bite !
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderfully peaceful week!

The cottage is lovely and set in a beautifully peaceful location just a short walk from the village of Moussac-sur-vienne. There are loads of suitable walks close by and a kayak/canoe centre on the river. The cottage is let on a 'leave it as you find it's basis, which is not ideal, as I found the people before me didn't do a great job of cleaning up. However, it wasn't bad and didn't dampen my spirits and I had a wonderfully relaxing week. Thanks Nick & Caroline
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
So sorry that you didn't think it was clean - and sorry that you didn't tell us at the time so we could rectify it. We do have an experienced cleaner who comes in to do changeovers (incl laundry aswell of course) and generally does a good job. we are glad you still had a "wonderfully relaxing break".
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, rural retreat

We loved this house - quiet, comfortable and very well equipped - a real home from home. The accommodation was excellent for our 3 generation family with 3 comfortable, spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The children enjoyed exploring the extensive grounds, particularly scrambling through the wood and the two terraces provided excellent outdoor eating at different times of day. The area is great for a relaxing holiday with the Vienna river close by, walks and for the more adventurous members of the family a zip wire park at L’Isle Jourdain. The owners were easy to communicate with and were very fair and understanding given the uncertainties surrounding CoVID 19. We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Moussac.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heerlijke vakantie in rustige, prachtige omgeving

Wij hebben een heerlijk verblijf gehad in deze woning. Alles wat er nodig is voor een onbezorgde vakantie is aanwezig. Alles wordt goed gecommuniceerd met de eigenaars van deze woning. Zeker voor herhaling vatbaar
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful stay in Moussac

Nick and Caroline's home is a perfect base to have a relaxing holiday and explore a beautiful area of France. Their cottage is extremely well equipped and spacious, it was lovely and clean on arrival and has many thoughtful touches to welcome guests. The garden areas are equally enticing. I would love to return and wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Très bon séjour

Joli gite, très fonctionnel et décoré avec beaucoup de goût. Environnement très calme avec beaucoup de ballades à proximité. Excellent momment passé en famille. Notre chat a beaucoup apprécié le jardin !
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heatwave in Moussac

This property has a very "French" feel and has been thoughtfully set up for tourists who desire a choice of either complete isolation or interesting activities nearby. Nick and Caroline have supplied lots of useful information. The kitchen is fully equipped for those who prefer to sort themselves out, there are two outside spaces for al fresco dining and a large circular kitchen table indoors. There is also a BBQ with additional chairs and table to use elsewhere. All the bedrooms are nicely laid out and the beds are comfortable. The shower is good and powerful and there is a bath as well, if you feel like a soak. We completely understand that security is required but we did struggle getting into the property with all the locks and keys but it didn't spoil anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We absolutely loved the property !

I wanted to let you know we had such a great holiday. The river was brilliant and we spent most of our time at the same spot & staying hours, often twice a day ! It was such fun and provided great shelter from the sun & warmth from the sun depending on what was required, we were so surprised to find the water to be warm! We took the kids to both Queux & Gouex and the outdoor pool in Isle d'Jourdain but the river remained the favourite, they actually refused to go to the out door pool at Gouex and insisted on being taken back to the river.... We went kayaking a couple of times which went from high drama getting stuck on rocks to total relaxing in the space of a few minutes..kids v excited to see kingfishers Water skiing a highlight & pedelos up to the bridge was also great fun We had a good few trips to the shop in Moussac but didn't manage to try their pizzas, we didn't quite figure out the various opening/closing times/days but it made no difference. We made great use of the BBQ, we used it every night bar one The baker lady was lovely and it was great to have service right at the door. I did lots of great running, once I had renewed my energy levels and managed to get up early enough to go out before it go too hot, the old railway track is perfect, I did lovely runs in both directions, making it to the other side of the river from Queux campsite, I didn;t quite manage to run there on our side of the bridge as I couldn't get past some fences but the woodland track along that way is beautiful & the big stones a perfect picnic spot Had a fun trip to the monkeys, the kids loved it ! it was really interesting to read through the visitor book and see all the work you have put into making the house how it is now. It must have been exhausting but so worth it !! I think that is mostly it, the real highlight was the proximity to the river we really had to persuade ourselves to leave and do some exploring, it felt very special.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
We're so pleased you saw Kingfishers - we haven't seen them for a while - and that the kids enjoyed the river so much. The Monkey centre is a tremendous day out for kids (and adults too !).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Home from Home

We have just returned from our 5th year staying in this lovely property. We found it by chance on holiday back in 2013 and arranged to stay the following year. We love it so much we’ve come back every year since! When I walk back through the door for the first time I feel myself physically relax. It’s very welcoming and feels very homely. Everything you could need is here. The kitchen is well equipped, there are books galore, even a couple of bikes if you haven’t brought your own. What sets this property apart from a lot of others in the village is the garden. It’s large and secluded and great for BBQs. There is a great BBQ to use in the shed. There is a bench up on the bank up above the house which I love to sit on and read and one of my favourite things of all is sitting on the kitchen patio eating my breakfast in the early morning sun. The location offers lots to do. There are great walks, (we are still discovering new ones) bike rides, the nearby town has a great outdoor pool which is quite cheap. We are still finding new restaurants in neighbouring villages. The river is very nearby and offers great swimming and kayaking. My husband is an avid bird watcher and nature lover and there is lots to see, both in the garden and the surrounding countryside. It really is a relaxing stay and one thing I love is the lack of TV. There is one there to watch DVDs but I love the silence not having it on brings and that we are all playing board games and cards instead. There is Wi-fi for those that need a fix! After all this time it feels a little bit like our house in France and we always look forward to coming and are very sad to leave it.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Can't tell you how much pleasure it gives us when others enjoy it as much, and for the same (and sane!) reasons, as we do. Nothing quite beats breakfast on the patio watching the world go (slowly) by .... and quiet moments (and/or sundowners) up on the bench overlooking the valley. Keep thinking if it as 'your place in France' ... we love that.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The Perfect Getaway

A wonderful "home from home" in a beautiful, peaceful setting. The house is very well equipped with everything you need to cater for yourselves. We got in the habit of delicious French breakfasts on the patio, enjoying the freshly delivered bread and croissants and then returning after days out to relax and enjoy quiet dinners at home. We hope to return!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
We'd love to see you again. There is something special about a late breakfast on that patio isn't there - strong coffee and fresh croissants in the sunshine, watching the world go by.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house in relaxing, sunny surroundings

No 4 Biard is a wonderfully welcoming home, full of character and charm. This was our latest stay of many over the years and we have followed its progress with great interest from the “rough and ready” to the stylish, comfortable and well equipped property it has become. The owner’s description gives a really good idea of the cottage and all it provides. There is a lovely feeling of connection between the easy, casual indoor and outdoor living and dining spaces - with a chance for everyone to choose to be in or out, in sun or shade. As a family group with a selection of ages we have particularly enjoyed the big garden and woodland area around the property. There is plenty of room for everyone to do their own thing - flat, grassy areas for energetic games or paddling pools and secluded spots with wonderful views, for quiet contemplation or holiday reading. The owners will happily share all the local tips and knowledge you could possibly want. We tend not to move far from Biard when we are there - there is plenty to keep us happy close by. We enjoy the peace - being close to nature, the wildlife, dark starry nights, gentle river walks, swims in the river or lovely local swimming pool, bbq’s in the spacious garden with great local produce from the nearby supermarket and good value meals in authentic local village restaurants. If your preference is for a ‘get away from it all ‘ holiday cottage in slow paced, rural France, No 4 Biard will not disappoint.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much. We love that you found the "secluded spots with wonderful views, for quiet contemplation or holiday reading" - we think you mean the bench we put high up above the house on the edge of the woodland overlooking the valley ... we also like to use it for 'sundowners' !
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