NEW TO THE RENTAL MARKET FOR 2022 Wonderful, characterful 4 bedroom house in an alluring, completely private setting surrounded by forest and sunflower fields, with picturesque gardens and beautiful heated pool. Large, walled garden entirely safe for children of all ages with secure, gated pool area. Lots of facilities for younger children including travel cot, high chair and children’s DVDs, toys and books.

Housekeeper available by phone for any queries or issues during stay

A short distance (1-minute drive) to the renowned and beautiful small town of Dampierre-sur-Boutonne with its river, remarkable chateau open for visitors, donkey sanctuary, quaint riverside bar with pretty garden and live music and handy food store. Close to Aulnay, with large Intermarché supermarket, shops, nice restaurants and Sunday market in the central square and historic St-Jean-d’Angely with beautiful cobbled streets, shops and restaurants. Half an hour to the charming and elegant medieval town of Niort, and the fabulous Le Marais Poitevin (the ‘green venice’) with its network of beautiful rivers with hire-boats and riverside towns, restaurants and cafés. Under an hour to La Rochelle, Ile-de-Re and an array of exquisite beaches including Fouras and Chantellion Plage. Easy access to Ile-d’Oleron, Royen, Rochfort, Saintes and Cognac, and within striking distance of the world-renowned vineyards of Bordeaux. Car required