La Blatière – THE FARMHOUSE & STABLES (sleeps 10)

Picture your perfect French gîte holiday…

Wooden beams and wood burning stoves… cosy bedrooms, iron bedsteads and fresh linen… lazy lengths in the all -year-round heated pool… neighbouring village, with boulangerie and bistro… or dine al fresco beneath the twinkling stars and fairy lights…La Blatière has it all… and more.

Just over an hour’s drive from La Rochelle, Nantes and Poitiers airports and within easy reach of Ferry Ports and the TGV (high-speed train) network, The Farmhouse and Stables at La Blatière make a beautiful setting for you and all your friends and family.

Set in half an acre of land with fruit trees, plants and lawns and surrounded by winding lanes and farmland, it makes the perfect location for large family or friend get-togethers (sleeps 10) and it comes complete with an all year round heated covered swimming pool, inflatables, free Wifi, books, DVD's, bikes, fitness room, indoor and outdoor games, terraces, outdoor dining areas, BBQ and gardens and an all year round heated outdoor infrared sauna . Our little part of south-western France also boasts 2400 hours of sunshine a year making it the second sunniest part of France and the perfect place to enjoy an all-year round holiday and the peace and tranquility of country living but still be close to all that Poitou-Charantes has to offer.

This perfect, easy-to-reach location means there are so many wonderful things to do on your doorstep or slightly further afield. A leisurely stroll will take you into the local village for a coffee or to pick up a baguette or 10 mins along the road try Go Karting or the Parc Aventure with the kids, fishing at Pescalis or Moncoutant with its restaurants and market. Then just a little further away you can explore the beautiful cites of Niort, Poitiers and La Rochelle, go golfing at Bressuire enjoy the excitement of Futurescope, step back in time at Puy du Fou. Why not visit the wolves at the Zoodyssee or enjoy a relaxing day boating along the canals of France’s own Green Venice and there is so much more too… you will be spoilt for choice!

And we have introduced a series of rigorous cleaning and sanitising measures based on scientific, industry and tourist board guidance to enable you to have the best stay possible while reducing the risk of your exposure to Covid 19.

We can’t wait to welcome you to La Blatière –and with over 64 five star reviews from guests who have stayed with us - it truly is your little piece of French heaven…

Lesley & Paul

THE FARMHOUSE (sleeps 6)

The enchanting Farmhouse at La Blatière sleeps 6 and features a magical mezzanine master bedroom with exposed beams, an iron bedstead and en-suite. Enjoy long lazy days dining beneath the wisteria covered terrace, then light the wood burning stoves for cosy nights in.

INSIDE
• Sleeps 6. Ground floor with mezzanine level.
• Mezzanine master bedroom with king size bed, beamed ceiling, dressing alcove, en-suite shower room with WC.
• Ground floor double bedroom with king size bed.
• Ground floor twin bedroom with two single beds.
• Shower room with hand basin and WC.
• Spacious living room with fireplace with wood burning stove, logs and doors to terrace. Freesat TV (British channels, Free Wifi and DVD player.
• Books, DVDs, board games. Plus table football/hockey table.
• Well-equipped kitchen/diner with second wood burning stove, logs, microwave, washing machine, gas cooker fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Dining table with 6 chairs.
• All bedding, tea towels, bath towels, pool towels and outdoor blankets provided.
• Hairdryer.
• Travel cot, baby bath, stair gate, and highchair available.
• Double glazing.

OUTSIDE
• Private/Own terrace and garden/lawn area.
• All year round heated swimming pool with sun loungers and inflatables.
. All year round heated outdoor infrared sauna.
• Outdoor dining area with BBQ and outdoor blankets.
• Outdoor games, swingball, boules etc.
• Free use of 4 full size bikes and 1 child's bike.
• Fitness room with free-weights, benches, mats and heavy punch-bag.
• Parking for several cars including motorhome/caravan.

THE STABLES (sleeps 4)

Built from local stone with exposed brickwork and wooden beams, The Stables at La Blatière has been beautifully converted to provide a wonderful holiday home, full of character and charm. The outdoor terrace with its pergola with grape vines and fairy lights is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine while the sun goes down.

INSIDE
• Sleeps 4.
• Double bedroom with king size four poster bed and beamed ceiling.
• Twin bedroom with two single beds.
• Shower room with hand basin and WC.
• Comfortable sitting room with Freesat TV (British channels), Free Wifi, and DVD player.
• DVDs, books, and board games.
• Well-equipped kitchen/diner with microwave, gas cooker fridge/freezer, Dining table with 4 chairs and access to washing machine.
• All bedding, tea towels, bath towels, pool towels and outdoor blankets provided.
• Hairdryer.
• Travel cot, baby bath, highchair available.
• Double glazing.
• Oil fired central heating.

OUTSIDE
• Private/own terrace and garden/lawn area.
• All year round heated swimming pool with sun loungers and inflatables.
. All year round heated outdoor infrared sauna.
• Outdoor dining area with BBQ and outdoor blankets
• Outdoor games, swingball, boules etc.
• Free use of 4 full size bikes and 1 child's bike.
• Fitness room with free-weights, benches, mats and heavy punch-bag.
• Parking for several cars including motorhome/caravan.