Charming, Spacious Dog-Friendly Holiday Rental with 2 Houses & Large Heated Pool

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Lage de Messé, Deux-Sèvres
  • Saint-Pierre Church
    10 min drive
  • Valley of the Monkeys
    21 min drive
  • Epanvilliers Station
    15 min drive
  • Poitiers (PIS-Biard)
    39 min drive

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About the area

Messé

Located in Messé, this farm stay is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Saint-Pierre Church and Saint-Leger Church. .This family-friendly farm stay is 10.5 mi (17 km) from Valley of the Monkeys and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Le Cormenier Museum.

What's nearby

  • Saint-Pierre Church - 10 min drive
  • Valley of the Monkeys - 21 min drive
  • University of Poitiers - 38 min drive
  • Arena Futuroscope - 40 min drive
  • Circuit du Val de Vienne - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Epanvilliers Station - 15 min drive
  • Poitiers (PIS-Biard) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mad Hatter's Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Melkinn's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Café de la Poste - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪L'Othentic - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Noellanges - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Charming, Spacious Dog-Friendly Holiday Rental with 2 Houses & Large Heated Pool

This dog-friendly accommodation consists of 2 houses, 5 metres apart, in their own discreet location at the end of a country lane. They are rented as a single property (both houses are included in the price), in a secluded garden with a large heated pool, situated near the small hamlet of Lage, close to Vanzay, Lezay and Couhé, which provide a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants.

Over half of our bookings come from guests who have stayed with us previously. Many tell us that they return because the property is, quite simply, the best equipped of any they have stayed in, ever. We provide a range of bicycles, table tennis, beach games etc.; there are 2 bbqs in different areas. The large (9x5) alarmed pool has Roman steps at the shallow end, to facilitate safe entry by children and the elderly and it is heated by an ecologically friendly air-sourced heat pump. Summers in this region are typically very warm, but of course it can rain. For those days we provide indoor games, internet, tv, satellite (tuned to UK stations), dvds and - books!

Because the area is so unspoiled, there are many wild animals that you will enjoy seeing. You are almost certain to come across deer, hare, loir (edible dormice) and birds of prey, but you may also see beech marten, little owl and the occasional stone curlew!

In summary, we offer:

Heated swimming pool (heated from 1st June to 30th September).

Pool-house comprising shower, wc and kitchen area adjacent to pool

Vast sitting and dining area beside pool

Separate dining areas also in the open air.

Free Broadband internet access and free phone calls to fixed phone lines in UK, France and other countries.

Bed linen, hand and bath towels provided. (Beach towels also available upon request).

Bicycles

2 bbqs

Some recent comments from the Les Canards guestbook:


"Our 3rd year running here & it was just as lovely as the last 2 visits...."
"Thank you Beryl & Clive for your friendly welcome and help. Everything provided for an enjoyable and peaceful holiday"
"How lucky are we... 2 glorious weeks here!! Everyone well catered for... thank you Clive & Beryl xxx"
"We have had a fantastic stay - with amazing weather to top it off. Felt like home from home!"
"The pictures don't do it justice! We don't have a bad word to say about Les Canards..."
"What a wonderful spot, very relaxing break - wonderful to have the pool. Thank you Clive & Beryl for your wonderful welcome and hospitality"
"4 whole weeks at Les Canards - wonderful as ever...."

Kitchen and dining
One very well equipped kitchen, plus additional kitchen with gas-fired cooker in annexe, plus a further kitchenette in the "pool house" for outdoor eating

Living rooms
Large lounge with 4 sofas, satellite tv, dvd. Additional large dining room seating capacity at table for 10 people plus baby seat. supplementary lounge/dining area with capacity for 4 people at dining table in annexe.

Bedrooms
4 bedrooms: Large main bedroom with large double bed, additional single bed. Second bedroom with twin beds, mezzanine area with double bed. Large twin bedroom in annexe.

Bathrooms
Shower/ bathroom on first floor of main house. Separate wc.
Large shower room / wc on ground floor.
Shower room in annexe with separate wc. Further wc en suite in annexe
Shower / wc in pool house beside pool.

Heating
Large wood burner in main dining room, further wood burner in annexe.
Open log fire in main lounge.

Entertainment
Satellite tv, dvd broadband internet, various music players, free telephone calls to fixed lines

Garden and outside
Large area of secluded grass, with shady area for outdoor eating, metal country table and chairs for 9 people. "Hangar" covered outdoor area with BBQ, bench seats and table sufficient for 10 people.
Heated pool in separate fenced area
Covered pergola with hard wood table, outdoor chairs for 9 people. Bbq.
Pool side furniture, with 4 reclining beds
Separate "pool house", with kitchen, shower and wc
Games room with table tennis.
Selection of bicycles offered at no charge at renter's own risk.

Parking and garages
Ample parking space for 4 cars

Visitor suitability
Ideally suited to extended families, e.g grandparents who want to share a holiday but retain a degree of independence
Not suitable for disabled

Information about any additional facilities
Free telephone calls to fixed line numbers in UK, France, and many other European and other countries price reduction for this week
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a safe and a desk.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This farm stay also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

CLIVE & BERYL JECKS

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Cycling
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Table tennis

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Private pool
  • Safe
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Charming, Spacious Dog-Friendly Holiday Rental with 2 Houses & Large Heated Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lucy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing summer holiday
Great property with good sized pool and annexe. Great communication with owner. Very rural and most activities required a car journey but easy to spend time around the house due to pool, bikes etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb holiday.
The property had everything you could need. Super thoughtful hosts and a perfect location. The property was excellent for everyone, including the dog. If you are looking for a peaceful location in rural France with lots of interesting places to visit, I would thoroughly recommend this. We were very sad to leave.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
4 Generation Family Holiday
The unseasonably poor weather did not detract from a very enjoyable and relaxed week with our extended family. Clive was at pains to make our stay as comfortable as possible.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fab family holiday
Really lovely place (well, two places) with a great, good sized pool. The location is great for cycling. We had a fantastic family holiday, eating late every evening outside by the pool. Relaxing holiday, fabulous!! 😀
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schöne Anlage
Wir haben zwei Wochen mit zwei Kindern, unserem Hund und den Großeltern hier verbracht. Die gesamte Anlage ist sehr schön, groß und auch sehr gepflegt. Unser Hund konnte auf dem eingezäunten Grundstück frei laufen. Der Pool war groß und ideal für warme Sommertage. Die Häuser sind sehr gut ausgestattet und alles war sehr sauber bei unserer Ankunft. Die Vermieter waren stets freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolf S.

Liked: Cleanliness
If you want to get away from it all...
... Clive & Beryl's estate is the place to go. Ample space for large families in two separate houses, beautiful pool with large sitting area and poolside kitchen. The houses are very spacious, and very well equipped and furnished.Clive was a great host, very reliable and quick in his response whilst being in Britain. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023