Stylish French Holiday Accommodation with heated swimming Pool Optional Dining
A charming old farming cottage, based in a farming hamlet forming part of Bois Mort farm, a collection of three lovingly appointed holiday cottages, Maison Maurice,Chez Aline and the old Goat shed, offering a relaxed grown up retreat (please note children under 12 are welcome as part of a group takeover of all three cottages, other wise only children of 12 and over permitted if cottages rented on an individual basis)style holiday, perfect for family get togethers, reunions or retreats, available to rent individually or why not rent all three to ensure your privacy and peace, so you can enjoy this special place set in the deep French country side of the Deux Sevres ,offering pastoral landscapes, pretty villages nearby, walking and cycling routes a plenty and within a short drive to wine tasting in the loire valley, perfectly located for exploring this little known part of France, and all it has to offer!The cottage has two bedrooms, one a spacious and bright double, with bed canopy, hand painted furniture, beautiful old beams and a view over the hamlet and surrounding countryside. The second bedroom is a twin, but easily configured to a double. Once again a bright and airy room, with beautiful old beams and a countryside view. Staying on the upper floor, you will find the large shower-room, with multi-jet shower, electric towel rail, illuminated sink cabinet with oodles of storage and WC.
On the ground floor you will find the kitchen and lounge with dining area.
The cottage boasts a charming hand-painted kitchen, with as you would expect, all the modern conveniences to make your holiday as easy as possible. You will find a dishwasher, electric cooker and oven, fridge-freezer, microwave and all the pots, pans, utensils, crockery and glasses you could wish for to cook up a storm! There's also access to a washing machine in the laundry room.
The light and spacious lounge has at its heart an old charentaise fireplace. Fitted with a log burning stove, with all firewood supplied (free of charge). There is seating a plenty on the two comfortable sofas. We supply, for your entertainment, satellite TV (free to air UK and French / European channels), a DVD player and Conrad Ipod dock. There is internet/wifi, so you can stream music from your own devices. As well as all this, you will find books, games and DVDs at your disposal. In the corner of the lounge is a large dining table where you can enjoy all the gastronomic feasts you’ve created from your local finds!
Maison Maurice benefits from a private south facing garden with mature roses, lavender and flowering sage as well as enjoying the shade from the Japanese Banana palm, a dining table, chairs and a bbq are also to be found in this charming space. At the rear of the property you have direct access to a decked terrace with Italian designed garden furniture and steps away from our 9metre by 4 metre heated swimming pool, dining and drinks on the terrace at the pool house and relaxing on the many sun loungers or soaking in the Swedish log burning hot tub.
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Property Registration Number 135.26.03
Property # 10161767
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Gourgé
Located in Gourgé, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Airvault Church and The Old Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pescalis - Mini Golf and Mouton Village Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Le Nombril du Monde and Parc de la Vallee. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
Airvaudais-Val du Thouet Tourism Office - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
Airvault Church - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
The Old Castle - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
Saint-Jouin de Marnes Abbey Church - 23 min drive - 21.3 km
Getting around
St Varent Station - 23 min drive
Poitiers (PIS-Biard) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
La Coccinelle à Pauline - 17 min drive
La Minute Blonde - 12 min drive
Le carré d’as Assais 79 - 17 min drive
Aux Blés d'Or - 12 min drive
La P'tite Marmite - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Stylish French Holiday Accommodation with heated swimming Pool Optional Dining have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Stylish French Holiday Accommodation with heated swimming Pool Optional Dining?
As of 25 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stylish French Holiday Accommodation with heated swimming Pool Optional Dining on 16 May 2027 start from AU$860, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Stylish French Holiday Accommodation with heated swimming Pool Optional Dining pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Stylish French Holiday Accommodation with heated swimming Pool Optional Dining?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Stylish French Holiday Accommodation with heated swimming Pool Optional Dining?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stylish French Holiday Accommodation with heated swimming Pool Optional Dining?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Stylish French Holiday Accommodation with heated swimming Pool Optional Dining located?
Located on a river, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Jacques Guidez Museum, Airvault Church, and Airvaudais-Val du Thouet Tourism Office. The Old Castle and Saint-Jacques Gate are also within 12 miles (20 km).
About the host
Hosted by Richard Smith
Hi my name is Richard Smith, I'm a chef from Scotland with a passion for all things French, living between Edinburgh Scotland and Bois Mort in France allows me to indulge in my passion for cooking which i can share with my guests in the form of the private chef service i offer at my holiday cottages in Bois Mort, i also love my Potager where i grow almost everything for my dishes, and I'm fortunate enough to buy all my meats and produce locally which means I'm only using the finest I'm a keen chicken keeper too!, the girls often help me around the gardens!
Why they chose this property
We bought our own home here at Bois Mort in 2009, and just fell in love with the area, a year or so later our very aged neighbour Maurice had to go in to a retirement home due to failing health, we were given the opportunity to purchase his crumbling old house with its derelict out buildings and decided we had to rescue them and bring them back to life, the results are we now have Maison Maurice and the Old Goat Shed and we are absolutely delighted to able to share them with our guests.
What makes this property unique
The hamlet of Bois Mort is located in the rolling countryside of the Deux Sevres, a very peaceful department of France and when we stumbled upon this area we instantly fell in love with it, stunning walks, the beautiful river, charming old villages, fantastic cheeses, local wines and produce and the locals where just so open and friendly and made us feel so welcome we knew that we had to make a home here, well we have!, and wouldn't change it for the world, we hope when you visit Bois Mort you'll feel the same way too!