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

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

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Main house
Les Canards. Main House
Pool
Main House on Left Small House on Right.
Games Room

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

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Lage de Messé, Deux-Sèvres
  • Popular LocationValley of the Monkeys21 min drive
  • Popular LocationNotre-Dame la Grande38 min drive
  • Popular LocationCircuit du Val de Vienne54 min drive
  • AirportLa Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)100 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

1st

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

4TH

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3 (Mezzanine)

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4 (in separate annexe)

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Downstairs Main House

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs Small House

Toilet · Shower only

Pool House

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Main House.

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Small House

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

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

Property manager

CLIVE & BERYL JECKS

Languages

English, French, German

Amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets are welcome, but for hygiene please restrict them to the downstairs, where there are hard floors

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Messé

Located in Messé, this farm stay is in a rural area. Castle Leray and Château de Javarzay are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Valley of the Monkeys and The gardens of Argentor. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Lage de Messé, Deux-Sèvres

What's nearby

  • Saint-Leger Church - 14 min drive
  • Valley of the Monkeys - 21 min drive
  • Notre-Dame la Grande - 38 min drive
  • University of Poitiers - 38 min drive
  • Circuit du Val de Vienne - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Epanvilliers Station - 15 min drive
  • Poitiers (PIS-Biard) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming, Spacious Dog-Friendly Holiday Rental with 2 Houses & Large Heated Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Charming, Spacious Dog-Friendly Holiday Rental with 2 Houses & Large Heated Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, Charming, Spacious Dog-Friendly Holiday Rental with 2 Houses & Large Heated Pool allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Charming, Spacious Dog-Friendly Holiday Rental with 2 Houses & Large Heated Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, Spacious Dog-Friendly Holiday Rental with 2 Houses & Large Heated Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming, Spacious Dog-Friendly Holiday Rental with 2 Houses & Large Heated Pool located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly farm stay is within 12 mi (20 km) of Saint-Pierre Church, Valley of the Monkeys and Saint-Leger Church. Le Cormenier Museum is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rolf S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian P.

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

About the host

Hosted by CLIVE & BERYL JECKS

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We live in Surrey, occasionally with our grown-up children when they visit home.

We spend most of our holidays in France, where we have made many friends and really enjoy the peace and tranquility of the area. We take a great deal of pride in the positive feedback we receive - and in fact over 50% of our reservations are repeat bookings from guests who have stayed with us before, in some cases many times over, and loved the experience.

Why they chose this property

Les Canards is in a quiet location at the end of a tiny lane in a rural hamlet, offering a truly peaceful family break. The two houses are attractively positioned around a shaded dining area that, with the private pool, provides seclusion and privacy.

What makes this property unique

The situation, at the end of a track on the edge of a tiny hamlet, means that there is no passing traffic and leaves the holidaymaker with a deep sense of calm

Languages:

English, French, German
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