Stylish Manor House, 6 Bed, Outdoor Pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Gated, Sleeps 15

Beautifully renovated with care, creativity and attention to detail, this elegant French manor house offers stylish yet relaxed living in the heart of the beautiful Pays de la Loire countryside with a coastline on the Bay of Biscay,

Set within large private gated grounds in the peaceful village of Pouillé, near Fontenay-le-Comte and La Rochelle, the house combines generous light-filled interiors with exceptional outdoor living spaces, perfect for family gatherings, adult group holidays, cycling escapes, wellness retreats, and long relaxed weekends with friends.

Sleeping up to 15 guests across six spacious bedrooms, the property features two separate wings of accommodation, multiple reception rooms, extensive gardens, a private swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, games areas, and numerous quiet corners to relax and unwind.

Guests return year after year for the atmosphere of the house, warm, welcoming and effortlessly comfortable, yet finished to an unusually high standard throughout. One recent guest described it as:

“You immediately feel at home. It's stylish, yet comfortable; you can see the strong attention to detail and it is furnished and equipped to an unusually high standard.”

The location is ideal for exploring western France. Quiet cycling routes, countryside walks and sunflower-lined lanes begin directly from the house, while the Atlantic beaches are just 30 minutes away. La Rochelle and the Île de Ré can both be reached within 45 minutes.

The house has recently been further enhanced with an upgraded pool terrace, a second leisure area within the grange, and several additional outdoor relaxation spaces throughout the gardens and orchard.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Elegant 6 bedroom French manor house sleeping up to 15 guests
• Private swimming pool with sun terrace and outdoor lounge
• Large outdoor kitchen with plancha, BBQ, wine fridge, dishwasher and large covered dining area
• Six spacious bedrooms, including three ensuite
• Two separate accommodation wings (the Main House and the Grange) ideal for multiple families or groups
• Parking for multiple cars
• Perfect for cycling holidays, group gatherings and countryside escapes
• Extensive private gardens, orchard and relaxation spaces
• Table tennis, boules, outdoor games and family-friendly facilities
• Peaceful village location near La Rochelle and the Atlantic coast
• Shaded garden spots with hammocks, chair swings (coming soon in summer 2026) a mud kitchen
• Seasonal fruit and vegetables grown in the Orchard and vegetable patch
• Excellent access to beaches, markets, vineyards and historic villages
• Ideal for long weekends, summer holidays, Christmas and off-season stays
Tech
• Fiber internet connection throughout house
• Projector with Blu-ray/DVD player (supports Netflix etc). A second HDMI port is supported if guests wish to bring their devices (laptops, firesticks...)
• Snug library area with HD TV and playstation gaming console


The house and converted grange have been designed for relaxed, sociable living, with generous high ceilings, cool airy interiors, and plenty of space for guests to gather together or quietly retreat and unwind. Whether travelling as a large family, a group of friends, or a cycling or wellness group, the property offers a rare balance of shared spaces and peaceful privacy.

There is ample room for everyone to spread out and enjoy the house in their own way. Children can spend their days swimming in the pool, exploring the gardens and meadow, painting, playing games, feeding the chickens, or enjoying the many options for hide and seek. Shady corners beneath the trees provide perfect spots for crafts, reading and outdoor play.

Adults often find themselves doing much the same, long relaxed lunches, reading in a hammock, morning walks through the countryside, evening games of boules at sunset, or simply sitting together over good food and wine while the children play nearby. There are many quiet corners throughout the gardens for yoga, painting, reading or simply enjoying the peace and stillness of rural France.

Outdoor living is at the heart of the experience here. The large outdoor kitchen and dining spaces make cooking, entertaining and clearing away wonderfully easy and sociable, allowing guests to stay connected throughout the day and long into warm summer evenings.

As the sun sets, the gardens take on a magical atmosphere. Enjoy a glass of wine in the sundowner area, watch the sky change colour over the fields, or sit beneath remarkably clear, star-filled skies with almost no light pollution.

Even on cooler or rainy days, the house is wonderfully cosy and spacious, with plenty of room for films, board games, reading, table tennis, music and relaxed evenings indoors around the fire.