16th Century Barn converted in 2013 situated in La Trimouille, Vienne, Poitou-Charentes, France - Central Village Location Close To All Amenities. The Riverside Barn has been lovingly converted by the previous owners to create a stunning two bedroom accommodation and retaining some original features including exposed beams and floor levels. The accommodation is accessed through imposing original wooden gates into a private entrance and sunny terrace. The Barn has an entrance hall leading to an open plan lounge/dining area with river views. The lounge offers two sofas for relaxing and English freesat TV , a DVD and CD player with a selection of discs for your use. The dining area has a table and 4 dining chairs with access to the terrace. The kitchen is well equipped with oven/hob, microwave,fridge/freezer and dishwasher as well as a separate cloakroom with downstairs loo and laundry facilities. Upstairs there are two spacious bedrooms. The master has a juliette balcony which catches the sun overlooking the terrace and lovely river views and has an ensuite shower room. The second bedroom has twin beds , a sofa and also has an ensuite shower room, all bed and bathroom linens are included ( if you are lucky enough to be staying longer than a week a change of linen is included. Both rooms have ample storage space, a hairdryer and have been tastefully decorated. On the landing is a sitting area which is well stocked with numerous books and games for your entertainment. The inside of the gite is a treat , however, its outside that we hope you make the most of to enjoy the sunshine and river views. A generous terraced area offers a perfect space for alfresco dining whatever the time of day. There is garden furniture available for dining , relaxing in the shade and sunbathing , and a barbecue for your use throughout your stay. The Barn is central within the village and there is a well stocked shop very close by for all your essentials ( wine, cheese, bread and Croissants of course!). There is a friendly rustic French bar, bank, post office, Presse, hairdresser and flower shop, there is even a cinema ! We are ideally placed 1 hour from Poitiers, Limoges and Châteauroux which is great for exploring a number of the French departments and a perfect base for those of you who are lucky enough to be house hunting in this beautiful area.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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Frequently asked questions
Is Renovated Barn With River Views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Renovated Barn With River Views?
As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Renovated Barn With River Views on 31 Mar 2026 start from AU$144, 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.
How much is parking at Renovated Barn With River Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Renovated Barn With River Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Renovated Barn With River Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Renovated Barn With River Views located?
Situated in La Trimouille, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Regional Natural Park of Brenne, Église Notre Dame de Montmorillon and Church of Saint-Laurent-et-Saint-Vincent. Château Guillaume and Saint-Cyran Church are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Martyn and mary couldn’t have made better choice for holiday.
Lovely property in fabulous location . Owned and managed by charismatic couple who also own/manage popular local bar/restaurant. Excellent food friendly atmosphere. We lived in area for 20 years very happy reunion with friends.courtyard garden is a sun trap local shops supply most things
Surprisingly spacious - we were just 2 but plenty of room for 4 people, both rooms ensuite. The gem is the outside - right by the river with always something to see - Kingfishers, heron, ducks, solitary white goose, coypus, fish - very relaxing. Comfortable outside furniture too.
Amazing gite
Lovely people Nicky and Ken were great hosts
Village very quiet and peaceful
Lovely places to visit locally highly recommend this holiday and gite
Thank you
Claire mark tres and trev
Le gite correspond parfaitement à la description et etait nickel et super bien équipé
Nicky et Ken offrent un panier de bienvenue bien garni
Il faut absolument aller manger dans leur restaurant. C'est une adresse à retenir
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Magnifique gite meublé à l'anglaise et au calme au bord de la rivière. Pour nous c'était le meilleur gite jamais loué. L'équipement est complet, petite attention des propriétaire à l'arrivée, les lits sont confortables, nous nous sommes tout simplement senties tellement bien qu'on aurait pu rester encore bien plus longtemps que cette courte semaine de vacances. Un grand merci à Nicola et Ken.
Malgré une météo peu clémente, nous avons bien profité de ces 2 semaines qui sont passées beaucoup trop vite
sandrine g.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
une famille adorable et un plaisir à recevoir 😃
La météo n'était pas très bonne et une rivière en crue a ajouté aux aventures.
Nous espérons que vous avez apprécié votre séjour chez nous et nous serions ravis de vous revoir à l'avenir.
Gîte en tout point parfait. Confort, propreté, situation...
L’accueil de Nicky et Ken est vraiment super. Gentils, prévenants et pourtant discrets. Leurs sympathiques attentions avec une mention spéciale pour le gâteau de Nicky nous ont beaucoup touchés.
Une région authentique à découvrir .
Cathy et Henri
des hôtes accueillants, généreux et discrets; un logement très fonctionnel : deux chambres indépendantes avec salle de bains et wc. Une cuisine bien équipée. Une terrasse donnant sur la rivière. Parfait pour quelques jours de repos. Les chemins balisés permettent aux marcheurs et coureurs de parcourir de grande distance en toute quiétude.
The "renovated barn" is a spacious, bright, and modern two-bedroom house, and we very much enjoyed our stay (5 nights) there. The rooms are large and comfortably furnished, and the kitchen is roomy and well-equipped. The house is directly on the river, with a lovely terrace on which to sit and watch the water flow. There is a relatively large car parking lot at the door, and a well-stocked grocer two doors down.
Ken and Nicky are wonderful and generous hosts, and they went out of their way to make us welcome, and we really appreciated the wine, cheese, baguette, and cake that they provided for our arrival. They were also very quick to respond to our messages when we had questions.
Our stay here was very pleasant and comfortable, and we will look forward to an opportunity to visit again.
The photographs of this gite were impressive enough, but the reality is even better! Beautifully designed, furnished, equipped - and impeccably clean. We have been renting gites in France for many years but like many other reviewers, we think this has to be the best. The location is lovely - very quiet....apart from Colin and the ducks.....and there is an amazingly well-stocked village shop a few yards away. Sadly there was nowhere to eat in the village, but this was a good reason to explore some of the beautiful local villages. Montmorillon is a lovely mediaeval town, and Le Blanc was also good to visit. We were exceptionally lucky to have very hot weather and the outside patio was well-used. We especially appreciated the thought behind having 3 different areas for sitting and eating - which followed the sun round, offering shade (or full sun) as the day wore on. My husband found the fishing pleasurable even though the level of the river was low. (He was pleased to get a very 'nice' carp -apparently!) Perhaps the greatest compliment we can pay is to say - we are very much intending to return!
Excellent, superb, clean, quiet, peaceful, well equipped and outlook relaxing.
Dawn P.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind comments you were an absolute pleasure as guests and always welcome at the Riverside Barn. À Bientôt
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10/10 Excellent
Kevin H.
14 July 2018
The perfect Gite.
Our week staying in this beautiful gite was made perfect not only by the warmest welcome in person but also with a fabulous selection of basic groceries AND a gorgeous home made cake. The gite is beautifully decorated and sits in a stunning location next to the river in a friendly town which has all the local amenities within walking distance. The location is ideal for exploring the area which has a mixture of large and small towns within a short drive. Castles, churches & markets make for superb day trips but if you want complete rest and relaxation I don’t think you could ask for anything more here. Thank you for a fabulous holiday. Julie & Kevin
Kevin H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent
susanne d.
12 Apr 2018
Great gite in a lovely setting by the river.
We had a really lovely few days staying at the River Barn. The Gite was ideal for our family of 4 with plenty of space and everything we needed. The decor is bright, contemporary and stylish. We particularly enjoyed sitting outside by the river for breakfast and an evening drink.
La Trimouille is a good base to explore the area south east of Poitier, an area we had not stayed in before but we hope to return, and would definitely stay at this gite again.
Nicky and Ken are excellent hosts and looked after us very well. The 'welcome pack' was much appreciated. Parking right next to the property is also very convenient.
We are originally from North East of England and are retiring from the hustle and bustle and starting our dream of living in France
Why they chose this property
Having visited France for a number of years and viewed lots of properties when looking to buy, the Riverside Barn was the only property we would be proud to offer for rent. We fell in love with both the house and Gite and we are confident any visitors will too. The River views and charming village offer a lovely tranquil setting for a relaxing holiday while being a great base for exploring the surrounding area.
What makes this property unique
The Gite has been lovingly created from the existing barn by the previous owners who purchased the property over 16 years ago. Their eye for detail and fabulous taste has added the classy personal touch we are looking forward to maintain. River views from the main bedroom and a lovely river fronted sunny terrace to spend lazy days and evenings over a glass of wine sounds like heaven. The river , we have been told ,offers great fishing without having to leave the garden!