La Ballerie Farmhouse & Cottage. Heated pool and games barn in walled garden.

La Ballerie Farmhouse & Cottage. Heated pool and games barn in walled garden.

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Farmhouse from the pool
Cottage from the pool
Heated 10m x 5m gated pool and sun terrace with loungers
Gated entrance to secure walled grounds
Farmhouse from the garden

Overview of La Ballerie Farmhouse & Cottage. Heated pool and games barn in walled garden.

Reviews
4.6 out of 5 Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

Melleran, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationChâteau de Javarzay10 min drive
  • Popular LocationValley of the Monkeys39 min drive
  • Popular LocationCircuit du Val de Vienne56 min drive
  • AirportLa Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)92 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 - Farmhouse Ground Floor

Bedroom 2 - Farmhouse

Bedroom 3 - Farmhouse

Bedroom 4 - Farmhouse

Bedroom 5 - Cottage

Bedroom 6 - Cottage

1 bathroom, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom - Farmhouse Ground Floor

Bathtub or shower

Shower Room 1 - Farmhouse

Shower only

Shower Room 2 - Cottage Ground Floor

Shower only

Toilet 1 - Farmhouse Ground Floor

Toilet

Toilet 2 - Farmhouse

Toilet

Toilet 3 - Cottage Ground Floor

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

La Ballerie Farmhouse & Cottage. Heated pool and games barn in walled garden.

La Ballerie is a traditional Charentaise farmhouse and self-contained cottage in a spacious, enclosed walled garden with 10x5m heated pool and games barn. Perfect for a large family get together or for two to three families with toddlers to teenagers. The farmhouse and cottage both have thick stone walls and tiled floors making them delightfully cool on hot summer days. Both properties are centrally heated making for cosy winter evenings.
The farmhouse boasts an open plan living room and big farmhouse dining kitchen which is perfect for making self-catering a sociable affair. The well-equipped kitchen includes an oven with gas hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, coffee maker and dishwasher. A washing machine and ironing facilities can be found in the utility room. As well as the main lounge equipped with TV, DVD player and music dock, youngsters have their own snug to watch TV or DVD’s, play Wii games, board games or set up the multi games table for table football, pool, hockey or table tennis. Toys and books for younger children are also provided. The master double bedroom in the farmhouse is on the ground floor and features a canopied, solid wooden bed and a decorative stove. The second double bedroom, with a wrought iron bedstead, is on the first floor, along with two twin rooms with antique wooden beds. The farmhouse has a bathroom, a shower room and two wcs.
The cottage has its own dining kitchen, with an oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, dining table for four and a wall-mounted TV. The master bedroom has a double wrought iron bed and the second bedroom has twin wrought iron single beds. The cottage has its own shower room and wc. The farmhouse and the cottage have the rustic charm and character of stone walls and beamed ceilings throughout.
Both farmhouse and cottage are in an enclosed walled garden with plenty of space for off road parking on the gravelled drives. Alongside the farmhouse there is a covered dining area, perfect for al fresco dining. The sizeable games barn benefits from table tennis, a pool table, darts and swing ball. For younger children there is a play house, rocker and a variety of other toys. The 10x5m heated pool has infant friendly steps and is fenced and gated, with sun loungers and umbrellas. The pool is for your private use and is heated from early May to late September.
For families with young children one wooden cot and two travel cots are available on request and all the bedrooms have space for a cot. Further equipment including stair gates, high chairs, bed guards, bottle sterilizers, potties and children’s cutlery are available if required.
La Ballerie is in a peaceful rural location in the Poitou Charente region of Western France. The farmhouse and cottage are on the edge of the small village of Melleran which boasts a 12th century church and community run bar. More shops, supermarkets, cafe bars and a Saturday market are just 10 minutes’ drive in the small town of Chef-Boutonne, which also boasts the Château de Javarzay with a beautiful lakeside walk and play area.
The capital of Poitou Charente, Poitiers (50 mins) is a pretty city to explore, encircled by the Clain and Boivre rivers and with a pedestrianised centre of quaint little streets and squares buzzing with pavement cafes. Just outside Poitiers, Futuroscope is one of the biggest theme parks in France, with an awesome array of interactive experiences and attractions for all ages and with few height restrictions, from thrilling rides to 4D shows.

The wetlands and waterways of the Marais Poitivin (45 mins) are another highlight of the region, known as the ‘green Venice’ of France. Flat bottomed boat trips glide through the reedy canals or families can hire a canoe to explore, keeping eyes peeled for all the birdlife. Animal lovers might also enjoy a day out to Monkey Valley (40 mins), Zoodysee (45 mins) and Crocodile Planet (60 mins).

For a change from splashing in the swimming pool at La Ballerie, families can pack a picnic and have an afternoon on the lake beaches of Lac du Lambon (35 mins) or enjoy a day on the Atlantic beaches near La Rochelle (90 mins). The historic sea port of La Rochelle has a buzzing walled town to explore within formidable ramparts and families can also cross a big bridge to the Ile de Re, renowned for its dune backed sandy beaches and chic harbour towns.

Property manager

Helen
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Amenities

Pool
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the property or in the pool area

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Melleran

Located in Melleran, this farm stay is in a rural area. Château de Javarzay and Mines d'Argent are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Valley of the Monkeys and The gardens of Argentor. 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.

What's nearby

  • Château de Javarzay - 10 min drive
  • Royal Abbey of Celles-sur-Belle - 28 min drive
  • Valley of the Monkeys - 39 min drive
  • Circuit du Val de Vienne - 56 min drive
  • House of the Marais Poitevin - 64 min drive

Getting around

  • Saint-Saviol Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chaignepain - 11 min drive
  • The Lemon Tree - 11 min drive
  • Restaurant des Canards - 11 min drive
  • Le Moulin du Royou - 19 min drive
  • Café du Commerce - 11 min drive

Reviews

4.6

Wonderful

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4.2/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.2/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Cyril T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for family with kids
Kids loved the inside play area and running in the big yard in & out of the play house.... The heated, gated pool was great. Happy kids/happy parents....
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020

5/5 Excellent

Elisabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retrouvailles familiales
Nous avons été logés confortablement . La maison est située dans un hameau paisible. Les enfants ont trouvé de quoi s'amuser et s'occuper. La piscine a été très appréciée par les petits et les grands. La semaine s'est très bien déroulée sans problème notoire.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Danyel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
superbe semaine en famille
J'ai loué cette grande maison pour passer une semaine en famille. ( nous étions 12....de 2 à 72 ans...!!!) tous ont profité de la piscine chauffée, du billard, du ping pong, etc etc les plus grands sont allé faire du karting, de l'accrobranche et du kayak dans les alentours. semaine passée bien trop vite, mais à refaire.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Stuart P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic family holiday!
Brilliant holiday! Great for our family, we had everything we needed and the kids loved the pool and games barn!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property in quiet area of France
Three generations of our family came together for a week in this spacious property in Melleran. Lots of room and the sleeping arrangements worked out great with one family in the separate cottage. Swimming pool was a hit and safely fenced in. Missing a cover so we had to use the net to take out the bugs. This was not a problem and did not detract from our enjoyment of the pool and sun loungers. The barn had a ping pong table which we had fun with when it rained. Plenty of toys and books for the kids. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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