House in Le Vigeant, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom Gîte Cottage Heated Plunge Pool & Private Garden 86150

2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom Gîte Cottage Heated Plunge Pool & Private Garden 86150

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Property grounds
Entrance to the Gite Kitchen and another patio area.
Small Patio area just outside the kitchen, great spot for an apero!!
Views out over the valley and towards the River 😍
Views out towards the River Vienne and the Valley beyond.

Overview of 2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom Gîte Cottage Heated Plunge Pool & Private Garden 86150

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 560 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Le Vigeant, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationCircuit du Val de Vienne8 min drive
  • Popular LocationChâteau de Fougeret16 min drive
  • Popular LocationLa Marche22 min drive
  • AirportPoitiers (PIS-Biard)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom Gîte Cottage Heated Plunge Pool & Private Garden 86150

Maison La Roche is a cosy cute two bedrooms and two Bathroom stone cottage with private heated seasonal plunge pool. Perfect for couples, families or small groups to relax and get away from it all.

The Gite is situated in a quiet picturesque area close to the River Vienne and a short walk into L'isle Jourdain also not far (5km)from Le Vigeant and the International Racing Circuit Val du Vienne.

The cottage has a cute kitchen/cuisine with gas cooker, dishwasher, microwave, woodburner and Nespresso coffee machine/cafetiere etc with an extendable dining table and chairs. Although the cottage is self-catering we do provide some basic kitchen amenities such as oil, cooking spices, tea and coffee, etc to get you started.

Next to the kitchen is a comfortable living room/salon with a large LCD TV with UK Satelite TV and French local TV channels. Free wifi is available throughout the cottage.

Bedroom 1 is downstairs with a Kingsize bed.

The first shower room is downstairs with luxury towels and some toiletries provided.

Bedroom 2 is upstairs with a kingsize (160x200) bed and beautiful en-suite shower room. Quality sheets and bedding provided.

There is an iron and ironing board available. There are also hairdryers provided in each bedroom.
There is a washing machine available. Just outside the kitchen there is a small patio area which is perfect for enjoying meals and relaxing.

Just across the quiet residents lane from the patio there is a fully fenced enclosed orchard garden with a private (heated from 15 May to end September weather permitting ie. Over 20 degrees celsius) Plunge Pool, a large decked area with a fabulous view towards the river Vienne and the Barrage La Roche, a gorgeous dining area under the pergola and sun loungers to relax on. This is also a wonderful spot for star gazing and BBQ's.

Charcoal BBQ is available for use in the orchard.

We are dog friendly at Maison La Roche and welcome up to two small to medium or 1 large (ie. Labrador) well behaved and friendly dogs (extra fee applies). Dogs must be declared at time of booking so the extra fee is added to your booking and payment, failure to declare dogs at time of booking may result in your booking being cancelled. Please refer to our terms and conditions. 😊 Dogs are not to be left on their own in the cottage. We do expect dog owners to cleanup after their 🐶. We may be able to assist with dog sitting for short periods during your stay although dogs are welcome most places around here 😁.

Your hosts Jo and Jamshid stay in the neighbouring property and will be on hand to meet and greet and assist you throughout your stay whilst at the same time respecting your privacy.

Maison La Roche is a non-smoking property inside however smoking is permitted outside, ashtrays provided.

During the summer there are many free events on in the surrounding area, it is not unusual to have free open air music concerts on a Saturday evening and of course there are the many Vide Greniers and Brocantes to hunt out your French bargains and soak up the local atmosphere.

If you would like to go out and about on foot there is much to see and do. There are several hiking routes in the surrounding area. A short walk down the hill from the cottage is the river Vienne which is suitable for fishing and kayaking.

There is many water sports available along the river at the waterskiing school including pedalos and there is kayaking from the nearby village of Moussac. There are many scenic walks around the cottage and also it is well placed for cycling with many cycle tours passing by. We have an old disused railway trail which runs over the spectacular 19th century Viaduct and goes for miles perfect for mountain bikes or walking.

For the more adventurous there is bungy jumping off the 19th Century Viaduct, zip wires across the river and climbing courses amongst the trees, all within minutes walk from the cottage.

From April 2022 there is a new restaurant called Les Reflets de La Vienne, situated close to the River Vienne and facing the spectacular Viaduct. They will be offering a great selection of French food and also a Vegetarian/Vegan option too!! A fabulous place to unwind and watch the world go buy, enjoy the terrace for drinks, a meal or both. Situated just 400 meters walk from the Gite.
Address: 22 route du Viaduc, 86150, Bourpeuil, Le Vigeant. Tel: 05 49 91 81 21

There is a bar/restaurant La Viaduc just 200 metres walk from the cottage which is also a Tabac. They serve very nice Pizzas, Burgers and Steaks and much more and are open everyday (except Sunday) from mid April until End of September. Arrive before 8pm if you want to order food.
Address: Rue Alexandre Bessaguet, 86150, Bourpeuil, Le Vigeant.
Tel: 05 49 48 42 54

Down the hill from the Viaduc Restaurant/bar there is another restaurant called La Barrage which is open most lunch times and most Friday and Saturday evenings in summer with a popular Fish and Chips night every first Friday of the month. Please book in advance.
Address: 1 Place des Tanneries, 86150, Bourpeuil, Le Vigeant
Tel: 05 49 48 70 31

For more restaurants and bars you can walk into L'isle Jourdain across the river or the Viaduct approximately 1km from the Gite.

A few hundred metres from the town square there is the Intermarche supermarket and service station. There is a pharmacy in the town square.

Larger towns of Confolens and Montmorillon are approx 30mins drive away in opposite directions. Likewise the cities and airports of Poitiers and Limoges are an easy 1 hour drive away.

Maison La Roche Gite is fully French registered and classified Meuble de Tourisme 2* with many 4 star extras.
Siret number: 83850874500018

Property manager

Joanne Bower

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Bedrooms on different floors may not suit toddlers

Events

No events allowed
Please be considerate of next door.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
By prior agreement, fee applies. 25 euros per dog.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Ashtrays provided outside please use them.

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
Note from host: Please be considerate of next door.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Le Vigeant

Located in Le Vigeant, this cottage is in a rural area. Château de Fougeret and Church Saint-Just are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include La Sabline Prehistory Museum and Défiplanet. La Planete des Crocodiles and Abyssea are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Circuit du Val de Vienne - 8 min drive
  • Château de Fougeret - 16 min drive
  • Church Saint-Just - 17 min drive
  • La Sabline Prehistory Museum - 21 min drive
  • La Marche - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Lussac-les-Chateaux Station - 22 min drive
  • Poitiers (PIS-Biard) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le 10 Pour Boire Pour Manger - 12 min walk
  • Logis Hôtel le Val de Vienne - 9 min drive
  • Restaurant la Ferme - 8 min drive
  • Auberge de la Blourde - 10 min drive
  • Restaurant du Barrage - 4 min walk

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

4.6/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.6/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Cute property. Very welcoming and comfortable. Jo was very helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

5/5 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Best place to stay in L'Isle Jourdain
Super helpful and friendly owners who kept us well stocked up on free wood for the fire which was needed during the unseasonably cold weather we had at the start of April. This is a very cosy renovated house which has been done up and decorated very nicely. Off-street parking and a garden with nice views just across the very quiet road. Walking distance to everywhere in the town as well as the viaduct, and just a few minutes drive to the race track. If you are going to L'Isle Jourdain this is the place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

5/5 Excellent

Martin K., Somerset

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
one of the very best
0ver 20 years of staying in gites this has been one of the very best. Character, quality furniture and bedding, great location and garden to relax in. Most of all hosted by two fantastic hosts. We fully recommend!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2021

5/5 Excellent

Mohamed B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beau séjour
on a passé un très beau séjour, Joanne et son mari ont été super sympa et on a manqué de rien pendant notre séjour,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent séjour
Nous avons passés un excellent séjour !! Tout était parfait ! L'accueil etait super, la maison est très bien équipée et fonctionnelle, de superbe balade à pieds et vélo très proche de la maison. Joanne et Jamshid ont été super top avec nous. A la fois très discrets et très disponibles ! Encore un grand merci à vous A très vite Ophélie et toute la famille
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Joanne Bower

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Your hosts Jo and Jamshid are next door to Maison La Roche to meet you on arrival and make sure you have everything to make your stay comfortable. Jo speaks a little French and is working hard to improve so please take it easy on her 😅. We spend our time mostly between the UK and France and hope one day to permanently settle in France. We enjoy travelling and meeting new people from all walks of life. Jamshid enjoys cycling off-road and finds the local area excellent for riding. We both hope to get into kayaking in the near future and take advantage of the close proximity of the river 150 metres down the hill from the house.

Why they chose this property

Mason La Roche appeals to us and our guests mostly because of the location which is on the outskirts of the village with a rural feel but only 200 metres away you have a bar or restaurant. Across the river 2 mins drive or a short walk away you have the facilities of L'isle Jourdain available to you. We enjoy coming back across the river to our tranquil sanctuary and away from the built up town area.
Many a night has been enjoyed in the orchard lying in the sun loungers watching the stars and counting shooting stars which is simply not possible elsewhere due to the light pollution. Fully fenced and a good size it offers a great space to chill out and relax and if you have children or a dog it is ideal for them also as they are safe.
The property is cute and comfortable and with its thick stone walls it keeps nice and cool in the hot summers which is a blessing. We do provide fans also. There are beautiful original pieces of art on the walls throughout. Wifi and Satellite TV keep you in touch with the outside world if that is what you want and the kitchen is well equipped to make cooking your own meals and eating outside in the sun a pleasure. Luxury quality Linens and Towels are provided. Whilst there is not a washing machine provided we do offer to do washing loads for guests if required.

What makes this property unique

Apart from the fabulous location close to all amenities but far enough away to enjoy the fabulous aspect and view from the orchard and really relax. 150m downhill to the river.

We have barns here which can be used for secure storage of motorbikes, cycles or small trailers.
An exceptional cottage offering great value and high quality facilities.

Bring your Dog!! We welcome well behaved friendly dogs booked at the time of the reservation and by agreement. There is a limit of two dogs per stay at this property and we ask that they are supervised at all times. We may be able to offer dog sitting by prior arrangement for short periods if you want to go kayaking or bungy jumping for example, otherwise all restaurants and bars welcome dogs in the area. 😁

Languages:

English, French
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