Name: Maison Joutard
Brand: Pure France
SKU: 102

Introduction

Impressive, detached country home set in a small hamlet with 1 acre of private grounds. Large lawned garden ideal for children's games.

Private, enclosed, heated pool 10m x 5m with sun terrace and loungers. Lovely shaded exterior seating area for living and dining.

Accommodation on two floors with fully-fitted kitchen with American-style fridge freezer and dining table, dining room, living room with UK TV and Wi-Fi, DVD. Further TV room with DVD and board games.

Two ground-floor bedrooms and three further bedrooms on the first floor. One ensuite bathroom and two family bathrooms.

The property is located in the picturesque village of Barbezières, almost midway in a triangle of Poitiers, Cognac and Angoulême.

Bread van stops outside the gates of the house 3 times a week.

Local bakery, 5 minutes in Verdille.

10 minutes to Aigre with grocery stores, bar and two restaurants, takeaway pizza.

Further restaurants within 20 minutes.

Large supermarkets in Rouillac (20 minutes) and Ruffec (30 minutes).

Catering and baby-sitter available.

Accommodation details

Kitchen with dining table and chairs, oven and hob, American-style fridge freezer and microwave. Utility room off the kitchen with washing machine and dishwasher.

Living room with TV with UK satellite channels, DVD and Wi-Fi internet.

TV room with TV, DVD and board games.

Bedroom 1, double.

Bedroom 2, bunk beds (suitable for children up to age of 8 years only)

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin.

Stairs to 1st floor;

Bedroom 3, king-size double with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin.

Bedroom 4, two singles.

Bedroom 5, two singles.

Separate bathroom with WC, bath / shower and hand basin.

EXTERIOR;

1 acre of private grounds with large lawned garden.

Covered terrace with dining and living area; dining table and chairs, BBQ.

Private, enclosed heated pool 10m x 5m with sun terrace and loungers.

Plenty of private parking.

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Rental Rates

Dates	Changeover dayChg. over	Minimum stayMin. stay	Daily	Weekly
28 Jun 26 Jul	Saturday	Weekly	-	€ 2,360
26 Jul 30 Aug	Saturday	Weekly	-	€ 3,020
30 Aug 27 Sep	Saturday	Weekly	-	€ 1,705
2026
18 Apr 23 May	Saturday	Weekly	-	€ 1,500
23 May 27 Jun	Saturday	Weekly	-	€ 1,705
27 Jun 25 Jul	Saturday	Weekly	-	€ 2,360
25 Jul 29 Aug	Saturday	Weekly	-	€ 3,020
29 Aug 26 Sep	Saturday	Weekly	-	€ 1,705
Refundable security bond			€ 500

Prices are for the rental of the entire property, payable in Euros.
25% deposit due at the time of booking. 75% balance and refundable security bond due 8 weeks prior to arrival.
Bookings run from 4:00pm on your day of arrival to 10:00am on your day of departure.
No smoking in the property.
Bookings include electricity, water, linen and towels (including beach / pool towels).

Tourist Tax
Where applicable, Pure France is required to collect and remit local government tourism taxes on behalf of our property owners. These taxes are calculated and collected from guests at the time of booking. Pure France then remits collected taxes to the applicable tax authority on the property owners' behalf.

Location

The property is located in the picturesque village of Barbezières, almost midway in a triangle of Poitiers, Cognac and Angoulême.

Bread van stops outside the gates of the house 3 times a week.

Local bakery, 5 minutes in Verdille.

10 minutes to Aigre with grocery stores, bar and two restaurants, takeaway pizza.

Further restaurants within 20 minutes.

Large supermarkets in Rouillac (20 minutes) and Ruffec (30 minutes).

1 hour to the beaches of La Rochelle and Ile de Ré and other main attractions of Poitou Charente such as Cognac, Poitiers, Angoulême.

For the kids there is Futuroscope and in particular the monkeys of Vallee des Singes where a close encounter with our hairy cousins is guaranteed! Canoeing, kayaking, horse riding, local leisure lakes and water parks can be booked by phone and are all within 30 minutes drive. Bike rental can be arranged.

Head to Cognac for a tour of Hennessy (including a boat ride), Martel, Courvoisier which are all within 40 minutes or explore the local Cognac distilleries where Pineau de Charente, the local specialty is also blended.

There are several free leisure lakes within 10 minutes drive that open cafés during peak season. River side attractions such as Le Rejallant and for young kids especially, Base de plein-air and André Mermet which is in Parc François in Cognac.

Barbezières, Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Customer Reviews [6]

Bruns.
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property. It provided everything we needed for our family reunion of 3 families – fabulous pool, large garden, lots of outside sitting/dining areas, beautiful and spacious interiors, a large and very well equipped kitchen (we loved the ice dispenser!). The children (1-5) loved the nearby lake where they paddled, splashed about and built sandcastles. Plenty of shade and grass and a good restaurant.
We had amazingly good weather so were mostly outdoors but if one hit a rainy day, there is plenty of entertainment (great dvd collection) inside.
All in all, a very happy choice, enjoyed by young and old!
The Bruns family from Germany, Scotland and Ireland

Henderson's and Milwards
Fantastic 10 days at Maison Joutard. The highlights:-
Fantastic welcome pack. House and garden perfect for our toddlers. Equipped with everything we needed.
We visited Cognac, Bordeaux, Villefagnan. Cycling to the bakery in Verdille. Whole experience highly recommended.

Tim, Abi and Autumn
Wow what a fab house! We had a brill time chilling in the garden and visiting local toddler friendly places... Would highly recommend the following:-
Monkey village, paddling at Villefagnan and Cognac visit.
We spotted red squirrels in the garden. The welcome pack is the best and most comprehensive we have every had and was so appreciated. Thank you! We would love to come again some time!

Nigel and Julie - West Sussex
We had a fantastic week here, the weather was very good - sunny every day, except one. Got up to 28 degrees.
Used the pool everyday, bets way to keep cool. We thought the house was very good, had everything you would want.
The welcome hamper we had was very good. The best we have ever had, we must have stayed at 20 French houses over the past 10 years but never seen so much food provided.
We didn't do out too much as we had been to area before preferred to be by the pool anyway.
We did however go to the Hennessey distillery at Cognac, enjoyed the tour 18 euros each.
Thought Cognac was a lovely town. So all in all, had a good vacation, would come back again.
Thank soo Phil and Ann for making the house so clear and tidy, we didn't have any problems with anything in the house, which must be a first! All the best.

John and Judith
Weather lovely watching the house and surroundings. Trip to a little place 45 or so miles away called Coulon well worth a day out there.
It was a very pretty riverside town where you could hire bikes, canoes or kayaks or take a leisurely stroll only the banks. Then enjoy refreshments at the riverside bars/restaurants while enjoying the sunshine and scenery. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed here many times and never get tired as there is always somewhere new to go and explore (if you can bear ro tear yourself away from here). Thanks Anna and James for letting us use your beautiful house.

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Zoe Thomas - London
Thank you for a wonderful week. The house and pool perfect for a family with lots of small children. Weather has been excellent.

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