Title: Haven of tranquillity for friends and family within one hour au FUTUROSCOPE Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Haven of tranquillity for friends and family within one hour au FUTUROSCOPE ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99510000/99505900/99505868/ccf5adbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99510000/99505900/99505868/2d8d513d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99510000/99505900/99505868/798fac55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99510000/99505900/99505868/2d1b5289.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99510000/99505900/99505868/65c1e3c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In Southern France, this charming gîte offers a peaceful retreat with a fully equipped kitchen and dining space. Relax in the 2 acres of garden, or unwind by one of two securely fenced swimming pools perfect for sunbathing while enjoying a refreshing swim. Enjoy alfresco dining on either patio area (patio furniture and BBQ), play games like pool table, football table, or table tennis. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Gym - Washer - Fireplace - Pool - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Haven of tranquillity for friends and family within one hour au FUTUROSCOPE Our property features a charming circular courtyard shaded by 200-year-old yew trees. The centrepiece of the enclosure is a lovely fountain. This modern, comfortable gîte features a fully equipped kitchen and dining space, a large living room, a bedroom, and a WC. You will find two bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms on the first floor. The Gîte also Offer two areas for alfresco dining (patio furniture and BBQ). Our property boasts two swimming pools perfect for sunbathing while enjoying a refreshing swim. Both pools are securely fenced off for your safety and peace of mind. Games areas and 2 acres of garden to enjoy and relax. Ideal for families and friends who want to appreciate all the delights of Southern France! There is free Wi-Fi and parking with large communal swimming pools, games areas with a pool table, a football table, table tennis, and a swing set with ample space to play football or relax. The impressive Chateau de Javarsay in Chef Boutonne has a fishing lake and picnic area within walking distance. There is a Saturday Market, various shops, restaurants, bars, two supermarkets and all the general amenities you might need, all 1.5 km from your front door. Within one hour’s drive, there are many things to do and see. Nearby activities include the city of Cognac, with different visits to the distillery—the long sandy beaches on the Atlantic coast, La Rochelle and its historic harbour. Les iles de Ré et d'Oléron . Take a boat trip from La Rochelle around the famous Fort Boyard. The architecture of Poitier, Angoulême, and Rochefort is fascinating, and there are sightseeing opportunities. The Futuroscope theme park, Zoodyssée, la Vallée des Singes. Or the Prehistoric site of the Tumulus de Bougon, the Gallo-Roman theatre of Saint. Kayaking or boating on the Charente or cycling on cycle route V93, passing along our property following the Boutonne River. My wife and I run this fabulous family-run estate comprising four self-contained cottages, and we hope you enjoyed the relaxing and safe environment we offer. Eric and Julieanne YOU MAY WISH TO TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF YOUR GITE LA REMISE. Please COPIE AND PASTE the following link on your internet browser. https://goo.gl/maps/TFaK4D5Unqkq2GbZ9 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - Gravel flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible pool - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Gym - Heated pool - Table tennis ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Living plant wall - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46990000/46983600/46983596/2ef36508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Take a break and unwind by the pool in the serene countryside of Southern France Chef-Boutonne - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=46983596&PinnedHotelID=46983596&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111960000/111954000/111953962/9474bbb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet, peaceful country house. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ## About the area Chef-Boutonne is home to this holiday home. Château de Javarzay and Mines d'Argent are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Zoodyssée Animal Park and La Moutarderie Charentaise. [Visit our Chef-Boutonne travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chef-Boutonne.dx3000039131) [View more Holiday homes in Chef-Boutonne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chef-Boutonne-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000039131-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=46.109974,-0.099859&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mvmxGboR%3FU%3FW%40U%3FU%40W%40U%3FU%40UBW%40U%40UBUBUBUBU%40UDUBSDUBUDSDUDSDUDSFSDSFUDQFSFSHSFQFSHQFQHQFQHQHQJQFOJOHQJOHOJMJOJMJOJMJMJMJMLKJMLKLKJKLKLILKLIJINILGLILGNGLGLGNGLENELENENELCNELCNCNANCNALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNDNBLDNDNDLDNDLFLFNFLFLFLHNFLHLHLHJJLHLJLJLJJJLLJJJLLLJLHLLNJLHNJNHLJPHNJNHPHNHPHPHPFPHPFPHRFPFRFRFRDRFRFRDRFRDTDRBTDRDTBTDRBTBTBTBT%40TBT%40TBT%40V%40T%40T%40T%3FV%40T%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FTAT%3FTAVATATATCTAVCTATCTCTCTCRETCTETERCTERETGRERGRGRERGRGRGPGRIPGRIPGPIPIPIPINIPKNINKNINKNINKLMNILKLMLKJKLMJKLMJMJMHMJKHMJMHMHOFMHMFMFOFMFMFODMDODODMDOBOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOCOAOCOCMCOCMCOEOEMEOEMEOGMGMGOGMGMIMGOIKIMKMIMKMIKKMKMMKKMMKKKMKMKMKOKMKOKOIOKOIOKOGQKOIQIQGQIQGQIQGSGQISGSGSESGSESGSESEUESEUESCUEUCUESAUCUCUCUCUAUAWCUAU%3FUAWAU%3FUAU%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kPxZNvrLMuECK8hnJrR-rD-yDBs=) Chef-Boutonne, Deux-Sèvres ### What's nearby - Château de Javarzay - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Saint-Hilaire Church - 21 min drive - 11.1 miles - Royal Abbey of Celles-sur-Belle - 28 min drive - 16.8 miles - Zoodyssée Animal Park - 37 min drive - 22.3 miles - Valley of the Monkeys - 54 min drive - 30.3 miles ### Getting around - Saint-Saviol Station - 28 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Herrouet - ‬12 min drive - ‪Laidet Jean-Michel - ‬12 min drive - ‪Cafe du Centre - ‬12 min drive - ‪Denis Luc - ‬11 min drive - ‪Auberge du Cheval Blanc - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Haven of tranquillity for friends and family within one hour au FUTUROSCOPE have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Haven of tranquillity for friends and family within one hour au FUTUROSCOPE pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Haven of tranquillity for friends and family within one hour au FUTUROSCOPE? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Haven of tranquillity for friends and family within one hour au FUTUROSCOPE? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Haven of tranquillity for friends and family within one hour au FUTUROSCOPE located? > Located in Chef-Boutonne, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Château de Javarzay, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Mines d'Argent and Saint-Hilaire Church. Zoodyssée Animal Park and La Moutarderie Charentaise are also within 20 miles (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Haven of tranquillity for friends and family within one hour au FUTUROSCOPE Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James C. 4 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mr Long weekend visiting family ##### James C. 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