Verified review
10/10 Excellent
harvey b.
7 Sept 2025
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harvey b.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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Beautiful French Farmhouse with Private Heated Pool | Sleeps 8
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La Grange, in Nouvelle-Aquitaine's heart, offers a peaceful retreat with a garden and private heated pool. Guests can paddle local waterways, relax poolside, or explore nearby villages, with WiFi keeping everyone connected throughout their stay.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedroomsSleeps 81776 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Beautiful French Farmhouse with Private Heated Pool | Sleeps 8
- Escape to La Grange, a beautifully restored French farmhouse designed for relaxed holidays with family and friends. Enjoy lazy days by your private heated pool, long lunches on the terrace and peaceful evenings beneath star-filled skies.
Set within three-quarters of an acre in sunny Nouvelle-Aquitaine, La Grange combines traditional French character with all the comforts of a thoughtfully equipped self-catering holiday home. Sleeping up to eight guests, the house offers four comfortable bedrooms, spacious living areas and everything you need to settle in from the moment you arrive.
The well-equipped kitchen makes cooking a pleasure, while the indoor dining area and covered terrace both seat eight, making it easy to enjoy meals together whatever the weather. Outside, you'll find a heated private pool, charcoal barbecue, comfortable seating and plenty of space to relax, dine and make the most of long summer days.
Fast Starlink Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, alongside a Smart TV, Bluetooth speaker, books, board games and an extensive DVD collection for quieter evenings.
Guests consistently praise La Grange for its peaceful setting, exceptional cleanliness and thoughtful attention to detail. Whether you're exploring the nearby villages and markets or simply unwinding by the pool, it's a place to slow down, reconnect and create memories you'll treasure long after your holiday ends.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach towels
Pool/Spa
- Heated pool
- Outdoor pool
- Private pool
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car required
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Stereo
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Computer monitor
- Desk
- Printer
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- Up to 25 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Gravel flooring in public areas
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- In a village
Things to do
- Heated pool
- Kayak
- Tennis
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Winery tours nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Bed sheets changed on request
- Garden
- Recycling
- Some LED lighting used
- Towels (changed on request)
- Unit size: 1,776 square feet
- Water-efficient showers
- Water-efficient toilets
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Note from host: Dog friendly - one dog is allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
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
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Genouillé, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Abbey of Our Lady of Nanteuil and Castle Leray are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The gardens of Argentor and Labyrinthe Végétal. Laby'Infernal and Laby'Arbustes are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby. Visit our Genouillé travel guide
View more Holiday homes in GenouilléGenouillé, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
What's nearby
Valley of the Monkeys31 min drive - 16.3 miles- Castle Leray17 min drive - 9.9 miles
- The gardens of Argentor21 min drive - 9.4 miles
- Tourist Office Country Ruffécois - Antenna Ruffec22 min drive - 11.0 miles
- Aire de Rejallant25 min drive - 11.8 miles
Getting around
- Saint-Saviol Station18 min drive
Restaurants
- restaurant le moulin de condac18 min drive
- Le Café de la Paix11 min drive
- Le Salamandre Bar6 min drive
- Le Coin des Saveurs12 min drive
- Central Bar11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Beautiful French Farmhouse with Private Heated Pool | Sleeps 8 have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Beautiful French Farmhouse with Private Heated Pool | Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Beautiful French Farmhouse with Private Heated Pool | Sleeps 8?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful French Farmhouse with Private Heated Pool | Sleeps 8?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful French Farmhouse with Private Heated Pool | Sleeps 8?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful French Farmhouse with Private Heated Pool | Sleeps 8 located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Saint John the Baptist Church, The gardens of Argentor and Abbey of Our Lady of Nanteuil. Tourist Office Country Ruffécois - Antenna Ruffec and Labyrinthe Végétal are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Beautiful French Farmhouse with Private Heated Pool | Sleeps 8 Reviews
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
Reviews
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
carl h.
8 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Total relaxation
Nice property in a very quiet hamlet location. Good facilities with everything supplied for what you need. Nice user guide put together with lots of restaurant suggestions and things to do near by and further afield.
carl h.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jo P.
4 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our country holiday .
We had the most amazing stay. The accommodation was everything thing we expected and more. We had a great week by the pool.
We would say the only problem we had was the pool alam going off at night time .
Jo P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca M.
8 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a family stay
Lovely house with plenty of space and a fab pool. Everything was provided including lots of games to play in the evening and there was a very useful information booklet about the house and the area.
The nearest village is just about walking distance with a boulangerie and a bar/cafe. The closest supermarket was only 10 minutes by car.
The area was very pretty and there were interesting old towns to explore.
Many thanks for a great stay!
Rebecca M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Chrissie V.
19 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb
Lovely very well decorated spotless property, equipped with high quality kitchen ware, towels and bed linen. Pool well maintained and pool towels provided ( a must with four kiddies in and out of the pool !) . Bakery and a super little pizza/steak restaurant a few mins drive away both excellent and supermarkets not much further. The local area is very pretty and peaceful,and the pretty village of Nanteuil en Vallee a short drive away where we ate out a couple of times in the Auberge De L’Argentor as recommended by Mike and we were not disappointed . Over all it was a fabulous holiday we came back refreshed.😊
Chrissie V.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca L.
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully relaxing holiday 🇫🇷☀️😍
We have just returned from a wonderfully relaxing fortnight at Le Grange. The house is beautifully decorated and well equipped. Comfortable beds, plenty of storage for your clothes and belongings, modern kitchen equipment meeting all your culinary needs, 2 fridges to accommodate plenty of chilled drinks as well as your food, a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer! The children all enjoyed exploring the vast dvd and book collection on offer during our stay.
The host, Mike, was very prompt at replying to our messages and was more than helpful. Annie and Steve who help look after the gite were really lovely, non intrusive and we enjoyed learning about the area and expat life from them!
The pool is wonderfully warm and equal depth throughout which was good for our younger children. There are plenty of sun loungers and chairs and parasols for your comfort. However, the pool and poolside area is in need of an upgrade as they are showing signs of wear and tear.
The directions through the app were spot on and the welcome booklet helpful. There have been differing reviews on how long it takes to walk to Lizant, the local village, it took me a good 30mins each way, walking at pace to buy our morning croissants and baguettes! We recommend booking a table at the bar as it gets very busy if you choose to eat there at the weekend. The pizzas are delicious 😋
We would definitely love to return!
Rebecca L.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Victoria B.
30 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and setting. We loved it!
Victoria B.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Michael B.
11 Oct 2018
Excellent
Fantastic property, good location, beautiful countryside
Michael B.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
mark m.
3 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have had an amazing holiday with our daughter, son-in-law and 3 grandchildren, age 8,6 and 4. The farmhouse is lovely with lots of French character, and the pool and garden is brilliant , with the kids playing in the pool until late evening. The facilities are really good, large internal and external table with plenty of chairs for large families. The beds are very comfortable and the two shower rooms , one on each level works really well. There’s nice local village with amazing bakery and plenty to do close by. Fabulous relaxing time with family and wouldn’t think twice about returning.
mark m.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Amanda C.
31 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and well equipped
Excellent communication and support from both owner and manager. The best equipped rental I’ve experienced in France (and I come at least once a year). Decent kitchen equipment, sharp knives, modern yet cosy and rustic, comfortable mattresses, comprehensive information folder, great pool. Eve try thing in great condition. Would thoroughly recommend.
Amanda C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Steven B.
6 Jul 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Lovely area - let down by property
Property not cleaned - bedding not fit for purpose - one towel per adult for two weeks - one threadbare and full of holes. Dirty leaking swimming pool - needed filling on a daily basis - decked area around the pool dangerous- decking boards warped with screws rising - huge trip hazard and cut feet with the screws. Fountain not working - very little information regarding rubbish collection - certainly not what we expected for what we paid - very disappointed and feel we have been ‘ripped off’. Was told by the person checking on the pool that it would be refurbished next year but was difficult trying to fit this in around lettings
- THEN DON’T LET until sorted.
Do not wish to spend our holidays having to clean before we start and continually having to monitor pool issues.
Steven B.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Antoine C.
4 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merci beaucoup pour votre accueil et cette maison
Antoine C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Noemie L.
20 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super séjour !
Nous avons passé un super week-end et avons pu profiter des extérieurs !
Nous sommes tombés sur un week-end assez animé à Genouillé, c’était vraiment super !
Noemie L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Lucie P.
13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour entre amis
Nous avons passé un super séjour entre amis.
Le logement est très fonctionnel et très bien équipé, il y a un livret d’accueil hyper détaillé c’est top. La piscine était bien chaude et nous avons eu du beau temps un vrai régal. L’endroit est vraiment très calme parfait en famille ou entre amis ! Notre hôte était très réactif et très arrangeant. Je recommande vivement
Lucie P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Kieren L.
14 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice...
Perfect place, in a perfect area. Nice and quiet with all the things you need to have inside, such as pots and pans. The upstairs bedrooms were very hot even with the provided fans but it was 39 degrees in the day so unless air con is installed there isn't much that can be done about that. The beds were really comfortable. The pool was lovely and private. Sally popped in for 10 minutes every other day to sort out the pool chemicals and cleaning and was very respectful of privacy and was lovely. Overall very nice place.
Kieren L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Helen W.
4 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful rural gite
The gîte is lovely and the pool fantastic, especially as we were there during a heatwave so we didn’t do too many trips. The gîte has everything one could need, with v comfortable beds and good quality bed linen. Lovely cycling on quiet country roads surrounded by sunflowers. All communication with Mike very easy, and a special big thank you to Sally who was very kind and understanding when our car broke down delaying our departure on the last day.
Helen W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Alex F.
31 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Ideal Summer Retreat
We have just enjoyed our third consecutive summer stay in La Grange, a picturesque renovated period farmhouse located in classic French countryside.
Comfortable, well-appointed and extremely well maintained, La Grange feels wonderfully remote, yet this ideal retreat is close to Civray, a charming and animated little town which has excellent services and where everyone, it seems, is friendly.
Mike, the owner, seems to have thought of everything one might need, including an extensive file of clear information about the house and about the area. We would also give Mike A+ for communication before our stay! Sally, who maintains the house and beautiful property, is nearby, congenial, and very helpful.
The owner makes regular refinements to the accommodation and property, and one feels, not like a transient, but like a very welcome guest in someone else's home.
The area is full of surprises: a cycling paradise, outstanding restaurants, Gallo-roman and Neolithic ruins, astonishingly beautiful villages - every one seems more charming than the last! - and no end of natural and architectural delights.
We left each time with memories of relaxed evenings chatting by the pool or around the huge farm table, enjoying local cognac and wine as well as prepared dishes we found in local shops.
An ideal place to spend a summer retreat with your family or group. The area boasts more sunshine than most other places in France.
Alex F.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review
8/10 Good
anna r.
10 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean and welcoming
The property was extremely clean and welcoming. Good kitchen and comfortable snug. Not as private as we would have liked as overlooked by neighbours. Perhaps a little over visited by lady looking after the pool. Great info on things to do and lots of options within easy driving distance for some fantastic restaurants
anna r.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Alison E.
17 Jan 2019
Lovely family holiday
This was the perfect property for a relaxing family holiday. We were two families and our children all loved the heated pool which kept them entertained all week, even when we had some rain. This gave the adults plenty of opportunity for relaxing on the loungers on the decking.
There is a small village within walking/scooting distance (about 20 mins) where there is a bakery which sells croissants, pain au chocolate and delicious bread etc. The bar in the village also does food and has a pizza night. There are supermarkets only a short drive away for supplies and lots of pretty villages nearby to explore by car. We also did an evening visit to Futuroscope which we all enjoyed. The property itself is very clean and well maintained. We can't wait to visit again.
Alison E.
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Alex F.
2 Dec 2018
An ideal French country retreat
You will find La Grange in the beautiful and quiet countryside of Poitou-Charentes, surrounded by wheat and sunflower fields, a cycling paradise. The period farmhouse is close to amenities such as the excellent bakery and little café in the beautiful village of Lizant, not three kilometers away, and the flourishing market, traiteurs, cafés and supermarkets of Civray, a charming town just a little farther away in the opposite direction.
The period farmhouse itself is both spacious and cozy, and the renovation was a family project and a labour of love. Mike, the landlord, promptly answers all questions, and Sally, who lives nearby, takes very good care of tenants. The house is extremely well equipped, from barbeque to books, and the well-maintained pool completes this ideal retreat.
The fascinating region has been a crossroads of civilizations. The first thing we did, when we returned home after our first summer, was to reserve for a second year. We have still not seen all the historic sites, picturesque villages and diverse restaurants in the area – and we plan to return for a third year.
Alex F.
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
John M.
20 Aug 2018
La Grange, Genouille
Wonderful and relaxing two weeks in a superb villa. Thanks again Mike & Sally.
John M.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Alan P.
18 Oct 2017
Lovely,relaxing holiday.
Spent 3 wonderful weeks here in September and thoroughly enjoyed it even though the weather could have been better for the first fortnight. The house is very clean, homely and very well equipped and EVERYTHING WORKED including lovely, modern bathrooms with excellent showers. It has a good sized garden for games and a lovely, heated pool. This is without doubt the easiest and quickest villa we have ever rented (in 20 years) and the communications with Mike were simple, straightforward and FAST. It made booking a pleasure and instructions ,directions etc. were precise and accurate. If we needed anything we contacted Tony and Tina ( The managers) and they were really helpful. The nearby village of Lizant is really scenic with friendly people and a chocolate box mill and a clear, gently flowing river. It also has a great Boulangerie but unfortunately the Fish and Chip shop has now closed! There are plenty of places to visit within a fairly easy driving distance such as La Rochelle Aquarium and Crocodile Planet as well as small picturesque villages. In short we would DEFINITELY RECCOMMEND La Grange to couples or families for a lovely stress free holiday with a MINIMUM of BOOKING HASSLE. ----Alan & Val.
Alan P.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Colin T.
16 Aug 2017
Perfect family holiday home
This is the second time I've stayed at this property and it won't be the last. The bedrooms are comfortable, well equipped kitchen, lots of DVD' storage watch and the pool and garden are great. Even has the all important wifi ! The owner is a pleasure I deal with and responds to any queries promptly. Location is great for days out but house is also nice and private.