Title: La Blatière Farmhouse-pool, sauna&gym-games room.Rural setting close to it all. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # La Blatière Farmhouse-pool, sauna&gym-games room.Rural setting close to it all. ## Photo gallery for La Blatière Farmhouse-pool, sauna&gym-games room.Rural setting close to it all. ![Outdoor pool - La Blatière Farmhouse-pool, sauna&gym-games room.Rural setting close to it all. (La Chapelle- Saint-Etienne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34450000/34442600/34442568/8a832ae9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - La Blatière Farmhouse-pool, sauna&gym-games room.Rural setting close to it all. 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(La Chapelle- Saint-Etienne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34450000/34442600/34442568/4be40e04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies La Blatière – THE FARMHOUSE invites you to unwind amidst the rolling French countryside. Enjoy a leisurely stroll into the local village, or spend lazy days lounging by the all-year-round heated swimming pool, then dine al fresco beneath twinkling stars and fairy lights. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Gym - Outdoor space ## 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. ### La Blatière Farmhouse-pool, sauna&gym-games room.Rural setting close to it all. La Blatière – THE FARMHOUSE (sleeps 6) Picture your perfect French gîte holiday… Wooden beams and wood burning stoves… cosy bedrooms, iron bedsteads and fresh linen… lazy lengths in the pool… neighbouring village, with boulangerie and bar restaurant… or dine al fresco beneath the twinkling stars and fairy lights…La Blatière has it all… and more. Just over an hour’s drive from La Rochelle, Nantes and Poitiers airports and within easy reach of Ferry Ports and the TGV (high-speed train) network, The Farmhouse at La Blatière makes a beautiful setting for your French adventure. Set in half an acre of land with fruit trees, plants and lawns and surrounded by winding lanes and farmland, the stylishly decorated Farmhouse comes complete with a shared 10m covered inground swimming pool with inflatables, free superfast fibre Wifi, books, DVD'S, bikes, fitness-games room, indoor and outdoor games, terrace, outdoor dining areas, BBQ and garden, a shared outdoor infrared sauna and a Type 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging point. Our little part of south-western France also boasts 2400 hours of sunshine a year making it the perfect all-year-round place to enjoy the peace and tranquility of country living but still be close to all that Poitou-Charantes has to offer. This perfect, easy-to-reach location means there are so many wonderful things to do on your doorstep or slightly further afield. A leisurely stroll will take you into the local village for a coffee or to pick up a baguette or 10 mins along the road try Go Karting or the Parc Aventure with the kids, fishing at Pescalis or Moncoutant with its restaurants and market. Then just a little further away you can explore the beautiful cites of Niort, Poitiers and La Rochelle, go golfing at Bressuire enjoy the excitement of Futurescope, step back in time at Puy du Fou. Why not visit the wolves at the Zoodyssee or enjoy a relaxing day boating along the canals of France’s own Green Venice and there is so much more too… you will be spoilt for choice! We can’t wait to welcome you to La Blatière –and with over 80 five star reviews from guests who have stayed with us - it truly is your little piece of French heaven… Lesley & Paul THE FARMHOUSE The enchanting Farmhouse at La Blatière sleeps 6 and features a magical mezzanine master bedroom with exposed beams, an iron bedstead and en-suite. Enjoy long lazy days dining beneath the wisteria covered terrace, then light the wood burning stoves for cosy nights in. INSIDE • Sleeps 6\. Ground floor with mezzanine level. • Mezzanine master bedroom with king size bed, beamed ceiling, dressing alcove, en-suite shower room with WC. • Ground floor double bedroom with king size bed. • Ground floor twin bedroom with two single beds. • Shower room with hand basin and WC. • Spacious living room with fireplace with wood burning stove, logs and doors to terrace. Freesat TV (British channels, Amazon Firestick, Free superfast fibre Wifi and DVD player. • Books, DVDs, board games. • Well-equipped kitchen/diner with microwave, washing machine, gas cooker fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Dining table with 6 chairs. • All bedding, tea towels, bath towels, pool towels and outdoor blankets provided. • Hairdryer. • Travel cot, stair gate, and highchair available. • Double glazing. OUTSIDE • Private/Own terrace and garden/lawn area. • Shared 10m covered inground swimming pool with sun loungers and inflatables. . Shared all year round heated outdoor infrared sauna. • Outdoor dining area with BBQ and outdoor blankets. • Outdoor games, badminton, boules etc. • Free use of 4 full size bikes and 1 child's bike • Fitness-games room with free-weights, benches, mats, heavy punch-bag, table football/hockey/pool table and darts board • Parking for several cars including motorhome/caravan. On site Type 2 Electric Vehicle (EV)Charging Point ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Outdoor pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Car required - Parking on site ### 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 - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Gym - Table tennis - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Swimming 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Electric car charging station - Garden ## Similar properties ![Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (4 adults) | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20190000/20184000/20183944/5e884087.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Domaine de la Laigne Asnieres-la-Giraud - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.2 Wonderful 44 reviews £35 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=20183944&PinnedHotelID=20183944&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Maisonnette) | Cots/infant beds, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26560000/26551400/26551307/46dfa0d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Résidence Odalys Terre Marine Saint-Pierre-d'Oleron - 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The remaining balance is due 56 days before arrival or earlier along with a refundable damage deposit of £200 (subject to breakages). Price includes all year round heating of the pool, logs for wood burners, outdoor heaters & cosy blankets, bedding, tea, bath & pool towels & wi-fi. ### Pets Pets not 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 and a first aid kit 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 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 ### Property is also known as Stylish Farmhouse Free Wifi Rural Setting Everything House Stylish Farmhouse Free Wifi Rural Setting Everything House ## About the area Moncoutant-sur-Sèvre is home to this holiday home. Mining Center of Faymoreau and Le Nombril du Monde are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pescalis Aquarium and Pescalis - Mini Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Manoir des Sciences de Reaumur and Centre Aquatique de Pouzauges. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## La Blatière Farmhouse-pool, sauna&gym-games room.Rural setting close to it all. Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### carolinejudge@hotmail.co.uk j. 7 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything you could want in a gite. Beautifully and tastefully done.Cleanliness of the highest order.Our hosts were superfriendly and accommodating. They went out of their way to ensure we had a great experience.would highly recommend. We will be back. ##### carolinejudge@hotmail.co.uk j. Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Linda B. 19 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bonnes vacances? Overall our stay was good, however we did encounter an issue that we raised with our hosts. They tried to resolve the problem but unfortunately weren’t successful. The issue did impact our holiday but we tried to remain positive. Lesley and Paul were good hosts and the property was well equipped-even toys for the children-and the pool was fabulous. ##### Linda B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alain R. 11 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Visite du Puy du Fou Visite Puy du Fou (très bien) et Futuroscope(très décevant) avec petits enfants ##### Alain R. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric R. 27 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sejour en avril Tres beau lieu malgré la pluie. Merci pour l'hospitalité ##### Eric R. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Virginie L. 13 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sejour parfait! Location idéale. Parfaite en famille. Il y a de tout pour s'occuper sur place. Gîte très bien aménagé. Confortable. Commerces à proximité. Hôtes très accueillants et chaleureux. ##### Virginie L. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire R. 17 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gîte très bien aménagé Très bien aménagé et calme les propriétaires charmant disponibles séjour ressourssant pour tous les âges ##### Claire R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathrin T. 7 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place in the middle of nowhere! We had a great time at La Blatière, Paul≤sley were lovely and made us having a wonderful stay at their cottage. If you like fitness Paul can be a nice drill sergeant… We experienced some very hot days with more than 40 degrees and the pool was a welcome refreshment. We can highly recommend this place and would come back anytime – you can sense that Lesley & Paul found their little dream outside a stressful life in the city! ##### Kathrin T. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019 ---