Title: Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. 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 # Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. Cottage in Messé with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. ![Exterior - Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. (Messé)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102190000/102189400/102189380/cd36228f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. (Messé)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102190000/102189400/102189380/334af9f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. (Messé)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102190000/102189400/102189380/5564214b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. (Messé)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102190000/102189400/102189380/w1170h1585x0y1-7b8a4f74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. (Messé)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102190000/102189400/102189380/b4f31980.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of the French countryside, this peaceful retreat offers a serene escape with picturesque views. Unwind by the swimming pool or challenge your family to a game of pétanque on our court. ## Reviews 2.0 ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay in the French countryside with picturesque views. The property also has the added bonus of a lovely swimming pool, barbecue and pétanque court for your entertainment. There are two bedrooms, one with a double bed, one with twin beds, and a queen sofa bed in the living area. Near to Poitiers, Limoges or La Rochelle airports. Futurescope and La Vallee Des Singes ( monkey park) both close by, the beach at La Rochelle 90 minutes drive. Suitable for people with reduced mobility - one level living. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69370000/69362600/69362542/18d5eaa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming, Spacious Dog-Friendly Holiday Rental with 2 Houses & Large Heated Pool Lage de Messé - Pool - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Games room 9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&selected=69362542&PinnedHotelID=69362542&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68700000/68696500/68696477/3e23e45f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious lovers cottage Messe - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&selected=68696477&PinnedHotelID=68696477&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69410000/69406600/69406535/1d5b6f27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Chateau/Wedding Venue Messé - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&selected=69406535&PinnedHotelID=69406535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68460000/68452600/68452571/354afe65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4Bed3Bath 1736 Farmhouse/Barn Conversion-Hearth Sainte-Soline - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&selected=68452571&PinnedHotelID=68452571&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103100000/103096800/103096737/8b050ed9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Les Gîtes de La Roche Élie-chez Théophile ROM - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&selected=103096737&PinnedHotelID=103096737&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113260000/113259400/113259359/55141f46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Maison du Petit Lac - Private Lake Retreat with Pool & Forest - N. 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 ### 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 ## About the area Located in Messé, this cottage is in a rural area. Castle Leray and Château de Javarzay are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Valley of the Monkeys and The gardens of Argentor. [Visit our Messé travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Messe.dx553248634540091888) [View more Cottages in Messé](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Messe-Cottages.d553248634540091888-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=46.251278,0.133261&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qiiyG%7B_Y%3FU%3FW%3FU%40U%3FW%40U%40U%40W%40UBU%40U%40UBUBUBUBUBUDUBUDSDUBUDSDUFSDSFSFSDSFSFSFSFQHSFQHQFQHQHQHQHQHOHOJQHOJOJOJMHOJMJMLMJMJMJMLKJKLKLKLKJKLILILILINILILGLGNGLGLENGLENENELENCLCNCNCNCLANCNANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40NBN%40LBNBNBNBLDNBNDLDNDLFNDLFLFLFNHLFLHLHLHLHLHLJLJJJLJLJJJLLJLJLJLJLJLJNJLJNHNJNHPHNHNJPHPHPFPHPFPHPFRFPHRFRFRDRFRDRFRDTDRDRDTDTBRDTBTBTBTBTBTBTBT%40T%40T%40TBV%3FT%40T%40V%3FT%40T%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FVAT%3FTAVAT%3FTCTAVATATCTCTCTCTCTCTCTETCRETERETERETGRERGRERGRGRIPGRGPIRGPIPGPIPIPKNIPININKPILKNKNKLKNKLKLKLKLMJKLMJMJKJMJMHMJMHMHMHMHMFOHMFMFMFODMFODMDODOBMDOBOBOBMBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOAOAMAOCOCOCMCOEMCOEOEMEOGMEMGOGMGMIMGOIMIMIMIMKKIMKMKMKKKMMKKKMKMMMKMKMIOKOKMKOIOKQIOIQIOIQIQIQGQIQGSIQGSGQGSGSESGSGSESGUESEUCSEUESCUEUCUCUCUCUCUAUAUCUAWAUAUAU%3FWAU%3FU%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2dp6X4J4ghOZoNdvsp4Urz9BIHk=) Messé, Deux-Sèvres ### What's nearby - ![maki vari](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6249903/a019bd98-6f43-423d-8322-efa3f22a1de5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Valley of the Monkeys 20 min drive \- 12.2 miles - Saint-Pierre Church 9 min drive \- 7.3 miles - Saint-Leger Church 13 min drive \- 9.4 miles - Le Cormenier Museum 21 min drive \- 12.7 miles - Castle Leray 21 min drive \- 17.8 miles ### Getting around - Epanvilliers Station 18 min drive - Poitiers (PIS-Biard) 41 min drive ### Restaurants - Relais 375 9 min drive - Café des Sports 10 min drive - Chez Vous Chez Nous 8 min drive - Le Chaunay S.A.R.L. 9 min drive - Kebab 86 16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. have a pool? ### Is Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool.? ### What time is check-in at Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool.? ### What time is check-out at Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool.? ### Where is Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. Reviews ## Reviews 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 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 2.0 Cleanliness ### 2.0 Location ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### anna s. 16 Aug 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We never stayed ,!!!!!!!host never replied to contact ,didnt give instructions .So whole holiday had to be cancelled!!Worse holiday ##### anna s. 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