Title: Grande Maison des Tournesols. 5 bedroom gite with heated private pool, sleeps 11 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 # Grande Maison des Tournesols. 5 bedroom gite with heated private pool, sleeps 11 ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30094500/30094405/a5b027c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30094500/30094405/270-447bb267.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30094500/30094405/4973b44b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30094500/30094405/b3d2d026.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30094500/30094405/793986b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the beautiful Deux-Sevres countryside, Grande Maison des Tournesols offers a tranquil retreat. With its heated leisure pool and spa function, shaded terrace with outdoor seating, and stunning views of the adjacent 11th Century Abbey of St Jouin de Marnes this 300-year-old barn conversion provides an unforgettable experience. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - - Fireplace - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Grande Maison des Tournesols. 5 bedroom gite with heated private pool, sleeps 11 Grande Maison des Tournesols is a 300 year old barn conversion in the beautiful Deux-Sevres countryside and takes its name from the many fields of sunflowers surrounding it most years. Set in its own secluded grounds with magnificent views, the 5 bedroom house, which can sleep 11 people plus a baby, has been sympathetically renovated to an exceptionally high modern standard (including free Wi-Fi) but still retains many original features such as roof beams and exposed stone walls where appropriate. Traditional dry stone walls surround the entire property, ensuring safety and security for our guests and their children, whilst still allowing unobstructed views of the countryside and grounds of the adjacent 11th Century Abbey of St Jouin de Marnes. Entry to the property is via tall cream gates opening onto a large gravelled courtyard with secure parking for several vehicles. To the right is a lawn edged by immaculate gardens, a tiled and shaded terrace with outdoor tables and chairs, a heated 10 metre by 4 metre leisure pool with spa function that is cleaned daily, a poolside relaxation area for loungers and sunbathing, plus a poolside store for additional cushions, loungers, water games and floats. There is also a separate lockable garage for motor cycles and racking for bicycles. The whole area, including the pool, can be lit at dusk to take advantage of the pleasant evening summer temperatures in this part of France. All these stunning facilities can be seen from the two storey 5 bedroom gite on the left as you enter the courtyard. Entrance to the accommodation is via a bright tiled hallway with two wall to ceiling cupboards for coats, shopping bags, suitcase storage in the first, and household equipment such as ironing board and iron, mops, bucket, dust pan etc in the second. From the hallway, on the left, is the family bathroom with standard bath and overhead shower attachment, separate shower cubicle, bathroom stool, vanity unit with mirror lighting, hairdryer, hair straighteners, and storage for guest’s toiletries. Adjacent to this is a separate toilet. Opposite the entrance door is a modern fully equipped kitchen with large refrigerator, stainless steel sink and drainer, microwave, electric fan oven, induction hob with overhead light and extractor hood, dishwasher, table and 4 chairs plus copious cupboards and drawers for food and kitchen equipment. To the right is the spacious lounge / diner, with table and chairs to seat 10 guests, bookcase containing a selection of books and DVDs and a traditional log burner. The lounge has 3 three-seater settees, 1 two seater and an armchair, plus a flat screen TV with UK and French reception, surround sound, DVD player, coffee table, side tables and reading lamps. Two pairs of double doors give access to a tiled shaded terrace with outside tables, chairs, gas BBQ, gardens and pool area. On the first floor is Bedroom 1, the master bedroom, with King size bed, side tables with reading lights, air conditioning, walk in wardrobe, en-suite with large shower and double vanity unit. Also on this floor is Bedroom 2, a large double bedded room with ceiling fan, side tables and reading lights. On the ground floor are three more bedrooms, Bedroom 3 with standard size double bed, side tables, reading lamps and a pedestal fan; Bedroom 4 with twin single beds, tables, lamps and fan and Bedroom 5 with a single bed plus 2 bunk beds. A cot is available if needed and will fit into any of the bedrooms. The second ground floor toilet, with handbasin, is next to Room 5. All, apart from Bedroom 5, look out onto the gardens, grounds and countryside. All household linen and towels are provided, but guests are asked to bring their own beach and pool towels, which can be dried on the airers provided in the poolside store room next to the sun terrace. The owners, Caroline and Darren, live in the grounds of the property, in a self-contained 4 bedroom house with their own gated entrance and private garden. They have been described as “being close enough for help and advice if needed, but separate enough not to intrude on guests privacy”. The village of St. Jouin de Marnes, which is in the second sunniest region of France, has its own bakery, and 2 km away in Moncontour there is a Co-op mini-market, pharmacy, post office, tourist office, hairdresser, bank, 2 bar / restaurants, new medical centre and dentist. There are numerous large supermarkets at Loudun, Thouars and Airvault, some of which now open on a Sunday morning! Local leisure facilities include horse riding, a football pitch, small library, sports hall, tennis courts, fishing lake and large teleski nautique lake with small beach, water slide and swimming area, restaurant, picnic area. We are located in the south of the Loire valley, with easy access to several chateaux, vineyards, abbeys, churches, museums and Troglodyte cave dwellings. Futuroscope in Poitiers, just 40 km away and the amazing Spectacular at Puy du Fou to the north are not to be missed and children will love Centre Parc and Parc de les Vallees The area is served by TGV rail network, and a good motorway network. The nearest airports are Poitiers, La Rochelle, Tours, Limoges, Angers and Nantes. ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Smoking outside only ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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 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 recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Grande Maison Tournesols Heated Sleeps 11 House Grande Maison Tournesols Heated Sleeps 11 Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes Grande Maison Tournesols Heated Sleeps 11 Grande Maison de Tournesols Heated Private Pool Sleeps 11 Grande Maison de Tournesols Heated Private Pool Sleeps 11 Grande Maison Tournesols Heated Sleeps 11 House Grande Maison Tournesols Heated Sleeps 11 Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes Grande Maison Tournesols Heated Sleeps 11 Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes Grande Maison Tournesols Heated Sleeps 11 Grande Maison de Tournesols Heated Private Pool Sleeps 11 Grande Maison de Tournesols Heated Private Pool Sleeps 11 ## About the area Located in Plaine-et-Vallées, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Château d'Oiron and Renaudot Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Teleski Nautique Moncontour and Loudun Karting. Travelling with kids? Consider Parc de la Vallee and Aqua Mundo Water Park. Waterskiing, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saint-Jouin-De-Marnes.dx3000035739) [View more Holiday homes in Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saint-Jouin-De-Marnes-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000035739-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.87848%2C-0.04930&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UX7FEZrls92qi3O-uTBpvYxpejs=) Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine ### What's nearby - Saint-Jouin de Marnes Abbey Church - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Teleski Nautique Moncontour - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles - Château d'Oiron - 11 min drive - 6.7 miles - Airvault Church - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles - Futuroscope - 44 min drive - 31.0 miles ### Getting around - St Varent Station - 14 min drive - Poitiers (PIS-Biard) - 41 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Le Bacchus - ‬10 min drive - ‪Le Relais du Château - ‬9 min drive - ‪Le Cygne - ‬10 min drive - ‪Café des Dolmens - ‬7 min drive - ‪Café des Promenades - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Grande Maison des Tournesols. 5 bedroom gite with heated private pool, sleeps 11 have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Grande Maison des Tournesols. 5 bedroom gite with heated private pool, sleeps 11 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Grande Maison des Tournesols. 5 bedroom gite with heated private pool, sleeps 11? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Grande Maison des Tournesols. 5 bedroom gite with heated private pool, sleeps 11? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Grande Maison des Tournesols. 5 bedroom gite with heated private pool, sleeps 11 located? > This family-friendly Plaine-et-Vallées holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Saint-Jouin de Marnes Abbey Church and Teleski Nautique Moncontour. Château d'Oiron and Airvault Church are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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