Luxury holiday accommodation in the Poitou Charentes, France
Large 10 x 5m pool with roman steps
Le Petit Manoir
Le Petit Manoir offers spacious and light accommodation for up to 11 people in a quiet village setting. The house has been recently restored with modern conveniences, yet retaining many original features and character. Relax by the large 10 x 5m pool to the front of the house.
The Ground Floor
On the ground floor is a large (32m2) living room with high ceilings, a large original granite fireplace with a cast iron log burner and a floor to ceiling bookcase, full of books, DVDs and CDs, which makes the high ceilinged room feel even bigger. A tv with a video and dvd player and UK satellite tv. Two large comfy leather sofas and 3 occasional chairs give seating for up to 9 adults in comfort. The living room is light and cool in the summer and cosy and warm sat by the large log burner in the winter.
Further to the living room is seperate dining room with a large dining table for 6. The dining room has a dark granite fire place and varnished original oak flooring.
The kitchen is fitted with oak units and a black granite worktop. It has a five ring gas hob and a double oven, to make catering for large groups a pleasure. A dishwasher, a large american fridge freezer with enough room for all fresh produce and wine! The table can extend to sit 10 in comfort. There is also an original granite fireplace with a wood burning stove for cooler evenings.
The First Floor
Each of the four large luxury bedrooms (each one with a kingsize bed, in addition there is a small double in one and sofa beds in two others) has an ensuite, all have showers and two of them have a free-standing bath. Each of them has quality white cotton bedding and comes supplied with white bathroom towels. A cot is also available for under 2's.
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Smoking is not permitted in the house or bedrooms but you are quite welcome to smoke outside. Pets are allowed at the house with prior permission.
The garden and grounds
We are only footsteps from the centre of the village and the local amenities. The village is surrounded by country lanes, woodland and fields, which is ideal for walking, cycling and taking in the tranquil surroundings.
The house is surrounded by over two acres of land on three sides. To the front of the house is a large lawned area surrounded by a stone wall. Through the gate under the large box tree arch is the swimming pool, which is open from 5 June to 19 September and is surrounded by a paved terrace with sunloungers and parasols (the photo to left was taken before the pool was installed). 
The front garden is sunbathed throughout the day until early evening.
To the rear of the house is an enclosed walled courtyard which in summer is an array of colour with many flowers, pots and baskets. A nice place to enjoy an early evening drink.
The garden is there to be explored. There are tables, chairs, loungers and parasols dotted about for you to relax on.There is a large pond next to the house on the southern side which is framed by a tall oak tree.
