Title: A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248634540068728&destination=Vanzay%2C+Deux-S%C3%A8vres%2C+France&selected=75000153&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool ## Photo gallery for A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool ![Interior - A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool (Vanzay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75000200/75000153/1d2e8c69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool (Vanzay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75000200/75000153/27f12cde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool (Vanzay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75000200/75000153/24074add.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool (Vanzay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75000200/75000153/65e6c569.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool (Vanzay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75000200/75000153/183bf71d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a gym. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this cottage. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 6969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Gym ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool Relax with family or friends at our home from home gite based in the rural hamlet of La Roche de Bord. We are in the Poitou Charente bordering departments of the Deux Sevres, Charente and the Vienne. We have a heated pool for lazy days at the gite or some amazing places to visit in the area, all within a short drive. For beach days La Rochelle is 119km / 1hr 40 drive and well worth a full days visit. We also have a few lakes not far for either fishing, kayaking or swimming. The choice is yours! The pool is shared with us. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Fenced private pool - Heated pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Bicycles - Gym - Heated pool - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102880000/102877500/102877480/5e1e5edc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Le Papillon aux Gîtes des Epinoux à 10min de la Vallée des Singes Savigné - Pool - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 3 reviews $120 nightly $125 total Apr 3 - Apr 4 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04&selected=102877480&PinnedHotelID=102877480&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122170000/122169900/122169885/19e24137.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gite le ry de pouzioux Chauvigny - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-08&endDate=2026-04-09&selected=122169885&PinnedHotelID=122169885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/90000000/89995800/89995789/w1024h656x0y13-26ffa69f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 'Gite 1' (7 people), La Balaise Aslonnes - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly 9.0 Wonderful 39 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-08&endDate=2026-04-09&selected=89995789&PinnedHotelID=89995789&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-08&endDate=2026-04-09&selected=75000153&PinnedHotelID=75000153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=75000153,102877480,122169885,89995789) ## 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 allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: We have 2 small dogs that live at the property ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated 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 Property Registration Number 0000000000000 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation ## About the neighborhood Located in Vanzay, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Castle Leray and Château de Javarzay are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Valley of the Monkeys and Laby'Bois. Laby'Gazon and Laby'Arbustes are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Vanzay travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Vanzay.dx553248634540068728) [View more Cottages in Vanzay](https://www.expedia.com/Vanzay-Cottages.d553248634540068728-aaCottages.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%7C46.23583%2C0.13601&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=F1vWUQ9kuRjUarz0utTOUFaOQZk=) Vanzay, 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 22 min drive \- 11.6 miles - Saint-Pierre Church 8 min drive \- 3.9 miles - Saint-Leger Church 12 min drive \- 6.0 miles - Castle Leray 20 min drive \- 13.8 miles - Tourist Office Country Ruffécois - Antenna Ruffec 22 min drive \- 18.0 miles ### Getting around - Epanvilliers Station 17 min drive - Poitiers (PIS-Biard) 37 min drive ### Restaurants - Relais 375 12 min drive - Kebab 86 16 min drive - Café des Sports 8 min drive - Café Restaurant 21 min drive - Le Chaunay 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool have a pool? ### Is A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool? ### What time is check-out at A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool? ### Where is A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A Touch of Paradise in rural France with heated pool Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina R. Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful relaxing stay at Les Roches We have just returned from our wonderful holiday at this beautiful Gite in a lovely rural area of France. Amanda & Graham were the perfect hosts and went above and beyond to ensure we had the most relaxing stay with the use of their pool and sunbeds. The welcome gift of wine and treats was very much appreciated after our long drive from England. Easy access to the motorway is close by for day trips out. We particularly enjoyed visiting La Rochelle and Poitiers and doing everything French style. Amanda was very helpful with information on where to go to eat and drink and we very much enjoyed our last evening eating out with her & Graham. We will definitely return if we visit this area of France again. Thank you both for helping to make our holiday so enjoyable. ##### Christina R. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graeme S. Aug 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved our 3 night stay here. Amanda is a superb host, very generous and helpful. We'll be back next year :) ##### Graeme S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah W. Sep 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We stayed for a week. The weather did not turn out as planned however Amanda was very helpful and keen to help and ensure things were okay. The trip was good and we all enjoyed our stay. ##### Hannah W. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mel C. Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We throughly enjoyed our stay with Amanda and Graham, such lovely hosts who couldn’t do enough for us, it felt like we were staying with Friends. The gite was beautiful, home from home with French charm, it had everything we needed. The grounds were beautiful and the pool area was lovely and clean. We visited the local market in Lezay, lots of small towns with in 15 minutes for supermarkets and boulangeries ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3055fdcd-0ba1-4eb7-a706-b42cfa50d626-1754331418451.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f66e112a-66d8-4a90-9739-5e2607292af2-1754331418394.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8bdbf04f-ae47-48db-a743-327f109ec01f-1754331417809.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4419b052-8f8c-448d-b87e-ff321efafc89-1754331417281.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Mel C. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo H. Aug 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect relaxing haven, away from it all in France = Bliss Couldn’t speak more highly of this property and the wonderful welcome we received. Easy to find and well located for winding down in France. We found it clean, comfortable and authentic. Very grateful for helpful and welcoming touches like chilled drinks on arrival and some breakfast basics which we all enjoyed. Everyone slept well in the comfortable beds. Thick walled cottage cool inside despite beautiful hot weather. Towels for the pool, and, oh the pool! Very refreshing. To be honest we were all (teenage daughters included) reluctant to leave. Stunning stars in the dark night sky. I would suggest researching and planning local days/evenings out in advance, at first glance the area seems very quiet but there’s plenty to do if you look. If staying for a fortnight, this is a great base to plan some day trips further afield as well. Gem of a property brought to life by Amanda and Graham who we genuinely loved! Plus Elvis and Ernie their gorgeous little dogs too! ##### Jo H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Britta Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wunderbare Ferien Wir wurden von den Gastgebern herzlich empfangen, fanden eine tolle Ferienunterkunft vor und haben hier einen tollen Urlaub verbracht. Der Pool ist toll, der Garten eine Pracht und das Ferienhaus strahlt die pure Gemütlichkeit aus. Der Ort ist ein guter Ausgangspunkt für zahlreiche Attraktionen in der Region. Vielen Dank für diesen schönen Urlaub bei euch! ##### Britta Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine M. Aug 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjour au top ! Un excellent séjour chez Amanda et Bradley pour aller à la Vallée des singes que nous avons été enchantés de visiter petits et grands ! Nous y retournerons sans hésiter si nous retournons dans cette région !!! ##### Christine M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Magalie B. Nov 10, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjour formidable Nous avons passé un formidable week-end. Le lieu est tout simplement apaisant, calme. Nous n'avons qu'une envie : y retourner très vite. Nos hôtes ont été vraiment super et toujours disponibles. ##### Magalie B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eppillihp E. Mar 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### gite très calme Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour dans ce gite et y retournerons avec plaisir . Le gite possède toutes les commodités et les Hôtes sont très charmants , et très attentionnés. je recommande vivement ce gite ##### Eppillihp E. 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