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Charming, Spacious Dog-Friendly Holiday Rental with 2 Houses & Large Heated Pool

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Les Canards welcomes families and pets to its secluded garden near Lage. Enjoy the heated pool, countryside exploration with bicycles, and table tennis for family fun. Practical amenities include free broadband and complimentary calls to UK stations.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
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About the neighborhood

Located in Messé, this vacation home 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 Laby'Bois. Traveling with kids? Consider Laby'Gazon and Laby'Arbustes. Kayaking, 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 Messé travel guide
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Lage de Messé, Deux-Sèvres

What's nearby

  • A lemur sitting on grass with a tree in the background.
    Valley of the Monkeys
    27 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Saint-Pierre Church
    13 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Saint-Leger Church
    19 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Castle Leray
    27 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Le Cormenier Museum
    29 min drive - 14.4 miles

Getting around

  • Epanvilliers Station
    15 min drive
  • Poitiers (PIS-Biard)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Degustoire
    13 min drive
  • Le Macadam
    8 min drive
  • Relais 375
    9 min drive
  • L'Othentic
    9 min drive
  • Chez Vous Chez Nous
    8 min drive

About this property

Charming, Spacious Dog-Friendly Holiday Rental with 2 Houses & Large Heated Pool

  • This dog-friendly accommodation consists of 2 houses, 5 metres apart, in their own discreet location at the end of a country lane. They are rented as a single property (both houses are included in the price), in a secluded garden with a large heated pool, situated near the small hamlet of Lage, close to Vanzay, Lezay and Couhé, which provide a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants.

    Over half of our bookings come from guests who have stayed with us previously. Many tell us that they return because the property is, quite simply, the best equipped of any they have stayed in, ever. We provide a range of bicycles, table tennis, beach games etc.; there are 2 bbqs in different areas. The large (9x5) alarmed pool has Roman steps at the shallow end, to facilitate safe entry by children and the elderly and it is heated by an ecologically friendly air-sourced heat pump. Summers in this region are typically very warm, but of course it can rain. For those days we provide indoor games, internet, tv, satellite (tuned to UK stations), dvds and - books!

    Because the area is so unspoiled, there are many wild animals that you will enjoy seeing. You are almost certain to come across deer, hare, loir (edible dormice) and birds of prey, but you may also see beech marten, little owl and the occasional stone curlew!

    In summary, we offer:

    Heated swimming pool (heated from 1st June to 30th September).

    Pool-house comprising shower, wc and kitchen area adjacent to pool

    Vast sitting and dining area beside pool

    Separate dining areas also in the open air.

    Free Broadband internet access and free phone calls to fixed phone lines in UK, France and other countries.

    Bed linen, hand and bath towels provided. (Beach towels also available upon request).

    Bicycles

    2 bbqs

    Some recent comments from the Les Canards guestbook:


    "Our 3rd year running here & it was just as lovely as the last 2 visits...."
    "Thank you Beryl & Clive for your friendly welcome and help. Everything provided for an enjoyable and peaceful holiday"
    "How lucky are we... 2 glorious weeks here!! Everyone well catered for... thank you Clive & Beryl xxx"
    "We have had a fantastic stay - with amazing weather to top it off. Felt like home from home!"
    "The pictures don't do it justice! We don't have a bad word to say about Les Canards..."
    "What a wonderful spot, very relaxing break - wonderful to have the pool. Thank you Clive & Beryl for your wonderful welcome and hospitality"
    "4 whole weeks at Les Canards - wonderful as ever...."

    Kitchen and dining
    One very well equipped kitchen, plus additional kitchen with gas-fired cooker in annexe, plus a further kitchenette in the "pool house" for outdoor eating

    Living rooms
    Large lounge with 4 sofas, satellite tv, dvd. Additional large dining room seating capacity at table for 10 people plus baby seat. supplementary lounge/dining area with capacity for 4 people at dining table in annexe.

    Bedrooms
    4 bedrooms: Large main bedroom with large double bed, additional single bed. Second bedroom with twin beds, mezzanine area with double bed. Large twin bedroom in annexe.

    Bathrooms
    Shower/ bathroom on first floor of main house. Separate wc.
    Large shower room / wc on ground floor.
    Shower room in annexe with separate wc. Further wc en suite in annexe
    Shower / wc in pool house beside pool.

    Heating
    Large wood burner in main dining room, further wood burner in annexe.
    Open log fire in main lounge.

    Entertainment
    Satellite tv, dvd broadband internet, various music players, free telephone calls to fixed lines

    Garden and outside
    Large area of secluded grass, with shady area for outdoor eating, metal country table and chairs for 9 people. "Hangar" covered outdoor area with BBQ, bench seats and table sufficient for 10 people.
    Heated pool in separate fenced area
    Covered pergola with hard wood table, outdoor chairs for 9 people. Bbq.
    Pool side furniture, with 4 reclining beds
    Separate "pool house", with kitchen, shower and wc
    Games room with table tennis.
    Selection of bicycles offered at no charge at renter's own risk.

    Parking and garages
    Ample parking space for 4 cars

    Visitor suitability
    Ideally suited to extended families, e.g grandparents who want to share a holiday but retain a degree of independence
    Not suitable for disabled

    Information about any additional facilities
    Free telephone calls to fixed line numbers in UK, France, and many other European and other countries price reduction for this week

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Pets are welcome, but for hygiene please restrict them to the downstairs, where there are hard floors

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 information in the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming, Spacious Dog-Friendly Holiday Rental with 2 Houses & Large Heated Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Charming, Spacious Dog-Friendly Holiday Rental with 2 Houses & Large Heated Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming, Spacious Dog-Friendly Holiday Rental with 2 Houses & Large Heated Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, Spacious Dog-Friendly Holiday Rental with 2 Houses & Large Heated Pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming, Spacious Dog-Friendly Holiday Rental with 2 Houses & Large Heated Pool located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Saint-Pierre Church, Valley of the Monkeys, and Laby'Bois. Laby'Gazon and Laby'Arbustes are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Charming, Spacious Dog-Friendly Holiday Rental with 2 Houses & Large Heated Pool Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb holiday.

The property had everything you could need. Super thoughtful hosts and a perfect location. The property was excellent for everyone, including the dog. If you are looking for a peaceful location in rural France with lots of interesting places to visit, I would thoroughly recommend this. We were very sad to leave.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab family holiday

Really lovely place (well, two places) with a great, good sized pool. The location is great for cycling. We had a fantastic family holiday, eating late every evening outside by the pool. Relaxing holiday, fabulous!! 😀
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Lucy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Relaxing summer holiday

Great property with good sized pool and annexe. Great communication with owner. Very rural and most activities required a car journey but easy to spend time around the house due to pool, bikes etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 Generation Family Holiday

The unseasonably poor weather did not detract from a very enjoyable and relaxed week with our extended family. Clive was at pains to make our stay as comfortable as possible.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rolf S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

If you want to get away from it all...

... Clive & Beryl's estate is the place to go. Ample space for large families in two separate houses, beautiful pool with large sitting area and poolside kitchen. The houses are very spacious, and very well equipped and furnished.Clive was a great host, very reliable and quick in his response whilst being in Britain. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and peaceful area , beautiful sunflowers
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sara y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place - a perfect tonic to our normal life in London. We loved the space, the cleanliness and the pool. The hedgehog visits at night were an added treat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy country house

Our stay at Les Canards was a very pleasant experience. There was plenty of space and beds with new linen as well as plenty of towels and kitchen utensils. The outdoor area was beautiful and very private and the pool a big hit. Furthermore, there were well-functioning bikes and table-tennis equipment. The only downside was that the wifi connection wasn't really working - or only partially, but that was a minor thing. All in all, we have enjoyed our stay very much and can only recommend this beautiful country house.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Sehr schöne Anlage

Wir haben zwei Wochen mit zwei Kindern, unserem Hund und den Großeltern hier verbracht. Die gesamte Anlage ist sehr schön, groß und auch sehr gepflegt. Unser Hund konnte auf dem eingezäunten Grundstück frei laufen. Der Pool war groß und ideal für warme Sommertage. Die Häuser sind sehr gut ausgestattet und alles war sehr sauber bei unserer Ankunft. Die Vermieter waren stets freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024