Picture your perfect French gîte holiday… Wooden beams and wood burning stoves… cosy bedrooms, iron bedsteads and fresh linen…lazy lengths in the all-year-round heated swimming pool… neighbouring village, with boulangerie and bistro… or dine al fresco then snuggle up with a glass of wine under the stars, with a cosy blanket under your own fairy light-lit trellis … La Blatière has it all… and more. Set in half an acre of land with trees, plants and lawns and surrounded by winding lanes and farmland, the Farmhouse and the Stables are two fully equipped holiday homes complete with an all-year-round heated covered swimming pool with inflatables, free Wifi, books, DVDs, BBQ, bikes, fitness room, indoor and outdoor games, private access, terraces and gardens and an outdoor infrared sauna. Our little part of south-western France also boasts 2400 hours of sunshine a year making it the perfect place for large family or friend get-togethers (sleeps 10) and to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of country living but still close to all that Poitou-Charantes has to offer and with over 15 five star reviews from airbnb guests who have stayed with us its the perfect location for an any time of year break. ... And we have introduced a series of rigorous cleaning and sanitising measures based on scientific, industry and tourist board guidance to enable you to have the best stay possible while reducing the risk of your exposure to Covid 19. THE FARMHOUSE The enchanting Farmhouse at La Blatière sleeps 6 and features a magical mezzanine master bedroom with exposed beams, an iron bedstead and en-suite. Enjoy long lazy days dining beneath the wisteria covered terrace, then light the wood burning stoves for cosy nights in. INSIDE • Ground floor with mezzanine level. • Mezzanine master bedroom with king size bed, beamed ceiling, dressing alcove, en-suite shower room with WC. • Ground floor double bedroom with king size bed. • Ground floor twin bedroom with two single beds. • Shower room with hand basin and WC. • Spacious living room with fireplace with wood burning stove, logs and doors to terrace. Freesat TV (British channels), Free Wifi and DVD player. • Books, DVDs, board games. Plus table football/hockey table. • Well-equipped kitchen/diner with second wood burning stove, logs, microwave, washing machine, gas cooker fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Dining table with 6 chairs. • All bedding, tea towels, bath towels, pool towels and outdoor blankets provided. • Hairdryer. • Travel cot, baby bath, stair gate, and highchair available. • Double glazing. OUTSIDE • Private/Own terrace and garden/lawn area. • Shared all-year-round heated, fully enclosable swimming pool with sun loungers and inflatables. . Shared outdoor infrared sauna • Outdoor dining area with BBQ and outdoor blankets • Outdoor games, swingball, boules etc. • Fitness room with free-weights, benches, mats and heavy punch-bag. • Free use of 4 full size bikes and 1 child’s bike • Parking for several cars including motorhome/caravan THE STABLES Built from local stone with exposed brickwork and wooden beams, The Stables at La Blatière has been beautifully converted to provide a wonderful holiday home, full of character and charm. The outdoor terrace with its pergola with grape vines and fairy lights is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine while the sun goes down. INSIDE • Double bedroom with king size four poster bed and beamed ceiling. • Twin bedroom with two single iron beds. • Shower room with hand basin and WC. • Comfortable sitting room with Freesat TV (British channels), Free Wifi, and DVD player. • DVDs, books, and board games. • Well-equipped kitchen/diner with microwave, gas cooker fridge/freezer, Dining table with 4 chairs and access to washing machine. • All bedding, tea towels, bath towels, pool towels and outdoor blankets provided. • Hairdryer. • Travel cot, baby bath, highchair available. • Double glazing. • Oil fired central heating. OUTSIDE • Private/own terrace and garden/lawn area. • Shared solar-heated swimming pool with sun loungers and inflatables. . Shared outdoor infrared sauna • Outdoor dining area with BBQ and outdoor blankets • Outdoor games, swingball, boules etc. • Fitness room with free-weights, benches, mats and heavy punch-bag. • Free use of 4 full size bikes and 1 child’s bike • Parking for several cars including motorhome/caravan.