Ferme de charme avec piscine Et Playbarn, Gym et grand jardin

Maison parfaite pour un séjour en groupe (place et matériel adaptés pour la grande taille de la Ferme). Environs calmes et reposants. Grande piscine très agréable. Nous recommandons cette location !

We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The gite was clean, well equipped and spacious. Loads of entertainment for the children. They loved the play barn and pool. The local town was lovely with a tabac for essentials and morning croissants. The information pack left at the house provided us with lots of options of activities, restaurants and day trips. We would not hesitate to go back.

We recently stayed in La Ferme with our two young kids plus another family and had an amazing stay! Not only is the property beautiful, it is fantastically equipped. It has a lovely heated swimming pool and an adjacent garden with space to play ball games. This is fantastic for those with young children as they can play there while you keep an eye on them from the comfort of your sun lounger by the pool. The pool alarm and gate adds reassurance. It has a play barn which has numerous games and toys, such as table tennis. And if you don't fancy leaving the house, there are plenty of DVDs and a Wii to keep you entertained on any (unlikely) rainy days! There's also a beautiful courtyard where you can enjoy a lovely BBQ and drinks and the house also has a number of things for those travelling with babies/toddlers, such as a high chair. The owner has also been excellent, and the house contains a folder with information on a number of things which you can do in the region, ranging from advice on where to eat, cycling routes to days out at a beautiful lake with a beach and animal parks. In summary, I couldn't recommend staying at this property any higher.

Grannie, Grandad, Mum, Dad, Auntie and two teenagers and a mate all stayed in this wonderful house again this year. it has everything you need for a very relaxing holiday. Lots of room to be comfortable - although you are not indoors much with the gorgeous weather. The pool is heated so very pleasant and always plenty of loungers available (we were usually the only ones using the pool). Would definitely recommend staying here.

Nous avons passé un séjour très agréable. La piscine est très propre et chauffée. La maison est très confortable. Le kit de bienvenue est très apprécié. Nombreuses activités : livres, Wii et jeux, jeux de société, enceintes Boose, vélos, fléchettes, pétanque, tables de ping-pong. Très calme, très reposant. Je recommande fortement. Sébastien

We had the most fantastic holiday in this gorgeous house. Three generations in the family and everyone had a great time. The house was big enough to allow everyone space if they needed it although I must say we spent most of the time outside by the pool or around the dining table outside. The games room was great for the boys who love playing table tennis. There is also a lawn next to the pool where they played football (apologies to Dawn if they weren't supposed to!) and Frisbee. The pool was heated so was a real treat for the grandparents who in previous years with us have not been able to swim due to cold temperature. The pool is a communal, shared between the 5 houses but apart from a couple of afternoons, we were the only ones using it. The kitchen is really well equipped and since we ate in (I mean outside) most nights it was perfect. Lots of really nice places to visit in the area and just by chance when we were there over 100 classic cars drove into the village and parked up for us to look at - the boys were in heaven. We had a problem with the WiFi in the first day or so but the management company (Anne and Phil) were really helpful and arranged for an engineer to come and fix it. Anne was lovely and gave us tips on where to go and what to see and made us feel very welcome. The owners were also very helpful, answering queries promptly both before and during our holiday. At the beginning of the holiday we had some grumbles about the lack of TV channels (you can only use TV for watching DVDs/Wii) but we very quickly got over that as La Belle France in all its glory beckoned us outside. Would not hesitate to recommend this house to families wanting a relaxing home from home holiday in beautiful tranquil surroundings.

We have just returned from a really wonderful week in La Ferme. Our expectations were exceeded by the property, which we all adored, and which I would happily return to again. We were two families, with five children between us, and found that La Ferme was a perfect place for us to stay. The bedrooms are spacious and clean, and well-furnished, the living space was more than enough for 9 of us, and the combined delights of the glorious pool and the games room (plus Wii, board games, and more!) meant that we had more entertainment on hand than we had time to use. I was especially struck by how carefully and thoughtfully the house had been appointed. Large numbers of plates meant that we could load up the dishwasher after a meal, and still have enough to give the children snacks without constantly washing up after ourselves. Two carafes means that a large party can enjoy red wine together. A good selection of pans and kitchen utensils meant that cooking for a large group in the kitchen was easy to do, and never felt like 'making do' the way that rented properties sometimes do. All the children with us adored the various delights of the games room, which included such things as a pogo stick, a small plastic wendy house, stilts, as well as 'noodles' for the pool, table tennis and much more. I was especially impressed at the security of the pool, which meant that the adults could all relax even when the children were out of sight. The alarm and locked gate gave us all peace of mind. The pool was a big part of our decision to book, and we weren't disappointed - the children especially were in there for the majority of the holiday, and it was big enough for everyone to enjoy, deep enough for proper swimming, with enough shallows for our 5 and 6 year olds to enjoy improving their skills without being out of their depth. I also really appreciated the detailed information left in the house. Not just a pack of tatty leaflets, but really thoughtful and detailed recommendations for places to visit, with historical information, recommendations for parking,and other bits of information that we would have struggled to find anywhere else. The owners were accessible and helpful by email during booking, and when something minor needed attention during our stay they were back in touch immediately, and sorted it out swiftly. I recommend this property absolutely unreservedly, and hope this email is helpful if you're considering it.

This is our second visit to ' Le Ferme ' a large renovated Farmouse at the centre of a pleasant enclosed farmyard in the middle of a typical quiet, attractive Charante village. The Farmouse has five bedrooms, all a decent size , clean, tastefully decorated, light and airy. A spacious first floor bathroom with powerful shower. The lounge/diner is large with sofas and other seating together with a TV and DVD and a comprehensive film library and video games for kids. Wifi which works throughout the house. A long dining table with room for every guest is at the back of the room. The kitchen has everything you need with an electric oven and gas hob. The house has an effective heating system if required earlier or later in the season and there is always plenty of hot water. Outside there are two seating areas with tables and chairs and a BBQ. Adjacent to the front door are two barns. The first contains a functional gym with weights, cycle and rowing machine. In the second is a childrens paradise of a snooker and table tennis, together with bikes, fishing rods and outdoor games, in fact all you need for an enjoyable holiday. A few yards away lies the heated swimming pool and adjoining grass and BBQ area. fenced off and alarmed to keep the kids safe. Any problems the property managers Phil Ann are just a phone call away and when we needed them for a small problem, responded straight away. The property is very clean and well maintained. Booking is straightforward and Dawn is very helpful with local information. The property is in the village of Fouqueure with supermarkets 15 minutes away in Aigre and Mansle both with their own open markets. The large cities of Angouleme and Poitiers are 30 minutes hour away respectively. The famous attractions of Puy du Fou and Futurscope are also easily reached. La Rochelle, Cognac and Rochefort are also nearby. If you just want to chill out the whole area is filled with quiet attractive villages and leisurely walks. I would thoroughly recommend this property and the area its located in, would love to return again.