Très Jolie, 6-bed family farmhouse in Charente-Maritime, sleeps 12, heated pool, accessible ground-floor suite

Très Jolie is a beautifully restored late-18th-century Charentaise farmhouse designed for large family holidays across all generations. You’ll have exclusive use of a 10m x 5m heated pool, fully gated private gardens, and generous indoor space for relaxing together, plus quiet corners to unwind.

Rated 4 stars by Atout France following an in-person inspection.

Why families love it

• Sleeps 12 in 6 bedrooms, with 4.5 bathrooms

• Ground-floor accessible bedroom suite with wet room (ideal for guests with mobility needs, or anyone wanting a downstairs suite)

• Large heated pool for your sole use, with a lockable safety cover

• Shaded outdoor dining areas, BBQ, hammocks and lawn games

• Games and entertainment for all ages: pool/snooker table, table football, board games and Smart TVs

• Family kit available (highchairs, stair gates, cots, changing mats, child-safe window catches)

The space

Kitchen and dining
A modern, family-sized kitchen extensively equipped for group stays, including two dishwashers, tall fridge plus fridge-freezer, 5-burner gas hob and large oven, and a dining table for 12.

Living areas
Two bright reception rooms with comfortable seating. One is wheelchair accessible and includes the games area. The second is a more formal salon (accessed by five wide stone steps with handrails). Both rooms feature original fireplaces with log burners.

Bedrooms and bathrooms

• Ground floor: accessible double bedroom suite with its own TV and wet room

• First floor: five bedrooms, including two en-suites, plus a family bathroom and separate WC
  Each bedroom has excellent storage and views over the gardens and countryside.

Pool and gardens

Your private heated pool is 10m x 5m (1.5m deep), surrounded by lawns, patios and UV-rated shaded pergolas. Step-free access leads to the pool area, with Roman steps and a fixed handrail for easier entry. Sun loungers, parasols, feature lighting and an outdoor shower are provided. There’s also a wheelchair-friendly table tennis table and secure storage for bikes.

Location

Set on the edge of a peaceful rural hamlet between the historic market towns of Surgères and Saint-Jean-d’Angély.

• Essentials, boulangeries and restaurants: around 10 minutes by car

• Market towns and major shops: around 20 minutes

• Châtelaillon-Plage, Fouras and day trips to Île de Ré: around 45 minutes

Support during your stay

An excellent local caretaker and housekeeper (French and English speaking) are available as your point of contact.

Why book direct
Book directly for the best value, direct support from the owners and no extra platform fees added at checkout.