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Cottage in the countryside with pool near the Marais Poitevin

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player, ping pong, video library

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 9110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Xaintray, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Place, Château Renaissance
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Mazieres en Gatine Golf
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage in the countryside with pool near the Marais Poitevin

At the edge of the charming and peaceful village of Xaintray, near the Marais Poitevin, the the Mélissière is a little paradise to relax, rest, away from the stress and continuing agitation.
The House of Margot is the former bread oven in the house Mélissière.
It is in the courtyard of the house and ensures peace and quiet for the whole family. Fully restored respecting the regional tradition, this stone country house offers a living area of ​​110 sqm and can accommodate up to 9 people.
On the ground floor, fitted 28 m² kitchen, toilet, bedroom 20 m² with 160x200 bed and toilet / shower room. Upstairs large living room of 40 m² with two sofa beds in 140 and a sitting area with bed 90X200, toilet, bedroom 20 m² with bed 160x200 and cot, toilet / shower room.
The pool is fully secure (fence to standards NF) has comfortable proportions (10 m X 5 m - depth from 120 to 180) and offers all the joys of swimming. Terrace 2 m 2 m 50 wide will allow you to enjoy the sunshine on the sun beds around. The pool is shared with the guests of the Logis de la Mélissière. This is never a problem of cohabitation, everyone finds his pleasure. It is accessible at will at any time of the day.
A large garden allows children to have fun and grow in freedom.
The Pays de Gâtine and the Marais Poitevin offer many tourist, cultural or leisure. On site you will find many hiking trails, mountain biking, horseback riding. Upon your arrival, you can make a small foot ride, hiking trails begin as soon as you walked through the door of the house.
The House of Margot is ideally located between the Puy du Fou and Futuroscope (takes one hour by car). The proximity of the Marais Poitevin you will discover a unique site in Europe. Nearby, the Abbeys South Vendee and many other attractions will fill your days.
We wish you a multiple choice tourism documents that will help you in preparing your days.
Good reasons for your next vacation brings you to The House of Margot.

This vacation home features an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 7.4 mi (12 km) from Château Renaissance and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 357-09-01

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Cottage in the countryside with pool near the Marais Poitevin Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rural retreat

A lovely place and beautiful gardens. The hosts were very attentive, and responsive - we had a great couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lansdale family stay August 2024

We had a wonderful week at this beautiful gite. Brigitte and Lionel were very friendly and attentive to our needs. The gite itself and grounds are beautifully maintained - we felt super relaxed when we left having spent the week swimming, lying in hammocks and exploring the nature in the garden. Thank you Brigitte and Lionel - we hope to return one day! X
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and peaceful

Very pretty cottage, both inside and outside. Lovely grounds, very relaxing and peaceful. Brigitte and Lionel made us feel very welcome and made sure everything was catered for. Pool very nice and we enjoyed using the table tennis / games area in the adjoining barn. Good location for visiting surrounding attractions. Hope to return in the future!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott Jamie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip and stay

We had a lovely break here, lovely location and great place to stay. The couple who hosted our stay were very inviting as well as leaving us to our own devices to enjoy the place and surrounding land. We would highly recommend this place. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful gite

An absolutely beautiful gite with super grounds and swimming pool. The whole place was so relaxing and peaceful, and the courtyard table for meals was gorgeous. Owners were so friendly and we enjoyed meeting them.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little piece of heaven

Rural rustic country forest bathing kind of place. Fantastic house with lots of room lots of equipment, everything you'd need and more, generous sized rooms. An ideal place to relax and unwind. It felt so safe. The swimming pool was out of this world. There is a beautiful vast walled garden with a swimming pool, ping pong table, bicycles, hammocks, a kids swing set, a sand pit, a dolls House and kids toys. Plenty of outdoor space well off of the road and very safe. The hosts, Brigitte and Lionel are exceptional, calling to us on a number of occasions with home baked goods. So warm, so friendly, so helpful. We still miss the place, we spent a wonderful time there, and we can't wait to go back. 5 minutes away from Super U by car, and local market every Saturday in village. Easy access to the main intercity road which links Niort (30 mins), Parthenay (30 mins), La Rochelle (50 mins) and Nantes (2hr). Lots of interesting medieval sites to visit such as castles, châteaus, bourgs and churches. We would highly recommend this rural oasis to all ages. Thank you very much for the use of your facilities, for your hospitality, and for the wonderful time we spent there which we will not forget
Stayed 30 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

pascale n., Vendée 85400

Liked: Cleanliness
Gîte à la campagne correspondant à la description, belle propriété, idéal pour se poser et se reposer.Piscine et jeux extérieurs pour les petits et les grands.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cadre tres sympathique, bon accueil et des gens tres charmants et gentils
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thierry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toujours au top, déjà venu l'année dernièreEndroit magnifique avec hélas beaucoup de pluie.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

gilles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hébergement top des hôtes super sympa, je recommande vivement pour êtes au calme.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

heloise l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Très bon séjour

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour. L'hébergement est confortable et le cadre très appréciable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

camille p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Des hotes adorables et au petit soin. Une propriété et des environs magnifiques. Juste parfait.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yamina T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nous avons passé un agréable séjour. Brigitte et Lionel sont très sympathiques et très attentif à notre bien-être. Le gîte est très spacieux et agréable. Le cadre est reposant et calme.Merci à Brigitte et Lionel
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thierry P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent à tous points de vue

Week-end entre amis pour une compétition de jeu provençal. Un gîte extraordinaire dans un cadre magnifique. Un grand merci pour ce week-end de fou
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superbe logement au coeur du paradis!

Nous sommes ravis de la semaine que nous avons passé au Gîte de la Mélissière. La propriété est superbe et entretenue avec soin, avec de nombreux espaces pour les enfants. Le gîte est parfaitement entretenu, nous y avons été tres bien!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

CUNY S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacances au calme

Très bon séjour au calme Dommage que nous ayons pas pu profiter de la piscine pas assez chaud. Très bon accueil des propriétaires . Et ils sont super sympas
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivier F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Top

Top
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gîte bien adapté à notre demande

Calme, repos, piscine et divers jeux proposés pour les enfants. La proximité du marais poitevin et de La Rochelle a permis de belles visites
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Philippe V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Semaine entre amis

Agréable séjour dans le Gîte de Margot ou tout le nécessaire est a disposition. Propriétaires charmants, discrets et disponibles. Plusieurs activités possibles autour de la belle et grande piscine qui a fait le bonheur des enfants. Le gîte est éloigné (Xaintray n'est qu'un très petit village), mais il garantit ainsi beaucoup de tranquilité. Nous étions 9 et ce n'était pas un problème. Le marais Poitevin se trouve à 1/2 heure du gîte.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard E., Saint-Jean-De-Beauregard

Liked: Cleanliness

Superbe propriété

Superbe et grand domaine regroupant un gîte et des chambres d'hôte. Le gîte est charmant, fonctionnel et spacieux, les propriétaires accueillants et disponibles. Nombreuses activités possible : Piscine, ping-pong, fléchettes, pétanque... C'était parfait...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

fantine c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superbe!!

Tout était parfait : l'accueil, la maison Margot avec une mention spéciale pour la très jolie décoration et les beaux tableaux, on se sent tellement bien à l'intérieur. Le jardin est immense et très bien entretenu avec des jeux pour enfants, une table de ping pong mais également des espaces de repos (hamacs et transats), et enfin la piscine au top ! Nous avons séjourné avec 6 enfants âgés de 4 ans à 9 ans et tout le monde gardera de très bons souvenirs! Merci encore à Brigitte et Lionel ! Nous recommandons les yeux fermés. Fantine et Assiatou
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

PIERRE R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super séjour en famille

Séjour très agréable dans ce gîte spacieux, bien équipé, piscine très appréciée par ces chaleurs. Des hôtes aux petits soins Nous recommandons, formidable pour une famille
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dominique f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Séjour agréable

Merci à Brigitte et Lionel, nous avons passé un très agréable séjour chez vous, et merci pour votre disponibilité. C'est un très beau domaine au calme et da
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Alexander T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Even helemaal weg

Nette woning in rustige landelijke omgeving
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Dominique B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Le calme de la campagne

Très beau village, et belle propriété offrant de beaux espaces extérieurs...la location est très agréable avec tout le nécessaire, seul bémol, la hauteur des poutres à l'étage....attention à la tête. Sinon, très belle ancienne demeure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023