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Renovated Stone Barn With Private Pool And Superb Views

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View in from the quiet country lane
Front Entrance
Fully equipped kitchen which opens out onto the outside eating and pool areas
Another shot of the kitchen showing full size American fridge with ice maker
Entrance and Stairwell up to the master bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Bessac, Charente
  • Place, St. Mathias Church
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Barbezieux Castle
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Safari Parc of Haute-Saintonge
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Renovated Stone Barn With Private Pool And Superb Views

Situated completely on its own amongst idyllic country surroundings, Chez Poirier is a sympathetically restored stone barn retaining many of its original features. The rear of the property opens out onto its private swimming pool with decked terraced area, large oak covered outside eating area and amazing views. Although in its secluded setting, you will be within easy reach of all amenities, boulangeries, bars and restaurants all being located within 5kms.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bessac

Located in Bessac, this holiday home is in a rural area. Barbezieux Castle and Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Safari Parc of Haute-Saintonge and Labyrinthe Végétal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Circuit de Haute Saintonge or Chanzy Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and horse riding.
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Bessac, Charente

What's nearby

  • St. Mathias Church - 13 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Barbezieux Castle - 14 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Chalais Tourism Office - 22 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Le Bain des Dames - 24 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Safari Parc of Haute-Saintonge - 24 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Montmoreau Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonalds - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Brard Martine - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cholet Jack - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Le Grain de Sel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪la ferme des grands aulmais - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Renovated Stone Barn With Private Pool And Superb Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Renovated Stone Barn With Private Pool And Superb Views?

As of 29 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Renovated Stone Barn With Private Pool And Superb Views on 24 August 2019 start from NZ$420, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Renovated Stone Barn With Private Pool And Superb Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Renovated Stone Barn With Private Pool And Superb Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Renovated Stone Barn With Private Pool And Superb Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated Stone Barn With Private Pool And Superb Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Renovated Stone Barn With Private Pool And Superb Views located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from St. Mathias Church and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Barbezieux Castle. Chaigne Gardens and René Carré are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nora R.

Excellent house for a perfect holiday

We had a wonderful holiday at this house in Bessac. The house was very charming and well equipped with plenty of room for us and we appreciated to have the two nicely designed bathrooms . We loved the pool and the garden and made good use of the outside sitting area where we enjoyed all our meals, played cricket and boule. The place is peaceful and calm, but never the less many things to do for families within the next 30 miles (horse riding, visiting castles, enjoy a ride with the kayak on the river, tree climbing park, etc). Many thanks to Linda and Adam for this perfect place to have a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Chez Poitier, Bessac

We were looking for a relaxing family holiday this year. Came across Chez Poitier in a the small commune of Bessac. Photos looked perfect for what we wanted and a quick look on Google Earth confirmed that it really was in a league of its own for tranquility...so we booked. Linda and her son Adam were most helpful in this process and I can not thank them enough, quickly answering any questions or worries I had. To say that we were impressed would be an understatement! We loved it as soon as we arrived and we were greeted by Linda and Bill, who were waiting at the property for us. Location: Amazing views to the French countryside in a really quiet setting. The only neighbour was at least two fields away behind the house. No properties were overlooking us. Zero traffic to be heard and only the occasional tractor! Just perfect! Inside: The house was very well equipped with everything we needed and exceptionally clean. Although there were only four of us, all the beds had been made up before arrival, so our two children could pick a room to call their own for the week. The kitchen was large and spacious, as was the living and dining areas. All kept cool with tiled floors and plenty of windows. Very light and airy rooms. A selection of DVDs provided allowed for some cosy evenings on the sofa. 2 double bedrooms and a twin bedroom downstairs with a further double bedroom upstairs (with en suite) and an additional twin bedroom next door meant the feeling of space was definitely there. Outside: A private pool area with decking surround meant for secluded sunbathing. Kids loved it! At night, the lighting around the pool area allowed for evening dips under the stars (light pollution was not a factor)! Also an outdoor dining area was provided for a more refreshing dining experience. With large, secure grounds for the kids to run around in, they were never short of opportunities to burn off excess energy! Locally: We found the Carrefour Contact in Blanzac (10 minute drive away) had most of the essentials that we needed during our stay, although we did stop off enroute for the majority of supplies. Plenty of big supermarkets to choose from in Angouleme. Overall: Would recommend a stay here without a question! The area is perfect for a quiet, relaxing getaway; the property felt very homely and tastefully decorated; the owners have done a brilliant job. Many thanks to Linda, Bill Adam and Simon for making our stay a memorable one!
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8/10 Good

Paul M.

Lovely property in amazingly peaceful location

This property is situated in an amazing location with wonderful views and an absolute bargain. The UK owners were helpful and living close by which was a great help when we had a couple of questions as they came round almost immediately (not that we had any issues of any significance). Inside there is loads of living space, the bedrooms are plenty spacious, the kitchen is well appointed. The WiFi was able to cope with the 5 children that we had who were using it when taking a break from the lovely pool. The only gripe we had was that only one of the bathrooms (the main one downstairs) had a stand up shower, which was a separate unit to the bath. Presumably due to the sloping roof the en-suite shower was a hand held unit that you had to sit in the bath to use. Either everyone shares the downstairs one or some sit down upstairs. We didn't have an issue with the nine of us that were there at any time however. Nearest supermarket is a 10 minute drive away in the small town of Blanca which also has a local boulangerie, tabac and small store. Some 10 minutes further away there is a Super U in the town of Montmoreau. Plenty things to do within an hours drive of the property too for those wanting to explore the surrounding area which is beautiful. Ultimately though this property is well appointed, clean and freshly decorated and fantastic value for money and i would recommend it to anyone.
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

Bessac Villa

I highly recommend this beautiful house. It has been renovated to a very high standard. All rooms are spacious and well equipped. The house was extremely clean on arrival. The owners were very helpful, and responded quickly to any questions we had. The views are fantastic in all directions (especially the fields of sunflowers), and the peace and quiet were amazing. On our first day at the house we saw one tractor drive by and two small planes flew over. That was it - so tranquil. Within half an hour, there were a great range of swimming lakes, the Charente river (fab for swimming), Angouleme and Cognac, so plenty to do. The swimming pool was fun for the children to play in. The pool alarm was very effective! I'm really missing the house, having been home for a few days now. It is a very special location.
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10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Chez Poirier - A gem in Bessac

Sometimes booking accomodation on line can be a bit of a gamble but our arrival at Chez Poirier felt like we'd hit the jackpot. The property was in excellent condition and the views over the rolling french countryside were fantastic. Our party of four adults and four boys were easily catered for. Upon entering the property there is an impressive large entrance hall with an overlooking first floor landing. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms one overlooking the front and the other at the back with a modern en suite and with magnificent views of the countryside and fields and fields of sunflowers. Downstairs there are three further good sized bedrooms and a large bathroom with bath and walk in shower. There is also a large lounge diner and modern kitchen. Outside in the large unoverlooked garden there is a large covered dining area and a modern gas bar-b-que. The pool, whilst not particularly large, is new and was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone, particularly on the very hot days. The pool has its own built in lighting as does the decking around it so night time dips were even more fun. There is free wi-fi available as well as Sky tv. We found the property to be of a very high standard and the owners were very friendly and helpful. The nearest supermarket is 5km away and has everything you'll need. We had a great time at Chez Poirier and at night we sat outside sipping the local wine, watching the stars and listening to the crickets. There is no light pollution here so the sky at night is fantastic. If you like peace and quiet, good accomodation and the French countryside you will love Chez Poirier. I would certainly recommend it.

About the host

Hosted by Linda Smith

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Hi, My name is Linda Smith,
My Husband William and I have lived in the Charente region of France now for over 14 years. We live locally approximately 10 minutes away.

Why they chose this property

We originally bought Chez Poirier based purely on its location. The amount of work and effort required to renovate this old barn was far out weighed by its peaceful and private location and amazing views.

What makes this property unique

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