Winner Arbitel Holiday Rental of the year 2023
A Luxurious Manor House Nestled in the French Countryside
The perfect private retreat to refresh, disconnect and unwind with family and friends.
La Batonniere
Set in eight acres within the beautiful Poitou-Charentes, this original and historic manor has been thoughtfully renovated and designed to give you and your family a fabulous holiday and precious memories
Come on in.
From the moment you arrive down the long private drive way you realise you’ve found somewhere special. You’ll be immediately struck by the space, peace and tranquility. When entering through the large red door you’ll see this historic manor house has been sympathetically renovated and furnished tastefully. On your right is the more formal drawing room and to the left a family / day room with comfortable seating, TV and dining for 10. This leads through to the kitchen which is equipped with every convienence a passionate chef could want. Upstairs you’ll discover 3 newly renovated bathrooms, two en suite, in addition to 4 bedrooms that comfortably sleeps eight comprising of two double and two twin bedrooms. This isn’t just a holiday house, it’s a proper country home.
Take a dip.
Our swimming pool provides guests welcome respite from the high temperatures of the Deux Sevres summer. Eight loungers and comfortable seating helps you relax and your children enjoy their summer break. The South west facing pool is the epitome of a sun trap that attracts the warm sun until late in the afternoon.
Enjoy the local terroir.
One of the joys about this region of France is the quality of its produce. Be it the famous Parthenay beef, the La Rochelle seafood and the renowned Echire butter, the ingredients are genuinely some of the best you’ll find in the world. From professional chefs to budding amateur gourmands, the region will not disappoint if you know and like quality food. The kitchen is designed and equipped with this in mind utilizing a large bespoke island for preparation, in addition to all the pots, pans and cutlery necessary for the creation of your sensational suppers.
Pour yourself a glass.
While not known as a destination for wine tourism, the surrounding area holds more than enough interest for even the most enthusiastic oenophile. The famous vineyards of the Loire are 45 mins away and the sacred grapes of Bordeaux are just under two hours.
Closer to home, the local producers offers exceptional value for money and provide an entertaining and knowledgeable ‘degustation’.
We recommend the locally bubbly, Cremant De Loire, as an excellent alternative to Champagne and the reds of Chinon and Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, the latter being a very handsome table wine and daily drinker. As for the whites, we favour the local Domaine De Rotisserie which does fine Sauvignon and Chenin blancs.
