Reviews

All genuine reviews left by our guests on either VRBO or AirBnB.

“Lovely stay in this large Manor House. Very attentive hosts made for a enjoyable holiday. Will definitely be back!”

Scott H, May 2023

“The house was the perfect size for us, a family of four and our two friends and their dog. The house is beautiful, spacious and well equipped and is situated in a very quiet and tranquil area. Throughout our one week stay we did a few day trips to Saumur (for wine tasting), La Rachelle (markets) and Il de Re (beaches) which were all really enjoyable. Ian and Amanda were fantastic, attentive hosts, always on hand with tips and help when needed. We really enjoyed our stay!”

Jo, April 2023

“The house has 4 large luxurious bedrooms and is furnished to a high standard with very relaxing furniture. There was lots of room for our group of 10 (6 children and 4 adults). The TV room and lounge are very comfortable and the kitchen large and well supplied with equipment for lots of home cooking. The kids loved the pool and the adults loved the table tennis table. Many nights were spent outside looking at the stars on the numerous clear nights we were lucky enough to have. There are patisseries, boulangeries, supermarkets and interesting towns (Parthenay and Niorts) a short drive away.”

Matt T, August 2022

“La Batonniere came fully up to our expectations for a relaxed holiday in a fascinating part of France with many opportunities to explore the countryside, culture and food. The house is very comfortable for a family of four (two teenagers) and two grandparents with plenty of space, indoor and out (including pool, bikes, tables, chairs, umbrellas etc) for everyone. The owners, Amanda and Ian have done a great job fitting it out as a relaxing home with everything you could need for a two week stay. Simon and the team looking after the house were extremely helpful and responsive. All in all highly recommended”

Richard M, August 2022

“Super séjour qui correspondait à ce que nous étions venus chercher : calme, piscine chaude, soleil, déjeuner dehors matin midi et soir Petits plus à améliorer: la literie et les vélos Très belle Surprise : un piano !!! Nous avons tous adoré.”

Carine O, August 2022

“This is an absolutely stunning property. It is very quiet, but just a short drive to Parthenay's shops and markets. It's the only house that we've gone back to. I think that says it all.”

Tina D, August 2022

“Semaine très agréable au calme dans la nature , excursions vers la mer , vers le marais poitevin .. très belle propriété très bien entretenue”

Emmanuelle H, July 2022

“Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in diesem großzügigen Anwesen sehr genossen. Das Haus und die Schlafzimmer sind sehr liebevoll eingerichtet. Die Temperatur des Pools war sehr angenehm. Der Hausmanager hat sich sehr gut um uns gekümmert.”

Thomas D, June 2022

“Chose this property to spend my 50th Birthday and could not of picked better. We all had an amazing time and will defo be back. Thank you Ian and Amanda for the thoughtful gift for my birthday… you made my day extra special. The house, the grounds… the pool… incredible. We have stayed in plenty of VRBO properties and this absolutely is one of the best 2 ranking if not THE best! Thank you for allowing us to stay… we will absolutely be back!”

Tracey M, May 2022

“If you are seeking the perfect French country house holiday you will be hard pushed to find a better choice. The rooms and decor are simply beautiful and the house is full of wonderful charm that makes you feel instantly at home. We had the most amazing week here and cannot wait to return.”

James G, August 2021

“Grande maison conviviale avec de beaux extérieurs calmes et agréables . Intérieur meublé avec goût . Conciergerie très diligente.”

Benjamin G, August 2021

“The house is perfect. The swimming pool is great. It’s clean and they have thought of everything. Toiletpaper, wine, spices and blankets for outside.”

Barry VG, August 2021

“Un excellent séjour. Maison magnifique idéale pour se retrouver au calme entre amis et famille”

Michel R, July 2021

“Prachtig huis, heel netjes. Mooi ingericht! Groot zwembad, we hebben genoten. Het weer was iets minder. Mooie uitstappen gedaan: Puy du fou, le Marais, La Rochelle.”

Geert L, July 2021

“Beautiful house with full privacy.”

Hugo R, July 2021

“We stayed at La Batonnière for 9 days and had a wonderful time. The house itself is beautiful. It has been updated but retains its charming original character. The bedrooms are nice, spacious, and beautifully decorated. Two bathrooms have been very nicely updated and provide all the comfort needed. We particularly liked the fact that the house is narrow so most of the rooms have windows on both sides of the property. This provides great views all day long as well as nice cool breezes throughout the house. The kitchen is very well equipped to cook tasty meals. The pool was nice and clean, and there were plenty of chairs and sunbeds for everyone. We thank Ian and Amanda for being great hosts and making our stay special by providing more than the basics (soaps, shampoos, kitchen basics, nice little attentions at arrival, etc.). We also thank Lee for the nice and smooth process of checking-in and out. Every time we had a question, he was also very responsive. All and all, a 5 stars stay!”

Catherine C, August 2020

“Tolles Haus, sauber, nette Vermieter, komplikationslose Kommunikation. In der Küche, in den Zimmern und am Pool alles vorhanden was man braucht! Gerne wieder!”

Merjam S, July 2020

“Has a definite Wow factor as you approach and does not disappoint once in and around the property. Nice outside area for meals etc. and a lovely area around the pool which was more than big enough for all of us. Plenty of room around and in the chateau which is nicely equipped with just about everything you might need.”

Steve K, August 2019

“Ian and Amanda were very accommodating of our needs from the outset. We were met by Lee and Jane who were wonderful and welcoming. The house was a quirky delight and the pool a haven on hit sticky days. Beautiful decor and comfortable , it was lovely and cool. We spent some lovely evenings star gazing outside too. We enjoyed the local market and nearby places to visit and eat, although we cooked at home lots as everything you need is on hand to prepare proper meals with ease. We had a fantastic time here and would happily recommend. Thanks for sharing your home!”

Sonya W, August 2019

“We had a great holiday, this house is really lovely, it has a very well equiped kitchen, the house is beautifully decorated and it has a lovely garden with lots of outdoor seating and a great pool. Booking was very efficient, the owners communicated promptly online always. Location is good, you do need a car. Plenty to do in the area and lots of good restaurants - Niort, Poitiers and La Rochelle are all worth visiting. I would definitely recommend staying in this property!”

Jo C, July 2019

“Nous avons passé deux semaines à 5 à la Batonnière. Le manoir est très agréable, très bien conçu, décoré avec goût, entretenu avec soin. Nous avons beaucoup profité de la piscine, des terrasses, du barbecue, des vélos, de la table de ping-pong, des jeux, de la cuisine super bien équipée. Les lits sont excellents. Tout fonctionne très bien. Les salles de bain sont relaxantes. Nous sommes ravis.”

Xavier R, June 2019

“We stayed here for two weeks in August. The house and grounds are truly amazing, the owners seem to have thought of everything. We were two families and there is plenty of space both inside and out for us to do our own thing. The pool is huge, with great views over the surrounding area. Lee and Jayne (who manage the property) were really helpful without being intrusive. We would highly recommend this property. We will be back!”

Tina D, August 2018

“Das Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet, die romantische Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Das Anwesen eignet sich hervorragend zum Ausspannen. Der Pool hat angenehme 26 Grad. Wir wären sehr gerne viel länger geblieben.”

Stefan H, July 2018

“La Batonniere is a delightful property set in the beautiful French countryside. The house is extremely comfortable and outfitted with all necessary amenities for a stay in complete luxurious and relaxing surroundings. The pool, hammock, trees, flowers, herb garden at your finger tips all add to the comfort and charm of La Batonniere. Highly recommended villa. We would be so lucky to visit again!”

Sarah H, July 2018

“Vacances formidables dans cette maison pleine de charme.”

Marie H, August 2017