La Maison Pouyteaux. Secure private heated pool.

Beautiful holiday home with a secure, private, heated saltwater swimming pool, air-conditioning, games barn, and rural valley views. La Maison Pouyteaux is a large country farmhouse that retains many original features, including exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings, and a fireplace. The house accommodates a maximum of 12 adults (14 guests in total). Seven air-conditioned bedrooms with five bathroom/shower rooms. The space This rural location is ideal for a great holiday and is only a short drive to historical towns with weekly farmer's markets. 3km via the quiet country lane, Epicerie Casse-Croute, fresh bread and essentials, Les Éguilles, at Margueron. 4km to the mini-mart in Loubes Bernac, fresh bread, local produce, gas bottles, etc. There is a large grassed area behind the mini-mart with picnic tables. The nearest restaurant En Toute Simplicité, serves lunch and evening meals on certain days. A post office and a small epicerie/grocery shop are also located in the village. A large E Leclerc supermarket is only 11km away at Pineuilh, and a huge weekly farmers market selling local produce is held every Saturday morning at Sainte Foy la Grande, just 12km from Bergerac, 27km. There are lots of pretty historic bastide towns and villages to explore in the area. Bedrooms: Seven bedrooms with air-conditioning, with five bathroom /shower rooms. The house accommodates a maximum of 12 adults (14 guests in total). Stair gates for bedrooms 1,2 and 3 can be fitted on request. All bedrooms are equipped with a room fan. 1. Sunflower room, double: Views of the surrounding countryside and exquisite sunsets through its large window, this room has a super king-size bed (180x200cm) with an Emma mattress. A dedicated shower room with shower, washbasin and wc. 2. Sage room, twin (+2) or double: Next to bedroom 1, super king-size bed (180x190cm) which can be split into 2 single beds. This room can accommodate up to 4 guests with an additional 2 camp beds, more suitable for children. A bathroom with a bath, separate walk-in shower and wc are located opposite, shared with the children's den. 3. The children's den: Opposite bedroom 2 and near bedroom 1. A cosy twin room with two small children's beds (160x80cm) suitable for young children only. 4. Black and white room, double: Perfect for a couple as a private, intimate suite. The bedroom has its own Velux in the vaulted ceiling and a luxurious super king-size Duxiana bed (180x200cm) for a most restful night's sleep. The en-suite has a large rain-style shower, a smaller shower head with a flexible hose, a washbasin, and a separate wc. 5. Floral room, twin: Twin beds. Views over the front garden. This room shares a shower room and wc with bedroom 6. 6. Trundle room, single +1: A little smaller than the other rooms, with a single bed that has an additional trundle bed underneath (90x190cm each) that can be pulled out and raised on legs to the same height. Suitable for 1 adult plus a child, or 2 children. This room shares a shower room and wc with bedroom 5. 7. Blue and white room, double or twin: The grand bedroom of the east wing with a super king-sized bed (180x190cm), which can be split into two singles if preferred (90x190cm each). En-suite shower and wc. There is a further wc on the ground floor. Cleaning/towels/linen: Bed linen, bath towels and pool towels are provided and included in the price. A complimentary extra supply of bed linen and bath towels will be provided for bookings of 2 weeks or more. La Maison Pouyteaux has 2 living rooms providing space for everyone to enjoy: The Salon: The largest room in the house, this is the place where everyone can come together. In the summertime, thick stone walls keep the room cool and comfortable. There are two elegant sofas, one of which is a fold-out for extra sleeping provision if needed. At one end of the room is the dining area with a fold-out table and chairs that can seat 12. The snug: A cosy room with 2 sofas, opens to the veranda. There is a TV and a DVD player with a selection of DVDs. UK Freesat and French free-to-air channels. Kitchen: The kitchen has every convenience needed to prepare the best gourmet meals. It has a spectacular view of the garden and the surrounding countryside. Its facilities include a 5-hob Falcon range with a large dual oven, a Falcon range hood, and 2 dishwashers. The refrigerator is a large American style with double doors above and a large pull-out freezer below. An island in the middle of the room provides increased counter space for food preparation with 4 electrical power outlets and seating for four at the bar. A painted dresser serves as a glass cabinet and a larder. There is a coffee station on the counter opposite, which has a hot water kettle, cafetiere and a Tassimo coffee machine. There are ample glasses, cups, plates, bowls and serving dishes for 14 people. There is also a microwave, a blender, a toaster and a Moulinex mixer. Large windows and double French doors make this a bright, cheery kitchen. Rural views look out over surrounding fields, with wildlife and vivid sunsets. Charcoal BBQ is situated outside. Dining: The dining table is in the main lounge and next to the kitchen, and easily seats 12 guests. There is a new, rustic dining table (with built-in ice buckets) and 12 chairs (space for more) on the covered veranda, with easy access to the kitchen. This is invariably the favourite dining location when the weather permits, as the views and sunsets can be spectacular. There are also tables outside the house; you can choose shade or sun. There is a shady terrace to the rear of the house, looking towards the pool. The kitchen's French double doors open onto the west-facing garden, the ideal place to sit and view the stunning sunsets over the neighbouring fields. Utility room: The Laundry room has a washing machine, drying racks and a sink. There is also a large fridge/freezer for guests' use, easily accessible from the pool and the pool house. Office: Office space with desks and chairs. Children and Baby facilities: 2 high chairs and 2 cots are available. Please request these at the time of booking. Garden and terraces: There are choices where to sit and eat outside, depending on whether you want the sun or full shade. To the front of the house is a covered veranda (southwest-facing) with chairs, offering views over the pretty front garden and across the valley. At the opposite end of the veranda is a cosy seating area for relaxing. There is a small shaded terrace to the rear of the house, which is in full shade all day except for an early-morning coffee, watching the sun rise (northeast-facing). The pool house has a veranda (southwest-facing), an ideal spot to sit in the sun. Private heated saltwater swimming pool: The gardens include a 10m x 5m pool that enjoys full sun and has wide, expansive flagstone terraces for lounging. The pool has an electric slatted cover, which provides security for parents with young children. There are four steps that lead you into the pool; the step depths are 35cm, 55cm, 85cm, and 110cm. The entire pool is uniform in depth at 1.4 meters. There is a full-width step across the entire width of the pool. It is 35cm deep and ideal for sitting and relaxing. Pool heating is included during set dates. The pool temperature is subject to environmental factors and cannot be guaranteed. The pool room: Measuring 4m x 7m, it's the perfect place for children to play or maybe just a nice place to sit and read quietly in the shade. Facilities include a full-size table tennis table, chairs for relaxing, games, a TV and a DVD player with a variety of children's DVDs, making this an ideal place for them to retreat from the midday sun. There are several comfortable, large beanbags to relax on. A covered veranda faces south, offering shade from the sun and marvellous views of the surrounding countryside. We think it's ideal for afternoon or late-evening cocktails whilst watching the sun go down over the fields. This is private property just for you; all facilities, including the pool, are for your personal use. The house accommodates a maximum of 12 adults (14 guests in total). Guest access This is a private property just for you; all facilities, including the pool, are for your personal use. Other things to note This is private property; all facilities, including the pool, are for your personal use. Bed linen, bath towels and pool towels are provided. A complimentary supply of bed linen and bath towels will be provided for stays of 2 weeks or more. End-of-stay cleaning is included in the price, provided the house is left in reasonable condition on departure; any excessive cleaning will be charged. Air-conditioning is included in the price. Swimming pool: The pool is open from 03 April to 08 October 2026. 02 April to 07 October 2027. Pool heating included from 8th May to 24 September 2026. 7th May to 23 September 2027. If required, pool heating is charged at £200 per week outside these dates. The pool temperature is subject to environmental factors and cannot be guaranteed. The house accommodates a maximum of 12 adults (14 guests in total).