Title: The Old Goat Shed,character petit cottage perfect for two! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Old Goat Shed,character petit cottage perfect for two! Family-friendly cottage with an outdoor pool and a hot tub ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35593100/35593084/7f80279c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, table tennis, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35593100/35593084/ce0862c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35593100/35593084/cc445774.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35593100/35593084/4dec6cbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35593100/35593084/3343ad1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to The Old Goat Shed, a stylish French holiday accommodation with a pool house and pool terrace. Unwind in the private terrace surrounded by old vines and flowers, or relax in the Swedish log burning hot tub overlooking the countryside. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2291 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Pool - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Old Goat Shed,character petit cottage perfect for two! Stylish French Holiday Accommodation with Optional Dining from an award winning Scottish chef, at our new pool house and pool terrace! The Old Goat Shed is the ideal ‘get away’ gite, restored with taste, sympathy and style; this is truly a little piece of holiday heaven. The cute lounge / diner has a log burning stove, electric radiator, TV (UK and French / European channels), iPod / CD player, comfortable chairs, and extremely well appointed kitchenette with hob, combi-microwave oven and fridge, with freezer compartment, as well as everything else you would expect to find in a romantic rural gite. Also you have a very comfortable princess and pea bed as we call it, built over the old manger, we've provided an antique armoir and chair as well as copious amounts of storage under the bed itself, just off the bedroom you'll find a well equipped shower room with w.c and sink with a storage unit. Moving outside the Old Goat Shed, you have your own private terrace with table, chairs, parasol and a stone BBQ for alfresco dining. We have surrounded your terrace with old vines and flowers to ensure you as much privacy as possible. As well as all this guests staying at the old goat shed have use of the summer kitchen equipped with a plancha and an electric oven, why not enjoy a romantic evening meal here or enjoy a glass of wine and watch the sun set. Just steps away up the stone stairs you will find our new 9 metre by 4 metre heated swimming pool and terrace with plenty of space and sun loungers aplenty, as well as the Swedish log burning hot tub with open views over the countryside – a real relief after a days hiking in the country side or peddling along the many cycling routes on offer right on your doorstep. Later on why not reserve your table with Richard and enjoy a relaxed informal dinner/lunch or drinks or why not just pop up for a chat ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Billiards/pool table - Heated pool - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycles - Composting - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Property does not allow children - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 291 square feet - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian dining options ## Similar properties ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109326200/109326145/1682a030.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming French Farmhouse retreat with private garden and heated pool Gourgé - Air conditioning - Laundry - Kitchen [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=109326145&PinnedHotelID=109326145&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Old Goat Shed character Petit Cottage Perfect Two Gourgé Old Goat Shed character Petit Cottage Perfect Two Old Goat Shed character Petit Perfect Two Gourgé Old Goat Shed character Petit Cottage Perfect Two Gourgé Old Goat Shed character Petit Cottage Perfect Two Old Goat Shed character Petit Perfect Two Gourgé Old Goat Shed character Petit Perfect Two The Old Goat Shed character Petit Cottage Perfect for Two! ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.75620%2C-0.16603&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Z6CmSCgfce-pXu82xyHgfktXldI=) Gourgé, Nouvelle-Aquitaine #### What's nearby - Airvault Church - 13 min drive - 10.6 km - Saint-Jacques Gate - 25 min drive - 18.6 km - Château d'Oiron - 33 min drive - 30.9 km - Domaine Des Forges Golf - 49 min drive - 38.0 km - Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers - 61 min drive - 59.4 km #### Getting around - St Varent Station - 23 min drive - Poitiers (PIS-Biard) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Le Relais de Viennay - ‬18 min drive - ‪Le Relais du Mille Pattes - ‬15 min drive - ‪Le Chat Botte - ‬7 min drive - ‪La Toscane - ‬12 min drive - ‪La Forge à Fer - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Old Goat Shed,character petit cottage perfect for two! have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is The Old Goat Shed,character petit cottage perfect for two! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Old Goat Shed,character petit cottage perfect for two!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Old Goat Shed,character petit cottage perfect for two!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Old Goat Shed,character petit cottage perfect for two! located? > Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Jacques Guidez Museum, Airvault Church, and Airvaudais-Val du Thouet Tourism Office. The Old Castle and Saint-Jacques Gate are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question