Title: Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=102189380&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. Cottage in Messé with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. ![Exterior - Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. (Messé)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102190000/102189400/102189380/cd36228f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. (Messé)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102190000/102189400/102189380/b4f31980.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. (Messé)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102190000/102189400/102189380/334af9f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. (Messé)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102190000/102189400/102189380/5564214b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. (Messé)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102190000/102189400/102189380/w1170h1585x0y1-7b8a4f74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of the French countryside, this peaceful retreat offers a serene escape with picturesque views. Unwind by the swimming pool or challenge your family to a game of pétanque on our court. ## Reviews 2.0 ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Parking available - 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. ### Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay in the French countryside with picturesque views. The property also has the added bonus of a lovely swimming pool, barbecue and pétanque court for your entertainment. There are two bedrooms, one with a double bed, one with twin beds, and a queen sofa bed in the living area. Near to Poitiers, Limoges or La Rochelle airports. Futurescope and La Vallee Des Singes ( monkey park) both close by, the beach at La Rochelle 90 minutes drive. Suitable for people with reduced mobility - one level living. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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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 ## About the area Located in Messé, this cottage is in a rural area. Castle Leray and Château de Javarzay are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Valley of the Monkeys and The gardens of Argentor. [Visit our Messé travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Messe.dx553248634540091888) [View more Cottages in Messé](https://www.expedia.ca/Messe-Cottages.d553248634540091888-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=46.251278,0.133261&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qiiyG%7B_Y%3FU%3FW%3FU%40U%3FW%40U%40U%40W%40UBU%40U%40UBUBUBUBUBUDUBUDSDUBUDSDUFSDSFSFSDSFSFSFSFQHSFQHQFQHQHQHQHQHOHOJQHOJOJOJMHOJMJMLMJMJMJMLKJKLKLKLKJKLILILILINILILGLGNGLGLENGLENENELENCLCNCNCNCLANCNANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40NBN%40LBNBNBNBLDNBNDLDNDLFNDLFLFLFNHLFLHLHLHLHLHLJLJJJLJLJJJLLJLJLJLJLJLJNJLJNHNJNHPHNHNJPHPHPFPHPFPHPFRFPHRFRFRDRFRDRFRDTDRDRDTDTBRDTBTBTBTBTBTBTBT%40T%40T%40TBV%3FT%40T%40V%3FT%40T%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FVAT%3FTAVAT%3FTCTAVATATCTCTCTCTCTCTCTETCRETERETERETGRERGRERGRGRIPGRGPIRGPIPGPIPIPKNIPININKPILKNKNKLKNKLKLKLKLMJKLMJMJKJMJMHMJMHMHMHMHMFOHMFMFMFODMFODMDODOBMDOBOBOBMBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOAOAMAOCOCOCMCOEMCOEOEMEOGMEMGOGMGMIMGOIMIMIMIMKKIMKMKMKKKMMKKKMKMMMKMKMIOKOKMKOIOKQIOIQIOIQIQIQGQIQGSIQGSGQGSGSESGSGSESGUESEUCSEUESCUEUCUCUCUCUCUAUAUCUAWAUAUAU%3FWAU%3FU%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2dp6X4J4ghOZoNdvsp4Urz9BIHk=) Messé, Deux-Sèvres ### What's nearby - ![maki vari](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6249903/a019bd98-6f43-423d-8322-efa3f22a1de5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Valley of the Monkeys 20 min drive \- 19.6 km - Saint-Pierre Church 9 min drive \- 11.6 km - Saint-Leger Church 13 min drive \- 15.1 km - Le Cormenier Museum 21 min drive \- 20.4 km - Castle Leray 21 min drive \- 28.7 km ### Getting around - Epanvilliers Station 18 min drive - Poitiers (PIS-Biard) 41 min drive ### Restaurants - Relais 375 9 min drive - Café des Sports 10 min drive - Chez Vous Chez Nous 8 min drive - Le Chaunay S.A.R.L. 9 min drive - Kebab 86 16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. have a pool? ### Is Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool.? ### What time is check-out at Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool.? ### Where is Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Picturesque cosy cottage in the French countryside to relax with private pool. Reviews ## Reviews All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 2.0 Cleanliness ### 2.0 Location ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### anna s. Aug 16, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We never stayed ,!!!!!!!host never replied to contact ,didnt give instructions .So whole holiday had to be cancelled!!Worse holiday ##### anna s. 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