10/10 Excellent
Anne N.
12 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe propriété
Anne N.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Entire home
Country house set in 100 acres of parks, woods and lakes. Indoor heated pool.
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
11 bedrooms9+ bathroomsSleeps 20950 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Journet, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Regional Natural Park of Brenne12 min drive
- Château Guillaume19 min drive
- Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe22 min drive
- Chatellerault (XCX)59 min drive
Rooms & beds
11 bedrooms (sleeps 20)
Dark Green Room
1 King Bed
Downstairs Family Room
2 King Beds
Four Poster Bedroom
1 King Bed
Magnolia Bedroom
1 King Bed
Navy Blue Room
1 King Bed
The Green and Copper Room
1 King Bed
Tower Apartment Bedroom
2 Single Beds
Tower Bedroom
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon
Tower Master Bedroom
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
Yellow room with ensuite shower room
2 Single Beds
Yellow Twin bedroom
2 Single Beds
9 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Dark Green Room ensuite
Toilet · Shower only
Four Poster Room Ensuite
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Green and Copper Room Ensuite
Toilet · Shower only
Magnolia Room Ensuite
Toilet · Shower only
Main tower bedroom Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Navy Blue Room Ensuite
Toilet · Shower only
Pool Room Shower
Shower only
Pool Room Toilet
Toilet
Pool Room Toilet
Toilet
Tower Apartment bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Yellow Room Ensuite
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Country house set in 100 acres of parks, woods and lakes. Indoor heated pool.
Forge is a large country house set in impressive grounds of over 100 acres of landscaped park, woodlands, and lakes. The house includes a large beamed banqueting hall with a table that seats 20-24 people, a music room, a games room with a pool table, heated indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a large library with wood burning stove, a sitting room with large open fire, 2 kitchens, 2 smaller dining rooms, 11 bedrooms (6 of which are ensuite) and 8 bathrooms. One of the bedrooms is on the ground floor and has 2 king size beds and another pull out double sofa bed. This luxurious house has 1,100 square meters of space to enjoy.
Outside there is a large terrace situated just past the library doors that overlooks the ponds and woodlands. There is also a shaded terraces perfect for eating outdoors. The indoor pool has a hot tub just outside of it which has views looking out to the Greek temple and the roman temple. This is a perfect place to gaze at the stars in the evening.
The grounds have many unique spaces to sit and enjoy the wildlife, there is a Zen garden complete with small Asian temple, an Octagonal outdoor room, the Greek temple and the Roman temple plus a truly unusual bunker under a mound topped with a table and chair to enjoy the view. There is an orchard and a few enclosed formal gardens plus a variety of sculptures around the grounds.
There is wildlife everywhere, you will find a variety of birds, deer, hares, pine martins, fish, red squirrels, bats, frogs, lizards and many different insects.
The house has everything you need for a relaxing holiday including dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer. There will also be a stack of wood ready for you to build a comforting fire if the weather is a little chilly.
We live on site with two cats and two dogs. We also have ducks and chickens. We are available to deal with any questions that you might have about such a large house and to ensure you have a fabulous holiday, but we are very happy to stay out of the way and let you enjoy the space.
Outside there is a large terrace situated just past the library doors that overlooks the ponds and woodlands. There is also a shaded terraces perfect for eating outdoors. The indoor pool has a hot tub just outside of it which has views looking out to the Greek temple and the roman temple. This is a perfect place to gaze at the stars in the evening.
The grounds have many unique spaces to sit and enjoy the wildlife, there is a Zen garden complete with small Asian temple, an Octagonal outdoor room, the Greek temple and the Roman temple plus a truly unusual bunker under a mound topped with a table and chair to enjoy the view. There is an orchard and a few enclosed formal gardens plus a variety of sculptures around the grounds.
There is wildlife everywhere, you will find a variety of birds, deer, hares, pine martins, fish, red squirrels, bats, frogs, lizards and many different insects.
The house has everything you need for a relaxing holiday including dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer. There will also be a stack of wood ready for you to build a comforting fire if the weather is a little chilly.
We live on site with two cats and two dogs. We also have ducks and chickens. We are available to deal with any questions that you might have about such a large house and to ensure you have a fabulous holiday, but we are very happy to stay out of the way and let you enjoy the space.
Property manager
Sabina Murray-Playfair
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are dangers such as lakes and wild areas.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside only, cigarettes to be picked up.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 24
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Journet
Located in Journet, this holiday home is in a rural area. Naillac Castle and La Sabline Prehistory Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Château Guillaume and Lussac les Châteaux Bridge Ruins. Travelling with kids? Consider La Planete des Crocodiles and Abyssea. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Journet, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
What's nearby
- Regional Natural Park of Brenne - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
- Château Guillaume - 19 min drive - 20.4 km
- Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe - 22 min drive - 19.2 km
- Château de Fougeret - 39 min drive - 34.5 km
- Circuit du Val de Vienne - 55 min drive - 52.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Oaux Rives de la Benaize - 5 min drive
- Delhomme Dominique - 8 min drive
- Le Sapin Vert - 12 min drive
- Jaccard Mireille - 4 min drive
- Hôtel du Nord - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Ludovic G.
24 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Superbe au calme
Ludovic G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hélène C., Plougonvelin
3 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour familial apprécié
Hélène C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
MONIQUE D.
2 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vaste maison entourée d'un parc magnifique
MONIQUE D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
MURIEL D.
30 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un temps hors du temps entre amis
MURIEL D.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Alexandre A.
26 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lieu exceptionnel avec de l'espace et un parc grandiose
Alexandre A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
About the host
Hosted by Sabina Murray-Playfair
We are originally from the UK but now live in this beautiful property in France. We love being surrounded by nature and being able to walk straight out of our door and into our parkland and lakes. We live peacefully with our two cats, dogs, chickens, ducks and geese. We love welcoming people here to be with their friends and loved ones in this amazing place.
Why they chose this property
We are not in a village but we are 5 minutes drive from one where you will find a boulangerie, convenience store, doctors, cinema, two cafes, gift shop and hairdressers. We are surrounded by beautiful villages and not far from the two big towns of Limoges and Poitiers.
What makes this property unique
Many of our guests have said that they have never seen a place like Forge before. It is the size of a small village with everything you could want to have a relaxing stay. Indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, music room, library, big dining hall, two kitchens and plenty of outdoor space.
Languages:
English, French
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