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7 bedroom house 100 acres of gardens, woods and lakes. Heated indoor pool.
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7 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 14
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Journet, France, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Regional Natural Park of Brenne11 min drive
- Château Guillaume19 min drive
- Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe20 min drive
- Chatellerault (XCX)64 min drive
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Azurite
1 King Bed
Cobalt
2 Single Beds
Ochre
2 Single Beds
Rose
1 King Bed
Sienna
1 King Bed
Ultramarine
1 King Bed
Viridian
1 King Bed
7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Azurite Shower
Toilet · Shower only
Hall Toilet
Toilet
Ochre Shower
Toilet · Shower only
Rose shower room
Shower only
Shower room Cobalt
Toilet · Shower only
Sienna Shower
Toilet · Shower only
Ultramarine Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Viridian Shower
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
7 bedroom house 100 acres of gardens, woods and lakes. Heated indoor pool.
Forge is a large country house set in impressive grounds of over 100 acres of landscaped park, woodlands, and lakes. The main part of the house has seven bedrooms; one with a four poster bed, three king size, one double and two twin single bed rooms. Six of the rooms have ensuite shower rooms and the one that does not has its own private shower room up the corridor.
This part of the house comes with a large dining hall with a table that seats 22 people comfortably and a kitchen just off this dining room.
Outside there is a large terrace situated just past the library doors that overlooks the ponds and woodlands. A shaded patio where you can dine al fresco. You will have exclusive use of the indoor pool, hot tub and sauna.
You will also have use of the games room with pool table, and the library with its wood burning stove.
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, wild boar, deer, hares, pine martins, fish, red squirrels, bats, frogs, lizards and many different insects.
The house comes with two cats, ducks and chickens it also has two house managers myself and my husband that live on site and are available to deal with any questions that you might have about such a large house and to ensure you have a fabulous holiday.
This part of the house comes with a large dining hall with a table that seats 22 people comfortably and a kitchen just off this dining room.
Outside there is a large terrace situated just past the library doors that overlooks the ponds and woodlands. A shaded patio where you can dine al fresco. You will have exclusive use of the indoor pool, hot tub and sauna.
You will also have use of the games room with pool table, and the library with its wood burning stove.
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, wild boar, deer, hares, pine martins, fish, red squirrels, bats, frogs, lizards and many different insects.
The house comes with two cats, ducks and chickens it also has two house managers myself and my husband that live on site and are available to deal with any questions that you might have about such a large house and to ensure you have a fabulous holiday.
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: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
Pets
No pets 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
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
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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. Château Guillaume and Naillac Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include La Sabline Prehistory Museum and La Planete des Crocodiles. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.

Journet, France, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
What's nearby
- Regional Natural Park of Brenne - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
- Château Guillaume - 19 min drive - 20.4 km
- Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe - 20 min drive - 20.0 km
- Château de Fougeret - 40 min drive - 34.9 km
- Circuit du Val de Vienne - 55 min drive - 52.4 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 - 4 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Sabina Murray-Playfair

Languages:
English, French
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