Bois De Rose

In the Vienne countryside, Bois de Rose is a characterful country home where timeless charm meets laid-back holiday living. Set within a hectare of grounds, this delightful abode enjoys easy access to nearby towns and attractions. From lazy afternoons by the pool to evenings under the stars next to the Moroccan-style pool house, this is a place made for slow days and unforgettable moments.

The house itself features generous spaces and traditional style. A double-height living room centres the home, opening to a cosy TV lounge with its own bar and a separate games room complete with billiards. The farmhouse-style kitchen invites family meals and lively breakfasts, with doors opening directly onto the garden. An ensuite ground-floor bedroom offers direct access to the poolside terrace, while upstairs three further bedrooms provide flexible accommodation (one double and two twins) alongside a large shared bathroom.

Outside, the pool area is truly the heart of the estate. A private, heated 10-metre pool sits alongside a summer kitchen, shaded dining area and relaxed lounge space. At the far end, the striking Moroccan pool house blends colour, comfort and open-air living with a bar, darts board and ample room for long, laughter-filled meals. Table tennis, sun loungers and a plancha barbecue add to the summer rhythm of life here.

Bois de Rose enjoys an enviable location between the historic city of Poitiers and the medieval charm of Chauvigny, both within easy reach. Local village life awaits just five minutes by car in Saint-Julien-l'Ars with its bakeries, supermarket and café-bar, while the world-famous Futuroscope theme park makes an easy day trip for family adventures.

Whether gathering with friends or making memories as a family, Bois de Rose offers space to unwind and reconnect, all wrapped in the easy pleasures of French country living.

In the Vienne open countryside, Bois de Rose is just a 5-minute drive from Saint-Julien-l’Ars, almost half way between the historic town of Chauvigny (15km) and attractive Poitiers (16km), allowing guests to experience both countryside charm and regional cultural treasures.

The house is set on a country road leading to the village of Saint-Julien-l’Ars (4km) which caters effortlessly to daily needs with a well-stocked supermarket, two boulangeries, a pharmacy and a café bar/restaurant, all just a short drive away. For more extensive shopping, Poitiers offers a wide choice of boutiques, cafés and hypermarkets, along with a delightful old quarter brimming with Romanesque architecture and lively market squares. It's the ideal city for a day of sightseeing, shopping and sampling regional cuisine.

Families and thrill-seekers alike will love Futuroscope (23km), the acclaimed multimedia theme park just 25 minutes by car. Known for its cutting-edge attractions and immersive experiences, it’s a must-visit destination that’s as entertaining for adults as it is for children.

Culture lovers, meanwhile, can explore the turreted skyline and Romanesque treasures of Chauvigny, where cobbled lanes and panoramic castle views await. It has been classified as one of France’s ‘Most Beautiful Detours’ and its medieval centre and five castles are a joy to explore. The town’s open-air market takes place on a Saturday morning.

A little further afield, the charming spa town of La Roche-Posay (45km) offers a relaxing day out with thermal baths and pretty river walks. Literary and gastronomic enthusiasts will enjoy discovering Montmorillon (40km), known for its bookshops and traditional macarons. For postcard-perfect scenery, venture to Angles-sur-l’Anglin (40km), officially one of France’s most beautiful villages, where ancient ruins perch dramatically above the river.

Whether it’s adventure, relaxation, or culture you’re after, Bois de Rose places you in the heart of it all, perfectly located to discover the delights of the Vienne.

House Interiors

Main Floor (some steps)

- Entrance hall with separate WC
- Living room with double height ceiling, fireplace
- Open TV lounge with bar, TV and Wi-Fi internet
- Games room with billiards table
- Kitchen-dining room with dining table, breakfast table, gas range oven, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, washing machine and dryer. Door opens to garden
- Bedroom 1 with king-size double bed, door to poolside terrace and ensuite bathroom with WC, bath/shower and sink

First Floor (sloping ceilings)

- Bedroom 2 with two singles beds
- Bedroom 3 (accessed via Bedroom 2) with two single beds
- Mezzanine area
- Bedroom 4 with king-size double bed
- Bathroom with WC, bath/shower, sink

Outside Grounds

- Heated swimming pool (10x5m)
- Poolside terrace with sun loungers
- Pool house with living area, bar and stools
- Moroccan pool house with living-dining area and darts (opening to pool and terrace)
- Summer Kitchen with dining area, table and chairs, fridge freezer and oven
- Plancha
- Table tennis
- 1 hectare of private grounds with large lawned garden
- Private parking

Security deposit
€1,000 charged to client's credit card by Oliver’s Travels as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.

Arrival time
4.00 p.m.

Departure time
10.00 a.m.

Energy costs included?
Yes.

Linen & towels included?
Yes.

Pets welcome?
On request only and with prior agreement with the owner.

Other Ts and Cs
Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are not allowed.

Changeover day
2026: Flexible. 2027: Saturday in July & August. Flexible during all other periods.

End of stay cleaning
Standard changeover clean and mid-stay cleaning are included in the price. Guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.

Smoking Allowed?
Smoking and vaping are not permitted.

Minimum stay
7 nights in July and August. 3 nights in all other duration.

Heating costs included?
Yes.

Tax
French Visitors Tax payable to Oliver's Travels at the time of balance payment.